Wet Market Tour with Christina

Off the track experience of one of the largest wet markets in the country.
Wet markets are usually the pulse of the city, where the local go to get their weekly shopping done, as well as to catch up with what's going in the neighbourhood. This is so different from shopping in one of the ultra modern air-conditioned supermarkets or hypermarkets.
Market activity usually starts 3am in the mornings with the unloading of fresh produce from the hinterland. Workers will be there to sort out the orders to be sent to the various restaurants around town for their food preparation.
The experience of the sights and smells of each wet market is unique. Mingle with the local housewives and retailers going there for their regular shopping. Catch the bustle that typifies one of the oldest commercial institutions.
Visit an old Chinese Medicinal Hall to see the display of herbs - dried seahorses, sundried scorpions and geckoes, antlers and rare herbs from China. Drink the black potent herbal concoction specially brewed for you to rid you off heatiness. If you want something to spice up your sex life - a discreet word can be whispered to the old master.
Try a variety of local dishes and delicacies. One of the few spots relatively untouched by tourists. Not quite for the faint hearted.
The typical day starts at 2am for the vendors and they'll either sell their produce until they are sold out or 12 noon whichever is the earlier.

Time: 8.30 am - 12 noon
Group rates: Available upon request

Petrosains Interactive Science Discovery Centre

The Petrosains Centre at KLCC Suria is an amazing place with all the scientific gadgets and electronic wizardry that will keep both children and adults mesmerized. It's a modern museum with interactive displays - a great learning experience for the family while on holidays.
The centre is operated by the Malaysian national oil company - Petronas to bring awareness also to the oil industry.
From time to time, especially during school holidays, Petrosains do organize educational camps for children. They are worth going to. The camps are supervised and your children would get an opportunity to interact with Malaysian children of the same age.

Venue:  Level 4, KLCC Suria
Rates:   Adults - RM12
            Children (13-17) - RM7
            Children (05-12) - RM4
            Children (below 5) - Free
            Adults (above 55) - RM6

Opening times:
Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - Thursdays - 9.30am - 5.30pm  (last admission: 4pm)
Fridays   - 1.30pm - 5.30pm (last admission: 4pm)

Saturdays, Sundays & PH - 9.30am - 6.30pm (last admission 5pm)

Info / Booking: +603-2331-8181
General Line:   +603-2331-8787

Batu Caves & Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

This is another experience that is fun and memorable for the guests. The thrill of riding an elephant and getting rolled into the river, getting drenched, is rather unique. You are advised to bring along a change of dry clothes.
The Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary has been an attraction since the day they brought back a rogue elephant to be rehabilitated. This programme was started to help relocate elephants that has been ravaging crops and threatening the lives of plantation workers and farmers. Today the sanctuary is famous for the river dunking by elephants and is a hit among the many tourists who visit Kuala Lumpur.
Along the way you get to visit the world famous limestone outcrop called Batu Caves. On a clear day, after climbing the 272 steps to the top, you get rewarded with a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding areas. You are also greeted by the dozens of monkeys coming to forage for food from the tourists.
Once a year during the festival of Thaipusam the compound comes alive with hundreds of thousands of devotees congregating to fulfil their vows by going into deep trances and parading with kavadis. It has become such a spectacle that millions of visitors would throng the Caves to be part of the celebrations.

Duration: 9.30am - 5pm
Price: Upon request as it depends on the number of persons
Along the journey you would also visit the Deer Land and Selangor Pewter Factory.

Kuala Selangor Fireflies

This adventure has been considered as one of the highlights of our guests' stay in Kuala Lumpur. There aren't many places around the world with a sizeable community of fireflies like the one we have in Kuala Selangor. If you were not told that they are fireflies you'd probably think they are Christmas lights blinking incessantly on dozens of Chrsitmas trees along the banks of the river.
On the way to Kuala Selangor you will visit an orchid farm just outside of Rawang town. We are constantly amazed at the neverending myriad of colours and shapes from the cross breeding of orchid species. You may purchase test-tube seedlings of the specie of your choice to bring home.
Along the way you will come across quaint small towns with it's laid back lifestyle and oil palm plantations, giving you a glimpse of the rural countryside.
You will visit the old Dutch Fortress overlooking the Straits of Malacca at Bukit Malawati and play with it's most famous inhabitants - the Silver Leaf Monkeys.
A short journey from the Fort brings you to the riverine town of Pasir Penampang where you will have a sumptious seafood dinner while enjoying the sunset over the islands that dot the horizon. After the sunset it is time to go over to Kuala Selangor to take the electric powered boat out to the river to see the fireflies. Here you will witness a spectacle of busy little lights dancing about the trees to eat and mate, oblivious of the tourists sitting quietly in their boats crusing along the banks of the river.

Duration: 3pm - 11pm
Price: Upon request and depends on the number of people

Massage, Foot Reflexology & Fish Spa

Take a stroll along Jalan Bukit Bintang and you find a host of massage and foot reflexology centres. It is quite the thing to do after a hard day of walking and sightseeing. You will be accosted along the Bukit Bintang stretch by dozens of ladies marketing their massage services but you will do well to just stroll the length of the street before deciding on the centre of your choice. Check out the prices as well!
We recommend the Fish Spa at either the Pavilion at the end of Bukit Bintang or the one at the 1st level of the Piccolo Hotel. Just remember not to visit the Fish Spa if you have any cuts or wounds on your legs.
Although Bukit Bintang is nearer to the guest houses we reckon that the massage by the blind in Brickfields is better value for your money. Ask Christina for directions to the massage centre by monorail.
There's a centre in Chinatown which has a great value package for a 2 hour massage. You might want to check it out when in town.
For those who would like to have a massage at the guest house we have a Malay lady masseuse (for ladies only) who does house calls.

Prices ranges according to duration of massage and the setting of the centre.

White Water Rafting Adventure

This is a great outdoor activity for those who like the sun and water. White waters of between Stage 1 - 3 will give you an adrenalin rush, with an experience you will remember for a long time. The journey to the river is an interesting ride across part of Malaysia's mountainous range and you will see the rural side of the country.
The rafting is operated by experienced guides with International Certification.
You may combine the white water rafting with a trip to Cameron Highlands which is about an hour's drive away. For those who would like to stay overnight, there are chalets at the venue.

Duration: About 2hr 30min drive from Kuala Lumpur
Meals provided
Video clip of your rafting experience available
Price: Upon request as it depends on the number of persons

Learn Traditional Batek Painting

Batek painting is one of the traditional crafts of Malaysia and Indonesia. It is an intricate art where the painter uses wax to created patterns on materials such as cotton of silk. There are quite a few templates to choose from for the beginner and you have the satisfaction of taking home the fruit of your labour.
Recommended for those who would like some quiet time in a bustling city and away from the stress of shopping.

Duration: 3 hours hands-on course with the master
All materials provided
Take home your masterpiece
Price: RM60 per person including transfers
About 10 min from the guest houses.