21 days in Malaysia Itinerary

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

On the 2nd (Wed), enjoy an adventurous day among the treetops at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, stroll around Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, admire the sheer force of Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Langkawi road trip app.

Erbil, Iraq to Langkawi is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Erbil to Langkawi is 5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Erbil in November: highs in Langkawi hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to travel to George Town.

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

Change things up with a short trip to Escape Theme Park in Teluk Bahang (about 36 minutes away). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kek Lok Si Temple, examine the collection at Khoo Kongsi, steep yourself in history at Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Armenian Street.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read George Town day trip site.

Fly from Langkawi to George Town in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Langkawi to George Town is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kundasang.

Offering access to a lush national park, tea plantations, and dairy farms, Kundasang serves as a popular leisure destination.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kinabalu and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kinabalu Park.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Kundasang trip simple and quick.

Explore your travel options from George Town to Kundasang with the Route module. Traveling from George Town to Kundasang, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Gunung Mulu National Park.

Dominated by a soaring sandstone pinnacle, Gunung Mulu National Park remains a thrilling nature destination on the island of Borneo.

On the 10th (Thu), explore the fascinating underground world of Clearwater / Wind Show Caves. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Mulu Skywalk and then Head underground at Deer Cave.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Gunung Mulu National Park trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Kundasang to Gunung Mulu National Park takes 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Kuching.

A state capital, Kuching offers access to the surrounding landscape on a range of ecotours through national parks and reserves.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bako National Park. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at The Ranee Museum, steep yourself in history at Sarawak Cultural Village, then browse for treasures at Borneoartifact Asian Art, Antiques, Cultural artifacts, then look for all kinds of wild species at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, and finally find something for the whole family at Sarawak Sentosa Theme Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kuching trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Gunung Mulu National Park to Kuching in 3.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): cool off at Legoland Malaysia and then don't miss a visit to Istana Bukit Serene.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Johor Bahru trip itinerary site.

Fly from Kuching to Johor Bahru in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In December in Johor Bahru, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Melaka.

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

On the 15th (Tue), examine the collection at House of Museums Malacca, don't miss a visit to The Huskitory, don't miss a visit to Woof Station, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, then get engrossed in the history at Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Tham Siew Inn Artist Gallery. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at A Famosa Fort, admire the landmark architecture of Stadthuys, don't miss a visit to Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca., then make a trip to St Paul's Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Xiang Lin Si Temple.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Melaka online day trip planner.

Getting from Johor Bahru to Melaka by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Kuala Lumpur is known for parks, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, explore the fascinating underground world of Batu Caves, stroll around KL Bird Park, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquaria.

To find out how to plan a trip to Kuala Lumpur, use our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.