Explore two local spots by car. Kellie’s Castle stands as a mysterious unfinished mansion from the colonial era, then continue to Gopeng’s small heritage core for a taste of rustic Perak charm.
Expect 30 minutes to Kellie's Castle, then 20 minutes to Gopeng. A private driver from Ipoh ensures you explore both the unfinished Scottish mansion and historic tin mining town at your own pace.
Kellie’s Castle is the the unfinished home of rubber plantation owner William Kellie Smith. The Scotsman commissioned the construction of a family estate in 1915, combining of Scottish, Moorish, and Tamilvanan Indian architecture, and luxurious trappings like the country’s first elevator, an indoor tennis court, and a rooftop terrace. To make his home perfect, Smith even brought in workers and materials from India. After an outbreak of the Spanish Flu killed many of the workers, the survivors asked Smith if they could build a temple on the estate grounds, and he agreed. In appreciation of his kindness, the workers crafted a statue of him alongside their deities. However, after Smith abruptly died from pneumonia, his grieving wife sold the property and it was left abandoned. Today, visitors can explore the ruins to admire the unusual architecture, step into the furnished rooms to see what might have been, and learn about the ghost stories. For more information, please visit www.ipoh-city.com/attraction/Kellies_Castle/
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.