The tour guide, Aiman, a very pleasant and friendly person, was knowledgeable about the historical significance of the sites included in the itinerary. The all-day tour included breakfast, lunch, and dinner at brand name hotels and restaurants. Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking so comfortable footwear is recommended. Snacks and drinks for the trip were included. The vehicle that transported us to and from our hotel was very comfortable. Our driver, Vicky, drove us safely throughout the entire round trip.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance ticket to Melaka River cruise (or Trishaw ride subject to conditions)
- 100% licensed professional local English-speaking guide
- Bonus photostop at Flor De La Mar (Portuguese shipwreck replica)
- Admission to KLCC Park (iconic ground photos of Petronas Twin Towers)
- Deluxe package only: Hygiene amenity kit (wet wipes, napkins, hand sanitizer)
- Deluxe package only: Take-home premium cheesecake slices from famous local bakery
- Bonus photostop at Malaysia's Prime Minister Office
- Deluxe package only: New sarong to enter places of worship (if required)
- Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the border (no standing-in-line)
- All border paperwork + Free Singapore hotel pickup and drop-off (any address)
- Lunch and dinner at table-service cafe (Malaysian and western food choices)
- Bonus photostop at Putra Mosque and Palace Of Justice
- Admission to Batu Caves and A Famosa Fort grounds
- Full day private transportation by minivan (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking fees, gas etc)
- Expert digital ground photographs of guests at Petronas Twin Towers
- Entrance ticket to Petronas Twin Towers skybridge + observation deck at level 86
- Admission to Dutch Square and National Palace (public areas)
- Admission to St Paul's church and Cheng Hoon Teng temple (oldest temple in Malaysia)
- Packed breakfast box (juice, bottled water, biscuits and pastry)
- Deluxe package only: Vehicle upgrade to deluxe executive minivan
- Free WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia
- Admission to Independence Square and National Monument (world's tallest bronze sculpture)
- Guaranteed 2 staff (1 licensed guide and 1 separate driver) to share workload for the long day
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of Dayabumi Complex. Built in 1984, it was one of the city’s earliest skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur to incorporate principles of Islamic design into its architecture.
From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the famous Jabatan Kerja Raya (Public Works Department) building. The façade was made from 6,248 distinctive low-emission triangular glass pieces of semi-unitised triple glazing system, which were installed at customised angles to form a dynamic skin that reduces the intensity of sunlight throughout the day. This substantially reduces heat gain on the glass surface and internal air-conditioning load.
10 minutes drive from the Independence Square is the Menara Kuala Lumpur, also known as the KL (Television) Tower. It is a 421-meter tower primarily used for telecommunications, sitting on a 94-meter hill affectionately known as Bukit Nanas to the locals. Guests will be able to take photos with the iconic "I love KL Tower" sign here with the tower as the backdrop. Note: Petronas Twin Towers skybridge is closed for Covid-19 sanitisation every Monday. Hence, guests who are travelling on Mondays will visit Kuala Lumpur (KL) Tower observation deck instead (with similar city views).
10 minutes drive from KL Tower, your guide will bring you into the Petronas Twin Towers. The Petronas Twin Towers are currently the world’s tallest twin structures. The 88-storey buildings are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors by a 58m double-deck Sky Bridge. You will get to visit the Sky Bridge on the 41st floor, as well as the Observation Deck on the 86th floor, accompanied by a Petronas in-house security escort. Note: Petronas Twin Towers skybridge is closed for Covid-19 sanitisation every Monday. Hence, guests who are travelling on Mondays will visit Kuala Lumpur (KL) Tower observation deck instead (with similar city views).
Leaving the KL Tower downtown area, many drivers prefer to get back into the expressway using the SMART Tunnel. SMART is an acronym for Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, a project initiated to alleviate the flooding problem and traffic congestion at the city centre. In 2011, the tunnel received the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award.
Located 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur is the Malaysia Prime Minister Office (Perdana Putra Building) It is located on a 50-metre high hill overlooking the city. The Perdana Putra Building is finished in natural stone with a green dome.
