Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca & Penang in 6 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary
The Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, historic Malacca and Nyonya cuisine, Penang’s street art and hawker food — a multicultural feast.
MalaysiaFoodCulture & historyCity breakFamily
Length5 days / 4 nights
CitiesKuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang
CurrencyMYR Malaysian ringgit
Best time to goHot and humid all year; the west coast is a little drier Dec–Feb, with frequent afternoon storms.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive × Petronas TowersDay 2 Batu Caves × Merdeka Square × Petaling StreetDay 3 Malacca day tripDay 4 To Penang × George TownDay 5 Penang Hill × Kek Lok Si
Day 1Arrive × Petronas Towers
10:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at KLIA
Type / No.Flight
LocationKLIA 🧭
Complete the MDAC digital arrival card within 3 days before arrival; KLIA Ekspres reaches the city in 28 min.
13:00🏨 Stay
13:30🍽 Food
15:00📍 Sight
Petronas Towers Skybridge & observation deck
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
LocationPetronas Twin Towers 🧭
Tickets are limited — book online.
🎟 Book ahead📸 Photo spot
19:30📍 Sight
KLCC Park fountain show
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationKLCC Park 🧭
🌙 Night view👶 Kid-friendly
21:00🍽 Food
Day 2Batu Caves × Merdeka Square × Petaling Street
08:30📍 Sight
Batu Caves
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationBatu Caves 🧭
272 rainbow steps; cover shoulders and knees and guard your food from monkeys.
⚠️ Heads-up🚶 Lots of walking
11:30📍 Sight
Merdeka Square & Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationMerdeka Square 🧭
📸 Photo spot
13:00🍽 Food
15:00📍 Sight
Petaling Street & Guan Di Temple
Suggested time2 hrs
LocationPetaling Street 🧭
🍜 Must-eat🛍 Shopping list
19:00🍽 Food
Day 3Malacca day trip
08:00🚗 Transport
10:30📍 Sight
Stadthuys (Red Square) & St Paul’s Hill
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationStadthuys Melaka 🧭
📸 Photo spot
12:30🍽 Food
Chicken rice balls & Nyonya cuisine
MealLunch
LocationMelaka chicken rice ball 🧭
🍜 Must-eat🕘 Expect a queue
14:00📍 Sight
16:30📍 Sight
18:30🚗 Transport
Day 4To Penang × George Town
08:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check your ID, phone and belongings; most hotels will hold luggage.
09:00🚗 Transport
11:30🏨 Stay
12:00📍 Sight
George Town street-art walk
Suggested time3 hrs
LocationGeorge Town street art 🧭
A UNESCO-listed town — renting a bike helps.
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking🧴 Sunscreen
15:00🍽 Food
16:00📍 Sight
Blue Mansion or the Clan Jetties
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationClan Jetties Penang 🧭
19:00🍽 Food
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
MealDinner
LocationGurney Drive Hawker Centre 🧭
Char kway teow and assam laksa are musts.
🍜 Must-eat
Day 5Penang Hill × Kek Lok Si
09:00📍 Sight
11:30📍 Sight
14:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Double-check passports, power banks and valuables.
16:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
LocationPenang International Airport 🧭
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 1｜Petronas Towers Skybridge & observation deck: Tickets are limited — book online.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur High / low | 32° 23° | 33° 24° | 33° 24° | 33° 24° | 33° 24° | 33° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 24° |
| Penang High / low | 31° 24° | 32° 24° | 32° 25° | 32° 25° | 31° 25° | 31° 25° | 31° 24° | 31° 24° | 31° 24° | 31° 24° | 31° 24° | 31° 24° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca & Penang in 6 Days take?
It’s planned as 5 days / 4 nights with 28 stops (12 sights and 7 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: Petronas Towers Skybridge & observation deck.
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