Guided Tours

Batu Caves & Firefly Watching Tour from Kuala Lumpur with Round-Trip Transfers

Transfers included
Hotel pickup

Discover ancient Batu Caves on an English-guided tour and watch hundreds of thousands of fireflies in their natural habitat on the Selangor River.

Highlights

Join a full-day guided tour with round trip transfers from Kuala Lumpur to the Batu Caves and marvel at Hindu shrines adorning the limestone caverns.
Hike the 272 stairs that lead to a century-old temple cave and spend some time at the Bukit Malawati fortress with views of the mangrove-dotted coastline.
Sail down the Selangor River, passing by a Malay village where rustic wooden houses stand on stilts. Anchor your boat and experience an authentic Malaysian seafood dinner.
Be part of a 4-7 person group or go for a more exclusive encounter within a compact 2-3 person group and watch thousands of fireflies illuminating the mangrove forest at night.
Fun Fact: Kuala Selangor is said to be the home of one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world.

Inclusions

Full-day guided tour of Batu Caves & Fireflies watching
Entry to Batu Caves
Entry to Fireflies Park
Boat ride ticket
English-speaking driver/tour guide
Group tour of 8 people and above
Group tour of 4-7 people (optional)
Small-group tour of 2-3 people (optional)
Round-trip hotel transfers in an AC vehicle
Seafood dinner with soft drink

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Hiking at Batu Caves

Experience the ultimate adventure in Malaysia with an English-guided tour to the Batu Caves and a fireflies-watching tour with round-trip hotel transfers from Kuala Lumpur. Select a ticket option that best suits the size of your group from the various options available.

Be amazed by the intricate Hindu shrines adorning the limestone caverns and the imposing 140-foot statue of Lord Murugan. Explore the complex of limestone caverns and its entrancing temples, each with dioramas showing mythical scenes. Once you've explored the two large chambers inside, you can venture on a side quest to the Ramayana Cave, which can be reached by crossing a short bridge. Here, you'll find dioramas depicting the eponymous Sanskrit epic poem. Hike Bukit Melawati Peak, which offers picturesque views and insights into Malaysian history. Witness the playful antics of the Silverleaf Monkey and learn about their behavior from the experienced tour guide.

Visit Kuala Selangor for Firefly Watching Tour

Sail down Kuala Selangor and witness the idyllic Malay village and savor an authentic seafood dinner before heading to the firefly site. As night falls, be prepared to be mesmerized by the largest colony of fireflies in the world, glistening amidst the mangrove forest's night sky. Marvel at the ability of these amazing lightning bugs to synchronize their light patterns and admire the dazzling display.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available for hotels and residences situated within a 10km radius of the Twin Towers.
Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, change of clothes, and insect repellant.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
It is recommended that visitors refrain from touching or patting the Silver Leaf Monkey at Malawati Hills. However, if one happens to jump on your shoulder, simply remain calm and relaxed.

Restrictions

Strict Dress Code: Women must wear long trousers or a skirt below the knee.

Timings

Daily: 3pm - 9.30pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This tour includes pickups and drop-offs from Hotels/Residences located within 10km radius from Twin Towers.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

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