Leisure · couple · 23 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026

Malaysia

KL → Cameron Highlands → Penang → Langkawi

Dates

23 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026

Duration

10 days

Travelers

couple

Budget

MYR 9,260

Includes all flights, for 2

Batu CavesPenang HeritageLangkawi Island

Tue 23 Dec

Arrive → Kuala Lumpur

9 stops

FlightMorning

Depart Dhaka DAC — BS315, US-Bangla Airlines. MYR 2,055/person.

FlightAfternoon

Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Clear immigration + bags.

Transport~3:00 PM

Grab to Kingston Hotel 6 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang. ~45 min from KUL, MYR 50–70.

Rest~4:00 PM

Check in: Kingston Hotel 6 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL.

Activity4:30 PM

Batu Caves — iconic Hindu temple complex carved into limestone. Free entry to main cave. 272 rainbow-painted steps. ~1.5 hrs. Train from KL Sentral, MYR 2.60/person.

Activity6:30 PM

KLCC Park — 50-acre park at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Lake, jogging path, fountains, and the twin towers lit up at dusk. MYR 30 (for 2).

Activity7:30 PM

Museum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur — interactive optical illusion galleries, Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room. MYR 49/person.

Food9:00 PM

Dinner at Damascus Bukit Bintang — Middle Eastern flavors a short walk from hotel. MYR 130 (for 2).

Evening10:30 PM

Explore Changkat Bukit Bintang — the hotel's street is KL's main bar and dining strip. Rooftop bars, live music.

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Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive → Kuala Lumpur

Tue 23 Dec

  1. MorningFlightDepart Dhaka DAC — BS315, US-Bangla Airlines. MYR 2,055/person.
  2. AfternoonFlightArrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Clear immigration + bags.
  3. ~3:00 PMTransportGrab to Kingston Hotel 6 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang. ~45 min from KUL, MYR 50–70.
  4. ~4:00 PMRestCheck in: Kingston Hotel 6 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL.
  5. 4:30 PMActivityBatu Caves — iconic Hindu temple complex carved into limestone. Free entry to main cave. 272 rainbow-painted steps. ~1.5 hrs. Train from KL Sentral, MYR 2.60/person.
  6. 6:30 PMActivityKLCC Park — 50-acre park at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Lake, jogging path, fountains, and the twin towers lit up at dusk. MYR 30 (for 2).
  7. 7:30 PMActivityMuseum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur — interactive optical illusion galleries, Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room. MYR 49/person.
  8. 9:00 PMFoodDinner at Damascus Bukit Bintang — Middle Eastern flavors a short walk from hotel. MYR 130 (for 2).
  9. 10:30 PMEveningExplore Changkat Bukit Bintang — the hotel's street is KL's main bar and dining strip. Rooftop bars, live music.

Day 2 — Genting Highlands

Wed 24 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMFoodBreakfast near hotel before heading out. MYR 10–15/person.
  2. 9:00 AMTransportBus: KL Sentral → Genting Awana Bus Terminal. MYR 22.60/person. ~1 hr. Buy tickets at KL Sentral bus counter.
  3. 10:00 AMActivityAwana SkyWay — 3.4 km gondola up to SkyAvenue. MYR 22/person return. Sweeping highland views over the rainforest canopy.
  4. 11:00 AMActivityGenting Highlands Premium Outlets — luxury and mid-range brands at outlet prices. Free entry. Cool 1,800 m highland air.
  5. 2:00 PMActivitySkyAvenue — indoor entertainment hub at the summit: arcade games, theme rides, dining, cinema. Free entry; pay per ride/activity.
  6. 5:00 PMTransportReturn bus: Genting Awana → KL Sentral. MYR 22.60/person.
  7. 7:30 PMFoodDinner at Jalan Alor Food Street — KL's most famous outdoor hawker street. Char kway teow, satay, seafood. MYR 50–100/person.

Day 3 — Melaka Day Trip

Thu 25 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMFoodEarly breakfast. Head to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) — 20 min by Grab from hotel.
  2. 9:00 AMTransportBus: TBS → Melaka Sentral. MYR 34.80/person. ~2 hrs. Frequent departures.
  3. 11:00 AMActivityDutch Square (Red Square) — Stadthuys, Christ Church, and Fountain Square. Iconic red colonial architecture. Free.
  4. 12:00 PMActivitySt Paul's Hill + Church of Saint Paul — ruined 16th-century Portuguese church with city views. Free.
  5. 1:00 PMFoodLunch in Melaka — chicken rice balls, Nyonya cuisine. MYR 20–40/person.
  6. 2:00 PMActivityA Famosa — Portuguese fort remnant from 1511. Historic gateway. Free.
  7. 2:30 PMActivityMuzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka — Royal Palace Museum. MYR 2/person. Traditional Malay royal artifacts.
  8. 4:30 PMTransportReturn bus: Melaka Sentral → TBS. MYR 34.80/person. ~2 hrs.
  9. 7:30 PMEveningBack in KL. Drinks and dinner on Changkat Bukit Bintang — rooftop bars, outdoor terrace restaurants, lively Christmas night crowd.

