Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. The area is popular for it’s tea plantations and jungle walks.

Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

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How to get from the airport to kuala lumpur

Find all the different means (Bus, Train, Taxi) to get to this area in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

LCCT - (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) is the place you arrive with budget airlines like Air Asia
KLIA - (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is the main terminal for all regular flights.
KL Sentral - Main Transportation Hub in Kuala Lumpur, Train Station
Bukit Bintang - popular and lively area with the highest density of hostels in KL

FROM LCCT to Bukit Bintang:
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TAXI

- Get a taxi coupon at the counter near the arrival hall. Normally would cost:
Budget taxi - RM 61.60
Premier - RM 92.40
Van - RM 138.60
* 50 % surcharge for midnight rate
LCCT Taxi counter number: 03 - 8787 4113

BUS

Skybus = RM 9 (every half an hour)
= 7am - 10.15am (every hour)
= last bus at 1.15am

Aerobus = RM 8 (every half an hour)
bus schedule = http://www.lcct.com.my/aerobus.php

Star Shuttle
- Star Shuttle = RM 10
- Bus schedule = http://www.starwira.com/
- call between 4.15am - 9.30pm = 03-4043 8811
- if the you want the shuttle to drop you off right a hostel/hotel in Bukit Bintang you pay RM15

FROM KLIA
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TAXI
- Get a taxi coupon at the counter near the arrival hall. Normally would cost:
Budget taxi - RM 67.40
Premier - RM 92.40

Midnight rate:
* Budget taxi = RM 16.00 surcharge
Premier = RM 19.00 surcharge

Bus to KL Sentral
-----> Airport Coach - RM 10 (every hour)
- 6.30am - 12.30 midnight
contact no: 03-87873894 / 03-87768449

Star Shuttle Bus Service
- Star Shuttle = RM 10
- Bus schedule = http://www.starwira.com/
- call between 4.15am - 9.30pm = 03-4043 8811

- if the you want the shuttle to drop you off right a hostel in Bukit Bintang you pay this:
RM 15 if from LCCT
RM 18 if from KLIA

.Express Train to KL Sentral
KLIA Express
- schedule: KLIA Express
- RM 35 per trip, takes approx 28 minutes


FROM KL Sentral to Bukit Bintang:
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TAXI
- Buy the taxi coupon at the arrival hall RM10
- The taxis without coupon waiting at the airport bus stop are famous for ripping travellers off.

Monorail
- Only recommended if you travel light
- might be packed during rush hour
- The monorail station (Sentral Station) is across KL Sentral on the other side of the road
- Buy a ticket to "Bukit Bintang" station for RM 2.10
- Monorail operating hours: 6.00am - midnight








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For Taxi Booking Pls Contact:
013-3663 559 or 017-3898 100
http://www.mesraindahjaya.com/
For taxi fare Pls Visit above website
tq

By Azhar on Aug 01, 2008

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