Located near the Malaysia's Prime Minister Office is the Putra Mosque. Famed for its pink-granite domes, the mosque was completed in 1999 and named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tungku Abdul Rahman Putra.
Located near Putra Mosque is the Palace of Justice, which houses the Federal Courts and Courts of Appeal. Relocated from Sultan Abdul Samad Building in 2003, the Palace Of Justice is also built with classical Islamic architecture.
After taking photos at the Palace Of Justice, you will then head back south towards Singapore. You will stop for a brief dinner at another popular table-service cafe near Pagoh, about midway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
After dinner near Pagoh, you will again be escorted through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line), before your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
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Reviews
This was an amazing tour. It was a very long day but it flew by quickly and we saw so much in that time. Iman was a great guide - very friendly and knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the places we visited. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of Malaysia in a single day.
Probably the best tour I have ever had. Iman was a great guide and Kris was a great driver. The tour was long, but the time flew by. We visited Malacca, Putrajaya, and KL all in one day. Iman shared history and facts about all the sites we visited. Kris moved us seamlessly from location to location. Crossing from Singapore to Malaysia and back was smooth. Food provided was excellent. Again, great tour...and probably the best we have ever had.
Amazing way to see so much of Malaysia, efficiently but also comfortably. Excellent driver and knowledgeable guide.
What an amazing tour. The customer care, driving and guiding are superb. You do need a high level of stamina as the tour starts at 5 am from your hotel in Singapore and lasts for about 20 hours until you return. I learnt so much, saw some amazing views and enjoyed some delicious food. Although this trip is not cheap, it covers so much that, especially if your time is short, it is highly recommended.
If you don't have much time and want to get a feel for the country: Fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about history and culture, very comfortable ride.
An absolutely stellar team, driver and guide. Loads of knowledge on Malaysia, where to get the most out of your photos, answering all questions. Very comfortable vehicle and such a hospitable team.
The car was so comfortable—it had lay flat seats! We were offered food and drink and stops for the WC whenever we needed them. It was a long day but our guide, Eddison, made it fun and informative. Our time in Kuala Lampur ended with dinner in a revolving restaurant in the KL tower! Lovely day!
This was an incredible experience! Logistics and details were on point - everything was thought of and provided. Edison is truly a gifted guide! He shared his tremendous knowledge of the country. He provided insights in a wide range of topics. The tour provides a way to see some of the top sights in a very full day. He and Mr G, the driver, were fantastic in getting us around. Edison adjusted the tour for our family with 2 teens as we requested as we progressed, which was very helpful for us all to enjoy places and the overall experience!
Edison was a very knowledgeable guide and the driver was great as well. Something to see for everyone and great food as well.
As evidenced by the itinerary, you cover a lot of ground on this private day tour. The fact that my husband and I had our own private driver and tour guide made for an absolutely priceless and unforgettable visit to Malaysia (we went in July 2023). We didn't have to wait on anyone else like we would have in large groups, and we were able to spend as much or as little time as we wanted doing the many planned activities of the tour. As a huge bonus, our tour guide was an exceptional private photographer, immortalizing our excursion with many beautiful photographic memories that my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in exploring Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. The extra money you pay for the private attention is worth every penny, and my husband and I would 100% do it again. Be sure to coordinate your passport info ahead of time with the tour company in order to go into the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur as this is absolutely a highlight and one of the most iconic parts of the trip. Thank you for one of the best day trips we have ever taken! P.S.- We did get a stamp in our passports when we entered Malaysia. :)
This was an amazing tour of some of the key highlights of Malaysia. Edison, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and got us to all of the places of interest on schedule. The entire experience was one to remember and we would highly recommend it.
