Batu Caves & Malaysian Handicraft Tour with Pewter & Batik
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Batu Caves & Malaysian Handicraft Tour with Pewter & Batik
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Avoid the complications of finding public transportation to the Batu Caves with a small-group half-day tour to this popular attraction near Kuala Lumpur. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure for your trip to the shrine, where a huge statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan sits at the top of a hill with limestone cave temples. Also stop at a pewtor factory, and batik factory to peruse local handicrafts.
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Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Includes Batu Caves admission ticket and air-conditioned transportation
- Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
- Pickup and drop-off provided from centrally located hotels
- Small-group tour limited to 15 people
- English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (free pick up within 5km of City Center)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Transportation (if private tour selected)
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1MATIC, 109, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaYou can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
- Option 2Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFree hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC).
Pickup details- 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, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance) An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- 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: 38355P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Closed for 3 days on Thaipusam Festive (the day before, during and the day after festive)
- No minimum age requirement
- Dress code is smart casual
- Most travellers can participate
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
- 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: 38355P10
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- Angie W0 contributionsMr. Sam the best guide!Mr. Sam was the best guide. Very knowledgeable of the history and culture of the highlands and he made our experience five stars for sure. Lovely driver that safely transported us to and from our location. Would visit again!Written 24 November 2024
- 573dawnt0 contributionsI saw that the entrance twin towers t I let was not included but did not know that this had to booked manyI was expecting a small group with explanations , the group was just us 2 friends, with little history . The driver was courteous and safe. Did not know that tickets to twin towers had to b booked several days in adWritten 24 November 2024
- Tour3796220 contributionsGood tour, slightly tarnished by transport issues.I would have rated this higher but the trip was spoilt by our transport, which broke down on the way to the highlands and the replacement bus on the way back had brake issue (not what you want on a steep descent) which saw us wait on the side of a very busy road for them to cool down. Our guide (sorry his name escapes me) was very knowledgeable about the history of Kuala Lumpur and he was very friendly and helpful all day long. There are lots and lots and lots of shops at the top of the cable car but the outlets, which are cheaper, are at the bottom. I would recommend this tour as I hope the issues we had with the transport were one-offs and we were just a bit unlucky.Written 22 November 2024
- solo40 contributionsBeware - this is not a tour! !This was a terrible experience. We booked this tour after reading the excellent reviews. When we arrived at the cruise terminal after leaving the ship there was nobody with a sign with our names on it. It took us 20 minutes to find our ‘guide’. Turns out that he was only a taxi driver. So we set off in a private car with a driver who, it became immediately apparent had poor English and told us he had been given instructions to take us to 4 places. After five minutes we said we wanted to cancel this booking and get a full refund as it was clearly unsuitable and it was not what we were expecting. The driver contacted the agent who refused our refund request as it stated in the fine print ‘that there was no guide only a driver provided’ - in spite of being charged €106! The driver also took a selfie picture in the car without asking our permission to be in it. While the lesson learned here is to fully see what you are getting beyond just reading the reviews, it feels very sharp practice to hide behind T&C’s to take our money. We subsequently appealed to Viator who couldn’t redress our specific issues. This listing ‘as a tour’ is wholly misrepresentative and is just a taxi ride. Beware.Written 19 November 2024
- ivannas5660 contributionsAmazing boat ride!This tour was absolutely amazing! The ride in the river and then the open sea was really refreshing! And we got to see a few different things along the way as well. The Bat caves were closed and under maintenance when we visited because of the high tides and the tour guide told us it will take almost 3-4 months for it to be fixed. If that is something you’d want to do then check with the tour provider before you pay and confirm. Me and my friend really enjoyed it still!Written 17 November 2024
- ivannas5660 contributionsBeautiful day for a gondola ride!This tour was amazing! It was raining in Genting when we went which made the drive with the views that much more beautiful! And the cable car ride was epic 🤩 we enjoyed every moment of our tour. The tour guide was a little unresponsive before the tour, we had contacted him for change of pickup location and didn’t get any response. That is the only reason I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This made us a little anxious, but they called us a littler after the pickup time shared to inform about a delay with other customers and the rest of the day went really really well! Thank you Khairy for the wonderful tour! 🙌🏼👏🏼Written 13 November 2024
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- Rosh_desilva0 contributionsLovely tourIt was a really nice trip and I loved the Batu Caves. It's very colourful and beautiful with so many monkeys following you around.Written 12 November 2024
- Bronygan0 contributionsFantastic day out.Such a great trip, from the early morning hotel pick up and drive with Alwin which was smooth and comfortable through to the expert help with our expert bird guide it was a great day out and totally worth the early morning start and price. We picked up 29 new bird species which was great, but an additional highlight for me was hearing gibbons amongst the bird and insect calls. Top day trip.Written 11 November 2024
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puchka
Bengaluru, India2,130 contributions
This tour takes 3.5 hours from the city centre, driving through the countryside with the first stop at the Royal Selangor tin factory. The guide takes you around through the processes of tin making and.hiw the scrap is reused for making artifacts. The history of the tin industry is explained. The shopping area has plenty to offer by way of household goods, mugs, and jewellery. The next stop is at the Batu caves, or limestone caves, involving a climb of 272 steps to reach the temples housing Hindu Gods and Goddesses. At the base of the temple is the tallest gold played statue of Lord Murugan. The last stop is at the batik factory and shop selling batik items. Priced high, the tour is more for those wishing to visit temples. The bus guide points out important landmarks on his way.
Written 1 January 2020
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Inspiration789446
Macleod, Australia2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Rajan was a good driver with lots of interesting information about what we were seeing and Malaysia in general. He rang to let me know that he would be arriving late due to the rain causing traffic issues, and rang again on arrival so I wasn’t left waiting for him. Very good.
Written 7 September 2023
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Vuong N
Ottawa, Canada171 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
A Hindu temple built in the caves on the top of a hill. To reach the temple, there are stairs with steps. There are various shrines with monks to attend the worshippers, to provide blessing. There are statues scenes depict religious stories. Well love by the locals
Written 24 January 2020
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Thank you for sharing your experience with others.but you are posted the review on wrong TripAdvisor page.
We are local tour operator who manage tours & transfers.
Really appreciate to post this review on correct product owners page.
Written 26 January 2020
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Kathryn Faith
Singapore, Singapore8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Our driver Mr. Sankaran pick up me in my hotel on time. I'm grateful for him because he has a sarong for me to borrow becuse im not allowed to enter in Batu Caves wearing shorts. The tour went smooth. Batu Caves was amazing due to its rock formation. Batik Factory will let you try how they do it and you'll visit lastly the Pewter Factory. Also, I'm thankful for the Asni Tour & Travel that they make my Kuala Lumpur experience an amazing one. I was able to join in this tour so not expensive rather than having a private tour. I'm happy that we went there in the morning because on our way back to hotel or city there was a traffic jam so I was dropped off around 1330H.
Written 4 March 2024
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Luke
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Solo
William escorted me to the Batu caves over the weekend. His English was excellent, as well as his knowledge of Malaysian history and culture. I found the value for money to be well worth it based on William alone. I would definitely recommend this tour. Ask that it be conducted by William.
Written 9 March 2020
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Neil D
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a well organized and enjoyable afternoon. Our driver, Mr. Indran, was on time, his vehicle was well presented and supplied and he was both knowledgeable and helpful. When the weather forced a slightly earlier end to the tour, he was only too happy to return us to our accommodation. The tour included 4 locations, the Royal Palace, Batik Silk painting, Royal Selangor and the highlight of the afternoon, the Batu Caves. A tough walk but well worth the effort.
Written 20 October 2023
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Monica v
1 contribution
Mar 2020
I liked the excursion in itself. But from the itenirary I had the impression we would stay at each place an hour. I felt at all three places it was too rushed. I wished we had 90 minutes at the Pewter Factory, there was so much to see, 45 minutes for the Batik place and 90 minutes for the Batu Caves. I was wondering why not start there early in the morning when it is less busy?
Written 11 March 2020
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sukees
Sri Lanka5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Our recent trip to Malaysia was made even better thanks to our amazing driver, Guna. We did four tours with him: airport arrival and departure, a Kuala Lumpur city tour, a visit to the Batu Caves temple, and a trip to Genting Highlands. Guna was with us every step of the way, making our experience smooth and enjoyable.
Even though we were delayed at the airport due to unexpected paperwork, which took about 3 hours, Guna patiently waited for us and greeted us with a warm smile when we finally exited. His welcoming attitude instantly put us at ease.
As travelers from Sri Lanka, one of the highlights of our experience was discovering that Guna could speak Tamil! We had no idea at first, but when he realized that Tamil was our language, he explained everything in Tamil, which made us feel so comfortable and happy. His ability to speak both Tamil and English added to the ease of communication (making it simple for us to understand each other), and his explanations about Malaysia's history, culture, and religion were insightful (offering deep understanding) and detailed.
The car was perfect – spacious, extremely clean, and very comfortable, making our journeys even more pleasant. Guna was always punctual (on time), accommodating (flexible to our needs), and ensured our schedule ran smoothly. He truly made our time in Malaysia unforgettable.
