Genting Highlands Itinerary
Genting Highlands Itinerary
Genting Highlands is one of the most popular tourist destinations due to numerous things. One of the major factors is the chilly weather and the attractions that if offers. It can be your quick getaway from Kuala Lumpur’s bustling streets. If you’re in a time crunch or if you want to spend a few days under the chilly weather then Genting Highlands is the one for you.
There are many activities you can enjoy with your friends or family with kids. Ranging from shopping spree to Theme parks, and you can even do all of this in just one day!
In this post, we will give you a quick run-down of 1-day itinerary in Genting Highlands that you can enjoy.
Genting Highlands
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Genting Highlands
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- Things to do
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Genting Highlands Travel Guide
Genting Highlands Travel Guide
Here’s our day trip journey map of our Genting Highlands trip. You can also see the different activities that you can enjoy while at each location if you follow this travel guide.
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Download apps
Getting the essentials
Download apps
Before traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you have to download this apps that will make your life so much easier. These are the apps that we often used while traveling in this country. So make sure where you have steady wifi, you can go ahead and download them.
- Transportation App: Grab
- Communication Apps: Whatsapp
- Navigation Apps: Google Maps (download offline map of Malaysia!)
- Food App: Grab
- Accommodation App: Booking.com | Agoda | Airbnb
Local Sim card
Local sim card
Upon arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the very first thing you could do is to get a sim card. You can easily get a tourist sim card at their local telcom store such as Digi store. There are other stores that sells tourist sim card but I prefer Digi because this is what I saw online from Klook. Also keep mind, they will require your passport when purchasing the tourist sim card.
- Store: Digi store
- Sim card: 30gb for 7 days
- Price: MYR 35 (SGD 10.40 | USD 8)
- KLIA Terminal 1: MT Bap No.5, Public Concourse Arrival Hall, KL International Airport
- KLIA Terminal 2: Arrival Door 3, Level 2-03, Gateway @ KLIA2, Terminal 2
Day 1
How to get to Kuala Lumpur
You can have Kuala Lumpur as your entry point to get the Genting Highlands and to get to Kuala Lumpur is either an international flight from where ever you are or the followings:
- Plane: For convenience and fastest way to get to Kuala Lumpur, you can take a flight and land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. From Singapore, it’s only ~1 hour flight.
- Rent a car: If you prefer flexibility you can either rent a car or use your vehicle to enter Malaysia. It’s also about ~5-6 hours drive to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore. Check out Klook for renting cars.
- Bus: If you’re coming from Singapore there are buses that can bring you to Kuala Lumpur in about ~5 – 6 hours, check out Klook.
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READ MOREWhere to stay in Kuala Lumpur
If you decided to stay in Kuala Lumpur and go to Genting Highlands for one day, then there are several key spots where tourists can stay that are near the major attractions.
Best place to stay in Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Bintang: A vibrant area known for shopping, dining, and nightlife, with easy access to the Petronas Towers, KL Tower, and Jalan Alor food street.
KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre): Ideal for luxury stays, offering proximity to the iconic Petronas Towers, Suria KLCC mall, and beautiful parks.
Chinatown (Petaling Street): For a more cultural experience, stay in Chinatown, where you can explore temples, street markets, and historic sites, all within walking distance.
Golden Triangle: A bustling area that combines business with pleasure, providing access to major shopping centers, restaurants, and tourist hotspots.
- Where we stayed at in Kuala Lumpur
- Address: 36 Jalan Ampang City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Rate/Night: SGD 69.94 (MYR 231.22 | USD 53.52) inclusive taxes and fees
- Central Location: Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, providing easy access to top attractions like the Petronas Towers, Merdeka Square, and Bukit Bintang. Menara Kuala Lumpur tower right across the street!
- Rooftop Pool: Relax at the rooftop pool, offering panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. On our first night, we saw fireworks display at Bukit Bintang area and the view is spectacular from the rooftop pool area.
- Proximity to Public Transport: Situated near major public transport hubs, including LRT and Monorail stations, making it easy to explore the city. It’s walking distance to Dang Wangi LRT Station (5 min walk), Bukit Nanas Monorail Stations (10 min walk) and Bank Negara KTM Station (18 min walk).
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- How to go to Genting Highlands
- Where: KL Sentral to Genting Awana Bus Terminal
- Address: Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 54070 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Teritory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Duration: ~ 1 hour
- Bus Price: MYR 10 (SGD 3.02 | USD 2.31)
- Grab: ~MYR 50 – 70 (SGD 15.12 – 21.17 | USD 11.57 – 16.20)
You can go to Genting Highlands from KL Sentral. To ensure that you can grab your bus seat at the timing that you want, it’s better to book your tickets online in advance. There were cases that some of the tourists we saw while waiting for the bus had to wait for the next bus timing. This is important especially if you’re a large group.