Day 4 — KL → Cameron Highlands

Fri 26 Dec

  1. 7:00 AMFoodEarly breakfast + check out of Kingston Hotel 6.
  2. 8:00 AMTransportBus: TBS → Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands. MYR 111.88/person (for 2). ~4 hrs through winding highland roads.
  3. 12:00 PMRestArrive Tanah Rata. Check in: Melur Inn Hotel, Cameron Highlands.
  4. 1:00 PMFoodLunch in Tanah Rata town. Steam boat or roti canai. MYR 15–30/person.
  5. 2:30 PMActivityBOH Tea Centre, Sungei Palas Garden — iconic hilltop tea plantation. Free. Overlooking endless rows of tea bushes. Tea and scones at the café.
  6. 4:30 PMActivityCameron Highlands Butterfly Farm — tropical species in a walk-through garden. MYR 8/person.
  7. 5:30 PMActivitySam Poh Temple — ornate Chinese Buddhist temple on a hilltop above Brinchang. Free. Sweeping highland panorama.
  8. 6:30 PMActivityStrawberry Farm — pick your own strawberries. MYR 10–15/person. Local strawberry jam, cream, and ice cream available.
  9. 8:00 PMFoodDinner in Tanah Rata. Steamboat hotpot — perfect for the cool highland air. MYR 25–40/person.

Day 5 — Cameron → Penang

Sat 27 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMFoodBreakfast + check out of Melur Inn Hotel.
  2. 9:00 AMTransportBus: Tanah Rata → Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Penang. MYR 90.40/person. ~3.5 hrs through lush jungle and coastal lowlands.
  3. 12:30 PMTransportGrab from Sungai Nibong to Rare Heritage House, George Town. ~20 mins.
  4. 1:00 PMRestCheck in: Rare Heritage House, Penang.
  5. 2:00 PMActivityGeorge Town street art walk — Penang's famous wall murals and iron rod sculptures scattered through the UNESCO heritage streets. Free. Pick up a map from hotel.
  6. 4:00 PMActivityClan Jetties of Penang — Chinese clan villages built on stilts over the water. Chew Jetty is the largest. Free.
  7. 6:00 PMActivityGeorge Town Heritage Zone evening stroll — colonial shophouses, Little India, Armenian Street. Free.
  8. 8:00 PMFoodDinner — hawker stalls in George Town. Penang char kway teow, asam laksa, rojak. MYR 20–40/person.

Day 6 — Penang Highlights

Sun 28 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMFoodBreakfast at a kopitiam — traditional Penang white coffee, kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs. MYR 10–15/person.
  2. 9:00 AMActivityPenang Hill — funicular railway to 830 m summit. MYR 30/person return. Colonial bungalows, Owl Museum, panoramic views of George Town and the strait.
  3. 11:30 AMActivityKek Lok Si Temple — largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. 7-storey pagoda, bronze Kuan Yin statue. Free (lift to statue: MYR 2). ~1.5 hrs.
  4. 1:30 PMFoodLunch at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre — open-air hawker stalls on the waterfront. Hokkien mee, cendol, grilled corn. MYR 15–30/person.
  5. 3:30 PMActivityCheong Fatt Tze — The Blue Mansion. MYR 17/person guided tour. Stunning indigo-blue 1880s Chinese Baroque mansion. Only 3 tours/day — book ahead.
  6. 5:30 PMActivityFinal George Town wander — sunset over the colonial waterfront, Armenian Street cafés.
  7. 8:00 PMFoodLast dinner in Penang — assam laksa or nasi kandar. MYR 20–40/person.

Day 7 — Penang → Langkawi

Mon 29 Dec

  1. MorningFoodBreakfast + check out of Rare Heritage House.
  2. MorningTransportGrab to Penang International Airport (PEN).
  3. MorningFlightFlight FY4672, Firefly: PEN → Langkawi LGK. ~30 min. MYR 386/person.
  4. ~11:00 AMTransportCar rental pickup at Langkawi Airport — LangkawiBook.my. MYR 240 total. Essential for exploring the island.
  5. ~11:30 AMRestCheck in: Destini Akef Villa, Langkawi.
  6. 1:00 PMActivityLangkawi Skybridge Cable Car — gondola to 700 m peak, walk the curved pedestrian bridge over the jungle canopy. MYR 55/person return.
  7. 3:30 PMActivityPantai Cenang — Langkawi's most popular beach. White sand, calm water, beach bars. Free.
  8. 5:30 PMActivityDream Forest Langkawi — magical illuminated forest art installation after dark. MYR 38/person.
  9. 8:00 PMFoodDinner at Pantai Cenang strip — fresh grilled fish, Tom yum, mango sticky rice. MYR 30–60/person.

