Putrajaya tour from Kuala Lumpur: Boat cruise with lunch

Cruise past Malaysia's government centre and dine beside the lake

A full-day Putrajaya tour from Kuala Lumpur combines a 40-minute boat cruise on Putrajaya Lake with stops at the Putra Mosque, Pink Mosque, and Prime Minister's office, plus hotel pickup and a five-course lunch. The 50-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur gets you to the new administrative capital, where you board the boat to see architectural landmarks including the Palace of Justice, Millennium Monument, and several bridges designed with influences from Central Asia and Morocco. Lunch is served at a lakeside restaurant set in Polynesian-style architecture within the Taman Botani gardens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Putrajaya tour and boat cruise

• Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya
• Visit Putrajaya Government Centre
• Take 40-minute boat cruise on Putrajaya Lake
• View Putra Mosque and Prime Minister’s office
• Enjoy 5-course lunch by Putrajaya Lake

The experience

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya takes roughly 50 minutes, ending at the new administrative centre of Malaysia's Federal Government: a planned city built to rival Washington DC in scope and design. Once there, you board a 40-minute boat cruise on Putrajaya Lake, where the water itself becomes the vantage point for viewing the city's most striking structures. The Putra Mosque, with its pinkish dome, sits beside Dataran Putra. The Prime Minister's office, Putra Perdana, rises prominently from the shoreline. You'll also pass the Palace of Justice, Millennium Monument, Ministry of Finance, and a series of bridges (Ser Wawasan, Ser Saujana, and Seri Gemilang) each incorporating architectural elements from Kazakhstan, Turkestan, and Morocco.

After the cruise, lunch is served at a restaurant set at the end of a wooden path overlooking Putrajaya Lake, within the Taman Botani gardens. The meal is a five-course set menu served in a space designed with Polynesian architecture and surrounded by greenery. Your driver-cum-guide, who speaks English, handles the transport throughout the day and provides context for what you're seeing. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the departure point.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur.
• the 40-minute boat cruise on Putrajaya Lake.
• a five-course set lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Taman Botani.
• a driver-cum-guide who speaks English and provides commentary throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Shajasa Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Choose this shared tour if you want to see Putrajaya's government landmarks and mosques from the water: the boat cruise shows you views of the Putra Mosque, bridges, and ministries that you'd miss from land.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

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.

How long is the boat cruise on Putrajaya Lake?

The boat cruise lasts 40 minutes and covers the main landmarks visible from the water, including the Putra Mosque, Prime Minister's office, Palace of Justice, and several architectural bridges.

What is the Putra Mosque and why is it called the Pink Mosque?

The Putra Mosque is one of Putrajaya's most recognizable structures, standing beside Dataran Putra with a distinctive pinkish dome that gives it the nickname Pink Mosque. It's a major government and religious landmark in the administrative centre.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, lunch is included as a five-course set menu served at a lakeside restaurant within Taman Botani gardens. The restaurant features Polynesian-style architecture and overlooks Putrajaya Lake.

What is included in the tour price from Kuala Lumpur?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur, the 40-minute boat cruise, visits to the Putra Mosque, Pink Mosque, and Prime Minister's office, lunch, and a driver-cum-guide who speaks English throughout the day.

How long does the whole tour take, and how much time is spent driving from Kuala Lumpur?

The full tour is approximately five hours. The drive from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya takes about 50 minutes each way, with the boat cruise lasting 40 minutes and lunch taking up the remainder of the time.