The location of the bus terminal is at the ground floor of KL Sentral. You have to take the escalator down where the bus parks. From there, you’ll see a red booth on the left side of the escalator. Don’t confused with the other booth that goes to KLIA.
If you bought a ticket online, you can go to the counter to show your booking and they will print out a boarding ticket for you. Alternatively, you can simply show your ticket attachment via email to the bus conductor. This seems to work as well based on what I observed with the other passengers.
- Tip: Buy your tickets online or from the ticketing booth in advance to catch bus seats
What to do in Genting Highlands
- Awana Skyway
- What: Awana Skyway is a scenic cable car ride in Genting Highlands, showing stunning views of the rainforest and a quick route to the peak’s attractions
- Address: Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
- Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (7am – 11pm)
- Duration: ~10 min
- Price:
- MYR 10 (SGD 3.02 | USD 2.31) – Standard One Way
- MYR 16 (SGD 4.84 | USD 3.70) – Express One Way
- MYR 18 (SGD 5.44 | USD 4.16) – Standard Return
- MYR 30 (SGD 9.07 | USD 6.94) – Express Return
Upon arriving to the Awana Bus Terminal, to get to the top you can ride the cable car that will bring you the peak where the main attraction is. There are other alternative ways but this is the most scenic way to get there.
There is a Awana Skyway counter where you can purchase your ticket. For the best experience, book in advance online either standard ticket or express ticket. Depending on the season that you are visiting; if high season you can be waiting in line for almost 2 hours just to get inside the cable car – standard ticket. Hence, express ticket is more worth it due to the priority lane.
- Tip: Buy your tickets online or from the ticketing booth in advance
- Tip: Buy Express/Priority Ticket to skip the long queue or crowd
- Chin Swee Cave Temple
- What: You can explore the pagodas, admire the mountain views, visit the Buddha statue and various shrines
- Address: Exit 68, Genting Sempah, 28750 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
- Chin Swee Station Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (9.30am – 7.30pm)
- Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (8am – 7pm)
Along the way, you can stop by Chin Swee Station whereby, there is another cave temple that you can explore if the weather permits. It offers a magnificent view of the mountain while you delve into the different attractions they offer. Such as visiting the pagoda and Buddha statue among many others. It’s an outdoor attractions, so make sure you bring along a jacket to keep you warm.
- Genting Skyworlds Theme Park & Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
- What: Outdoor and Indoor Theme Parks that family and friends can enjoy
- Where: Skytrolopolis Indoor Theme Park (Level 1) (Indoor)
- Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday (2pm – 9pm), Friday – Sunday (2pm – 10pm)
- Price:
- 1 Day Unlimited Ride Pass: MYR 90 (Walk In – Tourist), MYR 78 (Online – Tourist)
- Pay-per-Ride Ticket:
- Family: MYR 15
- Adventure: MYR 15
- Thrill: MYR 20
- Where: Genting Skyworlds Theme Park (Outdoor)
- Operating Hours: Wednesday – Monday (10am – 6pm), closed on Tuesdays
- Price:
- Genting Skyworlds Theme Park (Standard):
- MYR 219 – Walk In
- MYR 156 – Online Booking
- Genting Skyworlds Theme Park (Standard):
One of Genting Highlands’ main attractions are their theme parks. There are two types of theme parks here; outdoor and indoor. You can visit both and splurge on the rides and games. It’s really best suited for family and friends. Either you get an unlimited rides ticket or pay per ride for the indoor theme park. Furthermore, in general it’s best to book your ticket online because it’s still relatively cheaper than walk-in.
- Ripley's Adventureland
- Where: Ripley’s Adventureland (Level 4, SkyAvenue Genting Highlands)
- Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (10am – 10pm)
- Price: check the tickets here
Ripley’s Adventureland in Genting Highlands offers an array of interactive and thrilling attractions, including mind-bending exhibits, exciting rides, and unique experiences, all housed under one roof.
- Genting Highland Premium Outlets
- Where: Beside Awana Bus Terminal
- Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (10am – 10pm)
Are you ready to shop? Well you’re at the right place! Genting Highlands’ Premium Outlets gives you a wide variety of high-end brands and designer labels at a discounted prices. Not forgetting the cooling climate the Genting Highlands has to offer while you shop from one store to another.
You can find brands such as Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Coach, Adidas, Converse and among many others. There are also cafes, fast food and restaurants to relax and have a meal while waiting for your bus or friends / family who are busy shopping.
Conclusion
I hope with our little Genting Highlands itinerary would help you with your travel plans in Malaysia. As you can see, traveling to Genting Highlands can be quick and easy – you definitely can do it in one day. Not only do you enjoy the attractions that it offers but also the amazing chilly weather from the top of the highlands.
You can get some ideas from here and there, and create an ultimate Genting Highlands itineraries. There far more things to do in Genting Highlands and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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