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Langkawi, Malaysia

April 22, 2025 – April 22, 2025

Langkawi is the main island in the archipelago of the same name in the Andaman Sea. Stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife will surround you as you snorkel, horseback ride, hike, golf or simply relax on the powdery sands of the island beaches. Experience Langkawi’s wildlife up close on a boat tour of the amazing mangrove forest. Travel by cable car over ancient rainforests to the top of Mount Machincang.

Cruise through a serene nature park, where you will observe thousands of bats in a cave, eagles feeding and Malaysian fish being farmed in the river. The adventure will begin by cruising the Kilim River and passing mangrove forests, isolated islands and limestone rock formations. Upon reaching the Bat Cave, you will walk along a wooden platform into the heart of this underworld wonderland, where thousands of fruit bats can be seen hanging from the ceiling. While eerie, the experience is enormously fascinating. The same can be said for walking among the cave’s many bizarrely shaped stalagmites and stalactites. Another novel highlight is the fish farm nearby that floats on a wooden platform above the water’s surface. A variety of species are harvested here, and you may have the chance to feed them. You will also watch an eagle feeding that offers a close-up look at some of the park’s raptors, such as the Brahminy Kite.

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Penang, Malaysia

April 21, 2025 – April 21, 2025

Become immersed in the Malaysian culture by visiting attractions that reveal the lifestyle of the local people and the natural beauty surrounding Penang. In the picturesque countryside just outside the city, you will tour a factory and observe the art of using dyes and wax to print spectacular batik designs on fabric. You will also have the opportunity to purchase batik merchandise. You will then take in the gorgeous coastal scenery on the way to a butterfly farm that has collected more than 100 species in an effort to conserve them.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

April 19, 2025 – April 20, 2025

Along the way, you will pass by the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, one of the country’s most beautiful structures. Frequently referred to as the Blue Mosque, its 470-foot minarets are the world’s tallest.

Visit the Thean Hou Temple. This striking, six-tiered temple is regarded as one of the biggest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia, and is home to the patron Goddess Thean Hou of the Hainanese community. Stop for photos at the National Monument, designed by acclaimed sculptor Felix De Weldon, this 50-foot-tall bronze monument was constructed in 1966.

Another picturesque stop is the Sri Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu Temple. This huge temple is one of the most prominent Sri Lankan or Ceylonese Tamil temples in Malaysia, and has become a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The temple architecture is believed to have been inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

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Melaka, Malaysia

April 18, 2025 – April 18, 2025

One of the world’s veritable melting pots, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Melaka proudly wears its diverse heritage, with buildings ranging in style from colorful Dutch colonial and ornate Chinese to ultramodern Islamic. Take in the captivating sights from a touring vessel as you glide along the meandering Melaka River, or gain a bird’s-eye view of the skyline from the Taming Sari Tower’s revolving observation deck. The recreated village of Mini Malaysia immerses you in the country’s domestic sphere, with Malaysia’s 13 regions represented in faithfully rendered homes. Meanwhile, a replica of the 16th-century Portuguese galleon Flor de la Mar whispers tales of bygone seafaring adventures.

View Malacca from several different perspectives for a remarkably complete overview of the World Heritage site city. One of the most prominent landmarks is Dutch Square, where the Dutch colonialists built their administrative center after ousting the Portuguese colonialists in 1641. A cruise down the meandering Malacca River will present yet another urban view. Along the way, you will pass Chinatown and the traditional Malay village Kampung Morten. You may notice that some of the buildings feature colorful murals depicting the history of Malacca. The revolving observation platform atop the Menara Taming Sari tower will offer the ultimate, 360? view of the city. The guide will point out key attractions such as St. Paul’s Hill and the replica of the Portuguese ship Flora de la Mar, which houses a maritime museum. Back on the ground, you will pause for photos of a 16th-century Portuguese-built fort and the largest Chinese cemetery not in China.

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