Top Kuala Lumpur Day Trips

Get out of the city for a day at Genting Highlands on this excursion from Kuala Lumpur. A hill resort north of KL, Genting Highlands is home to an indoor theme park, shopping complex, restaurants, and more, which you can enjoy at your leisure. The cable car ride up the hill is included but all other entrance fees and activities are at your own expense so you can choose what you want to do.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Kuala Lumpur from the Observation Deck of the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. Private transport with a professional driver lets you sightsee around the city as well as to Batu Caves. Visit sites of historical value such as Merdeka Square (Independence Square) and the National Mosque, and shop at Central Market or the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Then head to Batu Caves and climb the 272 steps to its Hindu shrine.

When the sun goes down at Kuala Selangor, twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Experience the natural display on a tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes a boat trip, seafood buffet, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel.

Discover Kuala Lumpur with a personal guide on a full-day tour of the city’s top sites, from Petronas Twin Towers to the shrines at Batu Caves. Climb into cave temples with great views, soar to the Petronas Twin Towers’ observation deck, tour the National Museum and downtown sites, and more. Traveling through the city with a private driver makes this a convenient way to explore, with skip-the-line admission to the towers and round-trip transport from hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.

Visit the city of Malacca, the capital of the Malaysian state of the same name, on this day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Roughly 90 miles (145 km) south of KL, Malacca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for sites such as the A Famosa Fort, 16th-century St. Paul's Church, Christ Church, and Stadthuys in Red Square. Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a guide, and explore Jonker Street, where you can stop for lunch.

Take in the best views of Kuala Lumpur with your guide on hand to take the photos during this day-long city tour. Go beyond selfies at some of Kuala Lumpur’s most scenic spots, including the National Mosque, Batu Caves, and the landmark Petronas Twin Towers. The perfect option for visitors who want to see the city’s highlights in a single day, this tour allows you to document your memories as you make them.

On a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur, get to know the historical city of Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the city’s multicultural heritage and trading history as you check out attractions like St. Paul’s Hill, Stadthuys, and Jonker Street. Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide.

Cool and temperate, the Cameron Highlands can be a welcome reprieve from the humidity and heat of Kuala Lumpur. Take a break from the sweltering urban jungle for a day on this tour north to the Highlands. Visit the Orang Asli aboriginal village and learn how the locals hunt with blowpipes; step into an enclosure full of butterflies at the local Butterfly Garden; try locally-grown tea at the BOH Tea Plantation; and go strawberry picking at a local strawberry farm.

See Kuala Lumpur's best sights and attractions with one pass that lets you visit each one at your own pace. This KL Hop On Hop Off Bus Pass allows you to get on the hop on, hop off bus for 24 or 48 hours, and ride it as it stops at some of the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur, such as Aquaria, Karyaneka, Chinatown, the dazzling Central Market, Little India, The National Museum, Bird Park and so much more. You get to choose where you want to stop and explore by simply hopping off the bus when you've reached your desired area. And then, after you're done exploring, just hop back onto the next bus that arrives and continue on your sightseeing journey. You can get a pass for one or two days of exploration, so you can make sure you choose a schedule that fits your needs best. It's one of the best ways to get around Kuala Lumpur to see the sights!

Walk the Skybridge that links the Petronas Twin Towers and look down on Kuala Lumpur from high above the city streets with admission to the towers' Observation Deck. Booking the Petronas Twin Towers in advance means you skip the long lines for purchasing tickets, saving time and hassle. Just choose the time you want to visit, present your e-voucher upon arrival, then glide to the Observation Deck in a high-speed elevator.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur during this full-day private tour. Start out by climbing the 272 steps to the sacred Hindu shrine at Batu Caves. Then head to Melawati Hill to visit the royal mausoleum and see the local silvered leaf monkey. End the tour with a delicious dinner at the Pasir Penambang Seafood Restaurant while watching a beautiful sunset over the Selangor River.

