Malaysia: George Town, Alor Setar and Ipoh + 2 more

A road trip through George Town, Alor Setar and Ipoh + 2 more, 5 stops in Malaysia.

• Road trip
• 10–15 days
• Balanced pace

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George Town is the capital of Penang and a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognised for its rich multicultural legacy and architectural significance. Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah, a state in northern Malaysia with a population of around 418,000. Ipoh is Malaysia's third-largest city and capital of Perak, a sprawling urban centre with a population of nearly 760,000. Kota Bharu is the capital of Kelantan, a state on Malaysia's east coast with a population of nearly 569,000.

Why it works

Rather than one city, this threads George Town, Alor Setar and Ipoh and more into a single trip, so you see more of Malaysia in one go. Spend longest wherever suits you.

The route

Your itinerary

1. 1George Town1–2 nights
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2. 🚗 Drive George Town → Alor SetarFind car hire in Alor Setar via EconomyBookings
   2Alor Setar1–2 nights
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3. 🚗 Drive Alor Setar → IpohFind car hire in Ipoh via EconomyBookings
   3Ipoh1–2 nights
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4. 🚗 Drive Ipoh → Kota BharuFind car hire in Kota Bharu via EconomyBookings
   4Kota Bharu1–2 nights
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5. 🚗 Drive Kota Bharu → Kuala TerengganuFind car hire in Kuala Terengganu via EconomyBookings
   5Kuala Terengganu1–2 nights
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