Planning a Singapore and Malaysia itinerary together is one of the best ways to organize a Southeast Asia trip.
After spending time in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam…and even flying through Singapore’s amazing airport, I wanted to see more of this region of the world. So, together with my aunt, we planned nearly 2 weeks in Singapore and Malaysia (including travel days).
I’ve explained the day-by-day itinerary in this guide to help you plan your trip to Malaysia and Singapore, especially if it’s your first trip to these countries or even the region.
Here’s the Trip Overview:
- Duration: Roughly 12 days in our destinations and 1 day on either end for travel
- Route Summary: This Singapore and Malaysia itinerary starts in Singapore
- Destinations Covered: Singapore, Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur
So if this looks like a trip you’d like to take, keep reading for all the details for travel to Singapore and Malaysia.
Quick Itinerary Summary
| Day | Destination/Highlights | Sleep |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Singapore/The Jewel, Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay Sands Light Show | Singapore |
| Day 2 | Singapore/Singapore Botanic Garden, Chinatown, Merlion, MBS SkyPark | Singapore |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Penang, Malaysia/Explore George Town & Trishaw Tour | Penang |
| Day 4 | Penang/Penang Hill & George Town Food Tour | Penang |
| Day 5 | Penang/Blue Mansion, Pinang Peranakan Mansion & Clan Jetties | Penang |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Langkawi/Tropical Beach & Spa Time | Langkawi |
| Day 7 | Langkawi/Langkawi Cable Car & Night Market | Langkawi |
| Day 8 | SOMETHING HERE IN LANGKAWI, Evening Transfer to Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur |
| Day 9 | Kuala Lumpur/Explore KL, Chinatown, Taman Burung, & KL Tower | KL |
| Day 10 | Kuala Lumpur/Day Trip to Melaka & Night Market in KL | KL |
| Day 11 | Kuala Lumpur/KL Skywalk, Petronas Towers, & Batu Caves | KL |
| Day 12 | Depart Kuala Lumpur for Home | —- |
Singapore and Malaysia Day-by-Day Itinerary Overview
Day 1 – Singapore
Today’s Overview
Today is all about arriving and getting settled in Southeast Asia.
We started our trip in Singapore, arriving in the very early overnight morning hours. We chose to get a few hours of sleep and refresh at the Crown Plaza at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The hotel is in the airport so you won’t need to take a shuttle or exit the complex to stay here. (If your flight arrives at the start of the day, you won’t need to do this.)
After a few winks of sleep and some breakfast, we left our bags at the hotel so we could see the famous waterfall and gardens at the Jewel in Singapore’s airport. We spent about 90 minutes walking around but stay a bit longer if you want to shop or visit some of the paid attractions here.
We grabbed our bags and took the Metro from the airport to our hotel in the city center. Singapore’s MRT is clean and easy to use. The station is between terminals 2 and 3 with signs for the train to the city pointing the way.
Once we checked into our hotel, we took the metro to see the Gardens by the Bay. We grabbed a bite to eat afterward at the Satay by the Bay hawker center. Then, we walked through the park to see Singapore’s Supertree Grove and go up to the OCBC Skyway to walk between the treetops.
We timed it right to see the first 15-minute Supertree light show (a.k.a. Garden Rhapsody) at 7:45 p.m. before walking over to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Mall and Singapore’s spectacular waterfront. The Marina Bay Sands Light and Water show started at 9 p.m. and we had a great spot along the water to watch.
Day 1 Highlights
- Jewel at Changi Airport
- Gardens by the Bay
- OCBC Skyway
- Light Shows at the Supertree Grove and along the Marina Bay Sands Waterfront
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: Use the metro to go from the airport to the city center. It took us just 35 minutes and cost just a couple of (Singapore) dollars.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the Andaz Singapore (Hyatt property).
Things to Book in Advance
- Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome & Cloud Forest)
- OCBC Skyway
Day 2 – Singapore
Today’s Overview
Today, we started off the day at the Singapore Botanic Garden. It’s Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only tropical garden on the list of sites. It’s also home to the National Orchid Garden with thousands of different types of orchids. The Botanic Garden is free but it costs $15 SD to see the orchids.
