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Batu Caves & Fireflies: Kuala Lumpur Adventure
4.1
9 Ratings
Kuala Lumpur
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature on this 9-hour tour. Explore Batu Caves, soak in a hot spring, marvel at Kanching Falls, witness the magical fireflies, and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature on this 9-hour tour. Explore Batu Caves, soak in a hot spring, marvel at Kanching Falls, witness the magical fireflies, and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Batu Caves - The tour begins at the stunning limestone hills of Batu Caves, which feature three main caverns and several smaller ones. This site is a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Murugah, a revered Hindu deity. Visitors can ascend a flight of 272 steps to reach the temple cave. Additionally, the museum cave is adorned with images of deities and…
- Batu Caves - The tour begins at the stunning limestone hills of Batu Caves, which feature three main caverns and several smaller ones. This site is a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Murugah, a revered Hindu deity. Visitors can ascend a flight of 272 steps to reach the temple cave. Additionally, the museum cave is adorned with images of deities and murals illustrating scenes from Hindu scriptures.
- Setapak Hot Spring - The next destination is Setapak Hot Spring, where visitors can relax their weary feet in the therapeutic mineral waters. Locals have frequented this spot for over forty years, believing the spring water to have healing properties for skin conditions and other ailments. It is a popular gathering place, especially on weekends, for both the elderly and the young.
- Kanching Rainforest Waterfall - The journey continues to Kanching Falls, showcasing a magnificent seven-tiered waterfall. Visitors can choose how long to enjoy the shade, climb the boulders, or take a refreshing swim.
- Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Bukit Rotan - The Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Temple is a stunning Hindu temple dedicated to Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship, the temple boasts thousands of intricately carved statues of Hindu deities, all crafted using traditional methods and natural materials.
- Bukit Melawati - The second part of the tour begins in Kuala Selangor, located northwest of Kuala Lumpur. Here, visitors can explore Fort Altingsburg, constructed by the second sultan of Selangor in the 18th century to protect the city from foreign invasions.
At the base of the fort lies a bird sanctuary park, perfect for observing migratory birds. Additionally, the area is home to the intriguing silvered leaf monkeys, a species descended from Old World monkeys.
- Altingsburg Lighthouse - Previously known as Altingsburg Lighthouse, named after a Dutch governor, it was built in 1907 and became operational in 1910. This picturesque lighthouse sits atop Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor and offers a great photo opportunity. However, tourists are not permitted to enter the lighthouse.
Malacca Strait
Take in the view of the Strait of Malacca: This narrow, 550-mile stretch of water lies between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As a crucial shipping route connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the world’s most significant maritime passages.
- Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park - passing by
- Kuala Selangor Firefly Park - The tour continues with a boat ride through the mangrove swamps, where visitors can witness the enchanting bioluminescent fireflies flashing in synchronized patterns. The experience is complemented by a delicious, freshly caught dinner at a local restaurant.
There are three main jetties for firefly watching in Kuala Selangor: Kampung Kuantan, Bukit Belimbing, and Pasir Penambang. For this tour, Pasir Penambang Jetty is chosen, utilizing a powerboat that accommodates small groups of up to 30 passengers at a time.
What's Included
- Entrance fees and join boat ride for fireflies tour
- English-speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Set dinner (excluding beverages cost)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees and join boat ride for fireflies tour
- English-speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Set dinner (excluding beverages cost)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Beverages
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating 9-hour tour to explore the stunning Batu Caves and the cascading terraces of Kanching Falls. This journey takes you off the beaten path with a personal guide. Besides these renowned attractions, relax your feet at the Hot Spring. Then, delight in a boat ride along the riverbanks of Kuala Selangor Firefly Park to witness the…
Embark on a captivating 9-hour tour to explore the stunning Batu Caves and the cascading terraces of Kanching Falls. This journey takes you off the beaten path with a personal guide. Besides these renowned attractions, relax your feet at the Hot Spring. Then, delight in a boat ride along the riverbanks of Kuala Selangor Firefly Park to witness the enchanting colonies of fireflies illuminating the night.
- Vibrant atmosphere at the sacred Batu Caves
- Hot Spring, perfect for soaking your weary feet in rejuvenating mineral waters.
- Kanching Falls, showcasing a breathtaking seven-tiered waterfall.
