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Singapore & Malaysia Travel Guide
Singapore and Malaysia tour packages cover Singapore's Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa, with Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Penang and Langkawi in Malaysia, the island of Bintan, and Bali. Some packages name their hotels; the standard land-only packages use standard / 3-star hotels with breakfast. Our itineraries run 4 to 9 days.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Singapore highlights, two or more countries, islands nearby and great for families. Sentosa, Universal Studios and the Night Safari on selected packages. Singapore and Malaysia can be visited year-round; February to April is usually the driest.
Singapore & Malaysia quick facts
- Trip length
- 4–9 days (11 itineraries)
- Best time
- Singapore and Malaysia can be visited year-round; February to April is usually the driest.
- Key places
- Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok
- Tours start in
- Singapore
- Travel style
- Private cab on 4 of 11
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on 7 of 11; on 4 of 11
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on all 11 itineraries
- Suits
- Families, Couples, First trip abroad
Best places to visit in Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok are the places our Singapore & Malaysia itineraries are built around.
Singapore
Sentosa Island, Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay and the Night Safari.
Kuala Lumpur
The Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves and the Sunway Lagoon theme park on one itinerary.
Pattaya
Beach town on the 9-day Pattaya itinerary; the Pattaya day is at leisure, with sightseeing on your own.
Phuket
Beaches and the Phi Phi Island tour on the 9-day Phuket itinerary.
Bangkok
The last stop on both 9-day tours, reached by road from Pattaya (about 155 km); city sightseeing is on your own or can be added.
Things to do
- Spend a day at Universal Studios Singapore
- Explore Sentosa Island
- Take the Night Safari
- See the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur
- Visit Batu Caves
- Take the Phi Phi Island tour from Phuket
How many days do you need?
Four days covers Singapore; 5–6 days adds Sentosa, Bintan, Langkawi or Kuala Lumpur; allow 7–9 days for Penang, Bali or Thailand.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Singapore with Sentosa and Night Safari | The Magical Tour to Singapore |
| 5 days | Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with Universal Studios | Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Tour |
| 9 days | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya and Bangkok | The Best of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Pattaya tour |
| 9 days | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Bangkok | Serene Tour to Singapore with Thailand |
Best time to visit Singapore & Malaysia
Singapore and Malaysia can be visited year-round; February to April is usually the driest.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| February – April | Drier months | Generally the driest and sunniest time in Singapore and Malaysia. |
| May – September | Warm | Hot and humid with short showers; Singapore’s school-holiday events. |
| October – January | Wetter | More rain, especially November–January; year-end festive lights and events. |
Suggested Singapore & Malaysia routes
Routes from our own Singapore & Malaysia itineraries, by trip length.
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Singapore → Marina Bay → Sentosa — Singapore City and Sentosa Break
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Singapore → Kuala Lumpur — Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Tour
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Singapore → Langkawi — Singapore and Langkawi
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Singapore → Bali — Singapore and Bali Holiday
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Singapore → Penang → Kuala Lumpur — Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
- 8 Nights / 9 Days: Singapore → Kuala Lumpur → Phuket → Bangkok — Serene Tour to Singapore with Thailand
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Return airport transfers are private; sightseeing is on a shared (seat-in-coach) basis unless stated. Some itineraries include a coach transfer from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.
Where you stay: Some packages name their hotels — for example Ibis Styles hotels, or V Lavender and Holiday Inn Express on the 5-day Singapore–Kuala Lumpur tour; the standard packages use standard / 3-star hotels with breakfast.
- Visa rules differ for Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and change often; we confirm current requirements with your booking.
- Carry an umbrella — short tropical showers are common.
- Book Universal Studios and Night Safari dates early in holidays.
Singapore & Malaysia travel questions
What is Singapore & Malaysia known for?
Singapore highlights, two or more countries, islands nearby and great for families. Sentosa, Universal Studios and the Night Safari on selected packages.
How many days should I spend in Singapore & Malaysia?
Four days covers Singapore; 5–6 days adds Sentosa, Bintan, Langkawi or Kuala Lumpur; allow 7–9 days for Penang, Bali or Thailand. Our Singapore & Malaysia itineraries run 4–9 days.
What is the best time to visit Singapore & Malaysia?
Singapore and Malaysia can be visited year-round; February to April is usually the driest.
Which places should I include in a Singapore & Malaysia trip?
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok. Singapore: Sentosa Island, Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay and the Night Safari.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Singapore & Malaysia?
11 itineraries: Singapore City and Sentosa Break (3 Nights / 4 Days); Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Tour (4 Nights / 5 Days); Singapore and Bintan Island (4 Nights / 5 Days); The Magical Tour to Singapore (4 Nights / 5 Days); Singapore and Langkawi (5 Nights / 6 Days); Singapore with a Sentosa Stay (5 Nights / 6 Days); and 5 more listed below.
Can a Singapore & Malaysia itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Singapore & Malaysia itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Singapore & Malaysia holiday packages
All 11 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Singapore & Malaysia, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0280 | Singapore City and Sentosa Break | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Singapore → Marina Bay → Sentosa |
| 0103 | Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Tour | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Singapore → Kuala Lumpur |
| 0283 | Singapore and Bintan Island | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Singapore → Bintan |
| 0104 | The Magical Tour to Singapore | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Singapore → Sentosa |
| 0284 | Singapore and Langkawi | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Singapore → Langkawi |
| 0281 | Singapore with a Sentosa Stay | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Singapore → Sentosa |
| 0286 | Singapore and Bali Holiday | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Singapore → Bali |
| 0282 | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Genting | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Singapore → Kuala Lumpur |
| 0285 | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Singapore → Penang → Kuala Lumpur |
| 0105 | Serene Tour to Singapore with Thailand | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Singapore → Kuala Lumpur → Phuket → Bangkok |
| 0106 | The Best of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Pattaya tour | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Singapore → Kuala Lumpur → Pattaya → Bangkok |