LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Singapore

   Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel. 2 of our trained staff (1 licensed guide and 1 separate driver) will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line). After clearing immigration, relax into the comfortable seats of your private, air-conditioned minivan to enjoy the 3-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port. Use the onboard WIFI if you wish while enjoying a complimentary packed breakfast box.

   180 minutes here

2. En-route, listen to the detailed deforestation commentary by your professional local English-speaking guide (100% licensed with university qualifications) as you pass by the massive palm oil plantations at Malacca Jasin village. Do you know that this tour is both a Viator Badge Of Excellence accredited tour, and a sustainable carbon-neutral tour? After every tour, 1 tree will be planted in damaged Malaysian Borneo rainforests to offset the tour carbon footprint, as well as to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered Orangutan species.

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3. Malacca River

   Upon arrival in Malacca, hop onboard a scenic river cruise that will sail you into the heart of UNESCO Malacca. Spanning 10-kilometer, Malacca river was once dubbed the "Venice of the East" by European seafarers as it was a prominent port of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

4. Kampung Morten

   During the river cruise, you will see this historical village which is named after a British land revenue collector during the British Malaya, Frederick Joseph Morten. It houses more than 100 traditional Malay houses, many of them built without the use of any nails.

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5. During the river cruise, you will see many beautiful bridges, of which this bridge is most prominent as it is seemingly modelled after the Rialto Bridge of Venice.

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6. St. Francis Xavier Church

   During the river cruise, you will see this twin-spired neo-gothic leaning structure that was built in 1849, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as the "Apostle of the East".

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7. Red Square (Dutch Square)

   Disembarking the river cruise, you will set foot upon Dutch Square. Dutch Square is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1650 and 1750, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.

   15 minutes here

8. Queen Victoria's Fountain

   In the midst of the Dutch Square is a beautiful fountain - Queen Victoria's Fountain. It is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

   15 minutes here

9. Melaka Clock Tower

   Also in the midst of Dutch Square is the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower. It was built by a wealthy Straits Chinese family in 1886 in honour of Tan Beng Swee, a rich Chinese merchant.

   15 minutes here

10. Christ Church

    Facing the clock tower is Christ Church, it was built as a place of worship by the Dutch in 1753, about a century after they took over Malacca from the Portuguese. When the British occupied Malacca, it was turned into an Anglican church with a weathercock and bell added to show the direction of the wind.

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11. Middleburg Bastion

    While ascending to St. Paul's Hill, from a vantage point, you can see a replica of the old Middleburg Bastion. After conquering Malacca in 1641, the Dutch constructed the bastion which is strategically located at the mouth of Malacca River to strengthen the existing city defence left behind by the Portuguese.

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12. Muzium Samudera (maritime Museum)

    While ascending to St. Paul's Hill, from a vantage point, you can see the famous Flora De La Mar, which can be translated as Flower Of The Sea in English. Situated near the mouth of the Malacca River, this is the site of a replica of the Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Malacca on its return trip to Portugal in late 1511, carrying with it treasures from Malacca.

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13. St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul)

    At the top of St. Paul's Hill sits the iconic statue of St. Francis Xavier next to the famous St. Paul’s Church. Plenty of engraved Dutch tombstones are laid against the walls of this roofless church, originally built in 1521. From the church, you can take in breathtaking views of the Straits Of Malacca.

    15 minutes here

14. British Graveyard

    A short walk down from St. Paul's Church leads to the overgrown remains of the Dutch Graveyard. It was originally used as a Dutch graveyard in the late 17th-century when the VOC (Dutch East India Company) was still in control. The graveyard was also used by British while they were in Malacca.

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15. A Famosa Fort

    Walking down from the Dutch graveyard, you will arrive at A Famosa Fort, which is the oldest surviving structure in South East Asia. It was built in 1511 using laterite stones by Alfonso de Albuquerque, the man who led the Portuguese invasion into Malacca. The fort used to surround the whole St. Paul's Hill. However, what remains of the fort now is just a gate.

    15 minutes here

16. Malacca Sultanate Palace

    From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of a replica of the old Malacca Sultanate Palace. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, which was founded by King Parameswara in the 1400s.

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17. From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of Proclamation Of Independence Memorial. The building used to house the Malacca Club - a meeting place for members of the British colonial society to socialise. The building was later converted into a memorial in 1985 to commemorate Malaysia's independence from the British.

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18. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

    5 minutes drive from A Famosa Fort is the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Dedicated to Kuan Yin - the Goddess of Mercy, the temple is known as the Merciful Cloud Temple. Built in 1673, it is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia.

    15 minutes here

19. Batu Caves

    About 90 minutes from Malacca, you will stop for a brief lunch at a popular table-service cafe before continuing on to Batu Caves. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Batu Caves was founded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader in 1891, as a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. A 42.7-metre high gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan was unveiled in January 2006, having taken 3 years to construct. It is one of the tallest Lord Murugan statue in the world.

    30 minutes here · Admission included

20. Istana Negara

    20 minutes drive from Batu Caves is the Istana Negara (National Palace). It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component. Guests may take photos and walk around on foot at the designated public areas.

