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From Singapore: Private Kuala Lumpur / Malacca tour + SKY DINING

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Duration

17 hours

Group Size

1 to 10 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Venture out of Singapore and visit Kuala Lumpur (KL) on this fully-guided private day tour from Singapore. Start the day with a Singapore hotel pickup, and be chauffeured to Kuala Lumpur to see the renowned Batu Caves, National Palace, National Monument, Independence Square, Central Market, temples, as well as to go up to the KL Tower observation deck. Spend the afternoon gazing at the iconic pink-domed Putra Mosque, Palace Of Justice and Prime Minister Office. Stay till dusk for a spectacular night view of the Petronas Twin Towers. Highlights ✅ Guaranteed 2 professional staff (1 guide + 1 driver) to share workload for the day ✅ INCLUDED SKY DINING at South-East Asia's highest revolving restaurant (with panoramic windows) ✅ Included tickets to KL Tower observation deck (optionally upgradeable* to Petronas Twin Towers skybridge) ✅ Private customizable flexible tour (fully-guided with tour guide) ✅ We are the ONLY Badge Of Excellence accredited tour operator from Singapore to Malaysia

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests can remain seated inside the vehicle to clear immigration at the Malaysia drive-thru border (fully accompanied by your driver)
Guests who wish to upgrade their Kuala Lumpur KL Tower observation deck tickets to include Petronas Twin Towers skybridge, please upgrade* using the link on the booking confirmation voucher (note: at least 12 hours before departure)
Guests who wish to see the night view of the Petronas Twin Towers, please expect to leave Kuala Lumpur after sunset at 7:45pm and arrive in Singapore at 11:45pm onwards (subject to actual traffic conditions)
Guests who require infant/booster seats, please indicate child's weight at time of booking
Guests who require halal/vegetarian* food, please indicate at time of booking (note: vegetarian food prepared in Malaysian style only; vegan/keto/diabetic/gluten-free food is regretfully not available)
Guests who wish to learn more about Malaysian cuisine, please feel free to discuss with your guide on the day of travel
Guests who booked the "Malacca side trip" option will be provided an extra UNESCO Melaka highlights tour (Dutch Square, A Famosa Fort, St. Paul's Hill & Church, Middelburg Bastion, UNESCO Wall Art, St. Francis Xavier Church, Jonker Street, 15-minute Trishaw Ride)
Guests who wish to visit the Royal Selangor gift shop (pewter souvenirs), please feel free to discuss with your guide on the day of travel
A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Malaysia
Guests from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Colombia, Israel, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, North/East/West/Central Africa, Pakistan, Serbia Montenegro, Sri Lanka: Please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Malaysian embassy
Any alcohol/tobacco brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore

Pickup

Observation deck advisory: This tour already includes entry tickets to Kuala Lumpur KL Tower observation deck (with similar views as Petronas Twin Towers skybridge). Guests who still wish to visit Petronas Twin Towers skybridge (except on selected Mondays when the skybridge is closed for preventive maintenance) must upgrade their tickets online **at least 12 hours before departure** via this link: https://viator.com/tours/K/L/d1-38917P26 Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited. Outlying Singapore hotels advisory: Guests staying at selected Singapore hotels will be met by our driver at the hotel driveway, who will arrange for a courtesy private shuttle to our central office (30 miles from downtown Singapore) to meet our English-speaking guide, before heading up to Kuala Lumpur together. Sky dining advisory: In the event that the revolving restaurant is closed (ie: unforeseen dignitary events, urgent maintenance etc), guests will be notified in advance and a buffet will be offered as a replacement. Executive minivan advisory: While our largest executive minivan can legally carry up to 10 guests; we recommend a maximum of 6 large adults and 4 small teenagers (for the best comfort). Food allergy advisory: Many Malaysian chefs have limited understanding of food allergies, guests are advised to consume all food at their own discretion. Weather advisory: Malaysia's weather is warm and humid with occasional rain. Umbrellas will be provided in the event of wet weather. Drive-thru border advisory: While guests are not required to stand-in-line at the drive-thru border, some waiting time (for in-vehicle passport checks) may be expected due to post-pandemic manpower shortages at the border.

