Malaysia · Beach & Island

10-Day Malaysia Road Trip with Penang, Langkawi and Flexible Route

10 Days Round trip from Kuala Lumpur Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kuala Lumpur's landmarks, from Batu Caves to Merdeka Square, Central Market, and Chinatown
  • 02 See Putrajaya and Shah Alam in one day, including Masjid Putra, the Blue Mosque, and i-City Theme Park
  • 03 Experience Kuala Selangor's nature with silver leaf monkeys, an optional Sky Mirror visit, and a firefly boat tour at Kampung Kuantan
  • 04 Discover Penang through George Town street art, Khoo Kongsi, Peranakan Mansion, and Kek Lok Si Temple
  • 05 Enjoy Langkawi's island experiences with the Cable Car, Sky Bridge, island hopping, and the night market

Join a 10-day road trip through Malaysia covering Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Ipoh, Penang, George Town, and Langkawi. This family-friendly journey combines city sightseeing, cultural landmarks, nature escapes, beach time, and island experiences, with visits to places such as Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, Khoo Kongsi, Kek Lok Si Temple, and the Langkawi Sky Bridge. The route is flexible and can be adjusted upon request to include extra places or changes to the plan. Car, hotel, and entrance tickets are included for a smooth and convenient trip.

This family-friendly journey combines city sightseeing, cultural landmarks, nature escapes, beach time, and island experiences, with visits to places such as Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, Khoo Kongsi, Kek Lok Si Temple, and the Langkawi Sky Bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, George Town, Langkawi, Shah Alam, Batu Caves, Putrajaya, Kuala Selangor, Penang National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

10-Day Journey Across 5 Malaysian States

Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur

  • Arrive and check in at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur city (Bukit Bintang/KLCC).
  • Relax after the drive.
  • Enjoy an evening walk at KLCC Park and dinner at Jalan Alor.

Day 2: Explore Kuala Lumpur

  • Morning: Visit Batu Caves.
  • Afternoon: Visit Merdeka Square, Central Market, and Chinatown.
  • Night: Visit KL Tower (Menara KL) or go shopping at Pavilion KL.

Day 3: Day Trip to Selangor (Putrajaya & Shah Alam)

  • Morning: Drive to Putrajaya (30-40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur).
    • Visit Masjid Putra, Putrajaya Bridge, and Taman Botani.
  • Afternoon: Head to Shah Alam.
    • Visit the Blue Mosque and i-City Theme Park.
  • Return to Kuala Lumpur at night.

Day 4: Kuala Selangor Nature Escape

  • Drive to Kuala Selangor (approximately 1.5 hours).
  • Visit Bukit Melawati and see silver leaf monkeys.
  • Optional: Sky Mirror, subject to tide timing.
  • Evening: Enjoy a firefly boat tour at Kampung Kuantan.
  • Overnight in Kuala Selangor or return to Kuala Lumpur.

Day 5: Kuala Lumpur to Penang (approximately 4-5 hours' drive)

  • Depart Kuala Lumpur in the morning.
  • Stop at Ipoh for lunch, famous for white coffee and chicken rice.
  • Continue to Penang via Penang Bridge.
  • Check in at a hotel in George Town.
  • Enjoy the night market and snack hunting.

Day 6: Explore George Town (Penang)

  • Take a street art walk and visit Khoo Kongsi and the Peranakan Mansion.
  • Lunch: Char Kuey Teow and Nasi Kandar.
  • Evening: Explore Gurney Drive or Penang Hill.

Day 7: Penang Beaches & Kek Lok Si

  • Morning: Visit Kek Lok Si Temple.
  • Afternoon: Head to Batu Ferringhi Beach for water activities.
  • Optional: Penang National Park short trek.
  • Night: Relax with a beachside dinner.

Day 8: Penang to Langkawi (via ferry from Kuala Perlis)

  • Drive to Kuala Perlis Jetty (approximately 2 hours from Penang).
  • Take the car ferry to Langkawi (must be booked in advance via Langkawi Ro-Ro).
  • Arrive and check in at a resort in Pantai Cenang or Pantai Tengah.

Day 9: Langkawi Adventure

  • Visit the Cable Car and Sky Bridge.
  • Join an island-hopping tour to Pulau Dayang Bunting, including eagle feeding.
  • Evening: Explore Langkawi Night Market and relax at the beach.

Day 10: Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur (Return Trip)

  • Take the ferry back to Kuala Perlis with the car.
  • Enjoy the long drive back to Kuala Lumpur (approximately 6-7 hours).
  • Stop halfway in Ipoh or Tapah for lunch and rest.

Notes:

  • Car, hotel, and entrance tickets are included.
Kek Lok Si Temple, Batu Ferringhi Beach, the Langkawi Sky Bridge

Where this trip takes you

Kek Lok Si Temple, Batu Ferringhi Beach, the Langkawi Sky Bridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kuala Lumpur 10 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Car, hotel, and entrance tickets to the places visited.

What's Not Included

Meals and personal needs.

Know before you go

  • The route is flexible, and extra places can be included or the plan can be changed upon request.
  • The car ferry to Langkawi must be booked in advance via Langkawi Ro-Ro.
  • The Sky Mirror visit is optional and subject to tide timing.
  • The tour may overnight in Kuala Selangor or return to Kuala Lumpur, depending on the plan.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Main Terminal, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Tour start
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Penang and Langkawi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Kuala Lumpur.

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