57 days in Malaysia Itinerary

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Visit Cenang Beach and Tanjung Rhu Beach for some beach relaxation. Get in touch with nature at Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Langkawi Sky Bridge, take a peaceful walk through Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and play a few rounds at The Gulf Club Datai Bay.

For photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Langkawi itinerary site.

Rome, Italy to Langkawi is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Rome to Langkawi due to the time zone difference. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Rome in April, with highs in Langkawi at 38°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to George Town.

A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.

Get outdoors at Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Municipal Park. Change things up with these side-trips from George Town: Teluk Bahang (Kerachut Beach & Escape Penang). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at Panpuri Organic Spa Penang, take a stroll through Armenian Street, take an in-depth tour of Pinang Peranakan Mansion, and admire the landmark architecture of Kek Lok Si Temple.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your George Town trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Langkawi to George Town. In April in George Town, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Pulau Pangkor.

Tropical Pangkor provided the setting for the Treaty of 1874, which strengthened ened British control of Perak and its lucrative tin trade.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): step off the mainland to explore Pangkor Island, kick back and relax at Coral Beach, then step off the mainland to explore Pulau Giam, and finally don't miss a visit to Foo Lin Kong Temple. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Dutch Fort and then make a trip to Kilang Satay Ikan Hai Seng Hin.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Pulau Pangkor trip planner.

Explore your travel options from George Town to Pulau Pangkor with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Pulau Pangkor can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Pulau Tioman.

Thick, verdant jungle blankets the hilly island of Pulau Tioman, dotted with steep cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, and filled with rare species such as bearcats, giant flying squirrels, slow lorises, and Tioman "walking" catfish.

Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Renggis Island. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Panuba Beach, get outside with Monkey Bay, tee off at Tioman Island Golf Club, and relax and rejuvenate at Ombak House.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Pulau Tioman trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Pulau Pangkor to Pulau Tioman. In April, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 27th (Thu), you're off to Melaka.

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

Visiting Bukit Batu Lebah Recreational Forest and Malacca River will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melaka: Gunung Datuk (in Kota), Gunung Datuk Recreational Forest (in Rembau) and Gua Batu Maloi by RNR Adventures (in Kuala Pilah). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, examine the collection at Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum), wander the streets of Chinatown - Melaka, and make a trip to The Huskitory.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Melaka online travel planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Pulau Tioman to Melaka takes 8 hours. April in Melaka sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly to Semporna.

A largely residential city of around 135,000, Semporna has gained popularity in recent years due to its archipelago's good connection to the surrounding islands, including very popular diving or snorkeling destinations such as Sipadan.

Visiting Sipadan National Park and Bohey Dulang Island will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, relax and rejuvenate at Little Village Spa, and step off the mainland to explore Tun Sakaran Marine Park.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Semporna online route planner.

Traveling by flight from Melaka to Semporna takes 4.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Sandakan.

Taking a trip to Sandakan remains one of the best ways to enjoy eco-friendly and culturally rewarding adventures in one of Borneo's largest cities.

Escape the urban bustle at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure. Spend the 6th (Sat) exploring nature at Turtle Island Park. There's lots more to do: stroll through Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), get engrossed in the history at Sandakan Memorial Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sam Sing Kung Temple, and stroll around Sandakan Rainforest Park.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sandakan driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Semporna to Sandakan. May in Sandakan sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kota Kinabalu.

A holiday in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital and main gateway town, offers access to urban areas boasting a diverse and rapidly evolving set of malls, bars, and quality restaurants serving locally caught seafood.

Step out of the city life by going to Kinabalu Park and Scuba & Snorkeling. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kota Kinabalu: Tuaran (The Spa, Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, &more). Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring nature at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The adventure continues: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, get a dose of the wild on Bernice Holidays, stop by The Borneo Shop, and explore the galleries of Sabah Art Gallery.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Kota Kinabalu journey planning site.

You can fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to fly to Gunung Mulu National Park.

Dominated by a soaring sandstone pinnacle, Gunung Mulu National Park remains a thrilling nature destination on the island of Borneo.

On the 16th (Tue), explore the fascinating underground world of Clearwater / Wind Show Caves and then explore the fascinating underground world of Deer Cave. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: snap pictures at Mulu Skywalk.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Gunung Mulu National Park sightseeing app.

Traveling by flight from Kota Kinabalu to Gunung Mulu National Park takes 3 hours. In May, daytime highs in Gunung Mulu National Park are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Kuching.

A state capital, Kuching offers access to the surrounding landscape on a range of ecotours through national parks and reserves.

Get in touch with nature at Bako National Park and Fairy Caves. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, see the interesting displays at Sarawak Museum, don't miss a visit to Kuching Esplanade, and look for gifts at Left And Right Artisan Handcraft.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Kuching trip planner.

You can fly from Gunung Mulu National Park to Kuching in 4 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Kuching can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Pulau Perhentian Kecil.

The smaller of the two coral-tinged Perhentian Islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil remains more popular with the younger backpacker crowd due to more affordable living costs.

On the 24th (Wed), take in the pleasant sights at Pulau Perhentian Kincir Angin and then stroll through Long Beach. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Coral Bay (Teluk Aur), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Perhentian Island Mosque.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Pulau Perhentian Kecil trip itinerary maker website.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Kuching to Pulau Perhentian Kecil in 5.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Pulau Perhentian Kecil are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Step out of the city life by going to Batu Caves and KL Bird Park. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, enjoy breathtaking views from Menara Kuala Lumpur, play a few rounds at K's Island Golf Academy Malaysia, and buy something for everyone on your list at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuala Lumpur day trip website.

Getting from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Kuala Lumpur by combination of ferry and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. In May, daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. On the 2nd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.