42 days in Malaysia & Singapore Itinerary

Petrosains Science Discovery Centre and National Textile Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Thean Hou Temple. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kuala Lumpur: Pantai Remis (in Kapar) and Banting (Pantai Kelanang Beach & Morib Beach). And it doesn't end there: browse the different shops at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jamek Mosque, stroll through Batu Caves, and head outdoors with Dark Cave Malaysia.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kuala Lumpur online vacation planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours. Traveling from Dubai in July, things will get little chillier in Kuala Lumpur: highs are around 38°C and lows about 28°C. You'll set off for Batu Caves on the 30th (Sun).

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Batu Caves journey planning app.

Batu Caves is just a stone's throw from Kuala Lumpur. In July, daytime highs in Batu Caves are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to Genting Highlands.

Step out of the city life by going to Deerland Park and Gunung Besar Hantu. Kids will enjoy Chin Swee Cave Temple and SnowWorld. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, experience the excitement of The VOID, get a new perspective on nature at Jurassic Research Center Genting, and experience rural life at Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm.

To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Genting Highlands trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Batu Caves to Genting Highlands in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Cameron Highlands.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gunung Irau (Mount Irau), then take a peaceful walk through Mossy Forest, and then stroll through Cameron Highlands Butterfly Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Cameron Highlands Trail No. 3, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and then take in the exciting artwork at Mah Meri Art Gallery.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Cameron Highlands travel route planner.

You can drive from Genting Highlands to Cameron Highlands in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Ipoh.

On the 5th (Sat), steep yourself in history at Ubudiah Mosque, don't miss a visit to Maze Puzzle House, take an in-depth tour of Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo, then get engrossed in the history at Ho Yan Hor Museum, and finally tee off at Meru Valley Resort. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Ipoh Kallumalai Murugan Temple, examine the collection at Yasmin At Kong Heng, admire the masterpieces at Funtasy House Trick Art, then explore the world behind art at Miniature Wonders Art Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at 22 Hale Street, and finally browse the exhibits of Wisma Chye Hin.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Ipoh trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Ipoh can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to George Town.

On the 7th (Mon), examine the collection at Wonderfood Museum Penang, steep yourself in history at Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, take in the exciting artwork at Hin Bus Depot, then see the interesting displays at Penang House of Music, and finally see the interesting displays at Tech Dome Penang. On your second day here, stroll through Penang Bird Park, look for gifts at Pop Up Everyday, then take an in-depth tour of Sun Yat Sen Museum, then buy something for everyone on your list at Gurney Plaza, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our George Town trip planner.

Drive from Ipoh to George Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Ipoh to George Town. August in George Town sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to take a shuttle to Bayan Lepas.

Explore hidden gems such as Queensbay Mall and Port Weld Scenic Bridge. Penang War Museum and Sam Poh Footprint Temple will appeal to history buffs. When in Bayan Lepas, make a side trip to see Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve in Kuala Sepetang, approximately Kuala Sepetang away. There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, play a few rounds at Penang Golf Club, take in the spiritual surroundings of Snake Temple, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium of Fisheries Research Institute.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Bayan Lepas trip builder site.

Bayan Lepas is just a short distance from George Town. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from George Town to Bayan Lepas. In August in Bayan Lepas, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Batu Ferringhi.

Attractions like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Monkey Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Yahong Art Gallery and TeddyVille Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with a short trip to Kerachut Beach in Teluk Bahang (about 44 minutes away). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Soon Coastal Fishing, admire the natural beauty at Art and Garden, engage your brain at Earthquake & Typhoon Pavilion Penang, and look for gifts at Penang Batik Factory.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Batu Ferringhi online road trip planner.

Drive from Bayan Lepas to Batu Ferringhi in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bayan Lepas to Batu Ferringhi, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bukit Mertajam.

On the 15th (Tue), delve into the lush surroundings at Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest and then tee off at Kulim Golf and Country Resort.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bukit Mertajam trip planner.

Traveling by car from Batu Ferringhi to Bukit Mertajam takes an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Langkawi.

Art In Paradise and Batik Village will appeal to museum buffs. Head to Cenang Mall and Cherry Fashionfor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: stroll through Pasir Tengkorak Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Cenang Beach, head off the coast to Dayang Bunting Island, and view the masterpieces at Atma Alam Batik Village.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Langkawi trip app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Bukit Mertajam to Langkawi. Traveling from Bukit Mertajam to Langkawi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. August in Langkawi sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly to Melaka.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Muzium Tentera Darat and St. Peter's Church. Museum-lovers will get to explore Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum) and House of Museums Malacca. Change things up with these side-trips from Melaka: Port Dickson (Pusat Ikan Hiasan & Blue Lagoon Beach). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kampung Hulu Mosque, contemplate the waterfront views at Malacca River, and get to know the resident critters at Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary.

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Traveling by flight from Langkawi to Melaka takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In August, daytime highs in Melaka are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Singapore.

Battlebox and Madame Tussauds Singapore will appeal to museum buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Scuba & Snorkeling and MacRitchie Nature Trail. There's still lots to do: get all the equipment you need at City Scoot, push the limits with an extreme tour, get a taste of the local shopping with Orchard Road, and hunt for treasures at Maxwell Food Centre.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Singapore sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Melaka to Singapore in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. In August, daytime highs in Singapore are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.