Best Malaysia Tour

TMY01: 6 Days Private Tour of Kuala Lumpur - Malacca - Penang
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, experienced English-speaking driver guide
Accommodation: Selected 4 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice

Highlights:
  • The best tour covering top 3 destinations in Malaysia.
  • Visit old buildings of different background like Buddhism temple, Islamic mosque, and Christian church.
  • Enjoy the panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur on Petronas Towers and that of Penang on Penang Hill.
  • Leisurely cruise on Malacca River.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
From USD1669 per person Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Airport pick-up
It will be our pleasure to have you in Malaysia! As you landing at Kuala Lumpur Airport, our local English-speaking driver guide will pick you up on time and send you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be your free time and you may arrange some activities on your own, like strolling around to take the first sight of the city, or meeting friends living and working there. In the evening, it is recommended to enjoy musical fountain show on Lake Symphony in front of Suria KLCC Mall, which is about 8 minutes’ walking away from the hotel we carefully choose for you. The show time is normally 20:00 and 21:00.

Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur
Day 2 Kuala Lumpur City Discovery, Private Transfer to Malacca
After breakfast, the driver guide will escort you to explore Kuala Lumpur, a metropolis and the capital of Malaysia with diverse culture. The first stop will be Petronas Twin Towers. With 88 floors, it’s the highest twin towers in the world. We will go to the Sky Bridge on 41F and the Observation Deck on 86F to enjoy the panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur. Then, drive by Kuala Lumpur Tower and Jamek Mosque to arrive at Independence Square, where you can see the Sultan Abdul Samad Building from outside. Next, we will walk to Kuala Lumpur City Gallery beside the square to learn the history and culture of the city. 

Considering that you may want to try some local delicacies, we will not arrange the lunch today. Our driver guide will help you find nice restaurants according to your preferences. He or she can also send you to the nearby Jalan Petaling, also called Chinatown to taste local snacks and dishes.

In the afternoon, go on to visit the National Mosque, the largest mosque in the country which can receive 8,000 prayers at the same time. The driver guide will give basic introduction about this attraction on the way, so you can explore around freely. 

After today’s sightseeing, the driver guide will send you to the hotel in Malacca, which takes about 2 hours on the way. When driving past the King's Palace, make a stop and leave you enough time to take photos from outside.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Malacca
Day 3 Malacca City Tour, Private Transfer Back to Kuala Lumpur
Today our English-speaking driver guide will show you around in Malacca. Due to its location close to the Strait of Malacca, it has been influenced by both western and eastern culture, and preserves many old buildings in different styles. In 2008, the city was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The first stop we are going to visit will be Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, which is regarded as the oldest Chinese temple here. Then come to the Stadthuys (Dutch Red Square). The small church in red is a great background to take photos. After that, walk by the St. Paul's Church and the Fortress Porta de Santiago to reach Jonker Street. There are many nice restaurants there, so we advise you to have lunch there. If necessary, the driver guide will give you some recommendations per your preference. 

In the afternoon, the driver guide will send you to Taman Rempah Jetty to join in Malacca River Cruise which will last for about 45 minutes. It is the best way to have a thorough impression of the city in a short time, because the banks are lined with colorfully painted houses, water wheel, Chinese style corridor, western style villas, etc. After that, you will be transferred back to the hotel in Kuala Lumpur and stay for one more night.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur
Day 4 Fly to Penang, Half-day Visit in Georgetown
On the fourth day, the driver guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for an early flight around 1 hour to Penang. Upon landing, our local English-speaking driver guide will transfer you to George Town, the capital of Penang and another historical city along the Strait of Malacca influenced by diverse culture. Arriving in the downtown, the driver guide will drive by some landmark buildings such as Fort Cornwallis, Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Clan Jetty and Street of Harmony, for you to have a rough impression of the city. If you are interested, he or she can pull over any time for you to take photos. The two sites we will definitely stop to visit will be Colonial Penang Museum and Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple where the third largest reclining Buddha statue in the world is worshipped. In the end, the driver guide will send you to the hotel we reserve for you in advance. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-la
Day 5 Half-day Penang Exploration with Penang Hill
After breakfast, continue to visit other parts of Penang. The first stop will be Kek Lok Si Temple. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. On the way there, the English-speaking driver guide will introduce the beautiful temple for you, so as to leave you enough time to visit it freely on arrival. The next stop will be Penang Hill. The driver guide will help you to take the funicular train to travel through the farms and forests to reach the top of the hill, and appreciate beautiful scenery of Penang. Afterwards, the driver guide will send you back to the hotel. If you are interested in Penang Street Arts, the driver guide can also drop you off on Armenian Street famous for the paintings "Kids on a Bicycle" and "Boy on a Chair". 

During the rest of the day, you may explore around on your own. Surrounding the hotel within walking distance, there is Upside Down Museum where everything is upside down like not affected by the earth's gravity; Nagarathar Sivan Temple, an Indian temple; and Rainbow Skywalk, a great place to appreciate the coastline and night views of the city. Or you may take a taxi to the seaside and enjoy some leisure time on the beach. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-la
Day 6 Airport see-off
This best Malaysia tour package will end here. We will privately transfer you to the airport and see you off. If you want to explore other parts of Malaysia or continue your holiday in nearby countries like Singapore or Indonesia, please contact our travel consultants, who will be very glad to serve you. 

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year Round
USD1889
USD1669
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The above prices are not applicable for public holidays and festivals.
Price Includes
  • Economy class airfare of Kuala Lumpur/Penang
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English-speaking driver guides as per itinerary
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Malaysia
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tourism tax, guests will pay directly to hotel
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Malaysia visa fee
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