Genting Highlands Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur with Skyway Cable Car Ride
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Genting Highlands Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur with Skyway Cable Car Ride
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Visit the hill resort town of Genting Highlands with the ease of a small-group full-day tour from Kuala Lumpur. Your ticket to ride the Genting Skyway cable car is included, while all other activities are optional and at your own expense. You might want to see the Chin Swee Caves Temple, spend time at the theme park, or hit the shops at First World Plaza.
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Duration: 8h
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Highlights
- Includes admission ticket to the Genting Skyway
- Hassle-free transportation option for Genting Highlands
- Pickup and drop-off provided from centrally located hotels
- Small-group tour limited to 15 people
- English Speaking Driver
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skyway Cable Car Ride (2 Way)
- Entry/Admission - Awana Skyway
What's not included- Gratuities
- Additional activities like spa treatments
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1MATIC, 109, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaYou can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
- Option 2Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFree hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC).
Pickup details- Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC). You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance) An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38355P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Cable car operation depends on the maintenance schedule and weather conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If last minute booking, please proceed by your own to starting point at Malaysia Tourist Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.(Near Harriston Boutique and Look for our tour guide)
- If you have any difficult locate the tour guide please feel free to contact our hotline number given on voucher.
- Most travellers can participate
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity
- In case Awana SkyWay closes due to maintenance, the cable car services will begin at the Genting SkyWay Station, which is a 15 minute drive away from Awana Station
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38355P4
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- teddy62500 contributionsNot recommendedTerrible Very basic like a cafe in the sky no alcohol is served buffet is basic service non existent no atmosphere not sure what else to say about this place one of the worst places ever gone for dinner could not wait to leave was perhaps best experienceWritten 5 December 2024
- 616vladlenas0 contributionsZero safety trainingTerrible and very dangerous experience with almost no safety concerns from the team. Only 30 second training to go on an off road experience. The description should mention that it’s not suitable for inexperienced drivers. Plus, it took them over 30minutes to find our pre-paid booking.Written 4 December 2024
- 848kimg0 contributionsWonderful Driver in PenangWe had a wonderful day with our driver Kris. We were able to customize the entire day with some great input from him. Kris answered our many questions and shared a lot about living in Malaysia. We enjoyed his stories and humour while also seeing many sights on the island. It was like visiting with a longtime friend. It was a most enjoyable day.Written 28 November 2024
- paulsF1068UB0 contributionsFabulous TimeOur guide Kim was fantastic who looked after us on our day trip to see the Orangutans and wildlife on this typical monsoon rainy afternoon in Sarawak Walking thru the rain forest was an experience and seeing these animals in safe surroundings was 5 Star ⭐️ We were mesmerized for 2 hours watching and being told about the animals and history of the venue The venue is a tad tired in some areas and decking & seating was broken which does need some TLC but never the less the object was completed in seeing these animals Great day for animal loversWritten 28 November 2024
- Scott2350 contributionsFabulous Culture and Food walking tourMunir was a fantastic host as we explored the food and culture of Kuala Lumpur. We explored places we would never have found on our own and sampled lovely food from various stalls/ restaurants, which were really authentic.Written 28 November 2024
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- solo40 contributionsBeware - this is not a tour! !This was a terrible experience. We booked this tour after reading the excellent reviews. When we arrived at the cruise terminal after leaving the ship there was nobody with a sign with our names on it. It took us 20 minutes to find our ‘guide’. Turns out that he was only a taxi driver. So we set off in a private car with a driver who, it became immediately apparent had poor English and told us he had been given instructions to take us to 4 places. After five minutes we said we wanted to cancel this booking and get a full refund as it was clearly unsuitable and it was not what we were expecting. The driver contacted the agent who refused our refund request as it stated in the fine print ‘that there was no guide only a driver provided’ - in spite of being charged €106! The driver also took a selfie picture in the car without asking our permission to be in it. While the lesson learned here is to fully see what you are getting beyond just reading the reviews, it feels very sharp practice to hide behind T&C’s to take our money. We subsequently appealed to Viator who couldn’t redress our specific issues. This listing ‘as a tour’ is wholly misrepresentative and is just a taxi ride. Beware.Written 19 November 2024
