Private Half-Day Batu Caves and Cutural Tour in Kuala Lumpur
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Private Half-Day Batu Caves and Cutural Tour in Kuala Lumpur
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- English speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle
- All toll, Tax & Service Charges.
What's not included- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
- Pick-up at Airport and Port Klang
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Send us your hotel name and address so we can arrange your pick up and drop off. Pick-up in the Kuala Lumpur city area is free of charge, but there will be an additional charge for pick-up at Port Klang Cruise Terminal and International Airport. The transportation cost will be notified through email upon booking confirmation.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20961P34- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Ladies must wear a long dress, skirt, or trousers covering the knees. Make sure your shoulders are covered.
- National Mosque is closed for tourist on Friday
- Additional charge will be added to Airport, Port KLang, Putrajaya, Sunway and Selangor Pick-up.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20961P34
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- Denis P0 contributionsFirst time in Malaysia, Great Tour!My wife and I had a great experience taking this tour! Jocop was very professional and knowledgeable about the sights, he gave us so much context and history of the rich culture present in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia as a whole. We appreciated both the flexibility and efficiency of the tour itinerary. Highly recommended!Written 6 December 2024
- timg9970 contributionsKuala Lumpur highlights tour.If you want to explore the main highlights of Kuala Lumpur in a day this is a good option , Ayyanar was a great tour guide, very attentive and explains things well. Always there to meet you after you have done a tour of each location.Written 5 December 2024
- Lloyd W0 contributionsGetting high landGuide very helpful, arrived on. Give the necessary information and ticket, pick me up and drop me off at the correct time. Very interesting place with lots of shops and food places. But I found the temple part most interesting. Very enjoyable tour.Written 5 December 2024
- tomhY7865VQ0 contributionsA brilliant tour, a must-do in KLFantastic tour, packed full of local insights, plus various cultural and historical stopping points. Nice to see some of the real culture of the country. Batu Caves and Chinese Temple were highlights. My guide was Nesh - brilliant. Friendly, informative, helpful. I would thoroughly recommend!Written 5 December 2024
- Anand S0 contributionsTour with SegarHad a great experience with Segar. He explained the history and significance of the sites we visited and answered all of my questions along the way. Really nice guy, and would recommend this tour. There’s plenty of time at each location to soak it in.Written 5 December 2024
- Traveler576492037640 contributionsGreat private tour of Batu Caves and cultural sites in KLMy husband and I had the best time seeing some of Kuala Lumpur’s greatest sights. Harin was an amazing guide - so informative and friendly and we couldn’t have had such an enjoyable experience without him. Harin was a great driver and the car was clean, comfy and had great air conditioning. He ensured we got around comfortably and had a great day. Definitely recommend!Written 5 December 2024
- niiisii0 contributionsLingesh, best guyLingesh was a very Nice Guide. He always made us feel safe and comfortable. He told us really interesting things about malaysia and the Best spots we have to visit. 😇Written 5 December 2024
- Camper315382276930 contributionsAdventurousDriver was really nice and friendly, activities were okay. Food was nice, hike was challenging in the heat but enjoyable at the same time.Written 4 December 2024
- scottdX8750ZJ0 contributionsLoved it! Would do it again in a heartbeat!Sathesh is the greatest! He took us all around the city, sharing the cultural and current events of the city while we visited stunning sites, got souvenirs, and ate to overflowing! Definitely recommend Sathesh - professional, kind, and becomes the best of friends instantly.Written 3 December 2024
- humphreyk6720 contributionsTravel vargo Malaysia trip.Ojr driver Ayyana was very resource full. Excellent Malaysian history and great driver. Travel vargo did a wonderful job in organising our trip.Written 2 December 2024
- O5192YIlizm0 contributionsAirport transfer by Mr PrabazOur airport transfer pilot (Mr Prabaz) was amazing. Very social, helpful and kind. Definitely recommend him to anyone visiting using TravelVago. He taught us a lot about the Malaysian culture.Written 1 December 2024
- LauraH45540 contributionsHighly recommended tourWe loved our tour. Ayyanar was a fabulous guide. He gave us lots of local knowledge and this really added to and enhanced our tour. The tour was great in that it hit all the major things we wanted to see in one day. We felt like VIPs being driven around in a lovely air conditioned vehicle. An appropriate amount of time was given at each stop in order to fully enjoy each experience. We were given enough information that we could fully enjoy everything but we liked that we were left to independently explore everything. Ayyanar looked us after us so well, we would recommend him and the tour to anyone who wanted to see lots of highlights in a short amount of time.Written 1 December 2024
- D1606HIjp0 contributionsA perfect day in KLHad a really good guide Sathish. Sjoerd all the nice sceneries of KL. He was really informative about these place and its history. KL today was one of my highlights this weekendWritten 30 November 2024
- danielrue0 contributionsProfessional and Fun TourExcellent tour with Prabaz - efficient and on time for the pick up and lots of good conversations and information on Malaysia as we visited each of the areas on the tour. Highly recommended.Written 30 November 2024
- MarkBertness0 contributionsFabulous KL day tripJust great KL day tour. We saw everything possible in a day trip. I can't imagine a better day in KL. Sathesh was a super driver and guide able to get us to twice as many top tourist spots than other guides because of his knowledge of city shortcuts and was super knowledgeable about KL life and history. Highly recommend without reservation.Written 29 November 2024
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Aisha S
7 contributions
Dec 2022
The driver/guide Ravikumar did not really know much about the sites. He also kept asking how much I paid for this tour, how much I paid for others I had booked with other companies. It was strange because he kept asking about money. During a stop, he met some of his friends and suddenly overheard them speaking inappropriately. Lastly, he boasted about how he had showed us beyond the itinerary because of a stop at a local food store. He wasn't clear about the trip overall. 3 stars because he drove, and we got to see the sights.
