I’m planning on a trip
Day 1: Penang → Sekinchan → Malacca
🛣️ Total drive time: ~6.5 hours
- Depart from Penang (7:00 AM)
- Sekinchan (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
- Stop at Sekinchan Paddy Fields for great views & photography
- Visit Pantai Redang Beach
- Try fresh seafood at local restaurants
- Continue to Malacca (2:00 PM, arrive ~5:00 PM)
- Explore Jonker Street for dinner & shopping
- Visit A Famosa & St. Paul’s Hill for historical sights
- Stay overnight in Malacca
Day 2: Malacca → Johor Bahru → Desaru
🛣️ Total drive time: ~4.5 hours
- Depart Malacca (8:00 AM)
- Johor Bahru (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
- Stop by Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
- Visit JB’s famous food spots (Kam Long Curry Fish Head, banana cake)
- Explore Johor Premium Outlets (optional shopping stop)
- Drive to Desaru (1:30 PM, arrive ~3:00 PM)
- Relax at Desaru Beach
- Visit Desaru Fruit Farm or Desaru Ostrich Farm
- Stay overnight in Desaru
Day 3: Desaru → Kuantan → Besut
🛣️ Total drive time: ~7 hours
- Depart Desaru (7:00 AM)
- Kuantan (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- Visit Teluk Cempedak Beach
- Stop by Sungai Lembing for famous noodles
- Short visit to Cherating Turtle Sanctuary (optional)
- Continue to Besut (2:00 PM, arrive ~7:00 PM)
- Check-in & rest for the night
Day 4: Besut → Kota Bharu → Tasek Pedu
🛣️ Total drive time: ~5.5 hours
- Depart Besut (8:00 AM)
- Kota Bharu (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Visit Siti Khadijah Market for local food & snacks
- Explore Istana Jahar & Handicraft Village
- Drive to Tasek Pedu (12:00 PM, arrive ~5:00 PM)
- Enjoy the peaceful nature at Tasek Pedu
- Stay overnight in a resort
Day 5: Tasek Pedu → Penang
🛣️ Total drive time: ~3 hours
- Depart Tasek Pedu (9:00 AM)
- Arrive in Penang (12:00 PM)
- End of trip! 🎉