Kuala Lumpur Small-Group Batu Caves and Cultural Tour
Visit some of Kuala Lumpur’s must-see attractions located outside the central city the easy way. On this half-day, small-group tour visit the impressive Batu Caves without having to worry about train or bus timetables. You also visit a mosque and a Buddhist temple, so you can understand the diversity of Malaysian culture better, as well as the Petaling Street Market. Learn about the various religious traditions from your English-speaking guide.
Highlights
- ✓See and do more than you could if touring independently
- ✓Hotel transfers from within Kuala Lumpur city are included
- ✓Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Best suited to active travelers, as there are many steps at the Batu Caves
What you'll see & do
- ✓After a 30-minute scenic drive, arrive at the Batu Caves to discover the home of Hindu shrines and various religious deities. Listen as your guide explains the Hindu roots of the nation and climb the 272 steps to the golden statue of Lord Murugan.
- ✓Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop Robson Heights. Completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989, it was built by the Hainanese community of Kuala Lumpur and is dedicated to the goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).
- ✓see the stunning National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), set in 13 acres of beautiful gardens. Admire the bold approach taken by its architects who designed it in the late 1950s as a symbol of the aspirations of the newly independent nation
- ✓Continue to China Town to enter the site of dozens of restaurants and food stalls tended by Chinese, Indian, Malay and Bangladeshi traders. Watch as they serve up local favorites, such as curry noodles, Hokkien mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar (barbecued fish) and asam laksa (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup).
- ✓Vibrant Brickfields is home to Little India, a colorful maze of textile shops and jewelry stores, plus low-key restaurants serving dosa pancakes and banana-leaf curries. Over by KL Sentral station there's a mix of laid-back trattorias, upscale bistros and classy cocktail bars. Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple with golden statues, while Buddhist Maha Vihara temple features a bodhi tree and domed pagoda
What's included
- ✓English speaking driver / guide.
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Kuala Lumpur City)
- ✓All tax and service charges.
- ✓4 - Hours tour in Air-conditioned vehicle.
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
National Mosque is closed for tourist on Friday
Ladies need to wear long dresses or pants with shoulders covered. Men can opt for a simple tee and knee-length shorts or pants. Comfortable sneakers are advisable, especially when climbing the 272 steps.
Please send us your hotel name with address to arrange pick up and drop off for your tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Kuala Lumpur Small-Group Batu Caves and Cultural Tour
Visit some of Kuala Lumpur’s must-see attractions located outside the central city the easy way. On this half-day, small-group tour visit the impressive Batu Caves without having to worry about train or bus timetables. You also visit a mosque and a Buddhist temple, so you can understand the diversity of Malaysian culture better, as well as the Petaling Street Market. Learn about the various religious traditions from your English-speaking guide.
Highlights
- ✓See and do more than you could if touring independently
- ✓Hotel transfers from within Kuala Lumpur city are included
- ✓Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Best suited to active travelers, as there are many steps at the Batu Caves
What you'll see & do
- ✓After a 30-minute scenic drive, arrive at the Batu Caves to discover the home of Hindu shrines and various religious deities. Listen as your guide explains the Hindu roots of the nation and climb the 272 steps to the golden statue of Lord Murugan.
- ✓Thean Hou Temple, a 6-tiered pagoda temple atop Robson Heights. Completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989, it was built by the Hainanese community of Kuala Lumpur and is dedicated to the goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).
- ✓see the stunning National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), set in 13 acres of beautiful gardens. Admire the bold approach taken by its architects who designed it in the late 1950s as a symbol of the aspirations of the newly independent nation
- ✓Continue to China Town to enter the site of dozens of restaurants and food stalls tended by Chinese, Indian, Malay and Bangladeshi traders. Watch as they serve up local favorites, such as curry noodles, Hokkien mee (a Fujian noodle dish), ikan bakar (barbecued fish) and asam laksa (a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup).
- ✓Vibrant Brickfields is home to Little India, a colorful maze of textile shops and jewelry stores, plus low-key restaurants serving dosa pancakes and banana-leaf curries. Over by KL Sentral station there's a mix of laid-back trattorias, upscale bistros and classy cocktail bars. Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple with golden statues, while Buddhist Maha Vihara temple features a bodhi tree and domed pagoda
What's included
- ✓English speaking driver / guide.
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Kuala Lumpur City)
- ✓All tax and service charges.
- ✓4 - Hours tour in Air-conditioned vehicle.
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
National Mosque is closed for tourist on Friday
Ladies need to wear long dresses or pants with shoulders covered. Men can opt for a simple tee and knee-length shorts or pants. Comfortable sneakers are advisable, especially when climbing the 272 steps.
Please send us your hotel name with address to arrange pick up and drop off for your tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.