3-Day Family-Friendly Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

  • Day 1: Aquaria KLCC
    10 minutes (3.1 km) from Petronas Towers

    Start the trip with a trip to Aquaria KLCC, which is an underwater park located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. With over 5,000 exhibits showcasing marine creatures from all over the world, it's a fun and educational place to visit for both kids and adults.

  • Day 2: Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
    25 minutes (17.4 km) from Aquaria KLCC

    Take a day trip to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, which offers six different theme parks in one. The park has both wet and dry rides, including a water park, amusement park, and wildlife park. There's something for everyone at Sunway Lagoon.

  • Day 3: Butterfly Park and KL Bird Park
    15 minutes (5.6 km) from Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

    Visit the Butterfly Park, which is home to over 6,000 butterflies from 120 species from all over the world. After, head to the KL Bird Park, which is the world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary. Walk among the birds, feed them, and enjoy the nature reserve.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Aquaria KLCC (1-2 hours, RM49 for adult, RM39 for child)
  • Sunway Lagoon Theme Park (1 day, RM139 for adult, RM113 for child)
  • Butterfly Park (1-2 hours, RM25 for adult, RM13 for child)
  • KL Bird Park (1-2 hours, RM50 for adult, RM41 for child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: RM 730 for adult, RM 606 for child

Transportation

Getting around Kuala Lumpur can be done by public transportation such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), which is affordable and efficient. Another option is by taxi, but it can be more expensive. For this itinerary, it's recommended to use the LRT as all the locations can be reached via this mode of transportation. The estimated cost for transportation is approximately RM20 per person for three days.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you might want to visit other family-friendly locations such as the Kuala Lumpur Tower, Berjaya Times Square, or the National Zoo of Malaysia. You can also take a day trip to the Batu Caves or the Genting Highlands. If you have less time, consider skipping either the KL Bird Park or the Butterfly Park.

Airports

Kuala Lumpur has two main airports, which are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). KUL is the larger and more commonly used airport, located approximately 50 km from the city centre. SZB is a smaller airport more commonly used for domestic flights, located approximately 25 km from the city centre.

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