25 days in Malaysia Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Kuala Lumpur is known for parks, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around KL Bird Park, explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquaria, and stop by Happy Creations.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours. In July, Kuala Lumpur is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cameron Highlands.

Breathe in some fresh air during a holiday in Cameron Highlands, a hill station in Malaysia known for its impressive vistas.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): experience rural life at Cameron Bharat Tea Estate, experience rural life at Big Red Strawberry Farm, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Mossy Forest.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Cameron Highlands trip planner.

You can drive from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Pulau Perhentian Besar.

Pulau Perhentian Besar looks almost otherworldly with its blue waters, lush jungles, and white-sand beaches.

Pulau Perhentian Besar is known for beaches, wildlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Turtle Sanctuary Beach, stroll around Teluk Keke, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and stop by Universal Diver.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Pulau Perhentian Besar day trip planner.

Getting from Cameron Highlands to Pulau Perhentian Besar by combination of taxi, bus, and ferry takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. July in Pulau Perhentian Besar sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. You'll set off for George Town on the 18th (Sat).

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.

Take a break from George Town with a short trip to Escape Theme Park in Teluk Bahang, about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Kek Lok Si Temple, have some family-friendly fun at Laser Battle, get engrossed in the history at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and see the interesting displays at Khoo Kongsi.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the George Town attractions planning website.

You can fly from Pulau Perhentian Besar to George Town in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pulau Perhentian Besar to George Town due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in George Town can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for travel to Kuching.

A state capital, Kuching offers access to the surrounding landscape on a range of ecotours through national parks and reserves.

Go for a jaunt from Kuching to Bau to see Fairy Caves about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bako National Park, steep yourself in history at Sarawak Cultural Village, look for all kinds of wild species at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Santubong.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Kuching journey planning site.

Traveling by flight from George Town to Kuching takes 4.5 hours. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Kuching are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Langkawi.

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Langkawi is known for nature, beaches, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, Head underground at Tanjung Rhu Beach, walk around Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and kick back and relax at Cenang Beach.

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You can fly from Kuching to Langkawi in 5.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.