Malaysia Countryside, Batu Caves, Firefly & The River Of Life Tour

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Kampung Kuantan Firefly — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Royal Selangor Visitor Center — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy the countryside landscapes and handycraft tour by leave the streets of Malaysia’s capital city from Kuala Lumpur. Visit one of the nation’s most beloved shrines, located in the Batu Caves, and see how two of the country’s traditional crafts are made during stops at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, quick stop at rubber tree plantation,and a batik center. And then escape the busy city life of Kuala Lumpur with your trip to the hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Enjoy the boat ride along the river banks of Kampung Kuantan to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights with dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Complete your evening with a visit to The River of Life Kuala Lumpur, listed as one of the world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, UK. Enjoy the stunning visual experience of Dancing Symphony Fountain, Blue Corridor, fog and lighting effects.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Asni Global

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel or port pickup and drop-off (free pick up within 5 km of KLCC Area)
Included: Set dinner
Included: Entrance fees and boat ride
Included: Transport by air-conditioned car, van or coach
Included: English-speaking driver

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

one hour Admission included

A trip to the outskirts along the ‘Ambassador Row’. Our first stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour
Jadi Batek Gallery

one hour Admission included

Next we stop at Batik Factory – see how Batik is designed and printed.
Batu Caves

2 hours Admission included

Your last stop for the first half of this tour will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity – a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.

Closed for 3 days on Thaipusam Festive (the day before, during and the day after festive)

After your day filled with Malaysian history, culture, and traditions, proceed to Kuala Selangor to start the second half of this tour.
Bukit Melawati

one hour Admission included

The second half of this tour will start in Kuala Selangor, situated northwest of Kuala Lumpur. You can see Fort Altingsburg, built by the second sultan of Selangor in the 18th century to defend the city against foreign invasion.

A bird sanctuary park is located at the foot of the fort, where you can watch for migratory birds.
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park

2 hours Admission included

Continue your trip with a boat ride along the mangrove swamps. Here, catch these bio luminescent fireflies flashing and producing glimmering lights in synchronized rhythm. Follow up with deliciously freshly caught seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
The River of Life

20 min Admission included

Conclude your memorable day with a visit to The River of Life Kuala Lumpur which has been listed in world’s top 10 Waterfront Districts by The Independent, United Kingdom’s online news portal, recently. Equipped with a Dancing Symphony Fountain, Blue Corridor, fog and lighting effects, visitors can expect a stunning visual experience when visiting this stretch of riverfront at the heart of KL.

At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel or meeting point.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Regalia Sky pool Hostel @ 969
Kingston Hotel
Sky Hotel Chow Kit Pwtc
Ceylonz Suites Bukit Bintang By Icefly
Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
The AXON @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Axon Residence Kuala Lumpur KLCC Pavillion BB
OYO 90814 Hotel Check-in at KL Sentral
Midaris Hotel by Glex
Kingston Hotel 4 at TRX
Citi Hotel
Bintang Garden Hotel

and 990 more pickup points

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, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

An additional surcharge10 usd for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.