We spent the morning walking through the beautiful gardens. Then, afterward we took the metro toward Fort Canning Park and Clarke Quay. Fort Canning Hill has an old military fortification so we stopped to see a few of the historical sights like the Sally Ports.
We kept walking to colorful Clarke Quay, which is along the Singapore River. Even though this area is known for restaurants and nightlife, we wanted to see this part of the city and couldn’t come back later. It was quiet when we went but we did see some riverboat cruises passing through the area and some restaurants open.
Whether you go during the day or at night, stop to take a quick look at the colorful Ministry of Communications and Information Building. Its hundreds of windows are painted different colors for a rainbow effect.
From there, we were hungry so we headed to Chinatown. You can walk or take an easy metro ride to get there. We ate at the Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore’s most famous hawker center with amazing street food. (Anthony Bourdain even raved about the chicken rice at the Tian Tian Hainanese food stall here.)
Afterward, we walked around Chinatown to see the fun and fantastic street art, shop at the markets, admire the colorful buildings, and see some notable places like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Sri Mariamman Temple.
Then, we made our way over to see the Merlion statue along the waterfront. It’s one of the city’s most famous landmarks and stands for Singapore’s original name which meant “Lion City.” From this part of the waterfront, you also get a gorgeous view of Marina Bay Sands, Helix Bridge, and the Singapore Flyer (an observation ferris wheel).
After a sweaty day out in Singapore, we went back to the hotel via the metro to clean up before going to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. Unfortunately, some clouds and rain moved in and it wasn’t the clearest of views but we made the best of it and got some dramatic photos of the Singapore skyline.
Afterward, we took a taxi (just to avoid being super sweaty again!) to the Raffles Hotel to have a Singapore Sling and some peanuts at the historic Long Bar. (It’s here where the first Singapore Sling was made more than 100 years ago.) It’s pricey and touristy but the drink was fantastic and went perfectly with the bag of peanuts and the old-school atmosphere inside.
We walked back to our hotel from here, stopping to check out Haji Lane, the outside of the Sultan Mosque, and snack on some turkish food before finishing our time in Singapore.
Day 2 Highlights
- Singapore Botanic Garden & National Orchid Garden
- Chinatown
- MBS SkyPark Observation Deck
Today’s Logistics
- Getting Around: We did a combination of walking and using the metro today.
- Where to Stay: We stayed a 2nd night at the fantastic Andaz Singapore.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 3 – Penang, Malaysia
Today’s Overview
Welcome to Malaysia!
On this day, we took a 75-minute flight first thing in the morning from Singapore to Penang. We used Singapore Airline’s budget airline, Scoot, one of several low-cost airlines that fly to Penang from places around Southeast Asia. We ordered a car through the Grab app and arrived at our hotel about 35 minutes later.
The Edison hotel is beautiful boutique hotel located just across the street from George Town’s famous Blue Mansion. Once we settled in, we walked out for some lunch and to make our way to the meeting point for our Trishaw Tour.
The tour took us around George Town to see some of its historic sights, street art, and waterfront. It was the perfect way to orient ourselves to the city. Plus, the breeze from riding in the trishaw kept us cool and dry…at least for the few hours it lasted.
When the tour ended, it wasn’t long before dinner. But, we weren’t far from Penang’s clan jetties so walked over to take a quick look at Chew Jetty knowing we’d come back another day to walk around.
Back at the hotel, we freshened up and headed out for Indian food. Penang, and especially George Town, is a foodie paradise with so many different kinds of food. And we weren’t going to waste a single opportunity to eat.
We went to D’Sakra and feasted on curry and naan (and I highly recommend you do the same when you visit). After dinner, we had the chance to walk back and see some of Penang’s metal street art lit. These funny works of art were made by local artists to tell the story of George Town and show its culture. I found these pieces of art so entertaining and from then on, I looked for them whereever we went around the city.
Before going to sleep for the night, we stopped for a drink at the Red Garden Food Paradise market. It ended up being a fun way to see some nightlife and listen to some live music to finish the day.
