10 Days in Malaysia

Useful Apps to Download Before you go

Before you make it out there be sure to download these apps to help your trip go by a little more smooth.

Grab - A ride sharing app like Uber, we found that getting two and from Kuala Lumpur airport it was actually cheaper to take this instead of public transport. You can also use this app to order food, just keep in mind you will need a Malaysian number when registering so best to do at the airport once you have your sim card or when you make it to your hotel.

Wise - This is a great app to use for exchanging currency, get this at least a month before your trip so your card can be mailed to you. They have many bank partners around the world so you can save on ATM fees as well as high airport exchange rates for currency. It is our number 1 app we use the most when going all around the world.

Klook - This app is similar to Getyourguide or Viator, its helpful when booking tours or tickets to attractions you’d like to see, the also offer some amazing deals so be sure to check this out. We also offer some quick links down below to some of our favourite places in Malaysia so you won’t have to waste your time looking for them. Now lets check out the reason why you’re here!

Cameron Highlands: Day 4 - 8

Now we take a bus ride to the infamous Cameron highlands, known for its cool climate and delicious tea fields. Enjoy an experience that makes you feel like you’re almost not in Asia.

From Kuala Lumpur it is about a 5 hour bus ride to the highlands, be sure to pack a thicker sweater as it is very cool up there. Very similar to a mountain resort town you will find all sorts of accommodation as well as what its famous for TEA! and nothing goes better with tea than a delicious scone. You’ll have plenty of places to choose from but the place we went back to again and again was Bake an Cafe. Here you’ll get a little taste of Britain with the shop decked out in Union jacks as well as a selection of many scones and teas to accompany your sweet treat. After you’ve gulped down your last sip of highland tea head to bed for the night a prepare yourself for a day of walking around the plantations and enjoying the freshest tastiest tea you’ve ever had.

Georgetown: Day 8 - 10

On the last stop of this trip we escape the cool highlands of tea and hiking to experience the island of Penang to the city of George Town. Once a British settlement this is Malaysia’s second largest city and has a large Chinese and British influence which you can notice in the architecture through out the island. Penang host’s a large handful of things to do so lets dive in; early in the morning take the funicular up and watch the sun rise over the islands as the sky lights up from blue to purple and red and then orange. Once at the top you can hike around the hill top or head to the cafe to enjoy a warm meal. When up there don’t forget to keep an eye out for the Dusky Leaf Monkey’s perched high up in the trees enjoying their breakfast. These fuzzy guys and friendly and will mind their own business as long as you don’t bug them all that much. When you’ve hiked your way around the top of the hill and spotted more new flowers than you’ve ever seen head down to the city to enjoy lunch at Supe Vegan - George Town. They offer some incredible selections of vegan sushi all for such a great price, it was hard to stay away. End you day heading out to the Chew jetty which was also feature of the tv show “The Mole” its a peaceful spot to enjoy the sunset after a long day out exploring the city.

BOH Tea Plantation

Early in the morning take a quick ride down to the BOH plantation, here they have a cafe offering many different types of food to eat as well as their signature and speciality teas. We opted for some donuts and a peach and original BOH plantation tea. They offer hot or iced and if you feel you need more you can head to their shop to find some great gifts to bring back home. All finished with your sweet treat? lets head down to the tea fields for a hike through some of the most picturesque landscape you’ve ever seen. Be sure to have some good foot wear as some of the trails can get a little hairy. A great hike is to take the trail no.1 here you will see endless landscapes of the tea plantation and make it through the mysterious and beautiful mossy forest. If you’re luck enough you’ll even get to see some of the plantation workers harvesting the last batch of that delicious BOH Tea.

Kuala Lumpur: 1-4 days

Starting off with the crown jewel is the busy city of Kuala Lumpur, here you will find its not like other places in South East Asia. With a sprawling metropolis and many modern amenities that you’ll find in Europe or North America, the culture shock is not as much as one may think. On to things you should do, first and most obvious one is go to the Petronas towers, the largest twin towers in the world. You can enjoy stunning views from the 86th floor observation deck or try your luck out on the 41st floor bridge that connects these magnificent structures. The current admission is 98RM for an adult and 50RM for a child, if you are a Malaysian resident the prices are much cheaper so keep in mind when checking the website so you buy the correct ticket type. If you’re not much for heights an want to enjoy the view from the ground their is a large shopping centre in the base of the towers where you can enjoy many different food vendors or clothing and other goods.

For those wanting to see the top of the towers follow this link below for all the best deals on tickets.
Patronas Towers Tickets

After you spent a day marvelling at the sprawling city be sure to check out the colourful steps of the Batu Caves. Located in the Northern part of Kuala Lumpur take a quick Grab ride early in the morning to avoid the crowds. The first thing you’ll notice is the giant 140 ft tall Murugan deity statue which is known to be the tallest statue in Malaysia and the second tallest Murugan statue in the world. Once you climb the 272 steps you’ll find yourself inside the limestone caves hiding Hindi temples and be sure to stick around for traditional ceremony happening around the caves many shrines. Long before people start inhabiting the cave it was home to a few different creatures including trap door spiders and a few species of fruit bats, so don’t be alarmed if you see an critters around.

When your all finished in the caves enjoy a great photo op moment at the Thean Hou Temple it is a six tiered temple for the Chinese sea Goddess Mazu. Enjoy the intricate and beautiful designs taken from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. If you manage to be in Kuala Lumpur during the Lunar New year it is a great spot to witness the yearly cultural traditions and firework displays. As with many temples through South East Asia you can get fortunes told here and sign up for different Martial Arts activities if just taking photos isn’t your thing.

Malaysia is a country of variety and adventure, you can experience island paradise, sprawling cities and lush green forests in a short amount of time. With so much to do and see here, its no wonder it has become such a popular world wide destination. I hope these ideas have helped you plan your journey through this beautiful country. For more tips and guides be sure to check out our other blogs and be sure to follow us on instagram. Thanks again for checking us out and good luck on your future travels!