Genting Highland & Batu Cave Day Tour: Cable Car & Temple
Ride the cable car over rainforest, then climb to panoramic views at Batu Caves
A 10-hour guided day tour from Kuala Lumpur that takes you by cable car over one of the world's oldest rainforests to Genting Highland, a casino and entertainment resort, then to the Chin Swee Temple and the Batu Caves with its golden Murugan statue. The tour includes hotel pickup in central Kuala Lumpur, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, cable car tickets and an English-speaking guide. You can add theme park access or a glass-floor gondola at checkout. The cable car may be replaced by an alternative if maintenance is scheduled, in which case the temple stop is skipped.
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Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Tour
- Ride Awana Skyway cable car
- Stop at Chin Swee Temple
- Enjoy casino and theme park activities
- Shop at over 80 boutique stores
- Climb 272 steps at Batu Caves
- Visit Hindu shrines inside Batu Caves
What’s included
- Hotel pickup in central Kuala Lumpur for groups of two or more adults.
- transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
- the Awana Skyway cable car ticket (two-way).
- a stop at Chin Swee Temple (subject to cable car maintenance).
- entry to Batu Caves and the climb to the main chamber with Hindu shrines.
Times
- Every day 09:00 09:15
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The experience
Ten hours means the day starts with a hotel pickup in the Golden Triangle area of Kuala Lumpur and moves straight to the cable car station. The Awana Skyway is the fastest and longest in Asia, and it carries you over one of the world's oldest rainforests on the way up to Genting Highland. The ride itself is the first major stop: a free pause at Chin Swee Station lets you step out and see the black-faced Chin Swee altar, housed inside a rocky chamber of the temple carved into the mountainside.
Once at Genting Highland, the day opens up. You can try casino games like blackjack or roulette if you're over 21, or skip the gaming floor entirely and head to the indoor and outdoor theme parks: the outdoor rides include rollercoasters and Asia's only skydiving simulator. Over 80 boutique stores fill the shopping complex if you want to browse instead. The resort itself is Malaysia's version of Las Vegas, so the scale is large and the options don't narrow down to one thing.
The afternoon moves to Batu Caves, where you climb 272 steps up the mountain to reach the main chamber and the Hindu shrines. A golden statue of Murugan guards the steps. The climb is steep enough that comfortable walking shoes matter, and the views from the top stretch across the landscape. You'll need to remove your shoes before entering the temple, and the dress code is strict: no shorts or sleeveless shirts. Bring a jacket. The weather at the higher elevation is noticeably cooler, especially as evening approaches. The tour wraps with a return to your hotel.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route covering Genting's casino, shopping, temple, and caves in one day with other travelers. Choose this over a self-guided visit if you prefer a set itinerary and don't want to navigate between locations yourself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What happens if the Awana Skyway cable car is closed for maintenance?
The Awana Skyway is replaced by the Genting Skyway cable car for the ride up to Genting Highland. The Chin Swee Temple stop is skipped when this substitution occurs, with no replacement activity added to the itinerary.
Does the tour include entry to the theme park at Genting Highland?
Theme park tickets are not included in the standard tour. You can add theme park access at checkout if you want to ride the rollercoasters or use the other attractions. Without it, you're free to explore the casino, shops and outdoor areas of the resort.
What should I wear for the Batu Caves visit?
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 272-step climb. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside the temple, and you must remove your shoes before entering. Bring a jacket or outerwear because the temperature is noticeably cooler at the higher elevation.
Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels are covered?
Hotel pickup is included for bookings of two or more adults at selected hotels in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle area. Single travelers can join if space is available and will be picked up at Berjaya Times Square Main Entrance. Hotels outside the covered zone may incur a surcharge of at least RM50, paid directly to the driver in cash.
Can I bring my own food and drinks on the tour?
No eating or drinking is allowed inside the vehicle. Food can spill easily if the vehicle moves suddenly, so the tour operates with this restriction throughout the day.
What is the age requirement for the casino at Genting Highland?
You must be at least 21 years old to enter the casino. Younger travelers can visit the theme parks, shops and other resort facilities but cannot access the gaming floor.
Genting Highland & Batu Cave Day Tour: Cable Car & Temple
10h · EN
from US$ 28 per person
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