- ivannas5660 contributionsAmazing boat ride!This tour was absolutely amazing! The ride in the river and then the open sea was really refreshing! And we got to see a few different things along the way as well. The Bat caves were closed and under maintenance when we visited because of the high tides and the tour guide told us it will take almost 3-4 months for it to be fixed. If that is something you’d want to do then check with the tour provider before you pay and confirm. Me and my friend really enjoyed it still!Written 17 November 2024
- Rosh_desilva0 contributionsLovely tourIt was a really nice trip and I loved the Batu Caves. It's very colourful and beautiful with so many monkeys following you around.Written 12 November 2024
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- ivaylot5880 contributionsA phenomenal experience with a lot of insights of the Malaysian cultureAris our tour guide made the experience 100 times better, he gave us so much information about the Malaysian history. The views were also a thing to remember.Written 9 November 2024
- Departure386256611710 contributionsUnhappy customerThe car was the most uncomfortable car I have ever been in. We felt every bump. It certainly was not worth $321 AUD. You are better off hiring a private car or even calling grab would be a quater of the price to SEE KL BY NIGHT??Written 8 November 2024
- MNM10110 contributionsSo Much to See and LearnWe visited Mari Mari on an excursion from our ship. Mari Mari Cultural Village has a collection of huts representing 5 of the tribes of Borneo. Each hut is stocked with items you would find in the represented village. Outside each hut we received a food or drink that would have been made in the village. I didn't get our guide's name, but he was awesome! After touring all the huts we gathered in a large tent were we got to watch dances from the five tribes. Very cool! I highly recommend visiting Mari Mari.Written 7 November 2024
- W1810XLsusanam0 contributionsBati Caves and BatikIt was raining but nevertheless the trip was very good and safe. The guide and driver Alwin was very nice and helpful. It was supposed to be a group trip but at the end, I went alone.Written 6 November 2024
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Suminda
1 contribution
Jan 2020
We enjoyed Batu caves and Sky rides as well. The Cable car riding was amazing for my kids. Really a good weather which could helped to observe the areal view of the Genting. But still certain fun making activities are under construction and the charges for each games in the play area is affordable.
Written 20 February 2020
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Khalid1988
Doha, Qatar3 contributions
Mr. Radwan was on time to pick us. He was helpful and ask if we needed anything during the trip. The car is nice and tidy. Batu Cave was crowded as many people were there to pray other than tourists. Genting was really crowded. Although we spent more than 3 hours there, the place needs a whole day to view it all. My child wanted to visit the strawberry farm, unfortunately, we didn’t get there as our guide told us that there are no fruits at this time of the year and only we would see the farm.
Written 29 January 2020
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Prashanth65
Hyderabad, India5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Me and my family consisting of my spouse and daughter booked a Genting Highland Day trip with Skyway Cable Car ride, we had a great time, thanks to the punctuality and patience of our car driver Mr. Albinhar or Al as he wanted us to call him. He arrived as per schedule at 9.30 a.m. and he was courteous enough to text us 15 minutes before he came to the Hotel. Even though he politely told us that he is not a professional tour guide, he was kind enough to answer a few questions that we asked him.
Even though the Batu Caves was not included in the itinerary, he took us to the Batu Caves temple complex on our request and allowed us to have a comfortable period of time to visit the temple in a very relaxed manner.
As soon as we reached the starting point of the Genting Highland Cable Car, he made it a point, to accompany us till the reception area and texted our Cable Car ride tickets and informed us the place where he would pick us up, once we came down.
After a couple of hours trip up to the Genting Highland, we returned and Al was there to pick us up (as I had texted him, on the way down) and drove us down to our hotel.
As the Gondola Ride was not working, the travel agency refunded us the amount which was collected from us towards the Gondola Ride.
Overall, it was a great and pleasurable trip.
Even though the Batu Caves was not included in the itinerary, he took us to the Batu Caves temple complex on our request and allowed us to have a comfortable period of time to visit the temple in a very relaxed manner.
As soon as we reached the starting point of the Genting Highland Cable Car, he made it a point, to accompany us till the reception area and texted our Cable Car ride tickets and informed us the place where he would pick us up, once we came down.
After a couple of hours trip up to the Genting Highland, we returned and Al was there to pick us up (as I had texted him, on the way down) and drove us down to our hotel.
As the Gondola Ride was not working, the travel agency refunded us the amount which was collected from us towards the Gondola Ride.
Overall, it was a great and pleasurable trip.