Escape bustling Kuala Lumpur and experience a more relaxed pace of life in pretty Kuala Selangor on this evening sightseeing tour. With round-trip transport from selected Kuala Lumpur hotels included, cruise through the peaceful Kampung Kuantan and spot colonies of fireflies twinkling in the evening darkness. Learn the secrets of top attractions including 18th-century Fort Altingsburg, and stop for dinner in a local seafood restaurant.

Visit one of Kuala Lumpur’s top sites with skip-the-line admission to the Petronas Towers, the world’s tallest twin towers. You save time by pre-booking your Petronas Towers tickets, which are delivered directly to your hotel reception. Soar to the 86th floor of the towers for panoramic views of the city from floor-to-ceiling windows, the perfect way to get your bearings in Kuala Lumpur.

The Batu Caves are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur. Avoid the complications of public transport and travel to the golden Hindu shrine with ease on a day trip that’s ideal for travelers with limited time. You also stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, rubber tree plantation, and batik factory to see how traditional handicrafts are made.

Experience the best of Kuala Lumpur on a tour of the city’s highlights. Visit the Hindu shrines in the Batu Caves, watch artisans craft pewter and batik at a pair of souvenir factories, walk the colorful streets of Little India then pause for a traditional lunch in a neighborhood restaurant. You also visit Jamek Mosque and the National Monument to learn more about Malaysia's history and culture.

If you’ve only got limited time in Malaysia’s capital, see the city’s highlights on a private sightseeing tour that focuses on the best shopping opportunities in Kuala Lumpur. While you receive the undivided attention of your guide, you’ll travel between the Petronas Twin Towers, the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), the Batu Caves, plus much more. Plus, letting someone else drive means you can spend less time navigating and more time focusing on the sights.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the hassle of self-driving on this door-to-door private tour of the Cameron Highlands. After short stops at the Lata Iskandar waterfall and an indigenous village, choose to visit tea plantations, flower gardens, a pick-your-own strawberry farm, a cactus farm, vegetable gardens, or the Sam Poh Temple.

Trade city streets for cave shrines, wildlife, and a spectacular firefly display on a full-day, small-group trip from Kuala Lumpur that explores some of the region’s top sites. You’ll climb into the maze of caverns at Batu Caves, spot silvered-leaf monkeys and macaques at Melawati Hill, pause for a seafood dinner, then cruise a dark river lit by sparkling fireflies. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure personal service from the guides, with dinner and all transport included.

Discover the traditional cultures behind Kuala Lumpur skyscrapers on a half-day heritage tour exploring Malaysia’s multicultural roots. You’ll visit a clan house in Jalan Petaling, Chinatown’s pre-war landmarks, the historic Central Market, Jamek Mosque, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Independence Square, and more, for a varied taste of the diverse traditions that make modern-day Malaysia so vibrant.

Experience the unique blend of modern, historic, secular, and religious sights found in Kuala Lumpur during this half-day sightseeing tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the sky-high Petronas Towers, see the country’s National Mosque and explore the exquisite architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, plus much more. Upgrade to explore the city on a private tour sith a private driver.

Get a personal introduction to Malaysia’s diverse cultures on a private tour of religious sites in Kuala Lumpur that includes Batu Caves, the National Mosque, a Sikh temple, and Thean Hou Temple. You even stop at Petaling Street Market in Chinatown to get a look at the various cultures coming together to serve food. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya, a driver/guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

From the viewing deck of the KL Tower, the views of Malaysia's capital city are unrivalled. Avoid lines that are often in excess of one hour by booking your admission ticket to the KL Tower, one of the tallest freestanding towers in the world, in advance. Your ticket grants you access to the high-speed elevator and enclosed viewing deck, which can be visited during the day or evening.

Enjoy sweeping views over Kuala Lumpur from the KL Tower Observation Deck. The enclosed deck provides 360-degree views. You can also upgrade your ticket to add a stop at the Sky Deck, which perches more than 1,000 feet high at the top of the tower.

Take in the impressive sights at Batu Caves and the terraced cascades of Kanching Falls. On this half-day private tour you're accompanied off the beaten track by a personal guide. In addition to these popular gems, soak your feet at Selayang Hot Spring. Private transport is included from centrally located hotels in Kuala Lumpur.