It didn't help that at the start we stood for 35 minutes in pouring rain before our bus arrived! A bit longer then the advertised 20 to 30 minutes between busses! The route is very circuitous and we ften felt like we had been past the same pleace a umber of times - a real map rather then a schematic would have been helpful. When you have limited time this is not the best way to see the city - pick out the sights you want and get cabs - its cheaper and a better use of your time!

I had a great time on the bus. I went and boarded just after 10am and it was cloudy and about to rain, so temperature wasn't too bad. It rained quite a bit, but I brought an umbrella and was able to stay up top, where the best views are. I'd say the trip took just over two hours. There was some commentary as well, which was nice. The cost/price was 45 ringgit for a 24 hour ticket.

It's a great way to see and drive around KL. You can stop at sights and board the next bus, but I think it's best to go around and then figure where you wanna go but that's all up to you. Waiting for a bus in the heat can be exhausting.

And yeah, it's KL, the heat will be a factor. I was really feeling hot at the end with the sun and sitting in traffic was tough, no breeze at all. Just be aware though, the bus can't control the weather. But I wouldn't want to be there in the afternoon personally, but I'm a cold weather guy.

Either way, I really enjoyed it....good overview of the city.

Either the 24 or 48 hour pass on the Hop On Hop Off is a great way to get around Kuala Lumpur. You'll be able to get off most stops for at least 30 mins to an hour. We also had 5-10 min stops for photos at sites. I personally enjoyed the upper deck outside sitting area with fresh air during December. It was a good opportunity to see KL's skyscrapers and get familiar with the city with it's historic landmarks. This experience also proved to be a fantastic photo op!