    15 minutes here

21. Next stop after the National Palace is the famous National Monument, locally known as Tugu Negara. It is a historic bronze sculpture that pays tribute to those who died in combat during Malaysia’s battle for freedom against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency from 1948 till 1960. It serves as a remembrance of the bravery, courage and unity of the fighters who laid down their lives for Malaysia’s independence. The statue has earned its place in the book of records as the tallest freestanding group of bronze sculptures at 15-meter high.

    15 minutes here

22. Dataran Merdeka

    Located near the Tugu Negara is the Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka). This is the historical place where the Union flag was lowered and the national flag was raised for the very first time at the stroke of midnight of 31st August 1957.

    15 minutes here

23. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

    From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Sultan Abdul Samad building, which is among Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings. It was built in 1897 and was named after the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. The distinguished landmark originally served as the offices for the colonial British administration and thereafter the superior courts of Malaysia.

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24. Royal Selangor Club

    From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Royal Selangor Club. The club was founded in 1884 and originally served as a meeting place for high ranked and educated members of the British colonial society. Selangor is the name of the state in which the capital - Kuala Lumpur is located.

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25. Warisan Merdeka Tower

    From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Independence Tower, locally known as Merdeka 118. Topped with a massive 160-meter spire, the tower is still under construction. When completed in end 2022/early 2023, it will be the world's second-tallest structure, surpassing the Tokyo Skytree at 634 meters.

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Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Standard package

  INCLUDED MEALS: Packed breakfast box + Lunch/Dinner at table-service cafe (1 main course & 1 drink). STANDARD MINIVAN: Full-day private transportation by standard minivan + Free WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia. BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border + No standing-in-line. GUIDE CATEGORY: 100% licensed professional local English-speaking guide. INCLUDED TICKETS: Observation deck tickets at Kuala Lumpur + River cruise tickets at Malacca + All other tickets as stated under Inclusions. HOTEL PICKUP/DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour. MONDAY TRAVEL ADVISORY: Guests will visit KL Tower observation deck on Mondays (with similar city views) as Petronas Twin Towers skybridge is closed. Pickup included

• Deluxe package: First Class

  INCLUDED MEALS: Packed breakfast box + Upscale lunch at 5-star hotel restaurant + Dinner at famous Chinese eatery (former 1 Michelin star). FIRST CLASS MINIVAN: Full-day private transportation by flagship First Class minivan + Free 4G LTE WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia. BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border + No standing-in-line. DELUXE PACKAGE EXTRAS: Complimentary take-home sarong (Malay traditional costume) + Hygiene amenity kit + Famous premium cheesecake slices. GUIDE CATEGORY: 100% licensed professional local English-speaking guide (expert senior guide). INCLUDED TICKETS: Observation deck tickets at Kuala Lumpur + River cruise tickets at Malacca + All other tickets as stated under Inclusions. HOTEL PICKUP/DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning as stated + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour. Pickup included

• Deluxe package: Business Class

  INCLUDED MEALS: Packed breakfast box + Lunch/Dinner at table-service cafe (1 starter & 1 main course & 1 drink & 1 dessert). BUSINESS CLASS MINIVAN: Full-day private transportation by Business Class minivan + Free 4G WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia. BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border + No standing-in-line. DELUXE PACKAGE EXTRAS: Complimentary take-home sarong (Malay traditional costume) + Hygiene amenity kit + Famous premium cheesecake slices. GUIDE CATEGORY: 100% licensed professional local English-speaking guide. INCLUDED TICKETS: Observation deck tickets at Kuala Lumpur + River cruise tickets at Malacca + All other tickets as stated under Inclusions. HOTEL PICKUP/DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning as stated + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour. Pickup included

• Economy package

  INCLUDED MEALS: Packed breakfast box + Lunch (1 Malay hotplate chicken noodle & 1 juice) + Dinner (1 Chinese claypot chicken rice & 1 juice). ECONOMY VEHICLE: Full-day private transportation by smaller economy vehicle + Free WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia. BORDER ARRANGEMENTS: All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border + No standing-in-line. GUIDE CATEGORY: 100% licensed professional local English-speaking guide. INCLUDED TICKETS: Observation deck tickets at Kuala Lumpur + River cruise tickets at Malacca + All other tickets as stated under Inclusions. HOTEL PICKUP/DROP-OFF: Includes Singapore hotel pickup in the morning at stated time + Singapore hotel drop-off after the tour. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 8 travelers per booking

Operated by

JE Travel

Know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For the latest tour availability and pricing, please kindly check on the desktop site
• A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
• Date of birth of all guests are required at time of booking to join the included river cruise; in the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 20-min Trishaw ride or Riverside drive will be offered as a replacement as per guests' preference
• Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia, Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization (e-visa etc) from your nearest Malaysian embassy
• Guests who require halal/vegetarian food, please advise at time of booking if required
• Guests who require infant/booster seats, please advise at time of booking if required
• Guests who wish to substitute religious sites with alternative places of interest, please advise at time of booking if required
• Guests who wish to end the tour in Kuala Lumpur, please advise at time of booking if required
• Sustainable travel guarantee: 1 tree will be planted in damaged Borneo rainforests after every tour to offset the tour carbon footprint and to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered Orangutan species
• For Hard Rock/Starbucks souvenir collectors: Complimentary detour to Rock Shop/Starbucks in Johor (upon request)
• For pewter souvenir collectors: Complimentary detour to Royal Selangor Gift Shop (upon request)

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