3 days in Pulau Perhentian Kecil & Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

The smaller of the two coral-tinged Perhentian Islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil remains more popular with the younger backpacker crowd due to more affordable living costs.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Long Beach, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Perhentian Island Mosque.

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Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Perhentian Kecil is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in February: highs in Pulau Perhentian Kecil hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 12th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at KL Bird Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Menara Kuala Lumpur, then admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, and finally stroll around KLCC Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with Dark Cave Malaysia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Batu Caves, then admire the masterpieces at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, and finally admire the striking features of Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

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Do a combination of ferry and flight from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Kuala Lumpur in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Pulau Perhentian Kecil in February: highs in Kuala Lumpur hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.