10 days in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi & Genting Highlands Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like KL Bird Park and Pavilion KL. Head to Central Market Kuala Lumpur and Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mallfor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: Head underground at Batu Caves, admire the landmark architecture of Petronas Twin Towers, wander the streets of KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway, and scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

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Erbil, Iraq to Kuala Lumpur is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Erbil to Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Erbil in August: high temperatures in Kuala Lumpur hover around 38°C and lows are around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Langkawi.

An archipelago of 104 islands, Langkawi is tailor-made for adventurous holidays, filled with exploration and relaxation.

Take a break from the city and head to Cenang Beach and Zipline. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Waterskiing & Jetskiing and Spas. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Tanjung Rhu Beach, look for gifts at Cherry Fashion, take a peaceful walk through Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and explore the striking landscape at Langkawi Geopark.

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Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Genting Highlands.

Genting Highlands represents a hill resort with a cool climate and plenty of attractions.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): stroll through Bukit Kutu, take in the history at The VOID, and then browse the different shops at Sky Avenue.

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Traveling by flight from Langkawi to Genting Highlands takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.