What's included

Admission to Independence Square and Central Market

Bonus photostop at Palace Of Justice and River Of Life

Admission to Thean Hou Temple and Sri Durgai Amman Temple

All border paperwork + Guaranteed drive-through lane usage at the Malaysia border

Full day private transportation by executive minivan (inclusive of all highway tolls, parking, gas)

Admission to Putra Mosque and National Palace (public areas)

Free WIFI access onboard vehicle in Malaysia (request password from driver)

Optional Royal Selangor gift shop visit (upon request)

Fully-guided tour (accompanied by English-speaking guide)

Admission to Batu Caves and National Monument (world's tallest bronze sculpture)

5-star Marriott/Hilton Hotel breakfast (or traditional Malay breakfast upon request)

Sky dining buffet at South East Asia's highest revolving restaurant (4pm table reservation)

Tickets to KL Tower observation deck (optionally upgradeable* to Petronas Twin Towers skybridge)

Guaranteed 2 professional staff (1 guide + 1 driver) to share workload for the day

Admission to KLCC Park (iconic ground photos of Petronas Twin Towers skybridge)

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 4 hours

Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel. Our trained driver will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the Malaysia drive-through border (no standing-in-line). After clearing immigration, your English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your private, air-conditioned minivan to enjoy the 4-hour chauffeured drive to Malaysia's capital - Kuala Lumpur.

Stop 2: 0.3 hours

Along the way to Kuala Lumpur, your driver will make 2 stopovers. The 1st stopover will be at a highway rest area near Malacca, where Starbucks/Costa Coffee and western-style toilets are available (toilet paper available upon request). The 2nd stopover (with effect from 31 July 2024) will be at a 5-star Marriott/Hilton Hotel, where guests can enjoy a premium western breakfast (or traditional Malay breakfast upon request). IMPORTANT: Guests who booked the "Malacca side trip" option will be provided an extra UNESCO Melaka highlights tour (Dutch Square, A Famosa Fort, St. Paul's Hill & Church, Middelburg Bastion, UNESCO Wall Art, St. Francis Xavier Church, Jonker Street, 15-minute Trishaw Ride), before proceeding to Kuala Lumpur.

Stop 3: 1 hours

Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, one of the first stops will be Batu Caves. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Batu Caves was founded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader in 1891, as a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. A 42.7-metre high gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan was unveiled in January 2006, having taken 3 years to construct. It is the tallest Lord Murugan statue in the world. IMPORTANT: The order of sightseeing stops may be rearranged depending on actual Kuala Lumpur city traffic, crowd management, and weather conditions to optimize time usage.

Stop 4: 0.5 hours

Located near Batu Caves is the Sri Durgai Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, often regarded as the most powerful female Hindu deity - often depicted with 8 or 10 hands. As a symbol of the triumph of good over evil, Goddess Durga is portrayed in mythology as a warrior who vanquishes the demonic powers that threaten the social order, economic well-being, and dharma. In this temple, Goddess Durga is represented as a stunning woman riding a lion, her numerous hands armed with weapons to vanquish evil spirits. In essence, Goddess Durga's multiplicity of arms embodies her role as an all-powerful and fiercely protective goddess.

Stop 5: 0.3 hours

30 minutes drive from Batu Caves is the Istana Negara (National Palace). It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component.

Stop 6: 0.3 hours

Next stop after the National Palace is the famous National Monument, locally known as Tugu Negara. It is a historic bronze sculpture that pays tribute to those who died in combat during Malaysia’s battle for freedom against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency from 1948 till 1960. It serves as a remembrance of the bravery, courage and unity of the fighters who laid down their lives for Malaysia’s independence. The statue has earned its place in the book of records as the tallest freestanding group of bronze sculptures at 15-meter high.