Edison, our guide was so helpful and has so much of patience. My father was on wheelchair despite challenges he participated in all activities. Thanks to Edison. He was like a member of our group. Explained each place with so much of passion. Thank you
This is a great experience of being quickly immersed in the history and culture of Malaysia. Edison, Tour guide is well prepared with historical facts, illustrations, dialogue and current events. I chose Business Class which is a great option and well worth the money. A professional driver in a very comfortable and well-kept new van; A/C, tinted windows, comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, phone charger. This is a very very long day. Be prepared. The most we traveled at one time was about 90 minutes. Plenty of opportunities to use the restroom facilities along the way. Toilet tissue is provided, but you may want to bring some of your own. Left my hotel at 5am and returned around 10pm. Be prepared with a day pack which is safely left in the van (as always, leave valuables in locked safe at hotel) (slippers, change of shoes in case it rains, airpods, any meds you may take throughout the day, pen and paper) And your passport! (The passport crossing was efficient and streamlined) The adventure is well timed but note there is no time slotted for sauntering through souvenir stores or lingering for snacks. Edison does a great job of moving you through the multitude of sites you get to see in this one day trip. For solo travelers - especially women - I felt safe the entire trip. Edison was by my side and our driver watched over me as well. If you're considering this journey - go for it. It was worth it to see another part of the world!
Amazing customer service from our guide in terms of getting our food needs sorted and helping with a visit to the pharmacy too
We always knew it would be a tall ask to see Malaysia all in one day and from Singapore. But this tour was absolute luxury and exceeded our expectations completely. So professional, Edison thought of everything and then some: cool drinks, snacks, souvenirs, sanitary wipes, cheesecake - you name it he thought of it! What's more we were able to see SO MANY amazing landmarks and sights and he is incredible knowledgeable sharing just the right amount of detail to keep us all interested! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour to anyone who is limited on time but looking for a once in lifetime experience!
We highly recommend this tour if you want to get a taste of Malaysia and you don't have enough time, very convenient and our guide was amazing, thank you Edinson for making our day so special! Very professional and shared a lot of interesting information. Our driver, Vicent was also very professional and always on time. Worth the money.
When I was younger, watching the news, I remembered how fascinated I was about the Petronas towers. Living in Canada, I didn’t expect that some day I would go to Kuala Lumpur. This tour was worth the wait. Not only our guide was very knowledgeable he was also interesting. Malakka was nice to visit but for us we couldn’t wait to get to Kuala Lumpur. Even though it was a short visit of the city we got to see all we wanted without feeling pressed by the time. We recommend this tour for anyone who has a day to spare it’s totally worth it!
We wanted to see a little of Malaysia while in Singapore. This private tour did that. Edison is extremely knowledgeable and organized in running this full day experience. We paid up for the deluxe tour and it was that. Every element advertised was offered, no substitutions.
Edison was highly knowledgeable and an excellent guide. His tremendous experience was evident throughout our fantastic trip.
This tour is highly recommended especially if you only have 1 day to visit malaysia. We saw a lot in this 1 day visit. We were tired because of the long day itinerary but it was worth it. Edison is a great tourist guide. Food was very good too.
The trip was amazing from start to finish. It is an expensive tour but we all felt it was well worth it considering everything that was included. Edison, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He was very timely. He made every site interesting to learn about. He went out of his way to make sure we all had a great time. My family and I have taken many private tours but he has to be one of our best guides ever. He went above and beyond what I would expect from a guide. He would make sure we had cold drinks after our visit to Batu caves waiting for us when we came down from the site. He had dinner packed and ready for us to take back to our hotel to eat since we didn't have time on our way back and most of us were still full from lunch. Most importantly, he was very accommodating to everyone in the group despite our differences in interest in what we saw. I would highly recommend him as a guide. The sites we saw were as listed in the description. The best sites were Batu Caves and The Petronas Twin Towers. Btw, he takes great group photos, has an eye for framing pictures appropriately. FYI, if you don't want to be bothered with giving your passport info to go to skybridge, you wouldn't be missing out on a lot. We did go and it was fine to check it off our list if that is something you do.
Eddison was an awesome guide, knowledgeable and with huge amounts of patience. I learned so much! The highlight for me was the visit to the Petrona Towers
With only a day to explore 2 cities, this tour was fantastic in packing in the major sites in a short timeline. Our guide and driver werr phenomenal working over 20 hours to give us a great experience. The guide made all the sites come alive and was very adaptable to things we wanted to see and do.
