Malaysia 10-Day Itinerary: Complete Day-by-Day Plan

Malaysia 10-Day Itinerary 2026: Complete Day-by-Day Plan

A 10-day Malaysia itinerary covers Kuala Lumpur + Penang + Cameron Highlands + Langkawi + Melaka — Peninsular Malaysia’s best mix of cities, food, mountains, and beaches.

Quick Itinerary Summary

A 10-day Malaysia itinerary covers Kuala Lumpur + Penang + Cameron Highlands + Langkawi + Melaka — Peninsular Malaysia’s best mix of cities, food, mountains, and beaches.

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Malaysia 10-Day Itinerary: Day-by-Day Plan

Day 1-2

Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Batu Caves, Chinatown (Petaling Street), Bukit Bintang, Lake Gardens.

Daily spend: $70-130/dayNote: 2 nights Bukit Bintang

Day 3

Melaka Day Trip

2-hr bus south. Jonker Street, A Famosa fort, Christ Church, Dutch Square, chicken rice balls.

Daily spend: $60-100/dayNote: Bus $20 RT

Day 4

Fly to Penang (Georgetown)

Morning AirAsia flight ($30-60). Georgetown UNESCO old town — street art, Khoo Kongsi clan house, Penang Hill funicular.

Daily spend: $75-130/dayNote: Flight cheap

Day 5

Penang Food + Beaches

Penang street food crawl (Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Cendol). Afternoon Batu Ferringhi beach. Sunset Gurney Drive hawker.

Daily spend: $70-120/dayNote: Best food in Malaysia

Day 6

Bus to Cameron Highlands

5-hr bus south to tea highlands. Cool 18-22°C escape. BOH tea plantation tour. Stay Tanah Rata.

Daily spend: $60-100/dayNote: Bus $20

Day 7

Cameron Highlands Hike

Mossy Forest walk (book guide), strawberry farm, bee farm, butterfly garden, lavender garden.

Daily spend: $70-120/dayNote: Guide $30

Day 8

Fly Cameron Highlands → Langkawi

Bus to KL, fly KL-Langkawi (1 hr, $30-60). Langkawi cable car, Sky Bridge, Mahsuri tomb.

Daily spend: $80-150/dayNote: Duty-free island

Day 9

Langkawi Beach Day

Pantai Cenang beach, mangrove tour, island hopping (Pulau Beras Basah), sunset cruise + dinner.

Daily spend: $75-130/dayNote: Mangrove tour $30

Day 10

Departure (Langkawi or KL)

Direct flight home from Langkawi (limited routes) or AirAsia back to KL for international.

Daily spend: $60-100/dayNote: Flexible

Budget Breakdown

Style | Daily | Total Trip Cost
Budget | $50/day | $500 + $200 flights/transit
Mid-Range | $100/day | $1,000 + $400 flights
Luxury | $300/day | $3,000 + $1,000 flights

Pro Tips for this itinerary:

AirAsia + Malindo Air flights between KL/Penang/Langkawi $30-60 — book ahead

Hawker centers in Penang are Michelin-starred + $3-8 meals

Cameron Highlands 18-22°C — pack light layers (cool for Asia)

Langkawi duty-free — buy alcohol, cigarettes at 50-70% discount

Grab/MyCar ride-share cheaper than taxis everywhere

Borneo requires separate trip — not feasible in 10 days

Planning your Malaysia trip? See our Malaysia travel guide, visa requirements, trip cost, packing list, or the Ultimate Bucket List.

Malaysia 10-Day Itinerary FAQ

How much does 10 days in Malaysia cost?

Mid-range $1,000-1,800 USD per person including flights + transit. Budget $600-1,000. Luxury $3,000+.

Is 10 days enough for Malaysia?

Yes for Peninsular Malaysia (KL, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi, Melaka). Borneo (Sabah/Sarawak) needs separate 5-7 days.

Best 10-day Malaysia itinerary?

KL → Melaka → Penang → Cameron Highlands → Langkawi — combines city + food + mountains + beach.

Should you visit Sabah/Borneo in 10 days?

No — adds too much travel time. Better to do Peninsular 10 days OR Borneo 7 days separately.

Is Malaysia food really top-3 SE Asia?

Yes — Penang is best food city. Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak universally acclaimed.