The holy caverns and temples of the Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a private tour of Batu Caves during a morning or afternoon excursion by private vehicle. Climb the 272 steps to the Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Subramaniam and admire the limestone caves. Your driver-guide makes stops at the Malaysian Batik Cottage as well as the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Kuala Lumpur.

Private and group tour option
Huff up the steep steps to the enshrined cave
Discover Hindu traditions and beliefs
Stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory
Private hotel transport optional

What's Included

Tours and transfers with English-speaking Driver Guide
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description
All applicable taxes and service charges
Return transfers for customers staying within Kuala Lumpur city area

Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
Surcharges during Malaysian Public Holidays
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Car Seat for children from 0 to 10 years old is Mandatory in Malaysia
Surcharge for the usage of Baby/Child car seat 18USDollars per child

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pick up from only hotel in Kuala Lumpur city centre. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.

Itinerary

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Batik Boutique

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Batu Caves

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis.
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kuala Lumpur.
Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Petaling Jaya, Sepang, Putrajaya, Genting Highlands and any of Kuala Lumpur’s International airports are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
To enter the Batu Caves, customers are required to follow a certain dress code. This religious site does not allow customers entering the caves wearing short skirts / shorts that do not cover the knees or sleeveless shirts / tops.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.

We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Kindly note that should there be any changes of Government Policy which will have direct effect on the current pricing, we shall reserve the rights to amend accordingly if it is deem necessary.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes. The Batu Caves are closed for visitors during the first 2 days of Chinese New Year (varies per year) and during the holy festival of Thaipusam (3 days, varies per year).
Tour is not available during Thaipusam celebration week.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

3.8

based on 9 reviews

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Over all experiences from the tour...

Lisa_C, Sep 2017

Over all experiences from the tour was nice even we didn't find it easy to be picked up because my friend and I was waiting at KL sentral station not hotel since we don't have one. It was raining after we arrived the cave but it was fun though, the monkey there also jump to hug me but I run..Lol. Anyway, our private 3 hours tour price for two persons in one sedan included one driver as a tour guide seem a bit high, to me It's more reasonable for 50 instead of 65.

good half day tour. the tour guide...

JP M, Sep 2017

good half day tour. the tour guide was very good in explaining each spot. totally worth the money and time! the only thing to point out is the condition of the bus, which had some dirty spots here and there..

Picked up from hotel at 1345...

Lorna_M, May 2017

Picked up from hotel at 1345, returned at 1900. Only 40 minutes of that time were spent at Batu Caves. What was not mentioned when booking this trip or on the itinerary, was that it also included a 30 minute stop at a pewter factory and 15 minutes at a batik printing unit. Majority of time was spent sitting in KL traffic and waiting for people to get back to the coach after each stop. Forget the trip - just get the train and do it yourself, probably a lot less hassle.

It is what it is! Royal Selangor is...

Trevor H, Apr 2017

It is what it is! Royal Selangor is an interesting trip as you see the pewter process and the factory. The batik is just a shop trying to sell at over-inflated prices - but hey! Batu caves itself is an interesting place - lots of steps - but perfectly do-able and you get to enjoy the monkeys on the way up and back down. The cave itself is not so exciting if you have seen others - but again, is of interest. For me, the trip was well organised and executed - I have no complaints at all. But - it is not a trip I would ever do again - simply because there was nothing of enough interest to bring me back!

It was a very amazing and...

CRIS C, Jan 2017

It was a very amazing and interesting tour. the tour guide is very nice and funny. it was definitely a recommendable and worth tour that every tourist must try.

Great trip, good value. Long enough...

Terry G, Jan 2017

Great trip, good value. Long enough at each stop but not too long. Royal Selangor pewter works was very interesting. Batu Caves very different, beware the monkeys! 272 steps a very good work out. Not really interested in the silk shop stop.

It is nice to have someone driving...

ANDREA_S, Sep 2016

It is nice to have someone driving you and giving information during the trip. It is worth letting people know in advance there are dress requirements for accessing the caves e.g. length of skirt/trousers, as it is hard to access changing rooms on the spot. The statue is impressive.

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