Penang & Langkawi Island Escape 6 Days

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Penang and Langkawi on this 6-day island escape, from the UNESCO World Heritage city of George Town with its stunning street art, delicious food, and rich multicultural heritage, to the beautiful island of Langkawi with its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, lush rainforests, and beautiful island scenery. Penang is the food capital of Malaysia, famous for its delicious street food, its rich multicultural heritage (Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences), and its beautiful colonial architecture. Langkawi is a beautiful archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, famous for its stunning beaches, its lush rainforests, its beautiful mangroves, and its duty-free shopping.

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Penang (George Town)

Arrive at Penang International Airport (Penang, Malaysia). Transfer to your hotel in George Town, the capital of Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning colonial architecture, its beautiful street art, its delicious food, and its rich multicultural heritage. Explore George Town: visit the historic core of George Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its stunning colonial architecture, its beautiful shophouses, its temples, mosques, and churches, and its rich multicultural heritage). Visit the famous street art of George Town (including the iconic murals by the Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic, such as the famous Children on a Bicycle, the Boy on a Bike, and the various other murals and steel rod caricatures scattered throughout the old town). Visit the Clan Jetties (the historic Chinese waterfront settlements, including the famous Chew Jetty, with its beautiful wooden houses on stilts over the water, its temples, and its rich history). Visit the Kapitan Keling Mosque (a beautiful historic mosque in the heart of George Town, with its stunning architecture and its rich history), the Sri Mahamariamman Temple (a beautiful Hindu temple with its stunning architecture and colorful decoration), and the St. George’s Church (a beautiful Anglican church, the oldest in Southeast Asia). Visit the bustling markets and the famous food streets of George Town. Evening welcome dinner with Penang cuisine (Penang is the food capital of Malaysia, famous for its delicious street food including char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles), laksa (spicy noodle soup), nasi kandar (rice with curry), hokkien mee (prawn noodles), cendol (a sweet dessert with coconut milk and palm sugar), and the various other delicious dishes). Overnight in George Town, Penang.

Day 2: Penang – Food, Heritage & Hills

Morning explore the food and heritage of Penang: visit the famous food streets and markets of George Town, including the Kimberley Street (famous for its night food stalls), the Chulia Street (famous for its Indian food), the Pulau Tikus Market, and the various other food spots. Enjoy a Penang food tour, sampling the various delicious dishes that Penang is famous for. Visit the Penang State Museum (with its exhibits on the history and culture of Penang), the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (the famous Blue Mansion, a beautiful Chinese mansion with its stunning blue walls, its beautiful architecture, and its rich history, made famous by the movie Indochine), and the various other historic mansions and buildings. After lunch, visit the Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera, a beautiful hill above George Town, accessible by a funicular railway, with its stunning views of George Town and the surrounding area, its beautiful gardens, and its cool climate). Take the funicular railway to the top of Penang Hill, enjoy the stunning views, visit the beautiful gardens, and explore the various attractions on the hill. Visit the nearby Kek Lok Si Temple (the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, a stunning temple complex with its beautiful pagodas, its giant Buddha statue, its beautiful gardens, and its stunning architecture, located in the town of Air Itam, just outside George Town). Visit the temple, explore the various halls and pagodas, see the giant Buddha statue, and enjoy the beautiful views. Evening dinner with Penang cuisine. Overnight in George Town, Penang.

Day 3: Penang to Langkawi

Morning take a flight from Penang to Langkawi (approximately 1 hour), or take a ferry (approximately 2.5-3 hours). Upon arrival in Langkawi, the largest island in the Langkawi archipelago, a beautiful island in the Andaman Sea, famous for its stunning beaches, its crystal-clear waters, its lush rainforests, its beautiful mangroves, and its duty-free shopping. Transfer to your hotel or resort on one of the beautiful beaches of Langkawi (such as Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, or Pantai Datai). Explore Langkawi: visit the beautiful Pantai Cenang (the most popular beach in Langkawi, with its beautiful white sand, its crystal-clear water, its beachfront restaurants and bars, and its vibrant atmosphere). Visit the nearby Pantai Tengah (a quieter and more relaxed beach, with its beautiful scenery and its beachfront resorts). Visit the bustling night market (if held on the right day) and the various shops and restaurants. After lunch, visit the Langkawi Cable Car (one of the steepest cable cars in the world, taking you up to the top of Mount Mat Cincang, with its stunning views of Langkawi and the surrounding islands, its beautiful Sky Bridge (a stunning curved pedestrian bridge suspended between two mountains, with breathtaking views), and its beautiful rainforest scenery). Take the cable car to the top, walk across the Sky Bridge, and enjoy the stunning views of Langkawi and the Andaman Sea. Visit the nearby Seven Wells Waterfall (a beautiful waterfall with seven natural pools, with its beautiful rainforest setting and its refreshing swimming holes). Evening dinner with fresh seafood and Malaysian cuisine on the beach. Overnight in Langkawi.

