Singapore Malaysia 5 days itinerary — What to do & suggested 5 days 4 nights Singapore Malaysia itinerary

Address: Jalan Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Central Market (400m from Merdeka Square, open hours from 10am): Visit, shop at the market (famous for durian chocolate can be bought as a gift).

Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hours: 10AM–9:30PM

Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: This is the main bus station of Kuala Lumpur, it’s very clean as the airport terminal, exchange tickets to Malacca that booked via easybook at the ticket counter and then get on the car to Malacca (which takes 2 hours).

You can also rent a private car from Klook to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca: Private Transfer between Melaka and Kuala Lumpur.

Address: Jalan Terminal Selatan, Bandar Tasek Selatan, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In Malacca

Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal: This is the central bus station of Malacca. The coach will stop at this bus station (right in the center). This is also place where the bus to Singapore departing.

Address: Jalan Tun Razak, Plaza Melaka Sentral, 75400 Melaka, Malaysia

Dutch Square (Red Square): Red painted buildings is a perfect background for your memorial photos. You can eat chicken rice balls at Famosa Chicken Rice Ball Restaurant (Address: 21, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Hours: 9AM–10PM), sipping coffee at Baboon House that inspired from Hoi An ancient town (Address: 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Bukit China, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia /Hours: 10AM–5PM; Tuesday: Closed).

Jalan Hang Lekir Street (converging 4 religions on the same street) including Cheng Hoon Teng Confucian Temple, Masjid Kampung Kling mosque, Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple and Tamil Methodist Church.

Jonker Walk Street: This is very bustling nightlife street, you can try Laksa Noodle Soup (Malaysian Coconut Curry Soup), quite spicy and Cendol (Iced Malaysian Dessert) at Jonker88 (Address: 88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Hours: 9:30AM–9PM), Durian puffs pastry at Taste Better (Address: 106, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia / Hours: 9AM–6:30PM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:30AM–10:30PM).

Singapore Malaysia itinerary — Day 3: Singapore

The bus departs to Singapore from Melaka Sentral, takes more than 2 hours to get to the entry gate of Malaysia (Johor Bahru Checkpoint in Johor Bahru), moves to the 2nd floor to make the exit procedure very fast and simple (the bus will wait about 20-30 minitues at the other door) and then continue take a short walk to Singapore’s entry gate (Woodlands & Tuas Checkpoint), on the bus the driver will give you Singapore immigration declaration to fill in information. Arriving at the Singapore border gate, the driver will ask you to get off and collect your luggage and go up to the entry area on the 2nd floor, the procedure is quite simple and fast if you are confident and have the necessary documents ready. The bus is waiting below to continue moving into downtown Singapore.

Marina Bay (near MRT Bayfont): There is Merlion Park with the famous Merlion statue, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (durian theater), Singapore Flyer ferris wheel, Marina Bay Sands building.

Gardens by the Bay (You can walk from Merlion Park about 800m, passing the beautiful Helix bridge): Because I have booked tickets in advance, so I’ve just check the code on my phone to go directly to Cloud Forest and Flower Dome (very beautiful, really worth the money). At 7:45 pm daily in the famous garden with Supertree Grove trees will take place a spectacular light and sound show (lasting about 15 minutes).

Gardens by the Bay Ticket in Singapore

Chinatown (near MRT Chinatown): Visit the Chinese neighborhood (Pagoda Str. and Temple Str.). Here sells many quite cheap souvenirs (compared to the average pricing in Singapore), you also can enjoy the signature dish of Chilli crab of Singapore at many restaurants with reasonable price $30-40/crab (about 600 gram) enough for 2-3 people (if not able to go to famous restaurants).

Singapore Malaysia 5 days itinerary — Day 4: Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore: Singapore’s most famous amusement park on Sentosa island. To get here, take the subway to MRT Harbour Front at Vivo City building. There are 2 ways to go to USS.

+ Take the Sentosa Express, go to the 3rd floor of Vivo City to catch the train for $ 4/person, then get off at the WaterFront station which is the USS gate (free return trip).

+ We chose to walk through the BoardWalk at the ground floor of Vivo City with 800m long (with escalators and covered roof) at no charge. Walking quite comfortable, very nice view but save money. Remember to check-in with the famous USS sphere (Gyrosphere) at the entrance gate.

