14 days in Malaysia Itinerary

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Kids will enjoy Cenang Beach and Zipline. The adventure continues: take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Underwater World Langkawi, and explore the gorgeous colors at Pulau Payar Marine Park.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Langkawi online trip itinerary builder.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Langkawi is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Malaysia Time is 5 hours. When traveling from Jeddah in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Langkawi: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to George Town.

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.

Bring the kids along to Escape Theme Park and Penang House of Music. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, steep yourself in history at Armenian Street, have fun at Adventure Zone, and admire the striking features of Kek Lok Si Temple.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the George Town online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Langkawi to George Town in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Langkawi to George Town. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Johor Bahru.

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. Explore museums preserving the stories of different communities from across Asia, and take time to get to know the city's charming streets, vibrant galleries, and growing cafe culture.

On the 11th (Tue), cool off at Legoland Malaysia.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Johor Bahru tour planner.

Traveling by flight from George Town to Johor Bahru takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. In October, daily temperatures in Johor Bahru can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Attractions like Aquaria and KLCC Park make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Kuala Lumpur to go to Shah Alam and see Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, which is approximately 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, get in on the family fun at Sunway Lagoon, have fun and explore at Museum of Illusions, and walk around KL Bird Park.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Kuala Lumpur online day trip planner.

Getting from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.