Day 4: Langkawi – Island Hopping & Mangroves

Morning go on an island hopping tour around Langkawi, visiting the various beautiful islands in the archipelago. Visit the Dayang Bunting Island (the second-largest island in Langkawi, with its beautiful lake (Tasik Dayang Bunting, the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, a beautiful freshwater lake in the middle of the island, with its crystal-clear water and its beautiful setting, perfect for swimming). Visit the lake, go for a swim, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Visit the Singa Besar Island (a beautiful island with its beautiful beaches and its wildlife, including monkeys, monitor lizards, and various birds). Visit the Beras Basah Island (a beautiful small island with its stunning white sand beach, its crystal-clear water, and its beautiful setting, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing). Visit the various other islands and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After the island hopping tour, visit the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park (a beautiful geoforest park with its stunning karst landscape, its beautiful mangrove forests, its caves, and its diverse wildlife, including eagles, monkeys, monitor lizards, otters, and various birds). Take a boat tour through the mangrove forests, visit the caves (including the famous Bat Cave and the Crocodile Cave), see the diverse wildlife, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Visit the famous eagle feeding spot, where you can see the majestic white-bellied sea eagles and Brahminy kites swooping down to catch food. Evening dinner with fresh seafood and Malaysian cuisine. Overnight in Langkawi.

Day 5: Langkawi – Beach & Nature

Full day enjoying the beautiful beaches and nature of Langkawi. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Langkawi (including Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Pantai Datai, Pantai Burau, and the various other beautiful beaches). Go for a swim in the crystal-clear water, go snorkeling or diving at the beautiful coral reefs around Langkawi (teeming with tropical fish, coral, sea turtles, and other marine life), or try other water sports including kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing, or stand-up paddleboarding. Visit the nearby Tanjung Rhu (a beautiful beach in the north of Langkawi, with its stunning white sand, its crystal-clear water, its beautiful limestone cliffs, and its peaceful and unspoiled atmosphere). Visit the nearby Gua Cerita (the Cave of Stories, a beautiful cave with its ancient rock art and its beautiful setting) and the Gua Langsir (another beautiful cave). Visit the nearby Gunung Raya (the highest mountain in Langkawi, at 881 meters, with its beautiful rainforest, its diverse wildlife, and its stunning views from the top). Hike or drive to the top of Gunung Raya and enjoy the stunning views. Visit the nearby Durian Perangin Waterfall (a beautiful waterfall in the rainforest, with its beautiful natural pools and its refreshing swimming holes). Evening farewell dinner with fresh seafood and Malaysian cuisine, reflecting on the beautiful island escape. Overnight in Langkawi.

Day 6: Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur & Departure

Morning enjoy a final beach walk or swim in Langkawi. Do some last-minute duty-free shopping (Langkawi is a duty-free island, with great prices on alcohol, chocolate, perfume, cosmetics, and various other goods). Visit the various duty-free shops and the shopping malls for souvenirs. After lunch, take a flight from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur (approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, depending on your flight schedule, do some last-minute shopping or visit the various attractions in Kuala Lumpur including the Petronas Twin Towers (the iconic twin towers of Kuala Lumpur, the tallest twin towers in the world), the KL Tower, the Batuu Caves, and the various shopping malls. Afterward, transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your departure flight. Concluding your 6-day Penang and Langkawi island escape.

What’s Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Driver
• Fuel Cost, Parking Fee, Toll Fee
• Accommodation in selected hotels
• Daily breakfast

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses