Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur

3.6
(74 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Leave the busy city behind and take a drive through the Malaysian countryside on a half-day tour from Kuala Lumpur. You’ll be taken to one of Malaysia’s most popular Hindu shrines at the mysterious Batu Caves, and have the option to see how two of Malaysia’s most distinctive crafts are produced at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory and a batik production center. Round-trip transportation from your central KL hotel is included, and you also have a choice of morning and afternoon tours to suit your schedule.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local English-speaking driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Supplement pick-up & drop-off at hotels located outside within city limits

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Departs from your central Kuala Lumpur hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

    As we drive to the outskirts of the city, cruise along the ‘Ambassador Row’ and Malay villages. Our first stop, the Royal Selangor Pewter, is the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, renowned for high quality products and exceptional craftsmanship. During the tour of the factory, you will get a chance to learn the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving of pewter products. Next, we stop at a Batik Factory to see how batik is being designed and printed.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Batu Caves

    Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves. A flight of 272 steps will lead up to the sacred Hindu temple cave where the shrine of Hindu deity, Lord Murugah lies. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Tour Operator

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel

Show 7 more

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

3.6 Based on 74 74 reviews
5 stars
23
4 stars
22
3 stars
16
2 stars
5
1 star
8
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}