Day 3 Highlights
- George Town Trishaw Tour
- George Town street art
- Indian food dinner at D’Sakra
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: We took a flight from Singapore to Penang. Then, we used the Grab app for a taxi to our hotel in George Town.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at The Edison in George Town.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 4 – Penang
Today’s Overview
We had a delicious breakfast at the hotel to start the day. Then, a local driver recommended by our hotel picked us up to go to Penang Hill and see some other sights nearby. We had a full day planned and we needed to maximize our morning time on Penang Hill and at some nearby sights without waiting for public transporation or arranging Grab rides.
Penang Hill is a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve and a historic British colonial landmark with hiking trails, suspended walkways, and wildlife like dusky leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, and many different species of birds.
There’s a historic (and steep!) funicular railway that runs the 1.25 miles up the hill from Penang Hill Lower Station to the hilltop resort. You can also hike to the top but most people take the funicular, which gets crowded and comes with a wait because only so many people can fit on each trip.
Luckily, our driver got us there early and we bought our standard tickets and took the train up without a wait. On our return trip later, the line was so long and people were surely waiting at least an hour to get to the top. If we’d arrived then, the fast-track tickets would have certainly been worth it.
Up at the top, there are hiking trails, nature walks, historic artifacts like Victorian post boxes, temples, and places to eat and stay. You can also hop on a buggy (like a bigger golf cart) to get around and reach places like The Habitat and its canopy walkways.
We didn’t want to miss the chance to visit The Habitat so we headed straight there. Here the tropical rainfores tonly gives way for visitors to walk along the elevated pathways like the Langur Way Canopy Walk. You can’t help but feel swallowed up by all the green!
We walked on the Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk, too, for a full panorama of Penang Island. It was a bit hazy when we visited, though, so we didn’t have crystal clear views of the water in the distance. And although we could hear some monkeys in the rainforest, we didn’t see any there.
When we finished our visit, we hopped on a buggy for a mini-tour along some of the roads on Penang Hill. The driver pointed out some of the historic highlights and we even caught a glimpse of a giant black squirrel, a species that is native to parts of Asia.
After making our way back to the funicular station, we rode the train back down. Our driver was waiting to take us to the Kek Lok Si Temple, which stretches along the hillside. The massive, multi-level complex is the biggest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and a pilgrimage destination.
We spent an hour visiting, mostly the upper level. It was a busy day during the Chinese New Year period but we enjoyed the view over Penang and the surroundings and the beauty of the statues and the elaborate detail that went into creating this sacred place.
After our visit, we headed back towards Penang. Our driver took us through some neighborhoods that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. He showed us more of the city and its outskirts, which I must admit was a relief to do by car because the heat in southeast Asia is no joke!
With this part of our day done, we got ready to join a late afternoon/evening food walking tour. George Town has a repuation as a foodie city and it did not disappoint!
We tasted Chinese, Malay, and Indian dishes, ate in restaurants, food courts, and from street food hawkers, and ended the night in a local bar (with snacks of course!) listening to live music. Along the way, the guide stopped at a few cultural sights, like temples and landmarks, to explain their significance and the rituals we saw happening.
All in all, it was an excellent tour that I recommend including on your Penang itinerary.
Day 4 Highlights
- Penang Hill
- The Habitat
- George Town Food Tour
Today’s Logistics
- Getting Around: You could use Grab to get to the Penang Hill Funicular instead of hiring a driver/guide. There is also a public bus (#204) that runs from the Jetty in George Town to the funicular station. We didn’t do this because the ride one-way takes an hour.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at The Edison in George Town for another night.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 5 – Penang
Today’s Overview
We spent today visiting some of George Town’s sights and exploring on our own. We started at the Blue Mansion which was diagonally across the street from our hotel.
The 19th-century restored mansion is one of Penang’s most important historic and cultural landmarks. Today, the mansion is a hotel with daily guided and independent tours. It’s also been used for TV shows and films, including for a scene in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
It’s a beautiful heritage property with open courtyards and intricate details that you don’t want to miss seeing while you’re in Penang.
From here, we walked to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, another historic home in Penang, that was once owned by a wealthy Chinese businessman. The house is a blend of colors and architecture that beautifully show the cultural mix that is part of Penang’s legacy. After buying our tickets, we joined one of the free guided tours through the mansion to learn more.
