Private Half-Day Batu Caves and Cutural Tour in Kuala Lumpur

Overview

Visit a trio of religious landmarks on a private, 4-hour tour from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple, and Masjid Negara, Malaysia’s National Mosque. Walk through a shadowy network of Hindu Shrines, light an incense stick for a Chinese sea goddess, then explore an enormous mosque surrounded by manicured gardens. With door-to-door transport, this tour offers the convenience of a private driver with independent time to see each destination. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

• 4-hour private religious site tour

• Visit Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim places of worship

• Enjoy the convenience of a private driver

• Get inside tips from a local

• Choice of morning or afternoon departure

• Family friendly

What's Included

• English speaking driver

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle

• All toll, Tax & Service Charges.

What To Expect

Meet a driver at your hotel in Kuala Lumpur for 9am or 2pm departure, then begin the 30-minute drive to Batu Caves, passing through the colorful Little India neighborhood along the way. Upon arrival at the temple, make your way up the 272 steps that lead to a towering statue of Lord Murugan, then enter the largest cave in the complex.

Inside, you’ll find Hindu shrines and a series of cave temples that draw thousands of worshippers from around the world—outside of the caves, you’ll spot some of the area’s resident monkeys.

After your time at Batu Caves, continue to Thean Hou Temple, a Buddhist landmark dedicated to Mazu, the Chinese Sea goddess. This is also a great place to grab a snack, as the temple is surrounded by a cluster of Malaysian and Chinese food stalls.

The last stop of the day is the National Mosque, an imposing religious building that accommodates up to 15,000 people. Minarets soar to 240 feet (73 meters), and the mosque is surrounded by a 13-acre (5.2-ha) garden traced with picturesque walking paths. This 4-hour tour concludes with return transfer to your Kuala Lumpur hotel.

1

Batu Caves

The 30-minute scenic drive ends at the Batu Caves. These natural limestone masses are home to Hindu shrines that house various religious deities. Learn from your guide about the deep Hindu roots of this nation as you make your way up the 272 steps to the golden Lord Murugan. Once you arrive at the top, you’ll head to Cathedral Cave—the largest in the complex. Your guide will offer background on the significance of this space, which houses intricate Hindu shrines

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Little India Brickfields

Meet your friendly professional driver in Kuala Lumpur and begin this memorable 4 hours Batu Caves and Temple Tour. You’ll drive through Little India, a neighborhood in Brickfields known for it’s colorful streets, flavorful cuisine and unique shops.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Thean Hou Temple

After Batu Caves, your driver will drive you toward Thean Hou Temples which is one of the most beautiful Chines Temple in Kuala Lumpur. The Thean Hou Temple is a landmark six-tiered Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The temple, built by the Hainanese community living in Kuala Lumpur, is dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Chinatown

After Thean Hou temple you will have a short visit in China Town. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favorites such as Hokkien mee, ikan bakar (barbecued fish), Asam Laksa and curry noodles. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

National Mosque (Masjid Negara) is one of the most famous and visiting place in Kuala Lumpur with the capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of beautiful gardens. The original structure was designed by a three-person team from the Public Works Department: UK architect Howard Ashley, and Malaysians Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kassim. The mosque is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent Malaysia.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Central Market Kuala Lumpur

Central Market is never to be missed a market in Kuala lumpur where you can buy local souvenirs and handicrafts for your loved one's.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Stroller accessible

• Infants must sit on laps

• Most travelers 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