Perfect Day: Kuala Lumpur City, Countryside, Batu Caves & Fireflies

Experience the best of Kuala Lumpur in a single day! Explore the city’s iconic landmarks, visit the cultural countryside, marvel at the Batu Caves, and witness the mesmerizing fireflies. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable tour!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Merdeka Square - Begin your 12-hour tour with a pickup from the Malaysia Tourism Center (MATIC) or your centrally located hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan to your first destination: Merdeka Square. Also known as Independence Square, this iconic site symbolizes Malaysian independence and is one of the most scenic squares globally. Marvel at the blend of traditional and modern architecture before heading to the King’s Palace.
  • Istana Negara - The King of Malaysia’s residence, known as Istana Negara, does not permit visitors inside, but you can photograph the exterior and witness the hourly changing of the guards.
  • Petronas Twin Towers - The Petronas Twin Towers offer excellent photo opportunities. If you opt to buy a ticket to the Observation Deck and Skybridge, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline and capture unforgettable moments. (Photo stop only, admission not included)
  • KLCC Park - KLCC Park is a 50-acre garden near the Suria KLCC shopping center. Designed by Roberto Burle Marx, it adds a touch of greenery to the Petronas Twin Towers and the surrounding area. The park features a 10,000sqm manmade lake (Lake Symphony) with a 43m bridge.
  • National Mosque (Masjid Negara) - Contrast your visit to the modern structures with a stop at the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), located in the city center amid lush gardens. Built in 1965, it is one of Kuala Lumpur’s most elegant buildings, featuring a stunning main dome covered in green and blue tiles and 48 smaller domes across the Mecca-inspired courtyard.
  • Thean Hou Temple - Next, visit the Chinese Thean Hou Temple. Discover the blend of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism that creates this remarkable architectural ensemble. Explore numerous animal statues from astrology and impressive statues of the Goddess of Mercy and the Goddess of the Waterfront.
  • Perdana Botanical Garden - Pass by the serene Lake Gardens.
  • National Museum - Visit the National Museum, home to collections of ancient and modern art, weapons, and traditional costumes.
  • Malayan Railway Administration Building - Admire the exquisite façade of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, featuring fairytale-like towers and a mix of Eastern and Western architectural styles.
  • National Monument - Conclude your Kuala Lumpur City Sightseeing at the National Monument (Tugu Negara), a bronze tribute to those who lost their lives in the fight for Malaysian independence, designed by American architect Felix de Weldon. Afterward, enjoy lunch at Banana Leaf Restaurant before continuing to the Kuala Lumpur Countryside & Batu Caves Tour.
  • Little India Brickfields - Take a lunch break in Little India. Savor finger food at a local restaurant and experience Malaysian delights. Explore the Brickfields neighborhood, known for its strong Indian influence in architecture, music, and food. Enjoy a delicious meal where the food is the star without the touristy feel.
  • Royal Selangor Visitor Centre - After lunch, embark on the Countryside & Batu Caves Tour. The first stop is the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, the largest and most modern pewter factory globally, renowned for its high quality and craftsmanship. Learn about the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering, and engraving during the factory tour.
  • Jadi Batek Gallery - Next, visit the Batik Factory to see how Batik is designed and printed.
  • Batu Caves - The final stop of the Countryside Tour is the Batu Caves, a limestone hill with three main caverns and several smaller caves. It is a shrine to Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity, and features a 272-step climb to the temple cave. Another cave, the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from Hindu scriptures. Note: Closed for 3 days during the Thaipusam Festival (the day before, during, and the day after the festival).
    After a day rich in Malaysian history, culture, and traditions, travel about an hour to Kuala Selangor for the Fireflies Tour.
  • Bukit Melawati - The Fireflies Tour begins in Kuala Selangor, northwest of Kuala Lumpur. Visit Fort Altingsburg, built by the second sultan of Selangor in the 18th century to defend the city against foreign invasion. At the foot of the fort is a bird sanctuary park where you can observe migratory birds and encounter mysterious silvered leaf monkeys, a primate from the Old World monkey lineage.
  • Kuala Selangor Firefly Park - Continue with a boat ride through the mangrove swamps to see bioluminescent fireflies flashing in synchronized rhythm. Enjoy a freshly caught seafood dinner at a local restaurant. The tour uses the Pasir Penambang Jetty, which accommodates up to 30 passengers at a time.
