Private tour in Kuala Lumpur Melissa L
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Melissa L.
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As an individual, I am interested in most everything that is related to art, culture, history (both yours and mine!) and the human psyche. My friends call me quirky for the range of interest I engage in. I hike, backpack, juggle, read and do a range of stuff that catches my fancy =D I usually feel at my best when it comes to sharing and learning. I'm an avid traveller with experiences of travelling, working and living abroad in Asia, North and South America. Hoping to hit at the very least half of the 196 countries before I shuck off my mortal coils. As a guide, I have a deep passion for culture, present lifestyle as well as history both mine and yours (where ever it is that you hail from!) and if there is a place in Malaysia where I could specialize or recommend a visit, it would be my hometown - the (600 years!) historical city of Malacca where it all begins! While I specialized in Malacca, I am also available for heritage tours of Kuala Lumpur for it is I would say the birthplace of modern-day Malaysia particularly in terms of economics and governance. Please do inquire should you be interested to have me as your guide in other cities/ locations in Malaysia as each city is uniquely rich in their respective local flavour! I am an English language city guide accredited by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism. A Bachelor of Psychology graduate who ran from the comforts of an MNC company to be a freelancer in tourism :) A member of the Kuala Lumpur tour guide association (KLTGA) which stipulates ongoing tourism knowledge training as a requirement for license renewal and an former docent at the National Museum. I have also been accepted into a scholarship program as part of a tourism exchange to study Spanish in Colombia for 4 months in 2016 of which I managed to extend my stay to realize a childhood dream of visiting Macchu Picchu and the Nazca lines in Peru.
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Come join me on an exploration of a city at a crossroad of aggressive progress on the backdrop of traditional Eastern values. Cruise along modern highways, visit temples in majestic caves surrounded by lush evergreens, walk along bustling street bazaar, savor the local snacks, get your selfie with iconic monuments and towers! As we journey, allow me to share insights into the multicultural customs, taboos and influences of what makes us a nation worthy of the 'Truly Asia' branding. From a humble frontier jungle settlement to the world's tallest twin towers, come learn with me, not only of our past but also of what the future of the region is like. I take pride in offering customizable excursion that caters to your interest. As the port is approximately 1 hour from the city, do get in touch so we could work out what could be realistically done within your ship's arrival/departure timing. I look forward to hearing from you beautiful folks!
Melisa was an exceptional guide. We used her for our cruise stopover in KL. We asked for some non-traditional stops and she accommodated us beautifully. We even threw in a last minute item. I can't say enough about Melisa's ability to provide context on the historical, political and economic history of the city and the region. She is remarkable!
Melissa was very professional, personable, and energetic. Her knowledge about everything Kuala Lumpur was exceptional. She provided a separate driver which allowed us to maximize our time at our stops. Our group of six was extremely pleased with our experience with Melissa. We would definitely book another tour with her if opportunity allows us to return.
Melissa gave us a great tour of Kuala Lampur. She explained everything very well and is very articulate. The vehicle was very comfortable and she made sure the drop off and pickup points were very close to minimize walking in the heat She also modified her tour to accommodate our birding passion by incorporating botanic gardens that were not on her usual tour route. Highly recommended!
Melissa was one of the best guides I have had anywhere. She was well versed on the history and culture of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. She highlighted the significant areas of KL. Highly recommend.
We had a wonderful day with Melissa in Kuhala Lampur. She was punctual, professional, accommodating, and just a very lovely person. Her English is exceptional, possessed complete knowledge of the area and she couldn’t do enough to make our tour complete. She is a top-notch Guide and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Michael
Melissa is a fabulous guide and we had the best time with her in KL. We learned so much from her about the history and culture of Malaysia and left the country feeling very knowledgeable and inspired by the Malay culture. We couldn’t recommend Melissa more highly and loved our time with her!
Meet & Greet at Port Klang Suggested places of interest (we will have to be selective given our strict excursion timing) - Visit the Batu Caves - Photostop at the King's palace - Walk the treetop canopies on hanging bridges - Visit the local wet market - Photostop at the foundation site of old KL with an external view of jamek mosque - Visit the Independence Square (independence field, clustered of picturesque Mughal buildings, St. Mary's cathedral) - Visit the KLcity gallery featuring a miniature scaled model of KL skyline - Visit the Central market (an arts and craft bazaar - clean and aircond) - Visit the Sin Sze Ya chinese temple / Sri Mahamariamman hindu kovil - Photostop at the Petronas Twin Towers/ KL towers (tickets to visit needs to be purchased in advance. please inquire) - Visit the national monument - Visit the aquarium/ butterfly park/ bird park/ orchid gardens/ national museum (entrance to be quoted separately)
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Van, walking and if interested, rail.
Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor, 42009, Malaysia
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: If its the north or west port, private tours is not allowed in to the docking area. Guests will have to board the shuttle bus to the toll gate upon which I will be meeting them there as they alight the shuttle.
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