Places to Visit in Malaysia in 3 days
Looking for the best places to visit in Malaysia in 3 days during your stopover or business trip?
Malaysia has stunning landscapes, bustling cities, and friendly people, three days to spare is considered short, but it won’t deter tourists from enjoying the amazing tourist destination in Malaysia. Regardless of your interest and age, Malaysia has some things for everyone.
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Places to Visit in Malaysia in 3 days Itinerary
To help tourists plan their itinerary, I provide a sample itinerary and activities tourists can do for 3 days 2 nights in Malaysia.
Nature & Wildlife Tour
For nature lovers and adventurers, there are plenty of places to visit in 3 days, like Batu Caves, Kuala Gandah Elephant, Cameron Highlands and National Park, where tourists can do light jungle trekking and witness some of the most astonishing wildlife like fireflies.
Sample 3 days 2 nights in Malaysia itineraries covering the best nature and wildlife attractions in Malaysia
- Batu Caves
- Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Center
- Watching Fireflies in Kuala Selangor
- Taman Negara (National Park)
- Cameron Highlands
First Option
The first option requires tourists to overnight in Taman Negara and Cameron Highlands. These 3 days 2 night in Malaysia trip covers about 800 km, crossing the center region of Malaysia
Estimated Tour Cost for 2 people:
Day One
- 0900am pickup
- Batu Caves visit
- Kuala Gandah Elephants Conservation Center visit
- Travel to Taman Negara
- Hotel Check-in
- Free and Easy
- Night walk in Taman Negara with a nature guide (optional)
- Overnight in Taman Negara
Day Two
- Hotel check-out and breakfast
- 0900am meet a nature guide
- Taman Negara activities with a nature guide
- Jungle Trekking
- Climb up Teresek Hills
- Canopy Walk
- Rapid Shooting
- Visiting Aboriginal people’s village
- Lunch
- Travel to Cameron Highlands
- Overnight in Cameron Highlands
Day Three
- Hotel check-out and breakfast
- 0900am pickup from Hotel
- Activities in Cameron Highlands
- Visiting Sungai Palas Boh Tea Plantation
- Butterflies Garden
- Time Tunnel Museum
- Bharat Tea Plantation
- Lata Iskandar Waterfallallalls
- Return to Kuala Lumpur
- Drop at Hotel
Second Option
The second ideal of the places to visit in Malaysia in 3 days is suitable for tourists who prefer to make day trips from Kuala Lumpur without requiring to transfer to different Hotels. It is much more daunting because we have to start early and return to the city after each tour.
Day One
Tour duration to Taman Negara is estimated at about 12 hours, including travel time.
- Taman Negara Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur Activities
- Start at 0500am
- Breakfast in Jerantut Town
- Meet and greet nature guide
- Jungle Trekking
- Climb up Teresek Hills
- Canopy walk
- Rapid Shooting
- Lunch
- Return to Kuala Lumpur
- Hotel drop off
Day Two
Tour duration to Kuala Selangor is about 6 hours, inclusive of travel time
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour
- Start at 3.00 pm
- Batu Caves visit
- Sri Shakti Temple visit
- Meet Silver Leaf Monkey in Kuala Selangor Nature Park
- Dinner at Selangor Riverbank
- Watching Fireflies
- Return to Kuala Lumpur
- Hotel drop off
Day Three
Tour duration to Cameron Highlands is about 12 hours, including travel time.
- Cameron Highlands day trip
- Start at 0730am
- Lata Iskandar waterfalls visit
- Bharat Tea Plantation visit
- Lunch
- Time tunnel museum
- Butterflies Garden
- Sungai Palas BOH Tea Plantation
- Return to Kuala Lumpur
- Hotel drop off
Cities & Historical Tour
The next category of places to visit in Malaysia in 3 days for those looking for a more urban experience, a trip to KL and Malacca will not disappoint! The itinerary covers Malacca, the oldest international city in Malaysia, to the most advanced town in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
- Covering main tourists attractions in Kuala Lumpur
- Historical Malacca tour
Day One
The Kuala Lumpur city tour duration is about 6 hours.
- Kuala Lumpur City Tour
- Batu Caves
- National Palace
- Petronas Twin Towers
- Dataran Merdeka
- China Town
- Little India Brickfield
- Kampung Baru Kuala Lumpur
- Putrajaya
Day Two
Malacca day tour duration is about 8 hours
- Malacca Historical Day Trip
- 0730 pickup
- Malacca River Cruise
- Jonker Street
- Harmony Street Malacca
- Baba Nyonya Museum or Zheng Ho Museum
- Saint Paul Church
- A Famosa
Day Three
Custom Kuala Lumpur city tour is about 5 – 7 hours.
- Free and easy activities in Kuala Lumpur
- Visiting National Museum
- Visiting Islamic Art Museum
- Visiting Kuala Lumpur Art Gallery
- Food Tour
- Shopping
Places To Visit in Malaysia in 3 Days FAQ
Where should I go for 3 days in Malaysia?
If you’re looking for a nature and wildlife experience, I recommend three days and two nights covering Elephants’ sanctuary, Taman Negara and Cameron Highlands.
How do you plan a 3 day trip in Malaysia?
Malaysia is a vast country, so it could be tricky to fit everything in just 3 days, depending on what you want to see. A good starting point would be to look at a map and decide which region of the country you want to explore.
Another option by communicating with local operators.
Is 3 days enough for KL?
Yes, three days is plenty of time to explore the highlights of Kuala Lumpur. During that time, you can visit the Petronas Towers, stroll through the botanical gardens, and enjoy a city tour. You’ll also have time to check out some of the city’s lively markets and sample some of its delicious cuisines.