I highly recommend Guna for anyone visiting Malaysia. His professionalism, knowledge, and friendly nature made our trip truly exceptional. A 5-star service from start to finish!
Contact Guna: +60169009036
Even though we were delayed at the airport due to unexpected paperwork, which took about 3 hours, Guna patiently waited for us and greeted us with a warm smile when we finally exited. His welcoming attitude instantly put us at ease.
As travelers from Sri Lanka, one of the highlights of our experience was discovering that Guna could speak Tamil! We had no idea at first, but when he realized that Tamil was our language, he explained everything in Tamil, which made us feel so comfortable and happy. His ability to speak both Tamil and English added to the ease of communication (making it simple for us to understand each other), and his explanations about Malaysia's history, culture, and religion were insightful (offering deep understanding) and detailed.
The car was perfect – spacious, extremely clean, and very comfortable, making our journeys even more pleasant. Guna was always punctual (on time), accommodating (flexible to our needs), and ensured our schedule ran smoothly. He truly made our time in Malaysia unforgettable.
I highly recommend Guna for anyone visiting Malaysia. His professionalism, knowledge, and friendly nature made our trip truly exceptional. A 5-star service from start to finish!
Contact Guna: +60169009036
Written 30 September 2024
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Departure800873
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This was the worst tour I've ever been on and I've been on many. Our driver arrived at our hotel and waited outside. We were inside the lobby waiting as instructed. The company sent me an email to let me know he was at the hotel but the message didn't arrive until much later. Why didn't the driver let the hotel staff know he was there waiting? Instead, he sat in his car smoking. When my husband and I arrived in his car it reeked of smoke. The drive to the cave was 25 minutes in which time I was getting a headache from the cigarette smell. Our driver barely spoke English so could not tell us anything about the site we were about to see. Tour description said driver will speak English. Once we arrived at the caves and began climbing the steps up, I was told I couldn't enter because I was wearing shorts. There was nothing in the tour description saying that women were to dress in a specific manner. I didn't know it was a religious site. We asked driver to take us back to the hotel and didn't complete the rest of tour. Was feeling siick from the cigarette reeking car. This tour left out important information, driver could barely speak English and company shouldn't allow drivers to smoke in cars. Some people are allergic to smoke! I'd like a refund but doubt I'll get.
Written 30 May 2022
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JP Alfredo G
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Apr 2024 • Family
Our private tour of Batu Cave and the Batik Factory in Malaysia was an incredible experience. Rajan’s kindness, expertise, and passion for his work made the journey all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Malaysian culture and an opportunity to explore two of the country's most captivating attractions.
Written 14 May 2024
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Naresh Chowdary V
Hyderabad District, India
I'm in Hyderabad... I want to visit murugan temple in Malaysia... It was my wish list but I don't know how to reach there and I don't have enough money.. please let me know
Written 15 December 2020
I only have 4 hours to do the tour (9:00 to 13:00). Your description doesn’t state pick up or drop times. Could you confirm if this is at all possible?
Thank you
Rosa
Written 18 February 2020
Isaac Y
Bangkok, Thailand
Free pick up and drop off from
And to Regalia residences?
Written 14 February 2020
Sorry we were on a cruise,so transport was organised. We were there Christmas it is a free attraction, as it’s a temple,lots of stairs which they hose down ,so would not think it even closes for rain ,no need to .Watch out for the monkeys.
Written 15 February 2020
If it rains, is the tour cancelled? Is it good to see Batu Caves in the rain?
Written 24 December 2019
Lot of steps and depends on how heavy the rain is, other caves are Grand to visit.
Written 15 February 2020
Private tour will provide free pick up and drop off facility from hotel.?
Written 23 December 2019
Hi. Is it possible to schedule the tour for Tuesday December 17th departing at 7:00am from Kuala Lumpur? Since we have a limited time in the city and we want to make the most of it.
We would appreciate your answer. Thanks
Written 15 December 2019
I just got the Light rail straight to the caves ($2 each way)...you just walk about 5 minutes to the caves area and statue...I didn't go up, as there was a torrential downpour! But I believe you can get tickets there...easy, no need to book a Tour...train goes right there
Written 15 December 2019
Is it possible pick-up from the cruise terminal?
many thanks
Written 18 November 2019
Hello I'm staying in berjaya times hotel got any additional charges to butu cave to and fro... please
Written 22 October 2019
The main cave at Batu Caves is free. There are some side caves that are very cheap, MR5. I don’t know if any free transport to the caves.
Written 23 October 2019
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