8-Day Adventure Itinerary for Singapore and Malaysia

  1. Day 1: Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
    Estimated Time from Changi Airport: 20 minutes

    Get a panoramic view of Singapore from Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck. Visit the world's largest indoor waterfall at the Cloud Forest dome in Gardens by the Bay.

  2. Day 2: Sentosa Island, Singapore
    Estimated Time from Marina Bay Sands: 15 minutes

    Explore Sentosa Island's exciting attractions like the Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Skyline Luge. Relax in Siloso Beach and watch the Wings of Time show at night.

  3. Day 3: Legoland Malaysia, Johor Bahru
    Estimated Time from Sentosa Island: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Experience adrenaline rush rides like Project X and The Great LEGO Race. See the world in Miniland and enjoy the Water Park attractions before heading back to Singapore.

  4. Day 4: MacRitchie Nature Trail and TreeTop Walk, Singapore
    Estimated Time from Legoland Malaysia via Tuas Second Link: 1 hour

    Take the TreeTop Walk suspension bridge and enjoy the panoramic view of MacRitchie Reservoir. Experience Singapore's natural flora and fauna along the nature trail.

  5. Day 5: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    Estimated Time from Changi Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes

    Climb the highest peak in Southeast Asia and see the scenic views of Sabah's rainforest. Must be physically fit and experienced hikers.

  6. Day 6: Penang National Park, Penang, Malaysia
    Estimated Time from Mount Kinabalu: 3 hours 25 minutes

    Hike the trails of Penang National Park and swim at the Pantai Kerachut beach. See the Monkey Beach and spot animals like turtles and dolphins.

  7. Day 7: Batu Caves and KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Estimated Time from Penang National Park: 4 hours

    Visit the Hindu temple in Batu Caves and climb the 272 steps to the top. Take the elevator to the observation deck of KL Tower and have a 360-degree view of Kuala Lumpur.

  8. Day 8: Diverse Kuala Lumpur Food Tour
    Estimated Time from KL Tower: 10 minutes

    Taste the flavors of Kuala Lumpur's diverse street food culture. Try dishes like nasi lemak, satay, roti canai, and cendol from different areas around the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Bay Sands Skypark and Gardens by the Bay (3 hours, $31)
  • Sentosa Island Attractions (1-2 days, $70-120)
  • Legoland Malaysia (1 day, $32)
  • MacRitchie Nature Trail and TreeTop Walk (4-5 hours, free)
  • Mount Kinabalu Climb (2 days, $350)
  • Penang National Park (4-5 hours, free)
  • Batu Caves and KL Tower (3-4 hours, $22)
  • Kuala Lumpur Food Tour (3-5 hours, $25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $550 - $668

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit more attractions in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur like the Singapore Zoo and Petronas Twin Towers. If you have less time, reduce the number of attractions you visit or skip an activity. Always verify the opening and closing times for each attraction before going there to avoid any inconvenience.

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