6 days in Malaysia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Malaysia route planner
Start: Kuala Lumpur
Bus to Kuala Perlis, Ferry to Langkawi
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Langkawi
— 3 nights
Fly
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George Town, Penang Island
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Kuala Lumpur
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Langkawi — 3 nights
An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Art In Paradise, discover the deep blue sea with Langkawi Scuba, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Salt Room. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to De'zone, then take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, then Head underground at Tanjung Rhu Beach, and finally see the vivid underwater world at Pulau Payar Marine Park.
For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Langkawi online holiday planner.
Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Langkawi are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to fly to George Town.
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George Town, Penang Island — 2 nights

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kek Lok Si Temple and Armenian Street. Let the collections at Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Penang House of Music capture your imagination. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Khoo Kongsi, visit Chew Jetty, buy something for everyone on your list at Queensbay Mall, and stop by Jonathanyun Sculptural Jewelry.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read George Town tour planning site.
Traveling by flight from Langkawi to George Town takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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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.