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Malaysia from Streets to Shore

Explore Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi, with time to enjoy each place.

  1. 1Kuala Lumpur
  2. 2George Town, Penang
  3. 3Langkawi

From, per person~US$1,120

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Best Dec to Mar

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Malaysia's west coast, from Kuala Lumpur's varied neighbourhoods to Penang's historic streets and Langkawi's quieter beaches. Across eight nights, enjoy guided visits, time to relax, stays with local character and comfortable transfers.

Length
8 nights
Route
Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Penang, Langkawi
Best time
Dec to Mar
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy culture, food and beaches

Why you'll love it

  1. Kuala Lumpur history walk and skyline views
  2. Three nights in a historic George Town hotel
  3. A private food walk in Penang
  4. A morning among Penang Hill's trees
  5. Three nights to relax by Langkawi's sea
  6. A private mangrove boat trip with a nature guide

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Kuala Lumpur

    Meet your driver and settle into your hotel near KLCC. Keep the evening free for dinner and a short walk.

    • Stay: Five-star hotel around KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 1–1.5 hours

  2. Day 2

    Explore Kuala Lumpur

    Visit Merdeka Square and Chinatown in the morning with a private guide. After a hotel break, visit the Petronas Towers with your entry booked ahead.

    • Stay: Five-star hotel around KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
    • Getting there: Private car between neighbourhoods, approximately 1–1.5 hours total; walking

  3. Day 3

    Fly to George Town

    Fly to Penang after breakfast, then transfer to your historic hotel. Settle in for three nights and explore the nearby streets in your own time.

    • Stay: Characterful heritage boutique hotel in George Town, Penang
    • Getting there: Flight, approximately 1 hour; allow 4–5 hours hotel to hotel

  4. Day 4

    Taste Your Way Through Penang

    Walk through George Town with a private guide to see shophouses and places of worship, stopping at family-run food shops. Try a selection of local dishes for lunch, then enjoy a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Characterful heritage boutique hotel in George Town, Penang
    • Getting there: Guided walking, approximately 3 hours with seated breaks

  5. Day 5

    A Morning on Penang Hill

    Head to Penang Hill early and take the hillside train up for cooler air and an easy nature walk. Return after lunch for time by the pool or in George Town's small shops.

    • Stay: Characterful heritage boutique hotel in George Town, Penang
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 30–45 minutes each way; hillside train about 5–10 minutes each way, plus queues

  6. Day 6

    Travel to Langkawi

    Travel to Langkawi and settle into your beach resort. Take a nonstop flight if available; otherwise, keep the day free for a flight connection through Kuala Lumpur.

    • Stay: Five-star beachfront resort around Pantai Tengah, Langkawi
    • Getting there: Nonstop flight about 40 minutes, around 3.5–4.5 hours hotel to hotel; via Kuala Lumpur, allow 6–8 hours

  7. Day 7

    Mangroves and a Free Afternoon

    Explore Kilim's mangrove waterways by private boat with a nature guide. Return to the resort and spend the afternoon as you like.

    • Stay: Five-star beachfront resort around Pantai Tengah, Langkawi
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–60 minutes each way; boat outing, approximately 2 hours

  8. Day 8

    A Day by the Sea

    Enjoy your final full day with nothing scheduled. Take your time over breakfast, head to the beach and relax through your last evening.

    • Stay: Five-star beachfront resort around Pantai Tengah, Langkawi

  9. Day 9

    Depart from Langkawi

    Your driver takes you to the airport after breakfast or a final swim, depending on your flight time. Leave plenty of time between flights if you connect through Kuala Lumpur.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 20–30 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Five-star hotel around KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 5Characterful heritage boutique hotel in George Town, Penang
  3. 3 nights · days 6 to 8Five-star beachfront resort around Pantai Tengah, Langkawi

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Decgood time to go

Best from Dec to Mar. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in five-star hotels and small historic hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and transfers for planned sightseeing
  • Kuala Lumpur–Penang and Penang–Langkawi economy flights
  • 20 kg checked baggage on included domestic flights
  • Private Kuala Lumpur walk and Petronas Towers entry
  • Private Penang history walk with a lunch of local tastings
  • Penang Hill hillside train and guided nature walk
  • Private guided Kilim boat trip
  • Applicable accommodation taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Flight from Langkawi to your next destination
  • Entry document fees, if applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast and the tasting lunch
  • Optional activities and personal spending

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Holiday dates cost more.
  • Flight schedules decide whether the Penang–Langkawi journey needs a connection through Kuala Lumpur.
  • Historic hotels may have stairs. Request lift access and any changes needed for your diet before booking.

Before you go to Malaysia

Capital:
Kuala Lumpur
Languages:
English, Malay
Currency:
MYR

Questions

How many days is the Malaysia from Streets to Shore trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Penang, Langkawi.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,05,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Dec to Mar.

What is included?

Eight nights in five-star hotels and small historic hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and transfers for planned sightseeing, Kuala Lumpur–Penang and Penang–Langkawi economy flights, 20 kg checked baggage on included domestic flights, Private Kuala Lumpur walk and Petronas Towers entry, Private Penang history walk with a lunch of local tastings, Penang Hill hillside train and guided nature walk, Private guided Kilim boat trip, Applicable accommodation taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Flight from Langkawi to your next destination, Entry document fees, if applicable, Travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast and the tasting lunch, Optional activities and personal spending.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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