30 days in Malaysia Itinerary

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.

Head to Central Market Kuala Lumpur and A Dayfor some retail therapy. Get some cultural insight at Batu Caves and Jalan Alor. When in Kuala Lumpur, make a side trip to see Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, approximately Shah Alam away. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, browse the different shops at Suria KLCC Mall, admire the masterpieces at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, and stroll around KL Bird Park.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Kuala Lumpur trip itinerary maker website.

In March, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Melaka.

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

For shopping fun, head to Hueman Studio or Tham Siew Inn Artist Gallery. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and Sixty 3 Heritage. There's lots more to do: make a trip to The Huskitory, delve into the distant past at St Paul's Church, contemplate the long history of A Famosa Fort, and get engrossed in the history at The Royal Press.

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Traveling by car from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Melaka, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to 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 31st (Fri), take in the views from Mulu Skywalk and then Head underground at Deer Cave.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Gunung Mulu National Park trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Melaka to Gunung Mulu National Park. In March, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Kuching.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sarawak Cultural Village and Sarawak Museum. Shop till you drop at Left And Right Artisan Handcraft and Borneoartifact Asian Art, Antiques, Cultural artifacts. Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring nature at Bako National Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Semenggoh Nature Reserve, examine the collection at The Ranee Museum, get the adrenaline pumping with Kuching Caving, and take in the exciting artwork at Upside Down House Kuching.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Kuching trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Gunung Mulu National Park to Kuching takes 4 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Pulau Perhentian Besar.

Pulau Perhentian Besar looks almost otherworldly with its blue waters, lush jungles, and white-sand beaches.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): stroll through Perhentian Island Resort Turtle Hatchery, look for gifts at Universal Diver, and then kick back and relax at Teluk Keke. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then kick back and relax at Turtle Sanctuary Beach.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Pulau Perhentian Besar trip planning website.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Kuching to Pulau Perhentian Besar takes 5 hours. In April in Pulau Perhentian Besar, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Langkawi.

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Your Language Books Corner and Idaman Suri. Relax by the water at Cenang Beach and Tanjung Rhu Beach. There's much more to do: take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, observe the fascinating underwater world at Underwater World Langkawi, delve into the lush surroundings at Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Langkawi Thean Hou Temple.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Langkawi day trip site.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Pulau Perhentian Besar to Langkawi in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in April, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to George Town.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Khoo Kongsi. Head to Shop Howard and Hin Bus Depotfor some retail therapy. Go for a jaunt from George Town to Teluk Bahang to see Escape Penang about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Kek Lok Si Temple, indulge in some personalized pampering at Panpuri Organic Spa Penang, view the masterpieces at Galeri Seni Mutiara, and revel in the low prices at Indochine Natural.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our George Town holiday 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. The time zone difference when traveling from Langkawi to George Town is minus 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Ipoh.

The city of Ipoh, fourth-largest in Malaysia and historically a mining town, has recently seen a complete reinvention and resurgence as a burgeoning tourism destination, thanks in part to its significant heritage.

Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo and 22 Hale Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. For shopping fun, head to Miniature Wonders Art Gallery or Funtasy House Trick Art. Change things up with these side-trips from Ipoh: Pantai Teluk Batik (in Lumut) and 3D Art Galleri Sitiawan (in Sitiawan). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Dream Big World, make a trip to Maze Puzzle House, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Masjid India Muslim, and take an in-depth tour of Time Tunnel Museum, Ipoh Old Town.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Ipoh day trip website.

You can drive from George Town to Ipoh in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Ipoh due to the time zone difference. In April in Ipoh, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.