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Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang in 14 Days

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This itinerary covers Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang over 14 days. Days 1 to 4 explore Singapore's main districts in sequence from Marina Bay through Chinatown and gardens to Little India. The trip shifts to Kuala Lumpur by flight on day 5 and stays there until day 8, then proceeds by train to Penang for the remaining days.

14 daysSingaporeKuala LumpurPenangFlight and trainBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Singapore: Marina Bay

  1. 9:30SingaporeSight
  2. 11:00SingaporeSight
  3. 13:00SingaporeSight
  4. 16:00SingaporeSight
Day 2

Singapore: Chinatown

  1. 9:30SingaporeSight
  2. 11:00SingaporeSight
  3. 14:30SingaporeSight
  4. 19:00SingaporeWalk
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Day 3

Singapore: gardens and the Night Safari

  1. 8:00SingaporeWalk
  2. 12:00SingaporeSight
  3. 19:30SingaporeSight
Day 4

Singapore: Little India and Kampong Glam

  1. 9:30SingaporeWalk
  2. 10:30SingaporeSight
  3. 14:00SingaporeWalk
  4. 15:00SingaporeSight
Day 5

To Kuala Lumpur

  1. 9:00Flight to Kuala LumpurSingaporeTransfer
  2. 15:00Kuala LumpurSight
  3. 17:00Kuala LumpurWalk
Day 6

Batu Caves and Thean Hou Temple

  1. 8:30Kuala LumpurSight
  2. 13:00Kuala LumpurSight
  3. 19:00Kuala LumpurWalk
Day 7

Kuala Lumpur: the old centre

  1. 9:30Kuala LumpurSight
  2. 10:00Kuala LumpurSight
  3. 11:30Kuala LumpurSight
  4. 13:00Kuala LumpurWalk
  5. 14:30Kuala LumpurSight
Day 8

Kuala Lumpur: museums and gardens

  1. 9:30Kuala LumpurSight
  2. 12:30Kuala LumpurSight
  3. 15:00Kuala LumpurWalk
Day 9

To Penang

  1. 8:00Train to PenangKuala LumpurTransfer
  2. 17:30PenangWalk
Day 10

George Town

  1. 9:30PenangSight
  2. 11:00PenangWalk
  3. 12:30PenangSight
  4. 15:00PenangSight
Day 11

George Town's mansions

  1. 11:00PenangSight
  2. 14:00PenangSight
  3. 19:00PenangWalk
Day 12

Kek Lok Si and Penang Hill

  1. 9:30PenangSight
  2. 14:00PenangSight
Day 13

Penang National Park

  1. 8:30PenangDay trip
  2. 18:00PenangWalk
Day 14

A slow last day

  1. 8:00PenangWalk
  2. 12:00PenangWalk
  3. 19:00Gurney Drive Hawker CentrePenangSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 4 days enough for Singapore?

Four days covers the main areas with one full day per neighborhood. Use the MRT to move between sites and book the Night Safari online the day before.

Do I need to book Gardens by the Bay tickets ahead?

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome tickets are sold online and at the gate. Buying online saves queuing at weekends and on public holidays.

How do I travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?

Take the ETS train from KL Sentral to Butterworth, then the ferry to George Town. Trains run several times daily and take about four hours. Book on the KTMB site or app.

Do I need cash in Penang?

Carry some ringgit for hawker centers and small vendors. ATMs are common and most restaurants accept cards.

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