Batu Caves & Firefly Cruise from Kuala Lumpur with Seafood Dinner
Description
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of busy Kuala Lumpur city and visit a beautiful limestone hill that has a series of caves and temples situated in Gombak – Batu Caves. Explore the culture and traditions of Malaysia and be amazed with the breathtaking city views on the top of the hill. Visit Royal Selangor Pewter factory to learn more about pewter making process and history. Move on to Melawati Hill and view the tropical flora and fauna, especially the silvered-leaf monkeys and long-tail macaques. We end the day trip cruising along the Kuala Selangor River watching the uniqueness and miracles fireflies flashing in the dark night. Seafood dinner and round-trip hotel transportation is included in this tour.
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Itinerary
Batu Caves - A trip to the eastern suburbs of the city to observe the local way of life and traditional cottage industries. Make a short stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory and proceed towards the Batu Caves, a huge limestone outcrop housing an elaborate Hindu temple. The caves are a popular place of worship for Hindus and each year, during their auspicious celebration of Thaipusam, hundreds of thousands of Hindus throng the temple. Itinerary: Jalan Ampang, Embassy Row, Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Batu Caves .
ROYAL SELANGOR is one of the most well-known names in the pewter industry. ROYAL SELANGOR has an impressive workforce of close to 300 skilled craftsmen and offers over a thousand different tableware and gift items, from traditional tankards and elegant tea sets, to captivating photo frames and desk accessories. Since 1885, our designers and craftsmen have expressed their love and understanding of the material by continuously pushing the envelope in pewter design while staying true to our heritage of craftsmanship.
Silver-Leafed Monkeys - and long-tailed macaques are the main draw to the Melawati Hill. The significant difference between the silver-leafed babies as compared to the adults is that these babies have golden fur while the adults have dull grey colours. These monkeys are a delight; they are gentle and playful. The long-tailed macaques, on the other hand, are generally a little more mischievous and if you turn your back for a second - you'd never know what they might do. A gentle reminder to exercise precautions with these lovely and wild animals, which can be quite erratic at times despite having so much human interaction.
Conducted on a traditional wooden rowboat touring along the river in Kampung Kuantan to see fireflies is a truly enchanting experience set in a beautiful and serene environment. As the sun sets, you'll glide quietly through the calm waters, surrounded by lush mangroves and the soft sounds of nature. The darkness gives way to the spectacular twinkling of thousands of fireflies, creating a magical light show that illuminates the trees and reflects on the water. The tranquil setting and close proximity to nature make this tour a unique and memorable adventure, perfect for couples or families looking to connect with nature and witness one of Malaysia’s best natural wonders. Fireflies - are also called “Lightning Bugs” and they belong to the nocturnal luminous beetle family Lampyridae. Within quiet and serene surroundings, these fireflies live very happily in the “Berembang” trees and shine like fire in the night to attract a mate. Come on down and enjoy the “Malaysian Version of Xmas”!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer complimentary pick-up & drop-off at Kuala Lumpur hotels. Please let us know your location / Hotel Name prior to the start of the tour. There will be additional surcharge for pick up outside of kl city. For eg. Kuala Lumpur International Airport Call Or Whatsapp +6012 3489326 ( Mr Foo )
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To visit Batu Caves, please wear appropriate clothes such as wearing long pants (Shorts are not allowed).
Reviews(16)
We really enjoyed this tour, VJ was absolutely awesome. Loved this experience and would highly recommend it!
Its really amazing toll statue of god muruga and batu caves like made from wax look alike Firefly amusement park nearby 20 min drive worth to visit
This was without doubt the highlight of our trip to KL. We were very fortunate to have a fantastic guide called VJ who was kind, helpful and informative and really went out of his way to make this a special day. His English was also perfect and very clear. We saw the wonderful Batu Caves and temples, visited a pewter factory, Hot water springs, Monkeys and fireflies with a wonderful meal in a great local restaurant over looking the river. Highly recommended
Again we had a great guide who took us for a half day tour, first the caves which are really amazing and the steps to get there not as bad as everyone says, just watch out for the little monkeys who can be quite cheeky. Caves offer great views inside and out. We also had the opportunity to see how the local materials are made which was quite fascinating. The silver leave eating monkeys are very cool and amazingly tame around people. The trip out to the seafood restaurant along the river is very enjoyable and the seafood dinner even more so. Three different types of seafood and all very tasty!! The only let down was the fireflies, not seeing them of course thats always amazing, just the large groups of people on long outboard boats which wasn't what we had in mind.....
