Malaysia itinerary templates
Compare 5 routes in Malaysia before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.
| Route | City | Days |
|---|---|---|
| George Town: a 2-day starter | George Town | 2 |
| Kuala Lumpur: a 2-day starter | Kuala Lumpur | 2 |
| Ipoh in 7 days | Ipoh | 7 |
| Kota Kinabalu in 7 days | Kota Kinabalu | 7 |
| Malacca in 7 days | Malacca | 7 |
George Town: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to George Town, from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi · Chew Jetty · Pinang Peranakan Mansion · Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Edit this 2-day routeKuala Lumpur: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Kuala Lumpur, from Petronas Twin Towers to Islamic Arts Museum. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Petronas Twin Towers · Merdeka Square · Batu Caves · Islamic Arts Museum
Edit this 2-day routeIpoh in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and other Ipoh highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Sri Maha Mariamman Temple · Ipoh Railway Station · Kellie's Castle · Papan
Edit this 7-day routeKota Kinabalu in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Sacred Heart Cathedral and other Kota Kinabalu highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Sacred Heart Cathedral · Islamic Civilization Museum · Tanjung Aru Beach · Perdana Park
Edit this 7-day routeMalacca in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and other Malacca highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple · Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum · Malay and Islamic World Museum · Melaka Stamp Museum
Edit this 7-day routeFit the route to your trip
For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.
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