15 days in Malaysia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Malaysia visit planner
Start: Kuala Lumpur
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Cameron Highlands
— 2 nights
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George Town, Penang Island
— 5 nights
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Kuala Lumpur
— 3 nights
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Kuala Terengganu
— 2 nights
Fly
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Melaka
— 2 nights
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End: Kuala Lumpur
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Cameron Highlands — 2 nights

Visiting Cameron Highlands Trail No. 3 and Gunung Irau (Mount Irau) will get you outdoors. Shop till you drop at Mah Meri Art Gallery and Cameron Valley Tea House. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, trek along Cameron Highlands Trail No. 5 and 7, indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Village, and admire the natural beauty at Cameron highland orchid and rose garden.
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Cameron Highlands route site.
Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to George Town.
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To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Cameron Highlands route site.
Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to George Town.
Find places to stay Dec 24 — 26:
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George Town, Penang Island — 5 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang and Penang House of Music. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old Protestant Cemetery and Han Jiang Ancestral Temple. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Wonderfood Museum Penang, engage your brain at Tech Dome Penang, steep yourself in history at Cheah Kongsi, and buy something for everyone on your list at Gurney Plaza.
To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our George Town vacation builder site.
Traveling by car from Cameron Highlands to George Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cameron Highlands to George Town. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to fly to Kuala Lumpur.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our George Town vacation builder site.
Traveling by car from Cameron Highlands to George Town takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cameron Highlands to George Town. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to fly to Kuala Lumpur.
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Kuala Lumpur — 3 nights
Garden City of Lights
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Turkish Baths and Setia City Mall. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at The Gardens Mall and Kinokuniya Book Stores. Step out of Kuala Lumpur to go to Petaling Jaya and see Oasis Village, which is approximately 30 minutes away. On the 31st (Sat), do a day of sightseeing from above with a helicopter tour. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Thai Chetawan Temple (Wat Chetawan).
For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from George Town to Kuala Lumpur takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Kuala Lumpur due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kuala Terengganu.
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For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from George Town to Kuala Lumpur takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Kuala Lumpur due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kuala Terengganu.
Side Trips
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Kuala Terengganu — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): browse the eclectic array of goods at Bazaar Warisan Terengganu, take in the spiritual surroundings of Maziah Palace, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Paya Bunga Square. Here are some ideas for day two: buy something for everyone on your list at Mydin Mall, contemplate the long history of Kota Lama Duyung, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Penarik Beach.
For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kuala Terengganu trip planning app.
You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in January, expect nights in Kuala Terengganu to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are slightly colder, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Melaka.
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For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kuala Terengganu trip planning app.
You can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in January, expect nights in Kuala Terengganu to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are slightly colder, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Melaka.
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Melaka — 2 nights

Historical City
St. Peter's Church and Kampung Hulu Mosque will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kampung Morten and Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum). The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bukit China (Chinese Hill), take an in-depth tour of Malacca Heritage Centre, and take in the dramatic natural features at Melipoly.
To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Melaka travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Kuala Terengganu to Melaka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive back home.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Melaka travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Kuala Terengganu to Melaka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive back home.
Find places to stay Jan 5 — 7:
Highlights from your trip
Malaysia travel guide
An unusual blend of a developing nation and the modern world, Malaysia ranks as one of the richest countries in Southeast Asia, its prosperity largely resting on thriving high-tech industries. Malaysia vacations remain a more affordable alternative to the expensive tourism in some neighboring countries. Take a trip to Malaysia to explore busy cities filled with colonial-era architecture, tranquil tea plantations supporting a large portion of the local population, and dozens of scattered islands happily evading the worst aspects of mass tourism. While there may be fewer visitors, there's no shortage of fine beaches, mangrove estuaries, and verdant rainforests filled with exotic wildlife.