Written 1 April 2024
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nsackeyq
Ghana8 contributions
Before I start my rant, i would like to say that the driver/ guide tried his utmost to stay calm. 2 young ladies joined the tour and immediately started asking the guide to change the tour to suit them, completely ignoring anybody else (me). He refused and advised them to book a private tour which would enable them to change the itinerary. At the Genting Highlands, they decided they were not done and kept us there for an extra one and a half hours. They were unpleasant, spoke almost at the top of their voices and played music on their phone speakers. They finally accused the driver of being "hyper" when he tried to talk to them. An extremely disagreeable tour.
Written 22 May 2024
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Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are glad to know that our driver/guide remained professional and calm throughout the situation. However, we deeply regret the disruption caused by the other guests, which impacted your enjoyment of the tour.
We take all feedback seriously and will consider implementing stricter guidelines to ensure all guests have a pleasant and respectful experience. If there's anything we can do to make up for this experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better tour in the future.
Safe travels!
Written 23 May 2024
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Reese David Wayne
Meadow Vista, CA1 contribution
Nov 2022
Lots of great things to do. Spending a couple of day and you still could not see or do everything. Indoor Park rides start at 2PM. Outdoor Park has one entry fee all rides are free. Chinese Temple could spend a half to full day to see everything.
Written 8 November 2022
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Munir D
Toronto, Canada703 contributions
We enjoyed our visit to the Genting Highlands last month. About 1800 metres above sea level we took a cable car to the top which offered Panaromic views of the adjacent rainforest. Visibility was good with few clouds thereby giving us an opportunity to enjoy the scenery. We took the glass bottom cable which is a little more expensive but helps to beat the queue.
At the top there are many things to do including indoor and outdoor theme parks for all ages. We spent more time indoors which suited our two year old Gson. On the top there are many restaurants, shops and the adventurous can hike to explore the surrounding rainforest and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Prior to visiting check the weather to ensure that you have nice weather there.
Any visit to Kuala Lumpur is incomplete without visiting this attraction.
Munir D.
At the top there are many things to do including indoor and outdoor theme parks for all ages. We spent more time indoors which suited our two year old Gson. On the top there are many restaurants, shops and the adventurous can hike to explore the surrounding rainforest and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Prior to visiting check the weather to ensure that you have nice weather there.
Any visit to Kuala Lumpur is incomplete without visiting this attraction.
Munir D.
Written 4 July 2024
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Pranurishzone
Bengaluru, India48 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Our family escapade to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur was a whirlwind of joy and thrills! From the breezy drive up to the cool highlands to the jaw-dropping Skyway Cable Car Ride, every moment was a blast.
The highlight was zooming over the rainforest in the cable car, our kiddos went wild spotting waterfalls and greenery below. It was a smooth and safe ride that etched a big smile on our faces.
At the peak, Genting Highlands unfolded a treasure trove of family activities. The Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park stole our kids' hearts with its thrilling rides and colorful aura, keeping them giggling for hours.
A serene break at the Chin Swee Caves Temple provided a peaceful contrast to the lively park, offering a touch of culture for the little ones.
And can we talk about the food? Oh, the food! With a range of family-friendly eateries at First World Plaza, even the fussiest eaters found a treat to savor.
In a nutshell, our day at Genting Highlands was a rollercoaster of fun, blending scenic rides, exciting attractions, and kid-friendly facilities. Whether your crew craves adventure or prefers a chill vibe, this gem has it all!
The highlight was zooming over the rainforest in the cable car, our kiddos went wild spotting waterfalls and greenery below. It was a smooth and safe ride that etched a big smile on our faces.
At the peak, Genting Highlands unfolded a treasure trove of family activities. The Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park stole our kids' hearts with its thrilling rides and colorful aura, keeping them giggling for hours.
A serene break at the Chin Swee Caves Temple provided a peaceful contrast to the lively park, offering a touch of culture for the little ones.
And can we talk about the food? Oh, the food! With a range of family-friendly eateries at First World Plaza, even the fussiest eaters found a treat to savor.
In a nutshell, our day at Genting Highlands was a rollercoaster of fun, blending scenic rides, exciting attractions, and kid-friendly facilities. Whether your crew craves adventure or prefers a chill vibe, this gem has it all!
Written 11 June 2024
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Sunshine56585763742
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
The trip hosted by Lawrence (driver) was great! I was able to fit in two extra sight-see's into my day which was a great surprise and much appreciated. There was a malfunction/miscommunication with the ticket I needed for the cable car up to Genting Highlands, which took time out of my day to troubleshoot and fix but got there in the end. The driver was very prompt and I felt safe throughout the whole experience. Highly recommend the Genting Highlands day excursion / one for my travel books, for sure.
