16 days in Malaysia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then snap pictures at Langkawi Sky Bridge, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach, and then get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Langkawi trip maker tool.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Langkawi is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Abu Dhabi to Langkawi is 4 hours. Traveling from Abu Dhabi in July, you will find days in Langkawi are much colder (36°C), and nights are little chillier (29°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to George Town.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near George Town: Escape Penang (in Teluk Bahang) and Batu Ferringhi Beach (in Batu Ferringhi). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Kek Lok Si Temple, relax and rejuvenate at Danai Spa at Tanjung Bungah Penang, take in nature's colorful creations at Penang Botanical Gardens, and stop by Armenian Street.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our George Town trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Langkawi to George Town takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Western Indonesia Time is minus 1 hour. In July, daytime highs in George Town are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can fly to Kota Kinabalu.

On the 24th (Mon), see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, then head off the coast to Manukan Island, and then see majestic marine mammals with Glass Bottom Boat Tours.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Kota Kinabalu trip planner.

Fly from George Town to Kota Kinabalu in 4.5 hours. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time to Malaysia Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Kuching.

Take a break from Kuching with a short trip to Fairy Caves in Bau, about 56 minutes away. Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring nature at Bako National Park. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, get outside with Outdoor Activities, make a trip to Kuching Esplanade, and examine the collection at Sarawak Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Kuching trip planner.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Johor Bahru.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): make a splash at Legoland Malaysia.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Johor Bahru route builder app.

Traveling by flight from Kuching to Johor Bahru takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Melaka.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in panoramic vistas at Menara Taming Sari, Bandar Hilir, Malacca., then take an in-depth tour of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, then explore the activities along Malacca River, and finally don't miss a visit to The Huskitory. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to St Paul's Church, make a trip to Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca., explore the galleries of Stadthuys, then make a trip to A Famosa Fort, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Melaka day trip tool.

You can drive from Johor Bahru to Melaka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Kuala Lumpur.

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, get in on the family fun at Sunway Lagoon, get outside with Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia, and admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July in Kuala Lumpur, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.