Malaysia Road Trip
What is a Malaysia Road Trip?
The simplest definition of a Malaysia road trip is tourists visiting various places in Malaysia by road. In addition to using land, tourists may also use air or sea transportation to reach their final destination. Tourists must spend the night at each location before continuing activities the next day. The number of days required to complete each road trip in Malaysia from KL depends on the activities you want to do. Usually, tourists will spend 3 to 14 days in Malaysia.
Benefit Malaysia Road Trip
Malaysia is an amazing country to explore by road. From the ultra-modern city of Kuala Lumpur to the beach resorts of Perhentian Island, there is so much to see and do. The Malaysia road trip is the perfect way to experience everything this beautiful country offers. You’ll get to experience the hustle and bustle of KL and the stunning natural beauty of Malaysia’s jungle and beaches. And, of course, you’ll enjoy delicious Malaysian food along the way. So what are you waiting for? Start planning and hit the road for the Malaysia road trip of a lifetime.
Three Tips For A Great Road Trip in Malaysia
Did you know that by planning your holiday itinerary yourself, tourists can save 20% of the cost of their holiday? Yes, 20% is the service charge charged by the travel agency to draw up the itinerary of each tourist. Here I include three tips on planning your itinerary in Malaysia and other countries worldwide.
By using Google Maps and Google Sheets, tourists can draw up an itinerary faster and see an overview of places to visit in Malaysia.
List Down Things You want to Do
The first step before booking any flight ticket or Hotel is to gather a list of activities and places to visit in Malaysia. Tourists can refer to my article Place to Visit in Malaysia.
Arrange Your Travel Itinerary in Table
Using Google Sheets or a Microsoft spreadsheet, arrange your travel itinerary and activities in sequence. It would be best if you had hard and softcopy as a backup.
Book Your Hotel, Tour, and Transportation
Once you have all the itineraries, tourists can book the best Hotel to stay in and the best mode of transportation. Tourists might need to combine different types of transport.
Sample Malaysia Road Trip Planner
Malaysia is also a popular destination for road trips, as its extensive network of highways makes it easy to get around. Below is an example of preparing a road trip itinerary from Kuala Lumpur based on our experience as private tours guide in Malaysia.
Tourists can use the trip sample as a guide.
| No | Day | Date | Place | Activities | Hotel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon | 2 Jan | Kuala Lumpur | Arrive Transfer to Traders Hotel Rest / Swimming | Traders Hotel | KLIA 1 Taxi or Ehailing Hotel |
| 2 | Tue | 3 Jan | Kuala Lumpur | Morning – KL City Tour Afternoon – Visit Batu Caves & Fireflies | Traders Hotel | Self We Go with Anuar |
| 3 | Wed | 4 Jan | Kuala Lumpur | 0730 – Malacca Day Trip 2000 – Dinner at Jalan Alor 2200 – Packing | Traders Hotel | We Go with Anuar Taxi/Walking/Ehailing Self |
| 4 | Thu | 5 Jan | Taman Negara | 0500am – Day Trip Taman Negara Travel to Cameron Highlands Overnight in Cameron Highlands | Cameron Resort | We Go with Anuar |
| 5 | Fri | 6 Jan | Cameron Highlands | 0800am – Cameron Highlands Tours Travel to Penang Overnight in Cameron Highlands | Cameron Resort | We Go with Anuar |
| 6 | Sat | 7 Jan | Penang | Hotel check-out 0800 – Travel to Penang Stop by Orang Utan Sanctuary Hotel Check-in | Hardrock Penang | We Go with Anuar |
| 7 | Sun | 8 Jan | Penang | 0800am – Penang Tour | Hardrock Penang | Self |
| 8 | Mon | 9 Jan | Penang | George Town Packing | Hardrock Penang | Self |
| 9 | Tue | 10 Jan | Perhentian Island | Travel to Airport 0910 – fly to Kota Bharu Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut | Coral View Resort | Taxi/Grab Air Asia Hotel transport |
| 10 | Tue | 11 Jan | Perhentian Island | Scuba Diving Class Relax – Swimming | Coral View Resort | Sea Voice Divers |
| 11 | Wed | 12 Jan | Perhentian Island | Scuba Diving Class Relax – Reading | Coral View Resort | Sea Voice Divers |
| 12 | Thu | 12 Jan | Perhentian Island | Scuba Diving Class Snorkeling | Coral View Resort | Sea Voice Divers |
| 13 | Fri | 13 Jan | Perhentian Island | Scuba Diving Class Relax | Coral View Resort | Sea Voice Divers |
| 14 | Sat | 14 Jan | Kuala Lumpur | 0800 Transfer to Kuala Besut Travel to Kota Bharu Airport 1525 Fly to KLIA 2 Overnight in Kuala Lumpur | Majestic Hotel | Ferry Hotel transport Air Asia Hotel |
| 15 | Sun | 15 Jan | Kuala Lumpur | Museum & Shopping Travel to KLIA 1 Flyout | Majestic Hotel | Self Taxi or Grab Malaysia Airlines |
Peninsular Malaysia Road Trip
Currently, we offer a short road trip from Kuala Lumpur covering 2 – 3 days that tourists can book directly from our booking page. For a longer duration, we advise tourists to plan their own route and share it with us for review.
2 Days 1 Night Cameron Highlands
2 Days 1 Night Cameron Highlands tour is the most popular Malaysia road trip among local and foreign tourists. It allows tourists to make an additional stop at Batu Caves or Sam Poh Temple in Ipoh. Ideal for tourist planning to continue their journey to Penang or Pangkor Island. We also can arrange to drop you off at the KLIA Airport or Taman Negara after the tour. Best for tourists who enjoy the lush green of rainforest and tea plantation in relaxing mode.
2 Days 1 Night Taman Negara Cameron Highlands
We combine the two most popular day trips, Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara, into one road trip to give the most jam-packed activity without affecting the tour experience. It is best for active travelers looking for a bit of adventure and nature tour. 2 Days 1 Night Taman Negara and Cameron Highlands are also suitable for couples or small groups planning to continue their journey to Georgetown, Penang.
3 Days 2 Night Elephant Sanctuary – Taman Negara – Cameron Highlands
We combine the three best-selling tours for the nature and wildlife category into one single tour package. It allows tourists to visit all three of these places more effectively without going back and forth to Kuala Lumpur. Ideal for transit airlines passenger.
Conclusion
Planning your own Malaysia road trip itinerary is easy and can save you a lot of money. In addition, you’ll be free to choose your activities and hotels, which is excellent if you have specific places you want to visit or stay in a particular area for a while. If you’re still unsure whether planning your own road trip is right for you, leave me a comment below – I’d be happy to help!