Malaysia Tour Packages
Malaysia is a multicultural country where Malay, Chinese and Tamil cultures live side by side.
Malaysia at a glance
- RegionSoutheast Asia
- CapitalKuala Lumpur
- Time zone2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+60
- CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (MYR)
- LanguagesMalay, English, Tamil, Chinese
- Power plugsType G · 240 V
Best time to visit: December to April (west coast); March to October (east coast islands)




Top Malaysia travel packages
A few of our Malaysia itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
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Food and culinary holidaysKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur Short Break4 Days | 3 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Malaysia

Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Carry some local currency for markets, small shops and tips, and ask your bank about international card charges before you travel.

Not customary; many restaurants add a service charge.

Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.

Type G · 240 V. Indian plugs will not fit; carry a universal adapter.

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Languages spoken: Malay, English, Tamil, Chinese.

Low-cost domestic flights link KL with Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. The ETS train and highways connect the peninsula's cities.
Malaysia has a large Tamil community; you will find South Indian food and temples in every city.
Dress modestly at mosques; robes are provided at the larger ones.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is Malaysia?
Open a larger map → · The map frames the 7 places we cover in Malaysia.
- Kuala Lumpur3.14°, 101.69°
- Langkawi6.35°, 99.80°
- Penang5.41°, 100.33°
- Genting Highlands3.42°, 101.79°
- Malacca2.20°, 102.25°
- Kota Kinabalu (Borneo)5.98°, 116.07°
- Cameron Highlands4.47°, 101.38°
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Plan your Malaysia trip from India
Everything you need to know about Malaysia
Malaysia is a multicultural country where Malay, Chinese and Tamil cultures live side by side. Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers and Batu Caves, the duty-free island of Langkawi, Penang's street food and George Town heritage, Genting's highland resort and the rainforests of Borneo make it great value for families and honeymooners.
We plan trips to 7 destinations in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Genting Highlands, Malacca and Kota Kinabalu (Borneo) and more. Highlights include Petronas Twin Towers, Langkawi SkyCab and Sky Bridge, George Town street art, Awana SkyWay and Christ Church and Dutch Square. Local food worth trying: Nasi lemak, Roti canai, Satay and Banana-leaf rice. Our Malaysia itineraries run from 3 to 10 days and every one can be changed to suit you.

When to go
December to April (west coast); March to October (east coast islands). The two coasts have opposite monsoons, so there is always a good side.

