Langkawi Island, Malaysia

7 Days Independent Trip to Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi

Tour Code: TMY201
Day 1 Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Welcome to Malaysia! When you arrive at Kuala Lumpur Airport, you may take the public transportation to the downtown area and select a good hotel to stay in.

► Recommended Hotel
The 3 stars hotel - Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre is recommended. There are infinity pool, free wifi and free parking lot. What's more, it is close to the city center, around 750 meters from the Petronas Towers, 850 meters from the KLCC LRT Station and the Avenue K Mall.

► How to get to Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre from the airport? 
You can take KLIA Transit City at Kuala Lumpur Airport for around 28 minutes to KL Sentral. Then take bus from KJ15 for 5 stops (11 minutes) to Gombak. After getting off the bus, you will walk westward for around 900 meters to Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

Accommodation Suggestion: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre (3 stars)
Day 2 One day trip to Batu Caves
Today, you can visit the Batu Caves, a famous Hindu shrine in Malaysia. Then return to Kuala Lumpur to visit the Independence Square and the Petronas Towers. On the tower, you could have a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur city.

► How to get to Batu Caves from the hotel?
You can first walk for around 900 meters from your hotel to bus stop Kicc to take the bus to Putra Heights. After passing 5 stops (around 11 minutes), you will arrive at KL Sentral and then transfer to the train at KA01 for 8 stops (35 minutes) to Batu Caves.

► How to get to the Independence Square?
After visiting the Batu Caves, return to Kuala Lumpur. Take bus 173 for 37 stops (50 minutes) to KL114 Dataran Merdeka, then walk southward for 60 meters to the Independence Square.

► How to get to the Petronas Towers?
You will first walk for around 500 meters to take KJL for 3 stops to Kicc. Then continue to walk for around 160 meters and you will see the Petronas Towers.

Accommodation Suggestion: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre (3 stars)
Day 3 Kuala Lumpur
Today, you can visit the Jamek Mosque, the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and the National Mosque.

► How to get to the Jamek Mosque?
You can first walk southwestward for 900 meters to KIcc. Take KJL to Putra Heights direction for 3 stops to Jamek Mosque.

► How to get to the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery?
The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is around 650 meters from the Jamek Mosque, which takes around 8 minutes on foot. You will first walk northwestward along Jalan Tun Perak for around 180 meters to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, then turn left and walk along Jin Raja for around 450 meters to Leboh Pasar Besar. Then turn right and you will see the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery on your left side.

► How to get to the National Mosque?
The National Mosque is 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) from the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery. After exiting from the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, you need to first turn right and walk for around 60 meters. After that, turn right again and continue to walk southward for around 750 meters to the roundabout. After leaving from Exit 1, walk for around 220 meters to reach the National Mosque.

Accommodation Suggestion: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre (3 stars)
Day 4 Fly to Langkawi (flight: 65 minutes)
Today you can take a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Langkawi. After arrival, you can take a taxi to the hotel. Casa del Mar Langkawi is recommended, which is around 7.4 kilometers (4.6 miles) from the airport. After checking into the hotel, your relaxing beach holiday starts.

Tips: 
• Langkawi is the largest archipelago in Malaysia. It belongs to the coastal area. You are suggested to bring some thin and light summer clothes. Don't forget to bring a caftan when staying in an air-conditioned room. Besides, the sun cream, sunshade, sun glasses, hat and swimwear are also necessary. In addition, there might be big mosquitos, so remember to prepare culicifuge.

• The main transportation on the island is taxi. The cost is around MYR7 for a short distance. If you would like to go to a distant place, renting a taxi will be better. The cost is around MYR20-25 per hour.

• If you can drive, it is a good choice to rent a car. The cost of a normal car is MYR50-70 per day. The hotel usually offers free map or you may use Google map for convenience.

• Hotels on the island are under great demand in high seasons. You are suggested to book room in advance. In low tourism season, it is cheaper to pay at the hotel reception. The best time to visit Langkawi is from December to February (dry season).

Accommodation Suggestion: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
Day 5 Langkawi
The whole day today can be devoted to experiencing the life on the island. You can enjoy the charming scenery, walk around the local market and taste the Malaysia flavors, snacks, etc.

Accommodation Suggestion: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
Day 6 Langkawi
Today you can enjoy the sea and the beach. You can swim, take a sunbath and appreciate the beautiful sunset on the beach.

Accommodation Suggestion: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
Day 7 Departure from Langkawi
After checking out of the hotel today, you may take a taxi to the airport and take your homebound flight. Your pleasant Malaysia trip will come to an end here.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!