Malaysia Highlights
The capital, the highlands, Penang's food and heritage and Langkawi's beaches in eight days.
Trip at a glance
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- Starts inKuala Lumpur
- RouteKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands · Penang ·…
- Places4 destinations
- CountryMalaysia
- Ideal forFamily holidays, Multi-country tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1NX2CN
Best time to visit: May to July and December to February




Trip overview
The capital, the highlands, Penang's food and heritage and Langkawi's beaches in eight days.
The route spends 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, 1 night in Genting Highlands, 2 nights in Penang and 2 nights in Langkawi, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays and multi-country tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kuala Lumpur
- Arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Petronas Twin Towers: Skybridge and observation deck
Day 2Kuala Lumpur: Batu Caves and KL Tower
- Batu Caves: Limestone caves and giant Murugan statue
- KL Tower: Observation deck and sky box
Day 3Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands
- Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands by private vehicle
- Check in at your Genting Highlands hotel
- Genting SkyWorlds: Outdoor theme park
Day 4Genting Highlands to Penang
- Travel from Genting Highlands to Penang by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
- Check in at your Penang hotel
- Batu Ferringhi: Beach and night market
Day 5Penang: George Town street art and Khoo Kongsi
- George Town street art: Murals and iron caricatures
- Khoo Kongsi: Ornate clan house
Day 6Penang to Langkawi
- Transfer from Penang to Langkawi by ferry or short flight, depending on schedules
- Check in at your Langkawi hotel
- Pantai Cenang: Main beach strip
Day 7Langkawi: Kilim Geoforest Park and Island hopping
- Kilim Geoforest Park: Mangrove boat tours
- Island hopping: Pregnant Maiden Lake and eagle watching
Day 8Depart from Langkawi
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
- Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
- One active day followed by a slower morning
- Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
- Visa applications sequenced for each country
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kuala Lumpur: Book Petronas skybridge tickets online for a specific time; they sell out.
- Genting Highlands: Visit on a weekday; weekends and Malaysian holidays are very crowded.
- Penang: Eat at hawker centres after 6 pm when the night stalls open.
- Langkawi: Ride the SkyCab early; clouds often cover the summit by afternoon.
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MalaysiaKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital, a mix of soaring towers, colonial buildings, mosques and Hindu temples.
MalaysiaGenting Highlands
Genting Highlands is a cool mountain resort an hour from Kuala Lumpur, reached by the Awana SkyWay cable car.
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.
MalaysiaLangkawi
Langkawi is a duty-free archipelago of 99 islands with rainforest-covered mountains, mangroves and calm beaches.
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