Written 2 January 2023
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We appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review and sharing it with the community. We are always inspired to improve the service by your feedback. We hope to see you again in Kuala Lumpur again.
Written 7 August 2023
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Cheungs
Burnaby, Canada17 contributions
Sept 2022
Positive: It was nice to see the various local sites in the morning hours when traffic is lighter and the temperature is still pleasant. Negative: We feel our booking is more for a driver service rather than a guide. We were dropped off at each location to explore on our own. Our driver Ravi said we should do a google search to get info on the Batu Caves. If you have an itinerary in mind, consider booking a private car for the half day instead and it would probably work out to be much cheaper.
Written 13 September 2022
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yedilej
Mexico City, Mexico2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It was so so, the driver had no energy or wanted to explain more about the sites, very basic information. He was complaining with the traffic and saying he was gonna keep it short because we were running out of time. He was nice to me, but I wouldn’t buy another tour with him again. Didn’t worth the price I paid for what I got.
Written 27 January 2020
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Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that you experience was not of the quality you expected. We would like the opportunity to investigate your feedback future.
Written 28 April 2020
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Gordon
Reston, VA22 contributions
Feb 2023
This title is false. This is NOT a tour. I repeat. This is not a tour. It is a private driver to drive you to all of these highlights, does not even include water, and is so upcharged it is quite frankly ridiculous. I recommend anyone going to these sites to use grab instead and pay $15 instead of $70. The driver did not know a lot about these sites, certainly not more than the average grab driver. The title of this is quite frankly deceitful and seems to be ripping people off of their money. Not sure why it has rave reviews. I gave it two stars because the driver was friendly and nice, but save yourself the money and just use grab.
Written 21 February 2023
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Whitney N
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
We were looking for a shorter city tour and thought it would be cool to see the Batu Caves, so we booked a half day private tour. Our driver and guide, Guna, was excellent and told us about the history of each location and then let us explore on our own. We ended up seeing not only the Batu Caves and Hindu shrine, but also the Batik Centre for silk goods, National Mosque, and Thean Hou Temple. He also offered to take us to the Central Market and Chinatown, but we declined as we had already been. All in all it was a wonderful experience and a good way to experience KL in an afternoon.
Written 25 November 2023
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Warmest regards from Travelvago! Your valuable review ignites our community and fuels our passion to elevate our services. We Anticipate the joy of hosting you again in the vibrant heart of Kuala Lumpur. With heartfelt thanks!
Written 27 November 2023
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Sandra F
4 contributions
It was a great tour! There was no rush, we had plenty of time to visit the sights. It was also good way to get an overview of Kuala Lumpur.
Siva is a really good driver and guide, it was really nice driving with him!
I would recommend to do the tour in the morning as the crowds at Batu Caves build up quickly throughout the day.
Siva is a really good driver and guide, it was really nice driving with him!
I would recommend to do the tour in the morning as the crowds at Batu Caves build up quickly throughout the day.
Written 12 July 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us and the community this amazing review.
Your feedback always motivates us to improve the service. Hope to see you again in Kuala
Lumpur.
Written 20 July 2024
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Laurel A
93 contributions
We had a wonderful half day private tour with Ayyanar of Travel Local Malaysia. We first visited the Batu Caves then a Batik Factory before being taken to the airport for our departure.
We were picked up at our hotel and driven to the Batu Caves. Along the way Ayyanar pointed out interesting sights and gave us an overview of what to expect at the Batu Caves.
We were fortunate to arrive a little after 8 in the morning before the crowds arrived. It was raining hard as we approached the Batu Caves sign. Ayyanar provided us with an umbrella, gave us an overview, and allowed us to enjoy the area on our own. It happened to be a public holiday so families began to arrive with offerings. The monkeys were stealth and grabbed plastic bags carried by visitors and fruits left at the altar.
Following our Batu Cave visit we went to a Batik Factory. We watched a Batik artist at work, heard about the Batik process, and then had the opportunity to shop. Again Ayyanar waited patiently. The Batik items were reasonably priced and the wide variety of colors, block print and hand done patterns allowed us to find just the right gift items.
