Pre & Post Tour Options
All group flights to and from the conference destination of Penang travel via Kuala Lumpur – the capital of Malaysia, making it the perfect stop over destination on the way to or from the 2010 Pharmacy Guild Offshore Conference.
While Malaysia has embraced modern technology, boasting two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and a super multimedia corridor. The country still has some of the world's most remote jungles, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant old ports and an atmospheric, colonial hill station. While Kuala Lumpur bristles with ambitious new building projects, you can still find exotic markets and plenty of local colours, sights and sounds.
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Kuala Lumpur is the centre and symbol of Malaysia and its rapid rise as an economic powerhouse. The rocket like Petronas Twin Towers soar above a city built to impress, from the modern buildings of the Golden Triangle to massive shopping malls and driverless trains that glide across the bustling city. Nestled amid the high-rises you'll find remnants of the city's past, enchanting temples and mosques, small whitewashed colonial churches and British Tudor-style clubhouses. At night, markets and lantern-lit streets ring with the sound of Malay, Chinese and Indian hawkers selling tantalising dishes. Though it's running hard toward the future, Kuala Lumpur still offers a glimpse of its colourful heritage and a taste of traditional, exotic Asia. Two Pre and Post Conference Kuala Lumpur stopovers itineraries have been developed for participants and families looking to add to their 2010 Pharmacy Guild of Australia Offshore Conference experience.
By offering these two itineraries before and after the main conference, you are able to select the option that best matches your interests or choose one option for before the conference and another for afterwards. The Pre and Post Conference itineraries differ slightly on Day 1 and Day 4 due to arrival and departure times.
culture & shopping KL stop over 3 days / 4 nights
day 1 pre 24 sept, post 3 oct
You will be met on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The transfer into town takes about 1 hour depending on traffic conditions. After completing check in procedures at the hotel, the remainder of the day or night (depending on arrival time) is at leisure.
day 2 pre 25 sept, post 4 oct
Your exploration of Kuala Lumpur begins today with a guided tour to many of the most significant places in and around the city. A few of the stops on the itinerary include China Town, the Central Market and the Royal Selangor Factory where participants will be enrolled in the "School of Hard Knocks" and try their hand at making a pewter bowl. Participants will be returned to the hotel mid afternoon after enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and learning why it is often said that food is more important to Malaysians than air! The remainder of the afternoon and evening have been left free for you to explore by yourself or rest at the hotel.
day 3 pre 26 sept, post 5 oct
It won't take long today to learn why Kuala Lumpur is regarded as having some of the best value for money shopping in all of Asia. The morning excursion includes stops at the most popular 12 penang, malaysia 2010 of fshore business conference shopping destinations in the city – both from local and foreigner's point of view. The afternoon and evening have deliberately been left free for you to spoil yourselves – perhaps a spa treatment at the hotel or one of the local treatment centres. For others, the afternoon can be spent doing some last minute shopping, sightseeing or simply relaxing at the hotel.
day 4 pre 27 sept, post 6 oct
After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the domestic flight to Penang or the international flight back to Australia.
KL golf stop over 3 nights / 4 days
day 1 pre 24 sept, post 3 oct
You will be met on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The transfer into town takes about 1 hour depending on traffic conditions. After completing check in procedures at the hotel, the remainder of the day or night (depending on arrival time) is at leisure.
day 2 pre 25 sept, post 4 oct
Widely regarded as having some of the most challenging golf courses in Asia, Kuala Lumpur could be a golfer's dream or nightmare destination depending on how you're striking the ball. The first course selected for participants is located at Bukit Unggul Country Club. Located on a valley high above the surrounding jungle, the course offers some of the most spectacular golfing experiences in Malaysia. Carved out of natural terrain of valleys and hills, the course has established a strong reputation as a challenging, yet beautiful course. Beginners should prepare to lose a lot of golf balls, but the scenery and setting help make up for any negative feelings. Participants will be returned to the hotel mid afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon and evening have been left free for you to explore by yourself or rest at the hotel.
day 3 pre 26 sept, post 5 oct
The challenge today is located at the Tasik Puteri Golf and Country Club. Located 70km from Kuala Lumpur, this magnificent 27 hole golf course was designed by Australian Golf Management and is probably one of the most popular golf clubs in Malaysia. The Puteri Nine and the Putera Nine form the backbone of the course and feature a number of signature holes – most notably hole 8, a Par 3 commonly known as the Princely Charm. Golfers will return to Kuala Lumpur in the afternoon. Own arrangements for dinner this evening.
day 4 pre 27 sept, post 6 oct
After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the domestic flight to Penang or the international flight back to Australia.
