Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur

Summary Description

Meet your friendly and professional guide at your Kuala Lumpur hotel and leave the city streets behind as you embark on this Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour. You’ll pass the famed ‘Ambassador Row’ as you depart the city and make your way to the picturesque countryside.

Pay a visit to the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, where you’ll see how local artisans fashion handmade pieces using age-old techniques. Learn about casting, filing, polishing and hammering techniques used to produce beautiful works as you tour the factory.

From there, make your way to a local batik factory, where expert artisans create stunning masterpieces using fabric, wax and colorful dyes. Learn how this age-old art is produced and watch locals at work using this traditional art form.

After learning about the arts and crafts of Malaysia, head to the limestone hills of Batu Caves. Climb the 272 steps that lead to one of the country’s most incredible religious structures. Visit the temple museum, housed inside the cave, and listen in as your guide shares information and insight about the deities that are represented in the temple murals.

Your tour ends with hotel drop off in Kuala Lumpur, after a day filled with Malaysian history, culture and traditions.

Description

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.

Included / Excluded
  • Local English-speaking driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Important Information
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  • Duration: 3h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off service operates only for hotels within the Kuala Lumpur central city limits. If you are staying at the following hotels, please either make your own way to a hotel in central Kuala Lumpur or contact the local tour operator after booking to arrange pickup service for an additional fee (contact info will be provided on your confirmation voucher):
Greater Kuala Lumpur: Le Meridien, Hilton, Cititel, Boulevard MidValley, Pearl International, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya, Crystal Crown, Armada, Holiday Villa Subang, Grand Dorset Subang, Petaling Jaya Hilton, Sunway Lagoon, One World Damansara
Sri Kembangan: Palace of the Golden Horses
Shah Alam: Holiday Inn Glenmarie, The Saujana, all hotels within the Shah Alam area
Putrajaya & KLIA: Putrajaya Shangrila, Putrajaya Marriott, Cyberview Lodge, Equatorial Bangi, Pan Pacific KLIA, Concorde Inn KLIA
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and a hat are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
In respecting the Batu Caves Temples as a religious place of worship, kindly reminded to dress appropriately.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

FAQ

Which company provides Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur?

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Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur is hosted by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur?

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Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur price starts from $9.74.

What is the Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur cancellation policy?

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Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much time do I need for Batu Caves and Malaysian Crafts Tour from Kuala Lumpur?

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On average, this experience will take approximately 3h 30m.

Operated by:

Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd

About operator:

If you have only a few days to spent in Malaysia, the best way to see the country is with our daily sightseeing tours. The short tours are conducted for half day, full day or sometimes overnight if a little far out of town. The English guided tours will take you to the highlights of each destination.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
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