Day tripsCountriesMalaysiaIpohIpoh to Kellie's Castle and Papan: Private day trip

Ipoh to Kellie's Castle and Papan: Private day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

4h
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About your trip

Discover Perak's most intriguing colonial mystery and abandoned tin mining heritage, where Scottish ambition meets Chinese settlement history. Explore an unfinished castle shrouded in legend, and a ghost town preserving Malaysia's boom-and-bust mining era, with your driver navigating historical routes while you anticipate encounters with architectural mysteries and cultural heritage.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €23
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€70

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Ipoh whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Explore Kellie’s Castle’s unfinished rooms, arches, and secret passages, then wander Papan’s overgrown shophouses and quiet temples. Your driver will lead you seamlessly between these atmospheric stops.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Kellie's Castle and Papan Heritage Village should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €23
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€70

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Ipoh
You choose the pickup spot.
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Kellie's Castle
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Monday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
Kellie's Castle
An unfinished Scottish mansion steeped in mystery, set amid riverside greenery. Kellie’s Castle is an early-1900s mansion built by Scottish planter William Kellie Smith, left intriguingly unfinished. Open rooms, sweeping arches, and half-built staircases hint at the scale of an ambitious dream, while narrow corridors and hidden doorways invite quiet exploration. Climb to the rooftop for wide views across plantations and the surrounding valley. The architecture blends Moorish, Indo-Saracenic, and British influences into a striking and atmospheric whole, bringing colonial history and local legend together in one memorable setting. The site is open daily from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm. For a smooth visit, please check current opening times and ticket information online: https://www.kelliesfisb.com.my/
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Papan Heritage Village
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included
Papan Heritage Village
Papan Heritage Village
Papan Heritage Village
Papan Heritage Village
Papan Heritage Village
Papan Heritage Village
Discover the charm of a quiet village where history lingers among overgrown streets and temples. Papan was once a vibrant tin mining settlement, its prosperity reflected in rows of wooden shophouses built to support commerce and daily life. Over time, economic decline and shifting fortunes left many buildings vacant, and today vines and tropical foliage drape their fading facades. Wander along the quiet streets, discover small local temples tucked amid the overgrowth, and immerse yourself in the textures and stories of a town slowly reclaimed by nature. Every corner offers a glimpse into daily life from a bygone era, making Papan an atmospheric and reflective stop full of history and charm.
Back to Ipoh
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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