9 Days in KL & SG: A Journey of Icons and Wonders

Bruce Vega

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure through Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, exploring iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and natural wonders. Discover the beauty of Merdeka Square, the grandeur of Petronas Twin Towers, and the enchantment of Gardens by the Bay. Immerse yourself in history at the National Museum of Malaysia and the National Museum of Singapore. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and awe.

Trip to Kuala Lumpur

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Kuala Lumpur

$38

This landmark square has a 95m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

Directions

Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

Thousands of colourful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

Day 2Delving into Malaysia's Rich Heritage

$13

$ 3

Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

5 - 6 min

Directions

Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Treasures and Spiritual Heights

$92

$ 2

Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

Directions

Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$42

29 - 35 min

Directions

Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $979 In total

Activities & Food:$947

Transport:$33

Trip to Singapore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Kuala Lumpur

$69

$ 3

Lush, 10-floor retail complex with hundreds of shops & eateries, indoor gardens & a 40-m. waterfall.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$44

25 - 30 min

Directions

Singapore Art Museum (Now at Tanjong Pagar Distripark)

Collection of contemporary Asian art, festivals & tours in a former 19th-century Catholic school.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 2Delving into Malaysia's Rich Heritage

$162

$ 6

Rainforest zoo with tram rides, trails & viewing platforms to see wildlife habitats & exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

10 - 15 min

Directions

Night zoo with tram rides and walking trails through rainforest past elephants, tigers & leopards.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$62

21 - 26 min

Directions

82-hectare botanical garden with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

16 - 20 min

Directions

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore

Modern, green museum with many preserved plant & animal specimens, including 3 dinosaur skeletons.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Nature's Treasures and Spiritual Heights

$142

$ 6

A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

Directions

Gigantic air-conditioned glass greenhouse offering themed gardens with many exotic plants.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

Directions

Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

5 - 6 min

Directions

Peranakan culture is explored through interactive & multimedia exhibits in a historic 1912 building.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

6 - 9 min

Directions

Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$24

Day 4From Airport Marvels to Artistic Wonders

$100

$ 6

Vibrant creative compound offering art galleries, eateries & a kids' play space.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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$100

16 - 20 min

Directions

Unique vertical gardens resembling towering trees, with large canopies & colorful lights at night.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Exploring Marine Life and Cultural Gems

$122

$ 3

Large aquarium & resort featuring 800 species of marine life in a variety of habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$74

18 - 22 min

Directions

Museum exploring the history & cultures of Asia & their shaping of contemporary Singapore.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

Directions

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore

Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

This expansive cathedral offers complimentary guided tours of its sanctuary in early Gothic style.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Unique musuem with a vast collection of vintage toys & childhood memorabilia from around the world.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Gardens in the Sky and Artistic Marvels

$211

$ 6

Lush vegetation of the tropical highlands & a tall waterfall in a soaring, contemporary greenhouse.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

9 - 14 min

Directions

Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

20 - 29 min

Directions

Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

5 - 6 min

Directions

Restored shophouses displaying living spaces, furnishings & artifacts of early Chinatown settlers.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

16 - 20 min

Directions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $979 In total

Activities & Food:$947

Transport:$33