After some lunch, we wandered through the heart of Penang’s street art and historic district to take more photos and shop. Having seen street art in many places around the world, Penang’s is an absolute standout. I loved the moments the murals were showing and how interactive it was.
We stopped at the Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi to see the beautiful paintings and carvings at this clan temple. We visited the museum, too, to learn about the history of the families immigrating to Penang.
Then, we spent time walking along many of Penang’s 7 Clan Jetties which are part of George Town’s UNESCO status.
We visited the more popular ones like Chew Jetty and Tan Jetty but my favorite was Yeoh Jetty. It’s less-visited than the other jetties and has a beautiful “floating temple” called Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. We were there in the late afternoon/early evening and it was such a peaceful way to end a fantastic 3 days in Penang.
Day 5 Highlights
- The Blue Mansion
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Clan Jetties
Today’s Logistics
- Getting Around: We spent the day on foot and only used Grab for a ride back to our hotel after seeing the Clan Jetties.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at The Edison in George Town for another night.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 6 – Langkawi
Today’s Overview
We left our hotel in Penang in the morning for a flight to Langkawi. The quick flight is just 40 minutes and got us there by 10:00 a.m. We took a Grab (which did take a little while to arrive because of high demand) to our hotel. We splurged (but not really thanks to some travel rewards) on the St. Regis Langkawi. This gorgeous property did not disappoint!
We checked in but our room wasn’t ready yet. So, the hotel stored our luggage and we headed to the beachfront area to enjoy lunch outside and some beach time for the afternoon. After sightseeing in Singapore and Penang, it felt great to relax.
Once our room was ready, we got settled and spent the rest of the day enjoying the hotel property.
Day 6 Highlights
- Beach time and relaxation
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: Flight from Penang to Langkawi; then a Grab ride from the airport to the hotel
- Travel Time: The flight was 40 minutes. We waited for nearly 45 minutes for the Grab from the airport. The ride to the St. Regis Langkawi was about 30 minutes.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the St. Regis Langkawi.
Day 7 – Langkawi
Today’s Overview
After breakfast at the hotel, we took a Grab to the Langkawi Skybridge and Cable Car. It’s Langkawi’s most popular thing to do because of its incredible views over the island and the turquoise water surrounding it. The cable car and skybridge are engineering feats in their own right and hold world records because of it.
At the base of the cable car, it’s a bit theme-parkish. You’ll see a village of shops and concession stands. Plus, there are 3D art attractions and other family-focused experiences. We headed straight fot the cable car, planning to check out some of the shops and base area later.
My biggest piece of advice is to buy your tickets for the Skybridge and Cable Car online. When you’re there, they try to upsell you on everything, from the ticket type to the gondola type, whether you walk or “glide” the last bit to the Skybridge. It’s a bit overwhelming so I was glad I had researched online and avoided any confusion over the best ticket type for us.
We went with a standard gondola with express lane access and a SkyBridge ticket included. We skipped the SkyGlide for the last bit to the Skybridge because managing the stairs and walking wasn’t a problem.
From the moment the gondola sweeps you into the air, the views get more spectacular by the minute. The ride takes about 15 minutes to the top but there is also a mid-way point station you can stop at first. We didn’t have the clearest, sunniest day but we had good visibility still with an overcast sky and some breaks of sun.
When we finally reached the SkyBridge, it was quite an amazing sight! It’s a curved span that takes you out over the green mountain slope below for stunning views of the island.
The whole experience took about 2 1/2 hours (I take a lot of photos!) and we did explore all the places we could along the way including some other observation decks and on the nature walk between the SkyBridge and the cable car.
Afterwards, we shopped and had some food in the village at the base before heading back to the hotel for the mid-afternoon. We relaxed at the beach bar before heading to the Langkawi night market to walk and have something to eat.
Day 7 Highlights
- Langkawi SkyBridge and Cable Car
- Langkawi Night Market
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: We used Grab to get around the island today.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the St. Regis Langkawi for another night.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 8 – Langkawi & Kuala Lumpur
Today’s Overview
Today was our last day in Langkawi. We booked an early evening flight so we could enjoy our late check out privileges at the hotel.
