6 days in Kedah, Perlis & Penang Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Malaysia trip planner
Start: Pulau Perhentian Besar
Ferry to Kuala Besut Jetty, Fly to Alor Setar
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Alor Setar
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Kuala Perlis
— 1 night
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George Town, Penang Island
Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, Ferry to Pulau Perhentian Besar
End: Pulau Perhentian Besar
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Alor Setar — 2 nights
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The capital of the state of Kedah on the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, Alor Setar ranks as the tenth-largest city in Malaysia by population.Venture out of the city with trips to Sungai Petani (Dataran Zero Kilometer, Sungai Petani Clock Tower, &more) and Gunung Jerai (in Kuala Ketil). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Zahir Mosque, make a trip to Menara Tanjung Chali, take in panoramic vistas at Alor Setar Tower, and examine the collection at Kedah Paddy Museum.
For ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Alor Setar travel planner.
Pulau Perhentian Besar to Alor Setar is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Pulau Perhentian Besar to Alor Setar is minus 1 hour. In August, daytime highs in Alor Setar are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Kuala Perlis.
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Kuala Perlis — 1 night
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Kuala Perlis is the second largest town and the main port of Perlis in Malaysia. To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Kuala Perlis travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Alor Setar to Kuala Perlis in an hour. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to George Town.
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You can drive from Alor Setar to Kuala Perlis in an hour. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to George Town.
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A kind of architectural playground, George Town is city offering an attractive mix of style, history, and culture.To find ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the George Town trip maker.
You can drive from Kuala Perlis to George Town in 2.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Perlis to George Town is minus 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 15th (Mon), you're off to home.
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Kedah travel guide
Abode of Peace
Kedah, a state comprised of flat, arable terrain on the mainland and an archipelago of islands just off the coast, has earned the nickname, “The Rice Bowl of Malaysia” for its landscape of small towns dotted across rice paddies and farms. The region's beaches and lagoons are rich in marine life. The archipelago has been developed as a tourist's paradise, with activity and relaxation both playing a leading role in most Kedah holidays.
Perlis travel guide
Penang travel guide
Pearl of the Orient
Highly industrialized and urbanized, the island of Penang sits off the western coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and boasts a rich cultural heritage blending Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Although most visitors come for the beaches and fishing villages, no tour of Penang is complete without a stop in World Heritage-listed George Town. This cosmopolitan island capital boasts a diverse architectural heritage, its oldest sections packed with 19th-century mosques, churches, temples, and colonial buildings. Another highlight of Penang tourism are the many festivals, showcasing cultural diversity and offering foreign visitors a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the "Pearl of the Orient."
