How to travel to Kuala Lumpur with your family

Filled with a vast spectrum of delicious dishes, stunning modern cities as well as a culture that spans many centuries, the nation of Malaysia is remarkable. Among the many things you can enjoy in this nation, it also offers some amazing stretches of wildlife-filled with an array of fauna and flora.

This immense diversity of experiences to be enjoyed is one of the reasons that this nation receives a large volume of footfall each year. Malaysia can stand out despite the heavy competition from the other nations in the region and is easily a brilliant location for a family vacation!

RivieraBarnes, KL Perdana Botanical Garden 3, CC BY-SA 4.0

The logistics of arrival and commuting

If you are arriving into the nation by plane you are likely to arrive via either the two Kuala Lumpur International Airports. When arriving from a long-haul flight, for example from Northern America, it is recommended to try to apply as much of your air miles to the trip to help cut down the costs of your ticket.

When you and your family, land in Malaysia it is a simple matter to enter the city of Kuala Lumpur. While the airport is about 36 miles from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, many cabs can offer you the fastest albeit most expensive form of transport. If you are travelling with young children, it is recommended to stick to this option as the alternative travel options may not be quite so comfortable after 12+ hour long haul flight!

If you are not in a hurry the next best option would be to take the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Express Train, which is quite a bit more cost-effective.

What about accommodation?

When travelling with family, your choice of accommodation would be quite a vital factor in the quality of your trip. It would certainly be unproductive to bring your family to a location with subpar amenities as it would likely ruin everyone’s mood and make for a very uncomfortable vacation.

Luckily, there are a plethora of options in the city of Kuala Lumpur given its reputation as a major business hub. It would be ideal to find a hotel that will be located close to public transport routes to easily traverse the city. Once you have locked-in an accommodation that offers something for the adults and any kids then you can rest easy. All everyone needs at the end of the day is a place that offers great food, drinks, a pool and some fluffy and comfy beds.

If it is in your budget, you can opt for a 4 star hotel in KL such as The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel to treat yourself!

Plan your itinerary!

The final step to a successful trip is to have an itinerary prepared that is both realistic and enjoyable for everyone involved. Kuala Lumpur is quite a big and well-developed city offering people a spectrum of choices to relax or immerse themselves in nature.

If, after your long flights, lugging luggage and carolling children has left you utterly depleted then it is time for you to step into something rejuvenating. The Perdana Botanical Gardens is the perfect location for a walk to stretch your legs and unwind. With plenty of free attractions, you can simply stroll through the Hibiscus and Orchid Gardens or the Herb and Spice Garden and take in the wonderful smells and sights.

If you are feeling a bit more energetic, then try your hand at exploring the Batu Caves that have been moulded out of limestone that is millions of years old. This is a brilliant site to get a stunning view of the surrounding landscape, but also connect with the rich cultural history of this beautiful nation as well.