9 days • 8 nights • Malaysia
A modern city, cool highlands and two tropical islands: Kuala Lumpur and Genting, then historic Penang and the beaches of Langkawi.
Tourism in Malaysia is a favorite choice for families and honeymooners: a Muslim-majority country with halal food widely available, modern cities and green tropical nature all year round. The Malaysia 9-day tour combines Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands, then Penang Island and its historic capital George Town, and finally the beaches and islands of Langkawi. Malaysia is easy to get around and offers a variety of activities, from shopping to nature and beaches, which makes it suitable for children and older travelers alike.
Direct flights are available from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur, and we arrange travel between cities by short domestic flights to save time. We divide the stay between 3 nights in Kuala Lumpur, 2 nights in Penang and 3 nights in Langkawi, with private-car tours and quiet beach days. Penang can be replaced with Cameron Highlands for those who prefer mountains. We take care to choose hotels close to halal restaurants and shopping malls, at a relaxed pace that leaves time to rest after each tour.
We meet you at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and head to the hotel in the city center. After some rest, we stroll through the park beneath the Petronas Towers and watch the Lake Symphony fountain show in the evening, with time to shop at the mall beneath the towers.
We visit the National Mosque, Merdeka Square and the historic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, then head to Putrajaya, the administrative capital, to see the pink Putra Mosque overlooking the lake. We return to Kuala Lumpur in the evening, with the option of going up the Kuala Lumpur Tower or the skybridge linking the Petronas Towers.
On the way to the highlands we stop at the limestone Batu Caves with their colorful stairway. Then we ride the Awana SkyWay cable car over the rainforest up to Genting Highlands, with its cool air, theme park and shopping malls. We return to Kuala Lumpur in the evening.
A short domestic flight takes us to Penang Island, then a tour of UNESCO-listed George Town: its historic buildings, its street murals and the venerable Kapitan Keling Mosque. In the evening we try the halal street food Penang is famous for.
We take the hill train up Penang Hill for views over the island and the long bridge connecting it to the mainland, then visit the Botanic Gardens. In the afternoon there is free time on Batu Ferringhi Beach, where you can try some water sports.
A short domestic flight takes us to Langkawi, and we check in at a beachfront resort. We visit Eagle Square, the island's landmark overlooking the sea, then enjoy the sunset on Cenang Beach.
In the morning, a boat tour through the Kilim mangrove forests among limestone rocks, with eagle watching and a visit to the bat cave. In the afternoon we ride the Langkawi cable car to the summit of Mount Machinchang and walk the curved suspension bridge above the forest, then pass the nearby Seven Wells Waterfall.
A boat trip among the islands of Langkawi, including Dayang Bunting Island and its freshwater lake surrounded by forest, eagle watching, and a stop at a sandbar for swimming. In the afternoon there is free time to shop in the island's duty-free stores.
Transfer to Langkawi Airport for a domestic flight to Kuala Lumpur, and from there your flight back to Istanbul at the scheduled time.
| City | Nights | Suggested |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3 | 4- or 5-star hotels in the Bukit Bintang area or near the Petronas Towers, close to Arab restaurants and shopping malls. |
| Penang | 2 | A hotel in George Town to be close to the historic sights, or a resort on Batu Ferringhi Beach. |
| Langkawi | 3 | A resort on Cenang Beach, or quieter resorts amid nature, with private-pool villa options for honeymooners. |
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Questions & answers
Many Arab nationalities and Turkish citizens enter Malaysia without a visa for a set tourist period, and some nationalities need an e-visa. In all cases, the digital arrival card is filled in before travel. We confirm the situation for your nationality before booking.
Malaysia can be visited year-round, but December to April is usually drier on the west coast, where Langkawi and Penang are. In summer many families travel there, so we recommend booking early.
Yes. It can be turned into a honeymoon tour by choosing a villa with a private pool in Langkawi, a dinner on the beach, and fewer long tours. Tell us the style you prefer and we will adjust the tour.
International flights are not included by default and can be added on request. The domestic flights between Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi are included in the tour.
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