In all honesty, we considered doing a mangrove tour near Langkawi’s GeoForest Park but it was really nice to just relax by the sea for a few more hours. The tour would have been in the morning and a bit more of a scramble than we wanted to get there and back before needing to get to the airport for our flight to Kuala Lumpur later on.
Instead, we enjoyed the beachfront for a few hours of relaxation before the next few days of sightseeing. Looking back, Langkawi was perfectly positioned in our itinerary for a small break from the days of city sightseeing.
Day 8 Highlights
- Beach time
- Langkawi Mangrove Tour (optional)
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: We took a flight from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur in the early evening to enjoy part of the day in Langkawi and settle into our hotel in KL for the last few days of our itinerary.
- Travel Time: The flight was about 75 minutes long. From there, we took a Grab to our hotel in Kuala Lumpur
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 9 – Kuala Lumpur
Today’s Overview
After some breakfast, we took a Grab from the hotel to Chinatown. We started near Petaling Street and saw some amazing street art and architecture. From there, we walked around the neighborhood checking out places like Petaling Street Market, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and Central Market.
Of course, we stopped along the way (more than) a few times to try some different foods, too! Penang isn’t the only place in Malaysia that has a reputation for being a foodie city.
We eventually made our way towards Merdeka Square to see more of the city center. We stopped at the River of Life viewpoint where the Klang River and Gombak River meet. From here, there’s a great view of the Masjid Jamek Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in KL. There’s also some fabulous murals on the buildings in this area!
We crossed the river to see Merdeka Square, the architecture around and in the square, and of course, the “I <3 KL” sign. At this point, we stopped for another short break. Kuala Lumpur is hot and the sun is very strong so it felt good to sit for a moment in a cafe.
Then, we took a Grab to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. The park is the largest walk-in aviary in the world where many of the 3,000 birds can walk and fly freely. It was also a great way to escape some of the sun under the shade of the park’s trees.
We saw peacocks, storks, flamingoes, owls, parrots, cranes, and many other types of birds (along with a few monkeys) as we walked through the different habitat zones. Overall, despite not being the biggest fan of zoos, we did enjoy spending a couple of hours seeing the birds.
Back towards the hotel in a Grab, we walked into KLCC Park, one of Kuala Lumpur’s pretty green spaces with views of the Petronas Towers. If you want an iconic photo of the towers with the pools of water in the front, this is the spot to do it.
We also got incredibly lucky to have a hotel room with stunning views of the Petronas Towers. So as we freshened up and got ready to visit the KL Tower at night, we watched as the city and tower lights came to life.
With the sky dark, we headed to the KL Tower. It’s one of the tallest in the world and taller than the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. From the SkyDeck, you can see the entire city including the Petronas Towers lit up.
We got tickets for just the outdoor SkyDeck and it was all we needed. The night views of the city were absolutely spectacular! This is a can’t miss when visiting KL.
Day 9 Highlights
- Chinatown & Petaling Street
- Merdeka Square & River of Life area
- KL Bird Park
- KL Tower
Today’s Logistics
- Getting Around: We used Grab to position ourselves around the city.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 10 – Day Trip to Melaka from Kuala Lumpur
Today’s Overview
We planned a full, guided day trip to Melaka, only a couple of hours from Kuala Lumpur. Melaka is a historic colonial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a blend of cultures from British to Dutch and Portuguese with Malaysian.
The day trip was a mix of guided stops and walking around the city.
We saw places like St. Paul’s Church, the Stadthuys/Clock Tower, the waterfront, the Sultanate Palace, and A Famosa Fort. It was great to have a guide explaining the history of Melaka. We also had time to walk around and explore on our own after lunch before heading back to Kuala Lumpur. This tour was a full day. We got back to KL in the evening before dinner.
Overall, I was glad to visit Melaka in such a streamlined way. When I was planning this itinerary, I considered staying a night in Melaka. Having been, I’m glad we stayed in Kuala Lumpur. Melaka has a interesting history and, together with Penang, is part of Malaysia’s UNESCO recognition. But Penang is much more authentic.
