Hello everyone. Today I’m going to share an itinerary for Penang and Langkawi trip with my boyfriend in September 2025. I’ll include the expenses, and my personal opinions for you all. I hope you guys find it useful! To note that, we did not spend much on activities other than parasailing and visiting SkyBridge in Langkawi. Both of us focused on trying different food, and walking to cut cost. I mean, that’s the best way to explore a place right? Unless the place is too far, we’ll use Grab. Let’s hop on!
| Day | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Penang | • Arrived at Penang • Dinner at Chill Night Restaurant |
| Day 2 | Penang | • Brunch at Oo White Coffee Waterfall • Chew Jetty • Maison de Poupee • Ciao Gelato • Penang Street Art • Bora-bora Beach • Gurnery Bay Park |
| Day 3 | Penang | • Brunch at Four Hands • Walking around Jalan Penang • Mix Store |
| Day 4 | Penang → Langkawi | • Brunch at Cara Caro Cafe • Temonyong Night Market |
| Day 5 | Langkawi | • Brunch at Marii Cafe • Tealive • Cenang Beach • Cenang Mall • Grab Food |
| Day 6 | Langkawi | • Skybridge Langkawi • Secret Recipe • Parasailing at Cenang Beach • Grab Food |
| Day 7 | Langkawi | • Leaved Langkawi |
Here, I’m going to break down the expenses of the trip for hotel, food, transportation and activities. All of the prices written are for 2 pax ya.
Hotel
• Stayed at Sleep Box Penang (RM237.50 4D3N with RM50 deposit)
• Stayed at The Bayou Hotel Langkawi (RM550 4D3N)
Total: RM787.50
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Food
Penang:
• Chill Night Restaurant – RM52.10
• Oo White Coffee Waterfall – RM36.65
• Ciao Gelato – RM24
• Bora-bora Beach – RM85.80
• Four Hands – RM38.05
• Chill Night Restaurant Mango Ice Shave – RM17.90
• Cara Caro Cafe – RM56.20
Total: RM310.70
Langkawi:
• Temonyong Night Market – RM23.80
• Marii Cafe – RM52
• Tealive – RM15.80
• Grab Food – around RM38
• Secret Recipe – around RM22
• Grab Food – around RM40
Total: around RM191.60
Transportation
Penang:
• Bus (Genting → Penang) – RM104.50 for 2 pax
• Grab – around RM18 to RM20+ per trip (from hotel to Oo White Coffee Waterfall; Penang Street Art to Bora-bora Beach etc.)
*You can use Kummute app to go around Penang with only RM1 per person. The only downside of this service is the pickup time is longer than estimated. Hence, this choice is suitable for travelers that are not in a hurry.
Langkawi:
• Flight from Penang to Langkawi – RM167.90 for 2 pax with 20kg checked baggage each
• Grab between Cenang Beach and Hotel – RM4 to RM5 (very very cheap)
• Grab to Skybridge and back – RM18 per trip (25 mins, also very cheap)
Activities
• SkyCab and SkyBridge Langkawi – RM136 for 2 pax
• Parasailing at Langkawi – RM270 for 2 pax
Personal Opinions
Both hotels were comfortable. The toilets were clean, the beds were cozy, and the air conditioning worked well. The only downside was that the room at Sleep Box Penang was a bit small for superior room, which made it slightly uncomfortable to move around. As a result, our luggage had to be kept close together and standing upright to save space. However, this hotel provided free washing and drying services, with detergent and softener included. The shared bathroom was clean and came with shampoo and body wash. The room has a adjustable LCD TV, smart door lock, a chair and a various-specification power outlet. Despite the small room size, our stay was very comfortable. It was also quiet in the night.
On the other hand, I highly recommend The Bayou Hotel Langkawi. The service was excellent. The staff always greeted us with warm smiles and made us feel welcome! The swimming pools were great, and the room had Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and even screen mirroring. Most importantly, they provided complimentary snacks, coffee, and Milo. You’ll get a chance to try some Malaysian treats!
As for food, the Classic Hong Kong Style Rice Flour Rolls at Four Hands and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich at Cara Caro Cafe were my recommendations. The rice flour rolls were in high quality, served with spicy chili topping, soy sauce, and had a nice chewy texture. The grilled chicken sandwich had a crunchy bread, and everything smelled and tasted amazing when you took a bite. The plus point for both restaurants was the environment—cozy and clean, which made us felt serene. You should definitely try these two dishes when you visit Penang!
In Langkawi, we didn’t eat out much because it rained the whole day. We ordered Grab Food for convenience. I didn’t try the seafood there, so I can’t comment on the taste. But I asked some locals, and they said it was just average. If you want to try seafood, the locals recommend eating in the city, where prices are more reasonable. Prices in tourist areas tend to be higher than in areas where locals live. (This is just for reference. I’m not sure how true the statement is.)
For transportation, I recommend walking around Penang to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city. The Grab prices were reasonable—around RM18 to RM20+ for a 6km ride. However, I was surprised by how affordable Grab was in Langkawi. Prices were around RM4 for a 2km ride and RM18 for a 16km ride. It was very convenient and cost-effective for us, even without renting a car.
For activities, you should try riding the SkyCab and walking on the SkyBridge in Langkawi. It was a bit scary on the cable car because of the steep angle, but the view and the cool temperature at the top of the mountain made it worth it. We spent about two hours there. As for parasailing, it’s a must-try water sport. We felt peaceful while floating in the sky, but the boat ride while waiting for others to finish parasailing was unpleasant because the speed of the boat was extremely fast. Which made me think, jet skiing is not a good choice for people who get seasick and are afraid of speed.
That’s all from me. I hope you found this post helpful for you! If you have any questions, feel free to comment down below.
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