Day 8 — Langkawi — Sea & Islands

Tue 30 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMFoodBreakfast at villa or nearby café.
  2. 9:00 AMActivityMangrove Tour — boat through Kilim Geoforest Park mangroves. Bat caves, fish farm, eagle feeding. ~3 hrs. MYR 80–120/person. Book via hotel.
  3. 1:00 PMFoodLunch at a fish farm on the water — the tour often includes a seafood stop. MYR 20–40.
  4. 2:30 PMActivityIsland Hopping — Alanona speedboat tour to Pulau Dayang Bunting (Pregnant Maiden Lake), Pulau Singa Besar, and Pulau Beras Basah. MYR 35–50/person. ~3 hrs.
  5. 6:00 PMActivityEagle Square (Dataran Lang) — 12-metre bronze eagle sculpture, Langkawi's icon. Free. Sunset views over the strait.
  6. 8:00 PMFoodDinner — seafood barbecue by the beach. MYR 40–80/person.

Day 9 — Langkawi — New Year's Eve

Wed 31 Dec

  1. 10:00 AMActivityCenang Mall, Langkawi — duty-free shopping: chocolates, alcohol, cosmetics. No GST on Langkawi.
  2. 12:00 PMFoodLunch at beachfront café. MYR 30–50/person.
  3. 2:00 PMActivityAlun-Alun Spa, Pantai Cenang — traditional Malay massage and treatments. MYR 80–150/person. Book ahead.
  4. 5:00 PMActivitySunset at Pantai Cenang — one of the best sunsets in Malaysia. Free.
  5. 7:30 PMFoodNew Year's Eve dinner at Yellow Beach Cafe — waterfront setting, fresh seafood, festive atmosphere. MYR 60–120/person.
  6. 10:00 PMEveningNew Year's Eve countdown on the beach. Fireworks over the Andaman Sea. Return car tonight and arrange morning transfer.

Day 10 — Departure

Thu 1 Jan

  1. Early AMTransportCheck out of Destini Akef Villa. Transfer to Langkawi Airport (LGK).
  2. MorningFlightFlight Firefly: LGK → KUL (round-trip return leg). ~1 hr.
  3. ~11:00 AMActivityArrive Kuala Lumpur. Transfer to KLIA if needed. Check-in + security for Batik Air OD166.
  4. AfternoonFlightFlight OD166, Batik Air Malaysia: KUL → Dhaka DAC. MYR 2,077/person.
  5. EveningFlightLand Dhaka DAC — Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Flights

Outbound · DAC → KUL
Tue 23 Dec · BS315 · US-Bangla Airlines
Return · KUL → DAC
Thu 1 Jan · OD166 · Batik Air Malaysia

Accommodation

Kingston Hotel 6 @ Changkat Bukit Bintang · Kuala Lumpur
3 nights · 23–26 Dec · MYR 102/night (total MYR 306)
Melur Inn Hotel · Cameron Highlands
1 nights · 26–27 Dec · MYR 197/night (total MYR 197)
Rare Heritage House · Penang
2 nights · 27–29 Dec · MYR 157/night (total MYR 314)
Destini Akef Villa · Langkawi
3 nights · 29–31 Dec · MYR 139/night (total MYR 417)

Route

  1. DAC
  2. Kuala Lumpur · via flight
  3. Genting Highlands · via bus (daytrip)
  4. Melaka · via bus (daytrip)
  5. Cameron Highlands · via bus
  6. Penang · via bus
  7. Langkawi · via flight
  8. DAC

Budget estimate · MYR

Flights — all round trips (for 2)
MYR 4,518
Accommodation — 9 nights (for 2)
MYR 1,233
Transport — buses & car rental
MYR 557
Food & activities (estimated, for 2)
MYR 2,952
Total
MYR 9,260

Includes all flights, for 2

Notes

Currency
1 USD ≈ MYR 4.45 · 1 BDT ≈ MYR 0.037 (approx, Dec 2025). Langkawi is duty-free — alcohol, chocolates, and cosmetics are significantly cheaper.
Transport
Use Grab for city rides in KL and Penang. Car rental is essential in Langkawi — public transport is limited. Book buses from TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) via Easybook or at the counter.
Airports
Jan 1: Firefly round-trip return (LGK→KUL) connects to Batik Air OD166 (KUL→DAC). Allow enough layover time between the Firefly arrival and the Batik Air departure.
Dress Code
Cover shoulders and knees at Sam Poh Temple, Kek Lok Si, and Batu Caves. Modest dress appreciated at all religious sites.
Cash
Carry MYR cash for hawker centres, temples, and rural stops. ATMs widely available in KL, Penang, and Langkawi town. Grab requires a card linked to the app.