At 10am, USS starts to open, holding USS vouchers that booked in advance via Klook to go through the entrance gate, remember to get instruction flyers. Playing and have fun until satisfied at USS (playing in this takes about 5 hours or more). For good value for money, you should play adventure games, thrills here (have to queue for a long time, so you should avoid go on weekends).

Universal Studios Singapore™ 1 Day Ticket

+ Transformers The Ride – The Ultimate 3D in Sci-fi City: Wearing 3D glasses and enjoy the movie.

+ Human & Cylon in the Sci-fi City: Try Battlestar Galactica (roller coaster) (there is a free parking zone in 45 minutes, over time it will cost $4 for 20 minutes).

+ Revenge of the Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Explore Egyptian tombs with lots of fun and surprises.

+ Jurassic Park in LostWorld: Slide the waterfall will get wet, so you can prepare raincoat from Vietnam to take away (buy there $5/item).

+ Canopy Flyer in LostWorld: Trying roller coaster.

+ There are also many games for children, movie screening and parade (by each time frame).

You can lunch is available at Lost World at Discovery Food Court (~ $11.5/meal).

Orchard Road (near MRT Orchard and Somerset: The shopping paradise of about 2 km long with lots of shopping malls, stores such as Orchard Central, 313@Somerset Mall, Ngee Ann City (with Takashimaya food court on B2 floor), ION Orchard. Shopping here with an invoice at a store of $100 or more in 1 day will be tax refunded at the airport.

Geylang Area (near MRT Kallang): The famous neighborhood with frog porridge (Lion City restaurant – 235 Geylang) costs $25/pot for 2 people, Chilli crab at No Signboard Seafood Restaurant (414 Geylang Rd).

Clarke Quay: The bustling nightlife area right next to the river, you can sit and drink beer, sightseeing, cost $4-5/beer bottle.

5 days 4 nights Singapore Malaysia itinerary — Day 5: Singapore

Little India (near Bugis MRT): Its famous for Haji Lane, taking virtual photos (but you should go in the morning to avoid crowded with tourists).

Changi Airport (MRT Changi Airport): Taking the subway will only reach the MRT station at Terminal 2, if flying with Vietjet, you will have to find a free bus (follow the signs) to getting to the nearby Terminal 4. The new terminal 4 is just in operation, performing automatic exit. Those who intend to shop for brand-name goods, the duty-free area here is a paradise with nearly all famous brands from clothes, shoes, perfumes, cosmetics,… Remember to watching the time to avoid missing your flight.

Singapore Malaysia itinerary: The trip costs

• The total trip cost (excluding shopping): $385.69/person. Including:
• Round-trip flight tickets: $122.13.
• Accommodation cost: $60.85.
• Bus tickets: $9.86.
• Tickets to visit and play: $56.78.
• Cost of traveling, eating and buying Sim 4G: $133.71.
• Cost of taxi (from Noi Bai Airport to City Center) and purchase additional luggage: $8.14.

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, from and to Singapore you can refer to

• Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Private Transfer
• Shared Changi Airport Transfers (SIN) for Singapore Hotels
• Singapore Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (Open-Top)
• Sentosa FUN Pass
• Singapore City Pass (2/3 Days)
• [Klook Exclusive] Universal Studios Singapore™ 1 Day Ticket
• Gardens by the Bay Ticket Singapore
• S.E.A. Aquarium™ One-Day Ticket
• ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Ticket
• Singapore Cable Car Sky Pass
• Jewel Changi Airport Attraction Tickets in Singapore
• Singapore Flyer Tickets
• Skyline Luge Singapore: Skyline Luge & Skyride
• Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck or Sampan Ride
• Adventure Cove Waterpark™ One-Day Ticket
• Science Centre Singapore, Butterflies Up-Close, Omni Theatre
• Singapore River Cruise
• Madame Tussauds Singapore Ticket
• Wings of Time Show Ticket in Singapore
• LiHO TEA in Singapore
• Singapore Travel Card (NETS FlashPay)
• Universal Studios Singapore Tickets
• Klook Pass Singapore
• 4G Prepaid Sim Card (Changi Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
• 4G WiFi (SG Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
• 4G Portable WiFi for Singapore from Uroaming
• 4G WiFi (SG Pick Up) for Europe

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