
Take KLIA Ekspres (or budget bus) to city. Visit Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad, Central Market, Chinatown. Enjoy Jalan Alor street food (~?300) .

Batu Caves (free entry), Thean Hou Temple. Botanic Gardens (free), optional Islamic Arts Museum (~?200). Use My Rapid City Pass: unlimited transit for 3 days (~?800) .

Bus to highlands (~RM35 ~?700). Boh Tea Plantation (free walk), Mossy Forest (~RM50). Night market snacks, stay in a budget guesthouse (~?1,000).

Explore George Town murals, Armenian Street (free). Visit Kek Lok Si (?100), Penang Hill funicular (?500). Stay in guesthouse/hostel (~?800) .

Ferry to Langkawi (~RM70 ?1,400). Langkawi Sky Bridge (~RM55 ?1,100), Pantai Cenang beach (free). Budget stay (~?800–?1,000).

Relax or scooter ride (~RM30/day ?600) around island. Ferry or flight back → KL or onward journey.