Escape Winter: 8-Day Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi Beach Getaway

Points of Interest : Kuala Lumpur

After landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet your private driver in the arrivals hall for your transfer into the city and check-in at your hotel.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore Kuala Lumpur independently, stretch your legs after the long flight, or simply relax and adjust to the new climate and time zone.

• Meals included : Breakfast (depending on arrival time and hotel policy, may start from the following morning)
• Accommodation : The Else Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) or similar

Points of Interest : Kuala Lumpur

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at 9:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby. Using public transport, you head to Chow Kit Market, Kuala Lumpur’s largest indoor food market, overflowing with fresh local produce, seafood, vegetables, meat, spices and colourful fruit stalls arranged along narrow passageways.

From here, continue on foot through the traditional Malay enclave of Kampung Baru, making your way towards the iconic Petronas Twin Towers for photo opportunities from the outside.

Next, visit Masjid Jamek Mosque, built in 1909 and considered the oldest surviving mosque in the city, inspired by Mughal architecture from northern India. Afterwards, enjoy a typical Indian banana leaf meal, served on a banana leaf in the traditional style.

In the afternoon, your walk continues through Merdeka Square towards the historic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, an impressive late 19th‑century structure in a neo-Saracenic style that once ranked among the grandest in the Malay states. You then explore the Central Market (Pasar Seni), a lively handicraft bazaar showcasing work by local artists and artisans.

Finally, stroll into Chinatown to visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu temple and the city’s oldest Taoist temple, dating back to 1864 and founded by Yap Ah Loy, one of Kuala Lumpur’s founding figures. Finish at the bustling Chinatown market, where you can browse the stalls before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : The Else Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) or similar

Points of Interest : Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your nature guide at 9:30 a.m. and set off for Taman Tugu, a protected pocket of tropical forest right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Covering around 66 hectares, this green sanctuary is home to hundreds of catalogued and conserved trees, identified in collaboration with the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).

Follow forest trails through lush vegetation, listening to your guide’s explanations about local flora and fauna and appreciating how this urban jungle has been preserved within the growing metropolis. After your hike, return to the hotel. Lunch is at your leisure and not included, giving you time to relax or further explore the city on your own.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : The Else Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) or similar

Points of Interest : Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your private driver collects you and takes you to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your direct domestic flight to the island of Langkawi.

Upon arrival at Langkawi International Airport, a local English-speaking representative welcomes you and accompanies you to your beach hotel.

Driving time: approximately 7.6 km, around 15 minutes between airport and hotel.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : The Danna Langkawi (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) or similar

Points of Interest : Langkawi

Your time on Langkawi is dedicated to pure rest and relaxation. Spend the day enjoying the island’s white-sand beaches, warm tropical waters and lush natural surroundings. Lounge by the pool, stroll along the shoreline or treat yourself to the hotel’s facilities and wellness options.

You are free to explore the island independently, and you can always contact your local guide or representative if you need assistance or suggestions for optional activities and excursions.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Accommodation : The Danna Langkawi (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) or similar

Points of Interest : Langkawi

After breakfast, your local English-speaking representative meets you at the hotel for your private transfer to Langkawi International Airport, where you continue your onward journey or catch your flight home.

Driving time: approximately 7.6 km, around 15 minutes between hotel and airport.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Last day : Private transfer from hotel to Langkawi International Airport