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Malaysia February 2025 Trip in Kuala Lumpur

🇲🇾 Malaysia

WHERE?

Kuala Lumpur

WHEN?

16 FEB 2025

HOW LONG?

14 DAYS

TRIP FORMAT?

FLEXIBLE TRIP

Experience the vibrant charm of Kuala Lumpur, the modern yet affordable capital of Malaysia. This city seamlessly blends modernity and tradition, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. Indulge your inner foodie with a diverse culinary journey, from bustling street food stalls and local markets to exquisite international fine dining. Immerse yourself in cultural activities, exploring historic and religious edifices that tell the tale of the city's past. Relax in the city's beautiful urban parks, and as the sun sets, dive into the energetic nightlife with dancing and fun. Most importantly, cherish quality time together, sharing meals and exploring the city's many wonders hand in hand. Kuala Lumpur promises a memorable adventure for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

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HOW FLEXIBLE TRIPS WORK?

SAFAROTO flexible trips provide you with the benefits of choice and the freedom of solo travel enabling you to set your own trip schedule and make decisions based on your budget. You also get the benefits of being part of a group of like minded people who you can join on a regular basis for meals and activities – which are coordinated by an experienced traveler who is familiar with that destination based on the input and the preferences of the group.

Stay as long or as little
as your would like

Reserve your own
transportation & accommodations

Opt in or opt out of any
group activity or meal

Each person is responsible
for their own expenses.

HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO BUDGET FOR THIS TRIP?

Swipe left and right to view the STANDARD or the ECONOMICAL budget option:

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The cost of the trip may vary depending on how many days you decide to join us for and the choices you make for yourself in terms of accommodations, food, transportation and activities. Most travelers in our community tend to opt for a standard budget option when planning their trips which we calculate based on the following level of travel experience:

  • 🛌 Sleep in comfortable and convenient yet affordable airbnbs or hotel rooms
  • 🍽️ Eat in good restaurants while mixing in some street foods and the occasional high-end fancier options
  • 🚗 Use public transport or get an Uber/taxi based on the need to balance affordability with convenience
  • 🕺Participate in multiple paid fun activities each week unless too expensive

We also provide an economical budget option for the travelers who want to participate in the trip but at a lower price point which is calculated based on the following:

  • 🛌 Sleep in the most affordable options available, typically a hostel bed or a basic room
  • 🍽️ Eat in cheaper restaurants and have street food or get groceries to cook for yourself
  • 🚗 Opt for public transport or walk to most places but take Uber/taxis if affordable
  • 🕺Participate in the occasional paid activity if affordable

CONFIRMED TRIP ATTENDEES:

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    Oto 🇺🇸🇲🇦

  • Diana

    Diana 🇧🇷

TIPS & ADVICE TO HELP YOU PLAN THIS TRIP:

Here are some important facts and details to help you prepare for this trip:

  • 📍The city: Kuala Lumpur, also often referred to as KL is Malaysia’s capital & the largest city with 6.5M inhabitants, it is a cultural melting point with great infrastructure yet affordable by western standards.
  • 🕑 Timezone: UTC+8h | When it is 7pm in Kuala Lumpur, it is 6am in NYC, 11am in London and 10pm in Sydney
  • 🗣️ Language: Malay is universally spoken, English is also widely spoken. There are large ethnic communities in the city that speak cantonese, mandarin and Tamil.
  • ☀️ climate/weather: Almost at the equator (3 degrees north) so tropical weather all year – with high humidity, warm temperature (23-33°C | 73-91°F) expect some rain but mostly afternoon showers (torrential at times but they typically do not last long)
  • 🌅 sunset/sunrise: expect about 12h of day light with sunrise ~7:30am and sunset ~7:30pm
  • 💱 Currency/exchange rate/cost of living: 1 USD = $4.5rn (Malaysian Ringgit)
  • 💰 Tipping culture: not mandatory but appreciated. Leave small change at small eateries. At some restaurants a 10% service charge may be included.
  • 🔌: Electrical outlet: Type-G (British type with 3 rectangular prongs)
  • 📱Getting a local sim card: easy at the airport or at telecom stores with prepaid plans for $2-$11 for 5-30GB. Passport required.
  • ⛑️ Safety: considered very safe for travelers but be mindful when walking alone at night and of potential scams targeting tourists.
  • 👘 Culture/Holidays/festivals: Ramadan starts on the 28th of March
  • 🚰 Food safety & drinking water: safe to drink (heavily chlorinated)

Most countries can get visa-free entry or apply for an e-visa for 30-90 day visits depending on the country.

