14 days in Malaysia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Malaysia trip planner
Start: Riyadh
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Langkawi
— 2 nights
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George Town, Penang Island
— 2 nights
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Kota Kinabalu
— 2 nights
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Kuching
— 2 nights
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Johor Bahru
— 1 night
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Melaka
— 1 night
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Kuala Lumpur
— 3 nights
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End: Riyadh
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Langkawi — 2 nights

On the 19th (Fri), whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then take in the dramatic scenery at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, then take in the views from Langkawi Sky Bridge, and finally don't miss a visit to De'zone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Underwater World Langkawi, kick back and relax at Cenang Beach, and then get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.
To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Langkawi online visit planner.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Langkawi is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Riyadh to Langkawi, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Riyadh in May: high temperatures in Langkawi hover around 37°C and lows are around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to George Town.
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To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Langkawi online visit planner.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Langkawi is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Riyadh to Langkawi, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Riyadh in May: high temperatures in Langkawi hover around 37°C and lows are around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to George Town.
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George Town, Penang Island — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Kek Lok Si Temple, find something for the whole family at Escape Penang, and then admire the natural beauty at Tropical Spice Garden. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, then steep yourself in history at Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Panpuri Organic Spa Penang, and finally see the interesting displays at Penang House of Music.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our George Town road trip planning website.
You can fly from Langkawi to George Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Langkawi to George Town is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in George Town can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Kota Kinabalu.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our George Town road trip planning website.
You can fly from Langkawi to George Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Langkawi to George Town is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in George Town can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Kota Kinabalu.
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Kota Kinabalu — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Pasupathinath Alayam, head off the coast to Mamutik Island, and then step off the mainland to explore Sapi Island. Here are some ideas for day two: get up close to creatures of the deep with Glass Bottom Boat Tours, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, then head off the coast to Manukan Island, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kota Kinabalu trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu takes 4.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in May, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to fly to Kuching.
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To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kota Kinabalu trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu takes 4.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in May, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to fly to Kuching.
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Kuching — 2 nights

Cat City
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Sarawak Cultural Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Borneoartifact Asian Art, Antiques, Cultural artifacts, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bako National Park.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kuching itinerary builder app.
Traveling by flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Kuching sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Johor Bahru.
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To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kuching itinerary builder app.
Traveling by flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Kuching sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Johor Bahru.
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Johor Bahru — 1 night

Southern City
Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): make a splash at Legoland Malaysia.
To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Johor Bahru route planner.
Traveling by flight from Kuching to Johor Bahru takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In May in Johor Bahru, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Melaka.
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To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Johor Bahru route planner.
Traveling by flight from Kuching to Johor Bahru takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In May in Johor Bahru, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Melaka.
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Melaka — 1 night

Historical City
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): make a trip to Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca., then get engrossed in the history at Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, then explore the activities along Malacca River, and finally make a trip to The Huskitory.
To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Melaka trip itinerary website.
Getting from Johor Bahru to Melaka by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In May in Melaka, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Kuala Lumpur.
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To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Melaka trip itinerary website.
Getting from Johor Bahru to Melaka by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In May in Melaka, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Kuala Lumpur.
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Kuala Lumpur — 3 nights

Garden City of Lights
Kuala Lumpur is known for sightseeing, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Batu Caves, enjoy breathtaking views from Menara Kuala Lumpur, explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, and make a splash at Sunway Lagoon.
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You can drive from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Find out how to plan Kuala Lumpur trip without stress by asking Klarna Trips to help create an itinerary.
You can drive from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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An unusual blend of a developing nation and the modern world, Malaysia ranks as one of the richest countries in Southeast Asia, its prosperity largely resting on thriving high-tech industries. Malaysia vacations remain a more affordable alternative to the expensive tourism in some neighboring countries. Take a trip to Malaysia to explore busy cities filled with colonial-era architecture, tranquil tea plantations supporting a large portion of the local population, and dozens of scattered islands happily evading the worst aspects of mass tourism. While there may be fewer visitors, there's no shortage of fine beaches, mangrove estuaries, and verdant rainforests filled with exotic wildlife.