BATU CAVE + GENTING HIGHLAND DAY TOUR
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Hotel
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Description
Overview
This day tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 8:30 AM, followed by a transfer to the Batu Caves, a historic Hindu temple site located in a limestone hill. The caves, which gained worldwide recognition in 1878, feature a massive 140-foot statue of the deity Murugan and are home to numerous temples. Visitors can climb 272 steps to reach the Cathedral Cave, where the main temple is located, and experience the unique atmosphere of this sacred site, often visited by thousands during the Thaipusam festival.
The tour then continues with a transfer to Genting Highlands, a popular hill station city located at an elevation of 1,800 meters. Known for its Resorts World Genting, which features casinos, theme parks, and numerous entertainment options, this mountain retreat offers a variety of activities, including a ride on Southeast Asia’s longest and fastest cable car. After exploring the attractions of Genting Highlands, you will be transferred back to your Kuala Lumpur hotel to conclude the day’s tour.
Included/Excluded
- Return transfer
- Return Genting Cable Car Ticket
- Mineral Water for 6 pax and above
- English Speaking Guide for 6 pax and above
- Theme Park ticket and any entrance fees not mentioned above.
- Travel Insurance
- Any other services, meals Lunch & Dinner and tour that are not mentioned above.
- Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, room services, mini bars, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
Stop At: Batu Cave
- The caves remained little-known until 1878 when American naturalist William Temple Hornaday revealed them to the wider world.
- K. Thamboosamy Pillay, leader of the Tamil Hindu community in Malaya, built a temple within the caves in 1891.
- Pillay was inspired by the cave entrance’s similarity to the spear tip of the deity Murugan’s vel.
- Thaipusam, a Tamil Hindu festival devoted to Murugan, was first celebrated on the site in 1892 and has since become a major event.
- The Batu Caves are situated within a high limestone outcropping.
- A colossal gold-painted statue of Murugan, 140 feet in height, stands near the base of a flight of 272 steps.
- Climbers are often accosted by macaques begging aggressively for food as they ascend.
- At the top of the steps lies the entrance to the largest cave, known as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave.
- Within Cathedral Cave is the largest of several temples on the site.
Stop At: Genting Highland
- Genting Highlands is a hill station city situated on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in Malaysia, boasting an elevation of 1,800 meters.
- The journey to Genting Highlands takes approximately 48 minutes by car.
- The area spans across a large portion of Pahang state, with a smaller portion extending into Selangor state.
- Established in 1965 by Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong.
- The primary attraction is Resorts World Genting, a hill resort featuring casinos, theme parks, and entertainment options where gambling is permitted.
- A day trip to Genting Highlands includes a ride on Southeast Asia’s fastest and longest cable car.
- Upon arrival, visitors can indulge in a variety of amusement activities.
- Guests are free to explore the theme park at their own pace.
- Other attractions include a casino, cinemas, and a plethora of restaurants, offering a diverse range of experiences for holidaymakers.
Price
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| 1 Person | 2-3 People | 4-5 People | 6-8 People | 8-10 People | 11-13 People |
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| MYR 520 | MYR 310 | MYR 220 | MYR 260 | MYR 230 | MYR 190 |
| MYR 620 | MYR 380 | MYR 250 | MYR 290 | MYR 250 | MYR 210 |
Hotel
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
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| From KLIA 1@2 |
Remarks
Term & Conditions:
- Rates quoted strictly for minimum number of persons as per request above, if less or any reduce no of person the rate will be different.
- This is only a quotation. No reservation has been made until we receive your written acceptance of the quotation and deposit to secure the quotation rates.
- Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
- Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements.
- Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
- Change of travel date is allowed and must be made 2 weeks prior to check-in date and is subject to room availability.
- Cancellation procedure: Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
- Please note the following: If notice of cancellation is received by Star Travel more than 30 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, 20% will be retained along for Star Travel’s Cancellation Fee Waiver payment.
- If full payment is not received one month prior to arrival date, Star Travel has the right to cancel your reservation. Star Travel will not be responsible for lost reservations.
- If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as Twin to Single), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
- Illness or Absence: Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday.
