Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your Malaysian adventure kicks off today as you head to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kuala Lumpur. Get to your gate early, settle in for the journey, and start thinking about what you want to see once you land.
- Day 2
Kuala Lumpur
You'll touch down in Kuala Lumpur and get settled into your accommodation. After that, the day is yours to spend however you like. Wander the city's busy streets, soak up the energy, grab some food, or just rest up from your flight and get acclimated.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kuala Lumpur city streets and discover local food spots
- Day 3
Kuala Lumpur
This is your chance to hit Kuala Lumpur's main attractions on your own schedule. Check out the Petronas Towers and walk across their famous skybridge, then head to Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Hunt for street food in Chinatown and Bukit Bintang, and if you're interested, grab sunset views from Heli Lounge Bar.
Optional Activities
- Petronas Towers skybridge visit (book tickets online in advance)
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple visit
- Street food exploration in Chinatown - Petaling Street
- Shopping and dining in Bukit Bintang district
- Heli Lounge Bar rooftop bar experience
Landmarks/POIs Petronas Twin Towers Sri Mahamariamman Temple Petaling Street Bukit Bintang Heli Lounge Bar - Day 4
Batu Caves
Join a guided tour heading to Batu Caves and climb the colorful 272 steps up to the Hindu shrines inside the limestone cave. You'll see the 40-meter-high golden Murugan statue along the way. After returning to Kuala Lumpur, stop by Thean Hou Temple, walk through Chinatown for street food, and visit the national mosque Masjid Negara.
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Batu Caves with local English-speaking guide
- Thean Hou Temple visit
- Masjid Negara (National Mosque) visit
- Chinatown street food stop
Landmarks/POIs Batu Caves Thean Hou Temple Masjid Negara - Day 5
Kuala Lumpur
Explore different neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur today. Head to Little India in Brickfields to try street food and browse shops, visit the Hindu temple for some quiet time, or take an optional trip out to Taman Negara jungle or Cameron Highlands tea plantations if nature's calling. Finish with an evening walk along Gombak River from Merdeka Square to Jamek Mosque.
Included Activities
- Night walk along Gombak River from Merdeka Square to Jamek Mosque
Optional Activities
- Little India in Brickfields exploration with street food
- Hindu temple visit in Brickfields
- Group tour to Taman Negara tropical jungle
- Group tour to Cameron Highlands tea plantation
Landmarks/POIs Little India Brickfields Merdeka Square Jamek Mosque Taman Negara Cameron Highlands - Day 6
Kuala Lumpur to Melaka
You'll take a long-distance bus from Kuala Lumpur through the Malaysian countryside to Melaka. Once you arrive, start exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site by wandering Jonker Street for Chinese antiques and street food, then check out Harmony Street and the colorful Cheng Hoon Temple to get a feel for the old town's colonial character.
Included Activities
- Long-distance bus transport to Melaka
Optional Activities
- Jonker Street exploration with antiques and street food
- Jonker Street night market visit
- Harmony Street and Cheng Hoon Temple visit
- Old town colonial heritage exploration
Landmarks/POIs Jonker Street Cheng Hoon Temple Harmony Street - Day 7
Melaka
Start your morning with a stroll along Melaka Riverwalk, looking at street art and stopping at cafes for breakfast. Walk through the colonial 'red square' to see Stadthuys, the Clocktower, and Christ Church, then hike up to St. Paul's Church ruins for views over the city and sea. Ride back down by colorful bicycle rickshaw and visit the floating Masjid Selat mosque.
Optional Activities
- Melaka Riverwalk street art exploration
- Riverwalk cafés and breakfast stops
- Stadthuys, Clocktower and Christ Church visit
- St. Paul's Church ruins hike
- Bicycle rickshaw ride
- Masjid Selat (floating mosque) visit
Landmarks/POIs Melaka Riverwalk Stadthuys Christ Church Melaka St. Paul's Church Masjid Selat - Day 8
Melaka to Ipoh
Take a bus through green Malaysian countryside from Melaka to Ipoh. When you get there, walk around the city and head to Perak Tong Cave Temple. Explore the artistic murals and giant Buddha statue inside, then climb 450 stone steps to a viewing platform that overlooks the entire Ipoh valley with great panoramic views.
Included Activities
- Long-distance bus transport to Ipoh
Optional Activities
- Perak Tong Cave Temple exploration with murals and Buddha statue
- 450-step stone staircase climb to viewing platform
Landmarks/POIs Perak Tong Cave Temple - Day 9
Cameron Highlands
A private guide will take you from Ipoh into Cameron Highlands to see rolling hills and endless green tea plantations with mountains in the distance. You'll visit tea plantations to learn how they grow and process tea, walk through aromatic rose and orchid gardens, browse farmers markets for regional foods, and cool off at Lata Iskandar waterfall.
Included Activities
- Guided private tour through Cameron Highlands with local English-speaking guide
- Tea plantation visit and tour
- Rose and orchid garden visit
- Farmers market visit
- Lata Iskandar waterfall visit
Landmarks/POIs Cameron Highlands Tea Plantations Lata Iskandar Waterfall - Day 10
Ipoh to George Town
Travel north by bus to Penang island and settle into George Town's charming old town. Spend the day exploring at your own pace and discovering the living street art that covers the old town walls. Most of the artwork is interactive, so you'll find plenty of spots for photos as you walk through the colorful, culturally diverse streets.
Included Activities
- Long-distance bus transport to George Town
Optional Activities
- George Town street art exploration
- Interactive street art photo opportunities
Landmarks/POIs George Town Street Art - Day 11
Balik Pulau
Grab a tuk-tuk to head into the island's green interior, then hire a bike for cycling through palm-lined countryside roads. Stop at fruit plantations to taste local fruit, explore the traditional fishing village of Kuala Sungai Pinang, visit the family-run Saanen Dairy Goat Farm to meet goats and try goat's milk products, then keep cycling through scenic rural landscapes.
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk ride to Balik Pulau (payable locally)
- Bicycle rental (payable locally)
- Fruit plantation stops and sampling
- Kuala Sungai Pinang traditional fishing village exploration
- Saanen Dairy Goat Farm visit with goat's milk products tasting
Landmarks/POIs Balik Pulau Kuala Sungai Pinang Saanen Dairy Goat Farm - Day 12
George Town
Your final day in George Town is free to do what you want. Grab hip cafe breakfast at Wheeler's on Love Lane, browse boutique shops and galleries on that charming street, check out Beryl's Chocolate Story, walk around to see colonial architecture and landmarks like the Clock Tower and Town Hall. If you want more views, head to Kek Lok Si Temple or Penang Hill before you leave.
Optional Activities
- Wheeler's café breakfast on Love Lane (payable locally)
- Love Lane shopping and café exploration
- Beryl's Chocolate Story visit
- Clock Tower and Town Hall colonial architecture viewing
- Kek Lok Si Temple visit
- Penang Hill visit for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Wheeler's Café Love Lane Beryl's Chocolate Story Clock Tower George Town Town Hall George Town Kek Lok Si Temple Penang Hill - Day 13
George Town Departure
Your Malaysian adventure wraps up today. Pack your suitcases and souvenirs, say goodbye to George Town, and get ready for your departure from Penang. Head to the airport and prepare for your flight home.
- Day 14
Return Home
Your flight lands at your home airport. Collect your luggage, clear customs, and head out with all the memories and photos from your time in Malaysia.