Stop 7: 1 hours

10 minutes drive from the National Monument is the Central Market. The market was originally founded in 1888, refurbished into its current Art Deco style in 1937.

Stop 8: 0.3 hours

While at the Central Market, your guide can bring you to the famous Royal Selangor gift shop. Each Royal Selangor cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, which is the highest international standard for pewter, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy.

Stop 9: 0.5 hours

10 minutes drive from the Central Market is the Independence Square (Merdeka Square). This is the historical place where the Union flag was lowered and the national flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957.

Stop 10:

From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Independence Tower, locally known as Merdeka 118. Topped with a massive 160-meter spire, the tower is still under construction. When completed in end 2023/early 2024, it will be the world's second-tallest structure, surpassing the Tokyo Skytree at 634 meters.

Stop 11:

From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Sultan Abdul Samad building, which is among Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings. It was built in 1897 and was named after the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. The distinguished landmark originally served as the offices for the colonial British administration and the superior courts of Malaysia.

Stop 12:

From the Independence Square, you will have a vantage view of the Royal Selangor Club. The club was founded in 1884 and originally served as a meeting place for high ranked and educated members of the British colonial society. Selangor is the name of the state in which the capital - Kuala Lumpur is located.

Stop 13: 1 hours

Next, your English-speaking guide will bring you to Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) to head up together to the observation deck to marvel at the many iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, followed by a sky dining experience at the revolving restaurant.

Stop 14: 1 hours

Upon request, your guide can bring you into the base of the Petronas Twin Towers for a photostop of the famous Mercedes-AMG F1 car replica. The Petronas Twin Towers are currently the world’s tallest twin structures. IMPORTANT: Guests who wish to upgrade their Kuala Lumpur KL Tower observation deck tickets to include Petronas Twin Towers skybridge, please upgrade* using the link on the booking confirmation voucher (note: at least 12 hours before departure)

Stop 15: 0.5 hours

Next, your English-speaking guide will bring you to Thean Hou Temple, which was completed in 1987. It is a six-tiered temple of the Goddess of the Sea (Mazu). You can also find the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) and Protector of the Sea (Shui Wei Niang Niang) here.

Stop 16: 0.3 hours

Located 45 minutes from Thean Hou Temple is the Malaysia Prime Minister Office (Perdana Putra Building) It is located on a 50-metre high hill overlooking the city. The Perdana Putra Building is finished in natural stone with a green dome.

Stop 17: 0.5 hours

Located near the Malaysia's Prime Minister Office is the Putra Mosque. Famed for its pink-granite domes, the mosque was completed in 1999 and named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tungku Abdul Rahman Putra. Note: Guests who wish to enter the mosque may do so briefly, provided it is not closed to the public (ie: outside Friday prayer times). Otherwise, guests may be respectfully requested to only take photos from the outside.

Stop 18:

Located near Putra Mosque is the Palace of Justice, which houses the Federal Courts and Courts of Appeal. Relocated from Sultan Abdul Samad Building in 2003, the Palace Of Justice is also built with classical Islamic architecture.

Stop 19: 0.3 hours

Finally, your guide will bring you to KLCC Park, where you can take iconic ground photos of the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers. IMPORTANT: Guests who wish to see the exterior night view of the Petronas Twin Towers, please stay in Kuala Lumpur till sunset at 7:45pm.

Stop 20: 4 hours

After taking photos of the Petronas Twin Towers, you will head back south towards Singapore. You will again be escorted by our driver through immigration via the Malaysia drive-through border (no standing-in-line). Depending on traffic conditions and the actual departure time from Kuala Lumpur, you will arrive at Singapore 4-5 hours later where you will be provided with a free hotel dropoff.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (18 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9

Children (0 - 17 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4