Malaysia Countryside, Batu Caves, Firefly & The River Of Life Tour
Description
Enjoy the countryside landscapes and handycraft tour by leave the streets of Malaysia’s capital city from Kuala Lumpur. Visit one of the nation’s most beloved shrines, located in the Batu Caves, and see how two of the country’s traditional crafts are made during stops at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, quick stop at rubber tree plantation,and a batik center. And then escape the busy city life of Kuala Lumpur with your trip to the hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Enjoy the boat ride along the river banks of Kampung Kuantan to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights with dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Complete your evening with a visit to The River of Life Kuala Lumpur, listed as one of the world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, UK. Enjoy the stunning visual experience of Dancing Symphony Fountain, Blue Corridor, fog and lighting effects.
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Itinerary
A trip to the outskirts along the ‘Ambassador Row’. Our first stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour
Next we stop at Batik Factory – see how Batik is designed and printed.
Your last stop for the first half of this tour will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity – a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures. Closed for 3 days on Thaipusam Festive (the day before, during and the day after festive) After your day filled with Malaysian history, culture, and traditions, proceed to Kuala Selangor to start the second half of this tour.
The second half of this tour will start in Kuala Selangor, situated northwest of Kuala Lumpur. You can see Fort Altingsburg, built by the second sultan of Selangor in the 18th century to defend the city against foreign invasion. A bird sanctuary park is located at the foot of the fort, where you can watch for migratory birds.
Continue your trip with a boat ride along the mangrove swamps. Here, catch these bio luminescent fireflies flashing and producing glimmering lights in synchronized rhythm. Follow up with deliciously freshly caught seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
Conclude your memorable day with a visit to The River of Life Kuala Lumpur which has been listed in world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, United Kingdom’s online news portal, recently. Equipped with a Dancing Symphony Fountain, Blue Corridor, fog and lighting effects, visitors can expect a stunning visual experience when visiting this stretch of riverfront at the heart of KL. At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel or meeting point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC). 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. An additional surcharge10 usd for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Our driver Rayhan Raj Naidu communicated well prior to our tour. Our time at Batu Caves gave us plenty of time to climb up and explore before meeting our driver again. The batik and pewter factory were both interesting stops. We had time for a drink and snack at the cafe in the pewter factory which was wonderful. The 2nd part of our day included a good meal before embarking on the firefly boat ride. This was well organised and life jackets provided. I recommend applying insect repellent. The day was long but worth doing at such a reasonable cost for a private tour.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Rayhan Raj Naidu and that the tour was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It's wonderful that you had ample time to explore Batu Caves and appreciated the unique stops at the batik and pewter factories. We're glad you enjoyed the meal and found the firefly boat ride well-organized—it’s truly a magical part of the day! Your tip about insect repellent is spot on. We’re happy you found the private tour to be great value, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Hope to welcome you back again for more adventures!
Our guide, Ruben Raj was GREAT! He gave us a private tour at every location and catered to our wants and needs. He was also very knowledgeable regarding Malaysia’s history. My husband and I had a great time, and recommended this tour to all of our family and friends.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Ruben Raj made your experience special with his knowledge and personalized approach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you both had a great time!