At the end of our tour Ayyanar drove us to the airport.
We were picked up at our hotel and driven to the Batu Caves. Along the way Ayyanar pointed out interesting sights and gave us an overview of what to expect at the Batu Caves.
We were fortunate to arrive a little after 8 in the morning before the crowds arrived. It was raining hard as we approached the Batu Caves sign. Ayyanar provided us with an umbrella, gave us an overview, and allowed us to enjoy the area on our own. It happened to be a public holiday so families began to arrive with offerings. The monkeys were stealth and grabbed plastic bags carried by visitors and fruits left at the altar.
Following our Batu Cave visit we went to a Batik Factory. We watched a Batik artist at work, heard about the Batik process, and then had the opportunity to shop. Again Ayyanar waited patiently. The Batik items were reasonably priced and the wide variety of colors, block print and hand done patterns allowed us to find just the right gift items.
At the end of our tour Ayyanar drove us to the airport.
Written 23 May 2024
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Greetings from Travelvago!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us and the community this amazing review. Your feedback always motivates us to improve the service. Hope to see you again in Kuala Lumpur.
Written 6 June 2024
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Passport26898724796
1 contribution
July 2024 • Family
Half day private tour to the Batu Caves is highly recommended. Our guide Prabaz was excellent - very attentive to our needs and flexible to change the itinerary for us. He cared about our experience, provided lots of local insight and added in lots of additional stops along the way. We saw so much, thank you! If you only have short time in KL then this is the trip to book.
Written 13 July 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us and the community this amazing review.
Your feedback always motivates us to improve the service. Hope to see you again in Kuala
Lumpur.
Written 20 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CORCAN
Port Macquarie, Australia78 contributions
We traveled as an extended family and the tour was excellent. Hazlin was an exceptional guide and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She patiently explained things to the children who loved it. We would recommend the 9am start as the traffic builds up by noon. Our driver was very professional and we always felt safe. Highly recommended.
Written 1 May 2024
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Greetings from Travelvago!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us and the community this amazing review. Your feedback always motivates us to improve the service. Hope to see you again in Kuala Lumpur.
Written 6 June 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AADL
United Arab Emirates9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This was a three-hour trip (two-way) if you’re staying within Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia. It is accessible by train or via Grab (go there with at least three more persons to share the transpo bill) if you are on a budget like me. Be on your comfortable clothes and shoes. Check the weather before going there because the stairs going up may be too slippery/risky when it is raining. Don’t be too surprise if monkeys in the vicinity will get your bottled water on your way up/down.
Written 12 July 2024
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Written 8 June 2024
Bonjour, je suis en voyage seule. Est-ce une erreur ou est ce normal ? Car lorsque je réserve pour moi toute seule, je paye le prix pour 2 personnes ? Merci par avance pour votre retour.
Written 28 November 2023
Hello I am a party of 4. We are going to be in Port Klang later today. We are looking to do a private tour of KL and the Batu Caves tomorrow and am wondering on availability and pricing.
Cheers
Dave
Written 17 November 2023
I think you sent message to us (reviewers) instead of the company. We booked next day so the company was flexible but it was mainly a driver. He gave little to no tour info.
Written 18 November 2023
Are you looking to book a suite in Montserrat?
Written 8 October 2023
What vehicle is used for the tours? Is it a large bus, mini van, car? and How many people are in the tour?
Written 12 December 2022
Our driver had a mid size crossover that could seat up to 4 people. Since this is a private tour, our party of 2 were the only group for this excursion. I have heard of smaller sedans being used for this tour, so best if your coordinate with the company in advance on vehicle choice.
Written 14 December 2022
Good Morning, we would like to do the 1/2 day Batu Caves and Cultural tour on Monday 10th October. We are only on a long stop over and would like to be collected from the airport at 9am then dropped at the Petronas towers so we can visit the sky deck then go back to the airport for 4-5pm. Is this possible? Many Thanks
Written 25 August 2022
interested in tour around KL. especially WTC, KLCC, twin tower, Batu cave, Petaling street.
Any other tourist/historical sites that you can recommend?
Arrive into KL airport around 8.30am and departing 9.20pm. Possible to pick up and drop off at airport?
Need English speaking guide as tourist are Americans.
Can i know the price?
Thanks.
Written 23 June 2022
indie
Luzon, Philippines
Is it possible, instead of picking up in the hotel..is it ok to pick up at airport and drop off to airport for this tour package?we haven't book a hotel because we were going to leave in the evening the same day..thanks
Written 27 February 2020
Our flight arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 10am. Is it possible to have the tour from 12 am until 4 pm?
Thank you
Written 26 February 2020
I know that my tour guide had another tour right after our half day tour to do and would not have been able to adjust the time. See if the hotel you are staying at can help you. There are many different tours in KL.
Written 26 February 2020
It says the tour is between 9:00 to 2:00. Is there any possibilities it could be between 8:00 and 1:00?
Written 9 February 2020
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