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Malaysia Up Close: From Streets to Peaks

16 days
From Kuala Lumpur to Penang Island
4.6
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    Kuala Lumpur Arrival

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kuala Lumpur city streets and street food scene
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  3. Day 3

    Kuala Lumpur

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Petronas Twin Towers and skybridge (advance online booking recommended as places fill fast)
    • Visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple
    • Street food tour in Chinatown (Petaling Street)
    • Explore Bukit Bintang district for shopping and street food
    • Drinks and rooftop views at Heli Lounge Bar
    Landmarks
    Petronas Twin Towers
    Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge
    Sri Mahamariamman Temple
    Petaling Street
    Bukit Bintang
    Heli Lounge Bar
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  4. Day 4

    Batu Caves

    Included Activities

    • Visit Batu Caves and climb 272 steps to main cave
    • View 40-metre-high golden statue of Murugan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore food stalls near Batu Caves
    • Additional cave exploration and nearby spots
    Landmarks
    Batu Caves
    Murugan Statue
    KL Sentral
  5. Day 5

    Kuala Lumpur (Little India & Optional Excursions)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Little India in Brickfields
    • Visit Hindu temple in Little India

    Optional Activities

    • Full day tour to Taman Negara (tropical jungle)
    • Full day tour to Cameron Highlands (tea plantation)
    • Night walk along Gombak River from Merdeka Square to Jamek Mosque
    Landmarks
    Little India (Brickfields)
    Gombak River
    Merdeka Square
    Jamek Mosque
    Taman Negara
    Cameron Highlands
  6. Day 6

    Kuala Lumpur to Melaka

    Included Activities

    • Coach transport from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jonker Street (antiques and street food)
    • Visit Cheng Hoon Temple on Harmony Street
    • Jonker Street night market visit
    • Explore colonial old town
    Landmarks
    Jonker Street
    Cheng Hoon Temple
    Harmony Street
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  7. Day 7

    Melaka

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riverwalk and street art
    • Breakfast at cafés and breakfast spots along Riverwalk
    • Visit Stadhuys, Clocktower, and Christ Church
    • Hike to St. Paul's Church ruins
    • Ride colorful bicycle rickshaw down from St. Paul's Church
    • Visit Masjid Selat (floating mosque)
    Landmarks
    Melaka River
    Riverwalk
    Stadhuys
    Clocktower
    Christ Church
    St. Paul's Church
    Masjid Selat
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  8. Day 8

    Melaka

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Melaka River banks
    • Explore Morten Village (traditional village)
    • Hire guide for Morten Village tour (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Melaka River
    Morten Village
  9. Day 9

    Melaka to Ipoh

    Included Activities

    • Coach transport from Melaka to Ipoh

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Perak Tong Cave Temple
    • Climb 450 stone steps to viewing platform at Perak Tong
    Landmarks
    Perak Tong Cave Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Ipoh

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at Plan B café (Ipoh White Coffee and Kaya Toast)
    • Explore Concubine Lane (historic street with shops and street food)
    • Visit Kek Lok Tong temple (limestone cave)
    Landmarks
    Plan B
    Concubine Lane
    Kek Lok Tong Temple
    Tong Sui Kai Night Market
  11. Day 11

    Ipoh

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sam Poh Tong Temple (Buddhist temple in cave)
    • Explore Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake) via abandoned cave passages (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Sam Poh Tong Temple
    Gunung Rapat
    Tasik Cermin
  12. Day 12

    Ipoh to George Town (Penang)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transport from Ipoh to George Town, Penang

    Optional Activities

    • Explore George Town street art in old town
    Landmarks
    George Town
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  13. Day 13

    George Town (Penang)

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride to Balik Pulau (payable locally)
    • Bicycle tour through Penang countryside (payable locally)
    • Visit fruit plantations and sample local fruits
    • Explore traditional fishing village in Kuala Sungai Pinang
    • Visit Saanen Dairy Goat Farm and sample goat's milk products
    Landmarks
    Balik Pulau
    Kuala Sungai Pinang
    Saanen Dairy Goat Farm
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  14. Day 14

    George Town (Penang)

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast at Wheeler's café on Love Lane (payable locally)
    • Shopping on Love Lane and Lian Street area
    • Visit Beryl's Chocolate Story
    • Photography of colonial buildings in northern George Town
    • Visit Clock Tower and Town Hall
    • Visit Kek Lok Si Temple
    • Penang Hill viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Wheeler's
    Love Lane
    Beryl's Chocolate Story
    Clock Tower
    Town Hall
    Kek Lok Si Temple
    Penang Hill
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  15. Day 15

    Departure from Penang

  16. Day 16

    Arrival Home

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Tour ID: 303264

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 2% is required to confirm your booking with journaway DACH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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