To explore the west coast of the Malaysian peninsula in 8 days

As soon as you arrive in Kuala Lumpur, decide to go directly to Malacca, only a two-hour drive south. More picturesque and less crowded, Malacca will allow you to acclimatise gently to local temperatures. Stroll through the small streets of Chinatown and let yourself be tempted by Nyonya cuisine, a delicious blend of Malay and Chinese flavours.

For this new day on Malacca, visit the main sites of interest, in the image of Christ Church or Du. Try the Sungai Melaka cruise for an overview of the surrounding kampungs with several beautiful shophouses. Lunch on site and still enjoy the charms of the city, before returning to KL late in the afternoon. Once installed, dine on Jalan Alor.

For the early risers, you can pick up your ticket for the Petronas Towers SkyBridge. Otherwise, start your visit to KL with Chinatown and the colonial district. Several temples, Chinese or Hindu, are of interest in Chinatown. In the direction of the colonial district, the Central Market is a must for a shopping session. Further away, the beautiful Masjid Jamek can be visited at certain times, and the padang of Merdeka Square gives a beautiful view of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. If you still have time, visit the exciting Museum of Islamic Arts or KL Bird Park, with the largest aviary in the world. Evening on the Bintang Walk.

In the morning, explore the Batu Cellars outside Kuala Lumpur. An exceptional site where every year the Hindu Festival of Thaipusam takes place. Return to KL for lunch, then departure for Cameron Highlands by bus. Late afternoon. Walk to Tanah Heights and dinner on site.

Visit of the Boh Tea Plantation. Stroll through the tea plants and enjoy British cuisine at the Smokehouse restaurant. Back on Tanah Ice, follow the hiking trails for an overview of the Perak jungle where Jim Thompson, the American silk Baron, disappeared without leaving traces. New night to enjoy the air of altitude.

In the morning, departure for Penang and Georgetown. Choose to stay in the old Georgetown area, close to the Heritage Trail. Stroll through monuments, art galleries and shophouses, all more picturesque than others. Local lunch and dinner, including very good Chinese restaurants.

Visit of Superbe Fatt Mansion Mansion and lunch at New World Park for a good overview of the Penang Hawker kitchen. Departure for Langkawi Island in the afternoon. Relax on the beach in the evening.

Relax on Langkawi, with the possibility of discovering the mangrove. In the evening, flight for Kuala Lumpur and night flight for France.