  • The River of Life - End your memorable tour with a visit to The River of Life in Kuala Lumpur, recently listed among the world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, a UK online news portal. Featuring a Dancing Symphony Fountain, Blue Corridor, fog, and lighting effects, visitors can expect a stunning visual experience at this riverfront location in the heart of KL. Arrive around 9 pm to catch the show, which occurs every 15 minutes until 10 pm.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide (if option with tour guide is selected)
  • English-speaking driver
  • Fireflies Park Entrance Fees and Boat Ride
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (free pick up within 5km of KLCC Area)
  • Set Dinner (Excluding beverage cost)
  • Set Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is specially crafted for those who want to experience what Kuala Lumpur can offer in a full-day 12 hours tour. From Kuala Lumpur city top landmarks, cultural countryside, the magnificent Batu Caves & last but not least the marvellous creature fireflies are all covered in this single tour. At the end of the day, you can hastag # I have seen it all in Kuala Lumpur !!! - One single tour to cover all in Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur’s architectural icon—the Petronas Twin Towers - Route includes Istana Negara, residence of Malaysia’s king - Visit one of the nation’s most beloved shrines, Batu Caves - Country’s traditional crafts at the Royal Selangor Pewter - Up-close look at the art of traditional batik painting - Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps - Visit one of the world´s top 10 waterfront districts

Location
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Didem_o
Dec 21, 2023
Nice one day full of activities - It was a day full of various nice things to do. My driver Aris was great. It is well worth the money but the coffe seller was a bit passive agressive.
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Flyer57002556221
Dec 21, 2023
Great one day KL tour - I had this tour unplanned but really liked it. If you have a few days only in KL, this is a great starter tour. My driver Aris was wonderful. He went above and beyond.
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Neale_d
Nov 8, 2023
Flying visit to Kuala Lumpur - If you have a short period of time in Kuala Lumpur this is the trip to see the highlights, but be warned it is a long day. Our driver Aris was very informative and pleasant allowing us plenty of time at each location. The Batu Caves with the monkeys was great even if you do have to climb some steep steps. And to see fire flies in their natural habitat was amazing. The tour was very well organised and the communication was great
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Alka_f
Oct 16, 2023
Fun, fun, fun - Khairy, Our driver/guide was amazing. Very personable and entertained us throughout. He really made the trip and our day. Steps of Batucave, really beautiful. Silver haired monkey were fun.
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Denise_w
Sep 25, 2023
Most wonderful experience of life! - This was the best tour and tour guide I have ever had. Our quide was very friendly, knowledgeable, polite and just a wonderful man. I saw and learned so many things about Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. What a wonderful day!
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Shazzah2013
Sep 21, 2023
A great day out - We had a great day out with our driver Laurence, he knew loads about KL and Malaysia and we covered so much in the day. Definitely recommended if you have limited time in KL as it fits so much in.
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Neil_m
Sep 20, 2023
A great day out - This tour is definitely worth doing if you only have a few days in Kuala Lumpur as it crams in so much into one (very long) day. Our driver, Laurence, was very helpful and knowledgeable and told us all about the area, the food, and lots about each place we visited. We definitely recommend this tour if you have limited time in the city.
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Elsenco2920
Jul 11, 2023
Lovely and fun day. - We had a great day with our guide, Rajan. A fun guy to spend our day with. We learned a lot about Malaysia. We loved the animals that we saw. A good way to start our journey in Malaysia.
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Sarahvf6831ve
Jan 5, 2024
Whistle stop tour of Kuala Lumpur - We had a great but long day. Our guide Lawrence was very friendly, provided us with lots of history and information. We ate very local food, which was delicious. Our highlight was the Batu caves. Lawrence took our pictures all day and whatsapp'd them to me afterwards, which was very kind of him. I'm not sure I would recommend the fireflies part. It was a very long way to go and not that interesting.
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Deborah_b
Dec 17, 2023
Comprehensive tour. Mile wide and an inch deep - There are a lot of sights jammed into this tour. We started out with a tour of a pewter factory and a batik workshop. These were okay and we were told they were required by the Malaysia tourism agency. We then drove around looking for a pharmacy to buy bug repellent for seeing a rubber tree and the fireflies. We went to the Batu Caves which was really interesting. Beautiful sight. We could not climb up but time was provided if we had wanted to do that. We drive by many sights and the guide took pictures for us which he later shared. We did not go up in the towers nor tour any other sights than the Batu caves. Lunch was a traditional banana leaf lunch in an Indian restaurant. Food was good and it was an authentic experience. We headed out for more sights but had to stop as the day got very long. Did not see the fireflies nor seafood dinner. This is a good comprehensive tour. Lawrence was a knowledgeable guide. Recommend if you want to see it all in one day.
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