Why choose this Singapore tour ?
Head for an adventure up north to Malaysia and see Malacca and Kuala Lumpur on this fully-guided private day tour from Singapore.
Start the day with 2 of our trained staff (1 licensed guide and 1 separate driver) to see historical Malacca – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Portuguese, Dutch and British influence. Hear fascinating stories of its past from your guide on a scenic cruise down Melaka River.
In the afternoon, continue on north to admire the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, National Palace, National Monument, Independence Square and many interesting aspects of Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Conclude with a photostop at Malaysia’s Prime Minister Office, Palace Of Justice and the famous Putra Mosque.
Highlights
✅ All border paperwork + Drive-through lane usage at the border (no standing-in-line)
✅ 2 trained staff (1 licensed guide and 1 separate driver)
✅ We are the ONLY Viator Badge Of Excellence accredited tour operator from Singapore to Malaysia
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What makes LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide a unique experience ?
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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 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)
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Deluxe package: First Class
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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 – Edison).
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
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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 (expert senior guide – Edison).
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
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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 - Standard package
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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.
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LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by JE Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Singapore.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 64 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Outlying Singapore hotels advisory: Guests staying at selected outlying hotels will be met by our guide at the hotel lobby, who will arrange for a courtesy taxi/shuttle to our office (20 miles from downtown Singapore) to board the private tour vehicle.
Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited.
Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore.
Food allergy advisory: Many Malaysian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion.
Weather advisory: Malaysia’s weather is warm and humid with occasional rain the whole year round (similar to Hawaii), please dress appropriately. Umbrellas will be provided in the event of wet weather.
Drive-thru border advisory: While guests are not required to stand-in-line at the drive-thru border, some waiting time (for in-vehicle passport checks) may be expected due to post-pandemic manpower shortages at the border.
Skybridge closure advisory: In the event that the Petronas Twin Towers skybridge is closed (ie: sanitisation on selected Mondays, religious holidays etc), guests will be notified in advance and a visit to the Kuala Lumpur (KL) Tower observation deck (with similar city views) will be offered as a replacement.
