3-Night Cameron Highlands & Penang Tour from Kuala Lumpur

The tea factory and the trishaw ride happen on the same trip.

A 3-night guided coach tour from Kuala Lumpur to Penang via Cameron Highlands, with overnight stays at the Strawberry Park Resort and St Giles Wembley Penang Hotel. You visit a tea plantation and factory, tour UNESCO-listed Georgetown including Kek Lok Si Temple, ride a trishaw through the water villages, and stop in colonial Ipoh and the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur and airport drop-off in Penang are included, along with an English-speaking guide and daily breakfast at your hotels. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands

• Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur
• Drive north to Cameron Highlands
• Stop at Lata Iskandar Waterfall
• Visit orang asli village
• Tour tea plantation and factory
• Explore marketplace and cactus garden

Day 2 — Cameron Highlands to Penang via Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar

• Depart early for Penang
• Tour Ipoh Oldtown and landmarks
• Walk along Concubine Lane
• Drive around Bukit Chandan in Kuala Kangsar
• View Masjid Ubudiah and royal palaces
• Visit Labu Sayong Center

Day 3 — Penang Georgetown City and Heritage Tour

• Visit reclining Buddha statue
• Tour Kek Lok Si Temple
• Photo stop at Fort Cornwallis
• Visit Clan Jetties at Weld Quay
• Explore Street of Harmony
• Visit Khoo Kong Si clan house
• Enjoy trishaw ride
• Afternoon at leisure

Day 4 — Depart Penang

• Transfer to Penang Airport
• Tour ends

The Experience

The tour leaves Kuala Lumpur after breakfast and heads north toward Cameron Highlands, stopping at Lata Iskandar Waterfall and an orang asli settlement en route. Once in the Highlands, you walk through a tea plantation and tea factory (closed Mondays and public holidays), browse the local marketplace, and see the cactus garden. You overnight at Strawberry Park Resort with breakfast included the next morning.

Day two takes you early toward Penang, with stops in Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar. In Ipoh's old town, you see the Moorish-style railway station—known locally as the "Taj Mahal of Ipoh"—and walk Concubine Lane, where pre-war shophouses have been restored to their original state. In Kuala Kangsar, you drive around Bukit Chandan to view the exterior of Masjid Ubudiah, Istana Iskandariah, and Istana Kenangan (the Royal Gallery), then visit the Labu Sayong Center where potters—mostly women—handcraft distinctive shaped pots. You arrive in Georgetown and stay at St Giles Wembley Penang Hotel.

The third day is the Georgetown heritage tour. You visit the third-longest reclining Buddha figure in the world, then Kek Lok Si Temple, called the Temple of 1000 Buddhas. Fort Cornwallis gets a photo stop, and you walk through the Clan Jetties at Weld Quay, the water village where families live on stilts. "The Street of Harmony" shows churches, Chinese temples, mosques, and Hindu temples standing side by side. You tour the intricate Khoo Kong Si clan house, then take a breezy trishaw ride through the streets. The afternoon is free. On the final morning, you transfer to Penang Airport.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver and guide throughout.
• hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur and airport drop-off in Penang.
• three nights' accommodation with daily breakfast at your hotels.
• entry to the tea plantation and factory, Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, the Clan Jetties, and the Khoo Kong Si clan house.
• a trishaw ride through Georgetown.
• and all taxes and handling charges (note that compulsory local tourism taxes of RM 10–16 per room per night are collected directly by the hotels at check-in or check-out).

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel

Is this one for you?Pick the twin or triple room to share costs with travel companions, or the single room if you're traveling alone; the fixed itinerary with a guide means you follow a set route and schedule rather than planning stops yourself.

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Top questions

What happens at the tea plantation in Cameron Highlands?

You tour the tea plantation and visit the tea factory to see how tea is processed and packaged. The factory is closed on Mondays and public holidays, so confirm your travel dates before booking.

Is Georgetown really a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, Georgetown is UNESCO World Heritage-listed. The tour includes its major sites: Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, the Clan Jetties water village, and the Khoo Kong Si clan house, plus the Street of Harmony where multiple faiths coexist in one neighborhood.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Kuala Lumpur?

No. Hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur is included, and you travel by coach with your guide for all three days. The tour ends with airport drop-off in Penang.

What's included in the accommodation?

Three nights' accommodation are included: one at Strawberry Park Resort in Cameron Highlands and two at St Giles Wembley Penang Hotel in Georgetown. Daily breakfast is included at your hotels (except on Day 1 before departure). Rooms are twin-share, triple-share, or single, depending on which option you choose at checkout.

Is the trishaw ride included, or do I pay extra?

The trishaw ride in Penang is included in the tour price. It's a short breezy ride through the streets as part of the Georgetown heritage experience on Day 3.

What should I know about the rainy season and holidays?

The East Coast rainy season runs from November to February, and unexpected flash floods, though rare, may occur—the operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary if needed. During Hari Raya and Chinese New Year, some attractions may be closed, so check your travel dates before booking.