Back in Kuala Lumpur, we ended the night by walking and eating our way through the market on Jalan Alor Food Street. It’s one of the best night markets for food in KL.
Day 10 Highlights
- Full Day Trip to Melaka
- Jalan Alor Food Street
Today’s Logistics
- Getting There: For the guided day trip, we traveled by bus.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for another night.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 11 – Kuala Lumpur
Today’s Overview
We started the day early by heading to the KL Forest Eco Park Canopy Walk. This was one of my favorite things to do in Kuala Lumpur!
In the heart of the city, you can “hike” among the trees along suspended canopy walkways through a forested landscape with only peeks of the KL Tower to remind you that you’re still in a major city. It’ll take about an hour to walk through the park. Bring cash because when I went, it was cash only to buy an entry ticket.
Aftewards, we planned to visit the Petronas Twin Towers, the most recognizable symbols of the city. We had timed-entry tickets for the Skybridge and Observation Deck. The experience is all indoors (unlike the KL Tower outdoor Sky Terrace) and offers amazing city views and close-up views of the towers. The visit took a little over an hour.
Having done both the Petronas Towers and the KL Tower, I recommend visiting the Petronas Towers during the day and the KL Tower at night for the best city views.
We stopped for lunch and then had plans to join a half-day afternoon visit to the Batu Caves.
The caves are about 6 miles outside of KL and a famous Hindu shrine and pilgrimage site. It’s also one of the most visited places in Malaysia.
It’s possible to also get there by train or by taking a Grab. The afternoon tour came with the convenience of knowing we could plan our morning and then get to the Batu caves without any mishaps later on. Today was our last day in Kuala Lumpur and we didn’t want mishaps with transporation.
Our decision to go with a tour made even more sense when we realized the day of our visit coincided with a major Hindu holiday! The trains and the Batu Caves were packed with pilgrims and worshippers.
Our bus dropped us off just a couple of minutes away from the caves. We walked over to explore on our own. It was so interesting to see the religious rituals as people climbed the 272 colorful steps to go into the shrines within the caves.
Not to mention, we didn’t have to worry about the monkeys climbing the stairs. There were so many people eating and celebrating that we were absolutely the least interesting people there!
Back in Kuala Lumpur for the evening, we spent it having a delicious dinner and watching the KLCC Lake Symphony Light and Sound Water Fountain show with front-row seats to the Petronas Towers lit up against the night sky. It was a great way to end our Singapore and Malaysia trip!
Day 11 Highlights
- KL Forest Eco Park Canopy Walk
- Petronas Twin Towers
- Batu Caves
- KLCC Lake Symphony Light and Sound Water Fountain Show
Today’s Logistics
- Getting Around: We walked in the morning and used the guided bus tour to get to the Batu Caves.
- Where to Stay: We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
Things to Book in Advance
Day 12 – Departure
Today’s Overview
After nearly 2 weeks in Singapore and Malaysia, our trip was finished. We left the hotel in the morning for the airport to catch the flights home.
Practical Travel Tips for Singapore and Malaysia
Getting Around
Three important travel tips immediately come to mind based on my trip experience.
Use the metro in Singapore to position yourself around the city and get a break from the tropical heat.
Short flights are the easiest and quickest way to hop around different parts of Malaysia.
And, download and set up the Grab app before you leave for your trip. It’s essential in Malaysia. You can arrange rideshare pickups cheaply and pay safely via the app.
Best Time to Visit
I did this itinerary in the second half of January. February to April are generally the best times to visit Singapore and Malaysia. But Malaysia has many different regions and the best time to visit places on the west coast (like in this itinerary) isn’t necessarily the best time to visit Malaysia’s Borneo region.
Generally speaking, Singapore and Malaysia are always hot and humid. It’s important to account for this especially if it’s your first time in Southeast Asia. You need to protect yourself from the sun, hydrate, and move a bit slower at times than you might normally.
Ready for your trip to Singapore and Malaysia?
I hope this guide has inspired you and helped you understand how to plan your trip to Malaysia and Singapore.
These countries offer amazing food, a cultural mix, historic sights, and incredible natural beauty.
If you any questions about your Singapore and Malaysia itinerary, leave a comment below.
Happy planning!