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. We hope you brought home loads of joyful n wonderful memories from Malaysia. Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi (Thank you and See you again)
The content was a fulfilling tour. However, after a trouble on the way, I felt very sorry because there was no apology from the company. I think the driver did his best, but I think the safety check should be done sufficiently. Although it was participation with children, my kids were very shocked by the experience of the day.
Went with our children (9 and 11rs) we all really enjoyed the tour. The monkeys and fireflies were the favourites. The guy driving the boat for the firefies was great as he got up really close to the trees and made it a very special experience. Points to note - the car journey was long, but worth it so be prepared with water. Also it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation/information at the caves as well as the other places we visited.
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. We hope you brought home loads of joyful n wonderful memories from Malaysia. Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi (Thank you and See you again)
My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our Batu Caves and firefly cruise experience with Shajasa Travel. Our guide VJ was friendly, polite and knowledgeable, and it was useful to receive correspondence about the tour on WhatsApp. I was keen to visit the Batu Caves on our trip to Malaysia, and this tour was great as it enabled us to enjoy several different sights and activities in just one afternoon. At the Batu Caves, the Murugan statue and rainbow staircase were particularly impressive. The stop-off at the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory was interesting and we were also given the opportunity to feed some wild silvered leaf monkeys, which we loved. The firefly cruise was the highlight of the tour for me, and the seafood dinner provided was plentiful and tasty.
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words and compliments to Mr Vj. He is truly is a very experienced, knowledgeable, polite n patient person. Also a gem for us :) On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. Should you or your friends require our services in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you brought home loads of joyful n wonderful memories from Malaysia and also wish you all loads of cheerful n fantastic tidings in all your future endeavours. Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi (Thank you and See you again)
My husband and I took the tour this Sat. Ultimately it was just 2 of us in a quite large car, so we got a private tour! Our guide VJ was very good and fun to talk to. He told us a lot about Malaysian culture, sports and politics ! On the tour we visited Batu Caves, Pewter Factory (very large, you could buy some very cute things there made out of pewter, silver and even gold), and then we visited a small Hindu temple at Kuala Selangor, a hill with nice views and so many monkeys (I really enjoyed feeding them), and then of course the dinner and fireflies. The dinner was a seafood dinner and could have been better as they include cheaper items by default, or maybe we are just spoiled as here in Hong Kong we have so many superb seafood restaurants :-) Fireflies are very cute, but it is pitch black so no photos :-) You should just sit, listen and watch. Overall we really liked that VJ didn't press us on time at all so we were moving quite leisurely and made all the photos we wanted :-) Thanks again to VJ, highly recommended guide!
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you again. Thank you for your kind words and compliments :) On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. Should you or your friends require our services in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you all be blessed with loads of cheerful tidings in all endeavours. Until then, have a good and merry year ahead. Sekian Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi - (Thank you and See you again)
This was one of those trips u have to do when visiting KL the steps are steep but you can go slowly and take a breather stop. The monkeys are very entertaining on the way , we had no problems with them, even though they warn you to be careful. The cave at the to are interesting and the views from there also worth seeing , enjoyable few hours.
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you again. Thank you for your kind words and compliments :) On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. Should you or your friends require our services in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you all be blessed with loads of cheerful tidings in all endeavours. Until then, have a good and merry year ahead. Sekian Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi - (Thank you and See you again)
Booked this tour for my parents and Vijay was an absolute delight. Their guide was super helpful and respectful. I haven't been to Malaysia but whenever I go, I'll make sure I book this tour. Thank you Vijay for looking after my parents while they were in Malaysia. You're an absolute star ✨
Greetings from Shajasa! It is nice to hear from you again. Thank you for your kind words and compliments :) On behalf of Shajasa Travel, it has been our pleasure serving you. Should you or your friends require our services in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you all be loads of cheerful n wonderful tidings in all endeavours. Terima Kasih dan Jumpa Lagi (Thank you and See you again)
