14 days in Johor Itinerary

A trip to Johor Bahru allows visitors to travel back to the colonial era and discover places of worship reminding visitors of the country's rich history and multicultural character.

When in Johor Bahru, make a side trip to see Dome in Kulai, approximately Kulai away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 6th (Fri) at Legoland Malaysia. Pack the 5th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Thomas Town - Puteri Harbour. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and browse the different shops at KSL City Mall.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Johor Bahru trip app.

Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Muar.

Muar is a historical town and the capital of Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. Explore Muar's surroundings by going to Sri Sakthi Ashram (in Tangkak), Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir) (in Ledang District) and Goh Hong Cheng Sern Temple (in Semerah). There's lots more to do: stroll around Tanjung Emas Park, buy something for everyone on your list at Wetex Parade, make a trip to Chiang Chuan Association Building, and contemplate the long history of Pantai Minyak Beku.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Muar vacation planner.

Drive from Johor Bahru to Muar in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Kluang.

The only Malaysian district without a seafront, Kluang still holds plenty of interest as a historically and architecturally rich area.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Gunung Lambak, stop by Kluang Mall, then pause for some serene contemplation at St Louis Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Street Art Kluang. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Zenxin Organic Park, then experience rural life at UK Farm, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tian Pao Kong Chinese Temple.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kluang day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Muar to Kluang in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mersing.

Mersing is a town, mukim and the capital of Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.Mersing town (estimated population in 2009: 21,670) is a town visited by Malaysians and foreign tourists on the way to the Tioman Islands.Mersing town is particularly significant for a number of reasons: it is one of only two major towns situated in the eastern half of Johor state (the other being Kota Tinggi), it lies on the main trunk road that connects southern as well as eastern Johor with the east coast of Pahang state including Pahang's capital Kuantan, and it is the main departure point for ferries to the nearby offshore islands such as Tioman Island.Geographic LocationMersing port in the mouth of Mersing River is also the main port for ferries to Tioman Island and the more than 40 other islands in the Seribuat Archipelago.Although Tioman Island is geographically closer to Johor, it is administratively part of the state of Pahang. On the 13th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Pantai Tanjung Resang, take a peaceful walk through Gunung Arong Recreational Forest, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pantai Air Papan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Sat): have unforgettable encounters with OrcaNation - Rawa Island, stroll around Mersing Esplanade, and then don't miss a visit to Masjid Jamek Bandar Mersing.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Mersing planning site.

You can drive from Kluang to Mersing in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bandar Penawar.

On the 15th (Sun), kick back and relax at Desaru and then play a few rounds at The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Bandar Penawar attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Mersing to Bandar Penawar takes 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.