Kuala Lumpur: Half-Day Tour of Batu Caves with Pick-Up Option

Discover traditional Batik painting, encounter playful monkeys, climb 272 stairs to the Batu Caves, and marvel at the 140-foot-tall Lord Murugan monument on this cultural Kuala Lumpur experience.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

Audio guide included

English

Select participants and date

Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Learn about Malaysia’s history, traditions, and customs in the suburbs
  • Explore the Batu Caves, climbing 272 steps to reach the main cave
  • See the cave complex with high ceilings and ornate Hindu shrines
  • Visit a Batik Workshop to observe how Batik is hand-drawn or printed with wax and dye
  • Choose between morning or afternoon departures with flexible pick-up or meeting point options

Included

  • Pickup from selected locations (depending on the option selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver guide

Excluded

  • Meals and Beverage
  • Wi-Fi in vehicles
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Additional costs caused by force majeure (i.e traffic delays, strikes, weather, machine failure etc)

Meeting Point

Meet us at the Berjaya Times Square Main Entrance, in front of Starbucks Coffee. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the departure time.

Full Description

Start your day at a Batik workshop and showroom, where skilled artisans create intricate designs using wax and dye—a treasured part of Malaysian heritage. Watch the process up close and gain insight into this traditional art form.

Next, visit the iconic Batu Caves, a spectacular limestone complex and important Hindu site. Your guide will provide fascinating background before you explore the caves on your own. Discover three main caverns adorned with vibrant shrines, murals, and spiritual art.

Climb the 272 steps past the 43-meter (140-foot) golden Lord Murugan statue, the tallest of its kind in the world. Along the way, meet playful macaques and enjoy panoramic views of the limestone cliffs. Inside the main cave, admire colorful murals and statues that bring sacred Hindu stories to life, and soak in the spiritual atmosphere.

Conclude your tour with a scenic drive past local villages, returning to your original pickup point and reflecting on an unforgettable cultural highlight of Kuala Lumpur.

Know Before You Go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the hike up to Batu Caves.
  • Bring an umbrella or raincoat; the tour operates rain or shine.
  • Modest attire required for temple visits; shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
  • Shoes must be removed before entering the temple.
  • No eating or drinking inside the vehicle.
  • Vehicle type (car, van, or bus) depends on group size; child seats are not provided.
  • The activity provider is not responsible for additional costs due to force majeure (traffic, strikes, weather, mechanical issues).
  • Itinerary may change due to weather or traffic conditions.

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Nudity
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

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