Malaysian Highlights: Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi Itinerary

The twin-centre classic. Two nights in Kuala Lumpur - a guided city tour with the Petronas Twin Towers, plus a day in the Genting Highlands via the Batu Caves. Then fly to Langkawi for two nights at a beachfront resort: the cable car up Mount Mat Cincang, the curved Sky Bridge and a batik art village, with the beach in between. Internal flight at your own cost; airport transfers are private and sightseeing is shared.

Day by Day

Day 1

Land in Kuala Lumpur

Private airport pick-up and check-in. Evening free - Central Market, Petaling Street or the Bukit Bintang food lanes.

Transfers: Private airport pick-up | Stay: The Kuala Lumpur Journal, Kuala Lumpur (4 star)

Day 2

Kuala Lumpur city tour

Guided tour of the capital: KL Tower, Tugu Negara, the National Mosque and the Petronas Twin Towers observation deck.

Transfers: Tour transfers | Activity: Kuala Lumpur city tour | Stay: The Kuala Lumpur Journal, Kuala Lumpur (4 star)

Day 3

Batu Caves, Genting Highlands, then Langkawi

Check out and head up: the Batu Caves and the gondola to the Genting Highlands. Evening flight to Langkawi (own cost) and a private transfer to your beachfront resort.

Transfers: Tour transfers + private island transfer | Activity: Genting Highlands day trip | Stay: Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi (5 star)

Day 4

Langkawi cable car and Sky Bridge

Ride the cable car up Mount Mat Cincang for Andaman Sea views, walk the Sky Bridge, and stop at the Atma Alam Batik Art Village. Rest of the day on the beach.

Transfers: Tour transfers | Activity: Langkawi cable car and island tour | Stay: Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi (5 star)

Day 5

Fly home

Breakfast and a private transfer to Langkawi airport.

Transfers: Private airport drop

Included

4 nights: 2 nights at The Kuala Lumpur Journal, Kuala Lumpur (4 star) + 2 nights at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi (5 star), daily breakfast
Private airport transfers throughout
Kuala Lumpur city tour
Genting Highlands day trip with Batu Caves and cable car
Langkawi cable car and island tour
All current taxes
Gallery photo credits (not trip inclusions): Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Skyline-03.jpg - CEphoto, Uwe Aranas; CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Skyline-03.jpg | Langkawi Sky Bridge (November 2016).jpg - Engin Akyurt; CC0 http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Langkawi_Sky_Bridge_(November_2016).jpg | Langkawi Pantai Cenang 2.JPG - RoB; CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Langkawi_Pantai_Cenang_2.JPG. Photos resized/cropped for display. Hotel photos: official hotel websites.

Not Included

International flights
Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi flight
Malaysia entry requirements or visa if applicable
Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses and tips

Packing

Swimwear
reef-safe sunscreen
light cottons
a light layer for Genting
sandals and walking shoes
modest dress for temples.