Written 18 January 2024
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Jacqueline
5 contributions
Jan 2020
Read a couple of reviews where people had bad experiences of queuing for the Cable Car etc, and yes, we did have to wait about twenty minutes, but the staff work really hard to keep everything moving in an orderly fashion. Maybe we were just lucky the day we visited (Sunday, 5th of January)
We had a fabulous day!
Will definitely visit again when we next visit Kuala Lumpur.
Thank you, to all the staff for a lovely day.
We had a fabulous day!
Will definitely visit again when we next visit Kuala Lumpur.
Thank you, to all the staff for a lovely day.
Written 1 February 2020
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Rajesh Kattoju
21 contributions
I would say it was a memorable and beautiful experience on 26th April when we visited Genting Highland.
To begin with Mr Mohd Fauzi was a perfect tour guide with Excellent Knowledge and Information on the Genting Attraction, Tourism, Demographics, History and Economy of Malaysia and with great sense of humour and patience he answered all our areas of Interest questions and Guided us perfectly from Pick Up to Drop.
The Genting Island is a must Visit destination and with Light Drizzle and Clouds Resting on the Mountains gave us great Views of the Location.
The Sky Cable ride both ways with the Chinese Monastery And Temple Visit in Between was a Memorable and Beautiful Experience.
The outside theme parks were very Organized, full of Thrilling Experiences and were Beautiful with Mesmerising themes. We could not explore much of Indoor due to lack of time.
I would say - A Beautiful Day at Genting
To begin with Mr Mohd Fauzi was a perfect tour guide with Excellent Knowledge and Information on the Genting Attraction, Tourism, Demographics, History and Economy of Malaysia and with great sense of humour and patience he answered all our areas of Interest questions and Guided us perfectly from Pick Up to Drop.
The Genting Island is a must Visit destination and with Light Drizzle and Clouds Resting on the Mountains gave us great Views of the Location.
The Sky Cable ride both ways with the Chinese Monastery And Temple Visit in Between was a Memorable and Beautiful Experience.
The outside theme parks were very Organized, full of Thrilling Experiences and were Beautiful with Mesmerising themes. We could not explore much of Indoor due to lack of time.
I would say - A Beautiful Day at Genting
Written 27 April 2024
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Hello ,
I have a plan to visit genting on 23rd with two adult and one kid ( 4 years ) . We are staying at times squire bukit bintang .
How can you help us to travel there with cabel cars and with the admission tickets .
Thanks
Pj
Written 13 September 2022
Zaynab M
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Where in Kuala Lampur do they conduct sky diving ?
Written 13 January 2020
Does the sharing tour allow you to stop and explore at Batu Caves?
Written 17 December 2019
I reached Batu caves on my own by taxi, spent some time there, then took another taxi to reach Genting Highlands. Both are in the same direction away from KL and it is advisable to visit both places in the same trip. If you hiring a sharing tour to Genting Highlands, thenthey may stop to Batu Caves for some time - Need to check with your tour organiser. I did not use any tour organiser. Went on my own by Taxi on the same day. Hope this is helpful.
Written 18 December 2019
Hello, I am not sure of the tickets prices for children as we travelled as 2 adults.
Written 12 December 2019
afreen
Karachi, Pakistan
Where and how can we visit starwberry farm..is ut nearby and included in batu cave tours
Written 11 December 2019
I’m sorry, I don’t know as we didn’t visit Strawberry farm. We just done the Genting Highlands and Batu Caves on their own.
The Batu caves were very interesting, so don’t miss it.
Eileen
Written 12 December 2019
Sally For
Vienna, Austria
Hi! Is it possible to go with baby and a buggy there?
Written 10 December 2019
Does Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre hotel included to your pickup and drop-off hotel list ?
Written 2 December 2019
I am unsure, I think it would as they picked up and dropped off at several hotels around Kuala Lumpur
Written 2 December 2019
aziom
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi. What time does your tour finish? We are travelling with kids and would like to spend some extra time at Genting Highlands. Is it possible to extend the duration of our time at Genting Highlands? Will the driver wait?
Written 9 November 2019
You can spend enough time there, no restrictions, but it is always advisable to come back before the sunset. Reaching there early hours is a nice experience.
Written 10 November 2019
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