Kuala Lumpur has a great international airport and a regional hub with many cheap flight options to the rest of Southeast Asia ($50-$100 each way) but also the middle east ($200-$300), Europe ($250-$350 each way) , Australia ($100-$200 each way) and North America ($400-$550 each way).

The KLIA Ekspress train can get you to the city in ~30mn for a cost of ~$13 (55rm) or use the grab app with rides from the airport costing ~$10-$20

Kuala Lumpur has a good rapid transit metro system with 12 lines with trains running every few minutes, you can just tap your phone to get in or get a Touch’n’Go reloadable smart card – the cost per trip is ~$0.50-$1 (2-4rm). One can also walk around as many neighborhoods are best explored by foot (ex: old center) but keep in mind that it can get hot mid-day.

Alternatively, the grab app is the best option to hail a ride with prices in the $2-$10 range depending on the journey.

With a great public transportation system and affordable ride sharing service (Grab), one has a lot of flexibility as to where to stay but most visitors opt to stay centrally in the golden triangle, the old city center , Kampung Baru, chow kit or adjacent neighborhoods.

Here are some recommended options for you:

📸  Budget  Accommodation  Weekly Price  Why?
Regalia Bestfriend Hostel Economic Regalia Bestfriend Hostel $30/week Rooftop pool, great views
Space hotel KL Sentral Economic Space hotel KL Sentral $100/week Pods, Highly rated, located near KL Sentral station
The Freedom Club Hostel Economic The Freedom Club Hostel $100/week Modern, clean, good place to be social, friendly staff, centrally located
Ceylong Muji Suite Studio Standard Ceylong Muji Suite Studio $208/week Modern, nice view, infinity rooftop pool, gym
Bukit Bintang 1B Apartment Standard Bukit Bintang 1B Apartment $234/week Modern, pool, gym
KLCC Studio Standard KLCC Studio $240/week Modern, rooftop pool, gym

Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for foodies with a lot of variety for all budgets from street food at roadside stalls (kedai kopi) mostly open at night all around town (ex: Jalan Alor Food street) and curry houses (kedai mamak) open 24h, to high end and Michelin star restaurants. The challenge is more about picking amongst too many good choices. There are plenty of options for those with dietary restrictions.

Here are some recommendations for you:

📸 Restaurant Meal Cost Cuisine Details
Jalan Alor Food Street Jalan Alor Food Street $5/p Multicuisine
Tapak urban Street Tapak urban Street $5/p Multicuisine
Mollagaa Restaurant Mollagaa Restaurant $5/p Indian
Halab KL Arabic Halab KL Arabic $10/p Middle Eastern Good syrian food, in Bukit Bintang, modern vibe
Marrakesh Restaurant Marrakesh Restaurant $10/p Moroccan
The Tokyo restaurant The Tokyo restaurant $15/p Japanese popular, god cheesecakes
Bijan Restaurant Bijan Restaurant $15/p Malaysian
Zenzero Restaurant Zenzero Restaurant $25/p Italian high end, popular place with good food
Mitasu Bukit Bintang Mitasu Bukit Bintang $25/p Japanese popular all you can eat rodizio sushi

There is a lot to do and to discover while in Kuala Lumpur,  here are some of the activities we may be doing as a group:

📸 Activity Cost Details
city exploration City exploration & skyscaper gazing Free
Batu caves Visit the Batu Caves Free
museums Visit Museums $0-$4
parks Visit City parks $0-$21
performance Attend a performance Varies
shopping Shopping/malls Free
markets Go to markets Free
massage Get a massage $20
hiking Go hiking Free
dancing Dancing $10

KL is known to have a vibrant nightlife:

  • The golden triangle area is the epicenter of the partying in the city
  • Changkat Bukit Bintang has multiple bars and clubs
  • Trec KL has a bunch of clubs

 

Kuala Lumpur has good internet speeds averaging 124MBs download and 25MBs upload.

Many accommodation options offer good spaces to work from in the unit or in common spaces. There are also a variety of coffee shops that could provide a good environment to be productive as well as multiple coworking space to work from for ~$10/day such as Colony KLCC, CEO suite or Common Ground.

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