Kuala Lumpur Weekend Escape: Towers, Batu Caves and Genting
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Pickup
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Drop
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This four-day escape is planned for a long weekend, so you land early, see one or two headline sights each day and still have time to rest. The days cover Kuala Lumpur's skyline and city centre, the limestone temple of Batu Caves and the cool hills of Genting Highlands. You travel with a small group on a fixed departure, with a trip captain who looks after the day-to-day arrangements. Indian meal options are available on request, and the pace is easy enough for families and parents travelling with you.
- Photo stop at the Petronas Twin Towers and an evening at KLCC Park
- Guided Kuala Lumpur city tour with Merdeka Square and the National Monument
- Batu Caves and its colourful temple stairway
- Cable car ride up to Genting Highlands
- Free time for shopping and street food in Kuala Lumpur
- Trip captain with the group throughout
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur | Petronas Towers at Night
- Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where you are met and transferred to the hotel.
- Check in and meet your trip captain for a short briefing on the weekend ahead.
- In the evening, visit the Petronas Twin Towers for photographs and a stroll in KLCC Park.
- Dinner is at leisure, with Indian meal options available on request.
- Overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur.
2Day 2: Kuala Lumpur City Tour | Batu Caves
- After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of the city centre with a stop at Merdeka Square and the National Monument.
- Continue to Batu Caves and climb the steps to the temple cave beneath the limestone cliffs.
- Return to the hotel for a rest in the afternoon.
- The evening is free for shopping or a walk around the city.
- Overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur.
3Day 3: Genting Highlands by Cable Car
- After breakfast, drive to the cable car station for the ride up to Genting Highlands.
- Enjoy the cool mountain air and views over the forested hills.
- Spend the day at your own pace in the resort area, with no fixed programme.
- Ride the cable car back down and return to Kuala Lumpur.
- Overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur.
4Day 4: Leisure Morning | Departure
- After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning for last-minute shopping or a visit to Central Market.
- Check out from the hotel at the usual time, with luggage stored if your flight is later.
- Transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your onward flight.
- Depart with memories of Malaysia.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing for 3 nights in Kuala Lumpur
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all sightseeing as per itinerary
- Guided Kuala Lumpur city tour with Batu Caves as per itinerary
- Genting Highlands cable car ride as per itinerary
- Trip captain with the group throughout
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa fees and processing, where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than daily breakfast
- Optional activities and entry tickets not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel, where applicable
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies
- Return flight tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or an international debit or credit card
- Universal power adapter (Type G sockets in Malaysia)
- Modest clothing for Batu Caves and a light jacket for Genting Highlands
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a compact umbrella
Notes
- Weekend trips are short, so flights should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Flights are not included in the trip price and are not booked by us unless you ask us to.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon
- The order of sightseeing may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions
- This is a group departure that runs on minimum numbers, and a trip captain accompanies the group
- Dress modestly at Batu Caves, with shoulders and knees covered
- The cable car may pause in strong wind or heavy rain, and Genting Highlands is noticeably cooler than the city
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.