Malaysia is a diverse and welcoming travel destination in Southeast Asia, shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with Islam as the majority religion. Beyond culture, Malaysia has stunning landscapes, from ancient rainforests and tea plantations to tropical islands with clear waters and white sand beaches. Kuala Lumpur is there for us because we also favor the city life and like a modern hub with skyscrapers that light up at night. That’s why we, always on purpose, stay a few days when we have a connecting flight with Kuala Lumpur!
Traveling to Malaysia is easy and convenient. Kuala Lumpur is the main entry point and one of the easiest cities to reach in Southeast Asia. We always arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA or KLIA2), because it has direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, and many parts of Asia. To look for and compare cheap flights all year round, we use this website.
There are multiple options, but if you want to visit the best places with their highlights you’ll definitely need 2 weeks. For the full Malaysia experience you are going to need 3 to 4 weeks. That is exactly how we got you covered with this itinerary below.
If you want an itinerary for 1 or 2 weeks, with detailed planning for each day, the best activities and food places, the best time to travel and how to move around efficiently, make sure you get our e-book so you can travel worry free and get the most out of it!
We made an article for each of the above places so that you can find things to do, how to get there and our favorite restaurants, and plan a great trip!
If you don’t want to go through all the blogs and want everything listed nice in one place, then our e-book is for you. You’ll get multiple itineraries with each day planned and filled with the best (kids friendly) activities, café’s and restaurants, but also practical tips like how to get there and move smoothly to have the best trip of your life!
Discover Malaysia with confidence using our all-in-one travel e–book. Inside, you’ll find our favorite activities, halal restaurants, modest fashion stores, must-visit places, and family- and kids-friendly areas. The guide includes ready-made 1-, 2-, and 3-week itineraries with daily plans, Google Maps pins, and practical tips on the best time to travel, transport, visas, and travel insurance, so you can plan easily and enjoy your trip. Check it out here!
Finding a good place to stay in Malaysia felt easy to us because there are so many options for different travel styles and budgets. We found everything from modern city hotels and family-friendly resorts to smaller boutique stays and simple budget accommodations.
In most places we visited, there were comfortable and good located options to choose from. Below, we’re sharing the areas and hotels that worked best for us, to make you plan your trip easier.
If you want to experience Malaysia in the best way possible, make sure to get our complete travel e-book, designed to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free trip. Inside, you will find our favorite activities, trusted halal restaurants, must-visit places, the best modest fashion stores and family- and kids-friendly areas across the country.
The guide also includes ready-made itineraries for both 1-, 2-, and 3-week trips, with clear daily plans and direct access to our Google Maps pins for easy navigation. We even explain the best time to travel, how to get around Malaysia easily, and how to prepare before you go, including visa options and travel insurance tips. Everything you need is in one place, so you can focus on enjoying your journey. Check it out here!
