Private Tour
Day Trip to Batu Caves & Firefly
Overview
Mobile ticket
You'll be picked up from your Kuala Lumpur hotel for a tranquil escape from the busy city to the religious places and enjoying your day visiting the beautiful Batu Caves. First visit will be the Batu Caves and you will be climbing up to 272 steps before reaching the main entrance of the temple inside the limestone caves.
Your journey will be continue by visiting the Bukit Melawati and before dusk you will be spending the rest of your day at Fisherman Village for Dinner and Firefly trip
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner available at own cost
Boat ticket for Eagle Feeding
Boat ticket for Firefly tour
Boat ticket for Blue Tears Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Batu Caves
The Batu Caves in Malaysia are one of the most important Hindu religious sites outside of India and are a must-see once you tire of shopping and wandering Kuala Lumpur. Just eight short miles north of the city, the Batu Caves are just one of the many interesting things to do around Kuala Lumpur. The caves attract around 5,000 visitors a day who come to climb the grueling 272 steps up to the caverns. The Batu Caves are a focal point for Hindu Malaysians, particularly during Thaipusam: they house a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines. Every year during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves attract more than a million devotees and spectators. The eight-hour procession of music and ceremony leaves offerings before a giant statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War. What to Expect at the Batu Caves Approaching the caves, the first thing you notice is a towering golden statue of Lord Murugan. Erected in 2006, this statue is the largest in the world dedicated to the deity and stands guard to the 272 leg-burning steps that lead up to the cave entrances. As you make your way up the steps, you will undoubtedly be entertained by a tribe of monkeys that feed off the steady stream of tourists. You may take pictures, but pay attention to your belongings! Resting points along the stairs provide nice views of the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. Some Things to Know Before Visiting the Batu Caves Admission to Batu Caves is free. The caves are open all year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The area is not very handicap-accessible, so senior travelers may have difficulty getting up the stairs to the entrances. The wild caves are very muddy; bring a change of clothes if you plan to take any of the spelunking tours. There are stalls and restaurants offering Indian food outside the entrance of the Batu Caves.
Bukit Melawati
At Melawati Hill (Monkey Hill) at this area you may experience the nice view of Kuala Selangor and can explore the Fort Altingsburg, the Royal Mausoleum and the legendary 100 steps leading to the fabled execution block. You also can encounter with the silver-leaf monkeys at this spot. The silvery lutung is a medium-sized monkey with a long, non-prehensile tail. It has grey-tipped, dark brown or black fur, giving it a uniform silvery appearance. Unlike some related species, there are no paler markings on the face or body, except for a patch of whitish hair on the groin of females. A crest of fur runs along the top of the head, and the hair on the cheeks is long, often obscuring the ears. The hands and feet are hairless, with dark coloured skin, and have opposable thumbs and toes. Females range from 46 to 51 centimetres (18 to 20 in) in head-body length, with an average weight of 5.7 kilograms (13 lb) and a tail length of 67 to 75 centimetres (26 to 30 in). Males are slightly larger, from 50 to 58 centimetres (20 to 23 in) in length, with an average weight of 6.6 kilograms (15 lb) and a tail length of 67 to 75 centimetres (26 to 30 in). Like other langurs, the silvery lutung has a large three-chambered stomach to digest the cellulose found in its herbivorous diet. This allows for fermentation of food, and has some similarities with the stomach of ruminants. The intestine is unusually long, even compared to those of other langurs, and has a number of pouches along its length, which carry out further fermentation of plant matter. The teeth have grinding ridges and other modifications to allow the more efficient processing of tough leaves.
Options
PRICE FOR MORE THAN 5 PERSONS
Minivan or Van: We will provide a 6 seater MPV, 10 seater MPV, 10 - 18 seater van (Subject to availability)
Pickup included
PRICE FOR SUV OR MPV
SUV or MPV: Spacious and comfortable
Pickup included
PRICE FOR 1 OR 2 PERSON
SEDAN, COMPACT OR SUV: Perfect for 1 or 2 person with 2 kids
Pickup included
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day - knowledgeable and friendly guide
NickiG170,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day at the Batu caves, Bukit Merakati and taking a speed boat to see the fireflies and blue tears phosphorescence! Rosman was a fantastic guide, sharing his immense knowledge of his country's history and traditions. We all had a great day and enjoyed Rosman's company. He also went above and beyond to find child seats for our kids at very short notice. Thank you!
Okay but...
Bernat C,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00First thank our guide Arie for the good work done. The Caves are impressive, over the height they are. Dinner was fine, as said dinner is a la carte and you can choose what you like. Another thing is boat trips. It didn't meet my expectations, but it was fine.
Exceptional day trip and airport transfer
wendyyL1260GC,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Rosman's services twice, once for a day trip and once for airport transfer. Rosman was responsive to my messages, prompt on arrival and went above above and beyond with making bookings and sharing knowledge on the country. We are so pleased we found this details and it was a a pleasure to spend time with him on our holiday. Many thanks
Experience worth to be done
L5708VKfrancescos,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience in batu caves and same in the boat seeking fireflies and blue tears watching. Thanks to my driver Amir, very funny and competent at the same time. I recommend this tour.
Well organized, great tour, but too few Fireflies, eagle feeding disappointing!
Susanne S,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pickup worked perfectly! Our driver Razif tried very hard for us, well informed about everything and was extremely friendly and accommodating! Unfortunately, we did not see quite as many Fireflies as expected and the eagle feeding offered was not worth their money. The silver monkeys compensated us for everything! Overall everything was great organized and was a lot of fun - nice tour!
Batu cave and firefly
john m,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Batu cave visit is a spectacular experience, however it is not for the elderly or small children. The many steep steps leading to cave can become busy and slippery with water. The fact that there are numerous monkeys jumping about in all directions can be quite distracting, they are constantly trying to grab food or water bottles. The site in cavern and temple are well worth the exertion. Probably one of most spectacular photo opportunities in kuala lumpur. From there we proceed to fishing village to travel by speed launch to watch sea eagles feeding in the wild. This is not just one or two eagles but in the hundred plus. Latter when the sunsets you view the fire flies which light up the night. Overall a special tour that is a must see if you visit kuala lumpur. Our tour guide was roseman who from collecting us from hotel , was a truly magnificent guide who was informative , knowledgeable and great company. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Highly recommend Rosman for any tour in KL
822vikasg,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I hired Rosman for a day trip during my layover at KL. He was very punctual and went above and beyond to serve his customers. He took us to all the planned places and even few more. He is very trustworthy and gem of a person. His services are very reasonable and much more value for money than using grab.
Good One
Companion31612733537,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver is Good... Helpful. We took so many photos.its a Hindu tample area. We visit durga mondir, Ram big statue and Hanuman Mondir
Great tour to Batu Caves and Fire Flies
SarahR4107,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My driver was on time and put lots of trips forward for me to do and explained all the places we visited. He gave me plenty of time at the Batu caves so no need to hurry and recommended food and restaurant before the fireflies tour. He handled all tickets and which boats to get on and what time, would highly recommend using this service/tour especially if you are a female solo traveller.
Highly recommend
Louise E,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good. Nice clean car. Prompt and kept us informed. Bottle of water in the car. Would recommend this company. We did the all 3 activities. Enjoyed the eagle feed and fireflies but the blue plankton was disappointing
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