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East Coast

Discovery Trip

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SUMMARY

7

DAYS

NIGHTS

6

TRIP DESTINATION

East Coast Discovery Trip

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HIGHLIGHTS

A road trip to the East Coast of Malaysia is a guaranteed wonderful experience. The East Coast is among the most beautiful place in Malaysia with white sandy beaches facing the South China Sea. The road trip will pass by some original villages that are unique, unaffected by the rapid development and pollution. Daily activities like fishing in the sea, farming, songket (traditional hand-woven brocade) weaving are among the things that you could not find anywhere else.

This road trip promises you that it is going to be unique, unlike any other holiday trips in Malaysia. We will bring you to the off beaten track where only the locals know. The trip will guarantee you adventures and challenges aligned with our motto “Let’s Get Lost”. We will bring you to interesting places for extraordinary activities like crab catching, paddy field farming, playing the Wau (traditional kite) or playing Sepak Takraw with the locals. Above all, a trip is never complete without bouts of food hunting. Sampling local delicacies is a must.

 

During the trip, we will visit a pristine and undeveloped island which was once a refugee camp for refugees fleeing Vietnam after the war in the 70s. Apart from the usual activities; island hopping and snorkeling, we will go for a short hike to the highest point in the island to enjoy the scenic view. While you snorkel and immerse yourself in the water, we will prepare fresh barbecued seafood. Moving on with us in the trip, we guarantee that you will look forward for the next upcoming adventure.

We will also pass by a Pillbox which was a British stronghold during the WW2. It was used by the British army in their fight against the Japanese Army when the latter was attacking Singapore.

What to bring?

  • Swim attire

  • Trekking pants and shirt

  • Trekking shoes

  • Sun hat

  • Sun cream

  • Sun glasses

  • Casual wear

  • Flip flop

  • Water bottle

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: Johor Bahru(JB) - Mersing - Besar Island

  • Pick up at Johor Bahru City Square at 7.30 am 

  • Drive to Mersing and boat transfer to Pulau Besar

  • Chalet accommodations

DAY 2: Besar Island Hopping

  • When most of the Malaysian islands are now developing into tourist attractions, there are few other islands that are yet to be discovered by foreign tourists such as Pulau Besar. It was known as Pulau Babi Besar and was once a refugee camp for Vietnam refugees back in the 70s. It used to be the filming location for the popular TV show, Survivor. Apart from snorkeling and beach activities, we will bring you around the island and hop to nearby islands like Pulau Aur, Pulau Rawa and Pulau Pemanggil. You will be served with fresh grilled seafood at the white sandy beach while enjoying the spectacular view of the beautiful deep-blue sea. This island is free from motorized vehicles and is a perfect place for a getaway from the bustling city.

  • Chalet acommodations.

DAY 3: Mersing - Pekan - Sungai Lembing

  • Mersing is a small city in eastern coast of Johor with beautiful beaches facing the South China Sea, home to the brave fishermen who crosses the sea bravely to supply the southern states and Singapore with an abundance of seafood.

  • Pekan is a small town but very significant to people of Pahang because it is where the Sultan and also the royalties of Pahang live. It used to be a town for the state's  administration. The town is famous for weaving and maybe you can try to weave your own cloth. 

  • Backpackers hostel accommodations.

DAY 4: Sungai Lembing Adventure

  • A tin mining town in the 1860s until 1986, Sungai Lembing was a major producer of underground tin set by the British. The tin mines have total tunnel length of 322km with a depth of between 610 to 700 meters. At Sungai Lembing we will be going for a 4x4 adventure trip to the Rainbow Waterfall and to Mount Tapis Nature Park where one can fish and shoot the rapids or maybe camp there if the weather allows.  Sungai Lembing is our adventure gateway.

  • Backpackers hostel or camping.

DAY 5: Sungai Lembing - Kuala Terengganu - Pantai Penarik

  • Journey to Pantai Penarik and staying in a traditional kampung house.

DAY 6: Pantai Penarik - Life of a fisherman

  • One of the most beautiful fisherman villages in Terengganu. Apart of other popular beaches like Teluk Cempedak, Rantau Abang or Pantai Batu Buruk, Pantai Penarik has its own authentic fisherman village charms. With sparse motorists, only locals busy with their boats and nets, it is a perfect place for a change of pace in your life to  just relax and chill. This unique experience is the result of minimal development giving way to nature.

  • Traditional kampung house accommodations.

DAY 7: Journey back to Johor Baharu / Singapore

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Price | *** per person

  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice

  • GetLostAsia's General Terms & Conditions (link under Travel Info)

Included

  • All accommodations 

  • 1x barbeque meal

  • All transport; van, boat and 4x4

  • All entrance fees

  • Tour Guide

Excluded

  • Airfare or other costs to/from pick up/drop off  point

  • Visa (if necessary)

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses & meals

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