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Illuminated heritage building on Lebuh Aceh in George Town, Penang

Highlands and Penang kitchens

Kuala Lumpur, a Genting day trip and three nights of Penang food and heritage.

  • 6N / 7D
  • Kuala Lumpur · 3N
  • George Town · 3N
  • Best Dec–Mar west coast · Mar–Sep Sabah

Duration

6N / 7D

Places

2 bases

Hotels

4★

Meals

Breakfast

Pace

Balanced

Best for

Food lovers travelling together

Trip overview

Use Kuala Lumpur as a single base for city sightseeing and a Genting Highlands excursion. A short flight then gives you three nights in George Town, with time for both its streets and Penang's hill country.

  • Kuala Lumpur heritage quarter
  • Genting cable-car journey
  • George Town tasting walk
  • Khoo Kongsi clan house
  • Penang Hill funicular

Route

  1. 1

    Kuala Lumpur

    3 nights

  2. 2

    George Town

    3 nights

Day by day

7 days · every day can be changed

  1. Meet your driver for the 60–90-minute airport transfer. Settle in and make an independent evening visit to KLCC Park for skyline views.

    • Airport transfer
    • Hotel check-in
    • KLCC Park
    Meals at leisureOvernight Kuala Lumpur

  2. Join a guided circuit through Merdeka Square, Central Market and Chinatown. Leave the afternoon free for cafés or shopping, then explore Jalan Alor independently.

    • Merdeka Square
    • Central Market
    • Chinatown
    • Independent food-street visit
    BreakfastOvernight Kuala Lumpur

  3. Drive around 60–90 minutes to the Genting cable-car base and ascend into the highlands. Stop at Chin Swee Temple when the route permits, enjoy free time at the summit complex and return to Kuala Lumpur; theme-park admission is not included.

    • Highland drive
    • Return cable-car ride
    • Chin Swee Temple
    BreakfastOvernight Kuala Lumpur

  4. Transfer to the airport for a separately purchased flight to Penang, usually about one hour. Continue 35–60 minutes to George Town and take a gentle evening walk around Lebuh Armenian.

    • Airport transfers
    • Flight connection
    • Lebuh Armenian walk
    BreakfastOvernight George Town

  5. Explore Khoo Kongsi, heritage lanes and the waterfront clan-jetty area with a guide. A small-group tasting walk introduces local dishes and ingredients; dietary requirements must be agreed in advance.

    • Khoo Kongsi
    • Clan-jetty area
    • Guided food tastings
    BreakfastOvernight George Town

  6. Leave early for the Penang Hill funicular before continuing to Kek Lok Si in Air Itam. Allow for queues and steps, returning to George Town with the late afternoon free.

    • Penang Hill funicular
    • Hilltop viewpoints
    • Kek Lok Si
    BreakfastOvernight George Town

  7. Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Penang Airport. Allow around 35–60 minutes for the road journey, with extra time during busy periods.

    • Breakfast
    • Airport transfer
    BreakfastDeparture day

Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

Kuala Lumpur · 3 nights

4★ city hotel near Bukit Bintang

Deluxe room

George Town · 3 nights

4★ heritage-style hotel within walking distance of the old town

Superior twin or double room

What's included

Included

  • Six nights on twin share
  • Six hotel breakfasts
  • Airport transfers in Kuala Lumpur and Penang
  • Guided Kuala Lumpur heritage tour
  • Private Genting day excursion with standard return cable-car ticket
  • George Town heritage and food-tasting walk
  • Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si excursion with standard funicular ticket

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic Kuala Lumpur–Penang flight and baggage
  • Travel insurance and entry-document costs
  • Theme parks, unspecified meals and optional activities
  • Local tourism taxes and applicable Indian GST/TCS
  • Peak-date supplements and personal expenses

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

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Malaysia essentials

Flight time
About 4–6 hours nonstop to Kuala Lumpur from major Indian metros; connections take longer
Visa
Indian passport holders can currently visit visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026, subject to entry conditions and the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card. Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Time difference
2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST

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