- The historic and charming town of Kuala Selangor
- Dazzling fireflies lighting up the mangrove swamps
- Enjoy a freshly caught dinner at a local restaurant
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off included
Location
MATIC
Jalan Ampang
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(9 Ratings)
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Trek51233144375
Dec 29, 2023
A fun day out - We thoroughly enjoyed this as a family trip. Rajan was amazing tour guide, imparting so much interesting knowledge of the region, had a friendly/warm demeanour and nothing was too much trouble. He made us feel auper safe and secure whixh meant alot as we only landed the night before the tour. The activities were all great, a highlight for the kids was swimming in the water falls and feeding monkeys.
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Isak687
Sep 20, 2023
Great day with excellent guide - Had a great day with our guide. He drove us to places we would not be able to find by ourselves in Kuala Lumpur and in the country side. We really likes the monkeys and it was a perfekt finish with the sunset and the fireflies, even if the blue tears experience did not match the pictures. Really recommend this trip if you visit KL with a short amount of time
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S6861fwjohnw
Jul 18, 2023
A must-do tour - Amazing day with Aris. The Batu Caves are stunning. Feeding the silver leaf monkeys was the highlight for my kids, and Aris made sure we found a good spot and had plenty of food to hand out. The pewter and batik stops were also very interesting. And to close the day, the fireflies are a must see.
The seafood dinner is also very good and easy, as Aris took care of everything.
Definitely recommend this tour, as you hit several can’t-miss stops in one day.
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Kiri_b
Apr 2, 2023
Breathtaking beauty, delicious dinner + more - Very grateful to our private tour operator Rajin. A lovely gentleman. The car was comfortable and air conditioned as we were driven around the countryside with stories of Kuala Lumpar. Answered all questions we put to him, very knowledgeable. This tour was amazing. The dinner was fresh and delicious. The locals were all very welcoming and the monkeys are gentle when they climb onto you. Would highly recommend this door, Rajin went above and beyond service. Thank you to everyone whom made this tour possible. Kia Ora, Wiremu and Kiri xox
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Stephbi4315ke
Nov 8, 2022
A great day exploring! - Brilliant trip - a real great way to explore outside KLCC. Our guide Fauzi was great fun and really knowledgable. The entire tour was interesting and well organised, and gave us a great appreciation for Kuala Lumpur, it’s history and culture.
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36bradleyp
Jan 7, 2020
ASNI Tours - Overall this was a very good tour. Rajan the driver and guide did a great job today with adapting the schedule to do things that were interesting since we had time to spare before the fireflies in the evening. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and funny. One of the better guides I have had in quite a long time. The tour as a whole was well organized and thought out. There were little to no unanticipated variables and the the experience overall was very good. If you have a day to spare in KL I would highly recommend this tour. It’s got a little bit of everything.
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Mariamarta52
Jul 11, 2019
Very enjoyable excursion with knowledgeable and flexible tour guide - Raja is an excellent tour guide, I would like to highly recommend him. He was very flexible and showed me also places that were not in the tour description. Also, he is very knowledgeable, gave me a lot of interesting information about the places we visited. I enjoyed every place I saw on this tour. Well worth doing this excursion.
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160merel
Jan 1, 2024
Do not use this company - I would never recommend this company to anyone. There was no communication prior to our trip and on the day nobody turned up at the appointed time. The company did try and make amends, but we were given a driver and not a guide. The driver scarcely spoke with us. She was a terrible driver and made us both anxious. She had no consideration regarding our age - we are both in our 70s - and forced us over wet mossy rocks at the waterfall with no assistance.
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Ishgu
Jul 28, 2023
Very Disappointing, Not Worth the Money - I booked this having read previous positive reviews and am now compelled to share my experience.
The tour was stress-inducing from start to finished.
1. The driver was late to our pickup time. I had received Whatsapp confirmation of pickup and day schedule the night before with the driver's contact info. I called him asking for ETA and he indicated he'd wasn't planning to arrive until TWO HOURS after my confirmed pickup. I questioned that with my confirmation message and he arrived thirty minutes later (30 minutes late).
2. "Van with air conditioning" is an overstatement. Looking around us on the highway, we saw other touring companies' logos on large private buses with proper seating, air conditioning, and a microphone for the guide. That's NOT what we received. We received a packed-to-the-brim van with four air vents in the front (none in the back), no microphone, and a nearly silent guide. We rode in silence until I asked him to explain to us what we were seeing around us and even then, those in the back could not hear.
Once we realized we'd need to google our own information en-route and accepted the van for what it was, we focused on the actual attractions, which were lovely and stunning. The Museum, Batu Caves, and the Firellies were all the highlights of the tour (lead by other guides and people...)
Hire another company that will send a proper sized vehicle for your group, will get the time right, and provide an actual guide.
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