Our guide Edison, truly brought our experience to life. His knowledge and expertise of the city, history and culture was outstanding. Our river cruise was unfortunately canceled due to high winds. We were bummed about that however he did everything he could to try and make it up to us. I would recommend this experience to anyone.
We had a delightful and most memorable tour with Eddison. He walked us through everything he expected us to see, with charming details, historical perspectives , and local culture tidbits. He attended to our every need and accommodated our interests, and energy levels. We recommend this tour highly for those in Singapore with limited time or other constraints. It’s a wonderful way to see how Singapore and Malaysia, once united, have steered separate courses. This tour, and guide, won’t disappoint, but be forewarned, it’s a long day’s journey to this fascinating area. We’ll worth the effort.
Our trip to Malaysia was well worth it. The part we enjoyed the most was the boat trip. The service was fantastic. The guide and the driver were informative and interesting. They were very considerate and helpful
Our family of 6 and 2 friends had limited time to tour Malaysia while we were in Singapore. This whole day trip was the perfect solution - picking us up from our hotel in Singapore and returning us at the end of the day. Edison was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and patient with our eclectic group of adults, teenagers and children with diverse interests. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the ride, see the points of interests and try local cuisine without the worries of driving & scheduling the details - everything was taken care of for us. We would highly recommend this day tour.
Malacca, KL, Malay cuisine, shops, temples, churches, river cruise, KL tower, Batu caves....so much covered in a short time ! Would highly recommend.
The highlight was seing the Petronas towers after our visit to the Singapore grand prix. Our guide Eddison was very informative on all the locations visited and gave us an excellent tour
The trip was amazing. Our tour guide Edison had great knowledge about history and culture. We had delicious meals. Thanks for a wonderful trip.
They did an excellent job! We took an extra day and spent the night in KL. It gave us more time to see the sights and relax.
It was amazing tour! And it is because of incredible knowledge , professionalism, kindness of my tour guide Edison. It even seems to me that it wasn’t enough time to discuss everything as all information provided by him was so interesting! Edison’s knowledge on local food was excellent. I really enjoyed all meals and had great taste of Malaysian food. I want to say huge thank you to Edison for making this tour unforgettable. Would definitely recommend it to other travellers. Thank you very much for great organisation of the trip!
Lovely experience! Edison was a great organizer and he made our trip a memorable day! Enjoyed the whole itinerary!
Excellent day trip. Very professional tour guide and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Worth every cent. We highly recommend the tour.
Good trip. Long day. Edison very efficient with timing and stops. He is very knowledgeable. Traffic in Kuala Lumpur slowed our exiting and getting back on time.
The experience was incredible, but above all our guide, an attentive, pleasant and extraordinary person.
Edison, the our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable of the cities we visited, friendly and patience. restaurants picked for our lunch and dinner were awesome, Food was amazing, car was comfy and well maintained. Super recommended!
This experience is totally worth it! Eddison our guide was great and very carring! We have managed to see many things in 10 Hours. We stopped directly in front of the monuments and received all the information needed! The drivers were also very Good and for persons who do not Walk a lot, the organisation of the day is perfect!
Edison was absolutely the best tour guide!! So professional, kind, and took great care of my Mother and Myself. This was our first Private Day Trip on a month-long vacation, and it could not have been a better start. Edison pulled up on time at our hotel in Singapore, with 2 drivers in a very nice, comfortable van and drove us straight to Malaysia. Crossing over the border was efficient and we didn't even have to get out of the vehicle. All our stops were so picturesque and we cannot stop talking about this tour and our experiences. Thanks so much Edison for all your hard work and dedication to making the first leg of our trip so memorable! Also, we were very impressed with the thoroughness of knowledge that Edison had, at all the places of history we were taken, and loved his advice on items to order at lunch. Highly recommend Edison and this tour to Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. Hugs, Lisa Johnson (Mom) & Jordan Johnson (Daughter)
Edison and the drivers were great. They truly new how to plan the day and we got to see so much. Really worth it !!
