Summary
Short description
Contrast KL's big-city energy with laid-back island life on tropical Langkawi
British Airways Sale
The British Airways Sale is now on, with superb savings to a wide range of worldwide destinations. Book by 25 January 2025.
Highlights
- Explore the contrasting sights of KL, showcased in grand mosques and gleaming skyscrapers
- Delve into the capital's culinary scene at its Chinatown and Little India markets
- Swap city living for the idyllic seclusion of Langkawi's white sands
- Relax in Four Seasons luxury with fine dining and indulgent spa treatments
In pictures
About
Recommended for:
Beach | City | History & culture | Natural world | Relaxation | Spa
This luxury two-centre holiday combines the cosmopolitan delights of Malaysia's capital with a weeklong stay at The Datai on a palm-fringed island paradise on the country's stunning west coast. You'll begin with two nights at Kuala Lumpur's stylish Shangri-La Hotel, a sleek and stylish high-rise hotel perfectly placed to explore the city's wealth of cultural attractions; there's the iconic twin towers of the Petronas Building, the colourful bustle of Little India and wealth of architectural styles spanning everything from Islamic to Neo Moorish and post-modern to colonial British. Then, leaving the fast pace of the city behind, you'll fly north for a week of pampered indulgence at the Datai, Langkawi. Here, between fine dining restaurants, beachside bars and an energising spa, you'll relax to an idyllic backdrop of swaying palms and pristine white sands.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart UK
Arrive at the airport where included VIP lounge access will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed for your overnight flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Days
2-3
Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur and transfer to the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel for a two-night stay. Ideally located in the city's ultra-modern CBD, its an ideal base from which to explore Malaysia's vibrant, multi-cultural capital. The next morning, you'll head out into the city for a full day of self-guided sightseeing. Explore the designer shops and shimmering skyscrapers of the iconic Petronas Towers, explore KL's Islamic roots at the impressive Masjid Negara, and haggling for souvenirs at any one of a number of markets. In the evening, head out to discover the best of the city's food scene, showcased in everything from street food stalls to fine-dining restaurants.
Stay: Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Days
4-10
Langkawi
Depart Kuala Lumpur today as a private transfer takes you back to the airport for the short flight north to Langkawi, a tropical-island paradise on Malaysia's idyllic west coast, just a few miles from the Thai border. On arrival, a further private transfer will see you in style to your luxury beachfront hotel. Then, settle in for a week of sun-soaked relaxation as everything from soothing spa treatments to delicious beachside grills see you slip gently into the relaxed pace of island life. If you do feel like getting out and about, there's plenty to explore; perhaps join a nature tour through the island's mangrove forest to showcase an abundance of wildlife, or take the chance to explore a unique underwater world on a diving or snorkelling trip to the sapphire-blue waters of the Langkawi Archipelago.
Stay: The Datai Langkawi (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Days
11-12
Kuala Lumpur/UK
After a morning relaxing at the resort, transfer to Langkawi airport for your overnight flight to the UK via Kuala Lumpur.
Meals: B
Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
12-day tailor-made holiday
from £3,170 pp
Meet our experts
Speak to a tailor-made specialist on