Getting around
Low-cost domestic flights link KL with Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. The ETS train and highways connect the peninsula's cities.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
8D / 7NPhuket · Kuala Lumpur · LangkawiThailand & Malaysia
Two countries linked by short flights: three beach nights in Phuket, Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers and Batu Caves, then the duty-free island of Langkawi to finish.
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10D / 9NBangkok · Pattaya · Kuala Lumpur · SingaporeThailand, Malaysia & Singapore
Three countries in ten days: Bangkok and Pattaya, Kuala Lumpur and Genting, and the best of Singapore.
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7D / 6NSingapore · Kuala Lumpur · Genting HighlandsSingapore & Malaysia
Singapore's attractions, then Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers and Batu Caves and Genting's cool highlands.
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9D / 8NSingapore · Kuala Lumpur · PhuketSingapore, Malaysia & Thailand
Three countries by short flights: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and three beach nights in Phuket.
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7D / 6NSingapore · LangkawiSingapore Honeymoon
Singapore's rooftop bars and gardens, then three quiet nights on Langkawi's beaches.
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7D / 6NSingapore · LangkawiSingapore & Langkawi Family Trip
Theme parks in Singapore and an island finish with the SkyCab and mangrove boat tours in Langkawi.
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6D / 5NKuala Lumpur · LangkawiKuala Lumpur & Langkawi
Petronas Towers, Batu Caves and Genting by day, then three island nights with island hopping and the SkyCab.
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8D / 7NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands · Penang · LangkawiMalaysia Highlights
The capital, the highlands, Penang's food and heritage and Langkawi's beaches in eight days.
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5D / 4NLangkawiLangkawi Honeymoon
Four nights of beaches, mangrove kayaking, a sunset cruise and the Sky Bridge in Malaysia's duty-free island.
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4D / 3NKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur Short Break
Three nights in KL for the towers, Batu Caves, Putrajaya, Brickfields and Jalan Alor's food street.
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5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Malacca · PenangPenang & Malacca Heritage
Two UNESCO port cities with street art, clan houses, Peranakan food and colonial history.
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5D / 4NKota Kinabalu (Borneo)Borneo Wildlife & Islands
Marine park islands, proboscis monkeys and fireflies on the Klias river and Kinabalu Park, based in Kota Kinabalu.
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5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Genting HighlandsMalaysia Family Fun
KL's aquarium and towers plus two nights in Genting for the theme parks and cable car.
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5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Cameron HighlandsCameron Highlands & Kuala Lumpur
Tea estates, mossy forest and strawberry farms in the highlands, with the capital on either side.
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9D / 8NKuala Lumpur · Cameron Highlands · Penang · LangkawiMalaysia Grand Tour
A slow loop of peninsular Malaysia from Malacca's old town to Langkawi's beaches.
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6D / 5NKuala Lumpur · Malacca · SingaporeMalaysia & Singapore Budget Tour
A good-value two-country trip by road from KL through Malacca to Singapore.
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3D / 2NPenangPenang Food Weekend
Hawker centres, Nasi kandar, George Town's murals and Penang Hill in two nights.
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7D / 6NKuala Lumpur · Bali (South Coast) · UbudKuala Lumpur & Bali
Start with two nights of Kuala Lumpur's towers, food streets and Batu Caves, then fly to Bali for the south coast's beaches and a jungle villa in Ubud.
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6D / 5NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands · LangkawiMalaysia Group Tour
Planned for groups with shared transfers, an Indian dinner in Brickfields and island hopping in Langkawi.
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7D / 6NKuala Lumpur · LangkawiMalaysia Luxury Holiday
A twin-tower view hotel in KL and four nights at a rainforest-and-beach luxury resort on Langkawi.
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7D / 6NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands · LangkawiMalaysia Kids' Adventure
Aquaria KLCC and the Petrosains science centre in Kuala Lumpur, the Genting cable car and theme park, then Langkawi's SkyCab, mangrove boat ride and beaches.
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3D / 2NKuala LumpurThaipusam at Batu Caves
Kuala Lumpur at Thaipusam in January or February, with the kavadi procession to the Murugan shrine at Batu Caves and the city's Hindu temples.
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5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Genting HighlandsMalaysia: Kuala Lumpur & Genting
Kuala Lumpur's towers, temples and food streets, the Batu Caves, an optional day in Malacca and a night up in the cool Genting Highlands with the cable car and SkyWorlds theme park.
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6D / 5NKuala Lumpur · LangkawiMalaysia & Langkawi Island Holiday
Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, then three on Langkawi's beaches: the SkyCab and Sky Bridge, island hopping with eagle feeding and a swim in the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, and a mangrove boat tour.
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7D / 6NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands · SingaporeSingapore & Malaysia Explorer
Two countries in a week: Kuala Lumpur's towers and Batu Caves, a night in the Genting Highlands, then Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa and Universal Studios.
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9D / 8NKandy · Colombo · Kuala Lumpur · SingaporeSri Lanka, Singapore & Malaysia
Three countries in nine days: Kandy's temples and Pinnawala elephants in Sri Lanka, Kuala Lumpur's towers and Batu Caves, and Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa and Universal Studios.
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Places to visit in Malaysia
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital, a mix of soaring towers, colonial buildings, mosques and Hindu temples.
MalaysiaLangkawi
Langkawi is a duty-free archipelago of 99 islands with rainforest-covered mountains, mangroves and calm beaches.
MalaysiaPenang
Penang's George Town is a UNESCO-listed port of clan houses, shophouses and street art, and the island is widely considered Malaysia's food capital.
MalaysiaGenting Highlands
Genting Highlands is a cool mountain resort an hour from Kuala Lumpur, reached by the Awana SkyWay cable car.
MalaysiaMalacca
Malacca was a great trading port ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, and its UNESCO-listed old town shows all three.
MalaysiaKota Kinabalu (Borneo)
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah on Malaysian Borneo, gateway to Mount Kinabalu, island marine parks and orangutan and proboscis monkey habitats.
MalaysiaCameron Highlands
The Cameron Highlands are Malaysia's tea country, a cool plateau of rolling tea estates, strawberry farms and mossy forests at about 1,500 metres.
Top attractions in Malaysia








Kids' favourites in Malaysia
Theme parks, dinosaurs and family fun. See all kids' places around the world.
Wildlife in Malaysia
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in Malaysia
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Jalan Alor food street
- Duty-free shopping
- Hawker food tour
- Heritage trishaw ride
- Outlet shopping
- Night market
- Tea tasting
On the menuFood to try
- Nasi lemak
- Roti canai
- Satay
- Banana-leaf rice
- Malay seafood
- Nasi campur
- Laksa
- Char kway teow
- Assam laksa
- Nasi kandar
- Cendol
- Food courts
Outdoor activities in Malaysia










Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Malaysia: December to April (west coast); March to October (east coast islands). We check operating seasons for your dates.
Malaysia travel tips
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Indian passport holders change, including visa-free, visa-on-arrival and e-visa schemes, so confirm the current rules on the official government or embassy website for Malaysia before booking flights. Most countries require a passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date. We check the current requirements when we prepare your quote; we cannot guarantee visa approval.
Health and safety
Buy travel insurance that covers medical treatment and evacuation; healthcare abroad can be expensive. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription. For current safety advice, check the travel advisories published by the Government of India and the embassy in Malaysia.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Not customary; many restaurants add a service charge.
Best time to visit
December to April (west coast); March to October (east coast islands). The two coasts have opposite monsoons, so there is always a good side.
Getting around
Low-cost domestic flights link KL with Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. The ETS train and highways connect the peninsula's cities.
Local etiquette
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
- Dress modestly at mosques; robes are provided at the larger ones.
What to pack
Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and swimwear, a compact umbrella or rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes and a universal travel adapter.
Phone and internet
Indian mobile operators sell international roaming packs, or you can buy a local SIM or eSIM on arrival with your passport. Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you travel.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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