<p>This was a fantastic tour! Saw so much of Malaysia and the tour guide Edison was very knowledgeable, helpful, kind and friendly. He made sure I saw the highlights. This is an excellent tour and highly recommended</p>
<p>An awesome tour with our knowledgeable guide, Eddison. Job well done. Met our expectations of the tour. The climb at the Batu Caves was delightful though too tiring with 272 steps of the stairway to get to the caves. The Petronas twin towers were fantastic. We were guided to the 86th floor to have a magnificent view of the city. Great tour in Malacca with its historical places. Meals were wonderful. This tour is recommendable.</p>
<p>Excellent tour! Exceeding expectations! Have no doubt, this is a long day. You are picked up at your hotel promptly at 4:30 am and you'll return no earlier than 9 pm that night. The tour guide Eddison was beyond excellent, attentive, prepared, we loved him. The two drivers alternated during the day to stay fresh, they were great, very professional. Wear shorts, dress for hot and humid weather, bring sun-screen. Be ready to cover a lot of ground in one day. We let Eddison pick the places to eat and let him order for us, it was perfect, tried some things we wouldn't have known to try. I could go on, but the summary is, this tour was exactly as advertised and well worth the price.</p>
<p>My wife and I had a fabulous tour of Malacca and Kuala Lumpur with Eddison, our driver/guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, paced out a very busy day so that it was quite manageable, and most importantly for a tour that involves some very long stretches of driving, he was an excellent driver. He also chose very good places for our breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a variety of local cuisine that added to our enjoyment of the day.</p> <p>Note that this tour makes for a very long day. In our case, pick-up at our hotel in Singapore was at 4:30 in the morning, and we didn't return until 9:30 that evening although unusually heavy traffic on the highway in Malaysia slowed our return down considerably. This means you will not be able to linger overly long in any one spot if you want to see everything that Eddison has packed into the tour, but still, if you want to get a taste of Malaysia while staying in Singapore, this is a great way to do it. Yes, it's a long day, but being able to visit the very historical city of Malacca and the quite beautiful Kuala Lumpur, including a trip up to the observation deck in the Petronas twin towers, was well worth it. We're very glad we did it, and would recommend this tour, and Eddison, to anyone who would like to experience a little bit of Malaysia while staying in Singapore.</p>
<p>This is really worth the long day out, myself and my wife had a great time. Excellent tour guide Edison has great knowledge Picked up on time, all sights on time, would recommend him a big pay rise</p>
<p>There is no getting round the fact that there is a lot of driving, but never more than 1 1/2 hours. Despite this it is a very good way at seeing two places in Malaysia. You reach Malacca early for breakfast and the sun just rising. Although places are not open, the old fort, water front are always open and there is plenty of time to wander round without any other tourists. The boat trip is fun - look out for Monitor lizards. On the way out there was a large group but on the way back I was alone and had a personal tour. Kuala <br/> Lumpur is a large city, but you see the main sites. It is worth including the Petronus Tower visit as the views are amazing! Each meal was a different type with Chinese for breakfast, Indian for lunch and Malaysian for supper. Very filling but all very tasty and gives a food flavour for the country as well. A summary card for each city was given at the end which helps remember everything I saw.</p>
<p>Edison was a superb host and did a grand job showing us some amazing points of interest. He is also a very skilled driver which is important bearing in mind we spent a lot of time in travelling by car.<br/> Chris Whitley</p>
<p>Edison is an excellent guide, very thoughtfull and knowlegeable. Interesting experience though a bit tiring due to the numerous hours by car which cannot be helped but worth the effort Ed is an excellent driver</p>
<p>This was an excellent introduction to Malaysia in 17 hours! Yes, Edison picked us up at our hotel in Singapore at 4:00 am and left us off at 9:00 pm that night. We traveled by car through the border and countryside to Malacca and then on to Kuala Lumpur making 9 or 10 significant stops on the way. Eddison not only arranged and facilitated all entrie and meals, but gave us wonderful historical and cultural information along the way. I highly recommend this one day trip for those Short on travel days but wanting a feeling for Malaysia.</p>
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