Top Kuala Lumpur Outdoor Activities

Enjoy an evening tour with a difference as you travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor for natural entertainment after dark. Take a boat ride through mangroves along the Selangor River, looking out for the thousands of magnificent fireflies that live in the forest. You’ll also get the chance to see the unusual blue tears phenomenon: marine plankton that emits an eerie blue-green light.

Enjoy sweeping views over Kuala Lumpur from the KL Tower Observation Deck. The enclosed deck provides 360-degree views. You can also upgrade your ticket to add a stop at the Sky Deck, which perches more than 1,000 feet high at the top of the tower.

When the sun goes down at Kuala Selangor, twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Experience the natural display on a tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes a boat trip, seafood buffet, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel.

Adventure-seeking travelers who want to get out of the urban jungle will love this small-group ATV tour in Kampung Kemensah, outside Kuala Lumpur. Go off-road and zoom through the forest to natural attractions, including a dramatic seven-tier waterfall. Four different packages are available to suit your skill and experience level with ATVs.

The Batu Caves are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur. Avoid the complications of public transport and travel to the golden Hindu shrine with ease on a day trip that’s ideal for travelers with limited time. You also stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory, rubber tree plantation, and batik factory to see how traditional handicrafts are made.

Walk the Skybridge that links the Petronas Twin Towers and look down on Kuala Lumpur from high above the city streets with admission to the towers' Observation Deck. Booking the Petronas Twin Towers in advance means you skip the long lines for purchasing tickets, saving time and hassle. Just choose the time you want to visit, present your e-voucher upon arrival, then glide to the Observation Deck in a high-speed elevator.

Experience the unique blend of modern, historic, secular, and religious sights found in Kuala Lumpur during this half-day sightseeing tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the sky-high Petronas Towers, see the country’s National Mosque and explore the exquisite architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, plus much more. Upgrade to explore the city on a private tour sith a private driver.

Discover Kuala Lumpur with a personal guide on a full-day tour of the city’s top sites, from Petronas Twin Towers to the shrines at Batu Caves. Climb into cave temples with great views, soar to the Petronas Twin Towers’ observation deck, tour the National Museum and downtown sites, and more. Traveling through the city with a private driver makes this a convenient way to explore, with skip-the-line admission to the towers and round-trip transport from hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Kuala Lumpur from the Observation Deck of the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. Private transport with a professional driver lets you sightsee around the city as well as to Batu Caves. Visit sites of historical value such as Merdeka Square (Independence Square) and the National Mosque, and shop at Central Market or the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Then head to Batu Caves and climb the 272 steps to its Hindu shrine.

Visit historic Malacca City, the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca, on this guided, full-day sightseeing tour from Kuala Lumpur. Visit some of the most popular top sites in this UNESCO World Heritage City, like the 16th-century, Portuguese St. Paul’s Church and A Famosa fortress, the Stadthuys in the Red Square and much more. Enjoy a traditional Malaysian lunch and explore Jonker Street, the center street of Chinatown. Hotel pickup and drop-off and any necessary entrance fees are included.

Take in the best views of Kuala Lumpur with your guide on hand to take the photos during this day-long city tour. Go beyond selfies at some of Kuala Lumpur’s most scenic spots, including the National Mosque, Batu Caves, and the landmark Petronas Twin Towers. The perfect option for visitors who want to see the city’s highlights in a single day, this tour allows you to document your memories as you make them.

Kuala Selangor is one of the few places in the world where visitors can watch the synchronized flashing of the fireflies. One of the state’s best-kept secrets, the fireflies colonies at Kampung Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing are a rare natural phenomena. These tiny insects live on berembang (Sonneratia caseolaris) trees that grow in the brackish waters. Enjoy a boat ride along the river to watch this enchanting display.

Take the guesswork out of figuring out ground transportation between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and the city with this private transfer service. This round-trip service makes sure you get from the airport to your accommodation as quickly as possible after you land. And when your time in the city is over, your driver picks you up and takes you back for your departure flight in a timely manner.

Visit one of Kuala Lumpur’s top sites with skip-the-line admission to the Petronas Towers, the world’s tallest twin towers. You save time by pre-booking your Petronas Towers tickets, which are delivered directly to your hotel reception. Soar to the 86th floor of the towers for panoramic views of the city from floor-to-ceiling windows, the perfect way to get your bearings in Kuala Lumpur.

Cycle on basket bikes through eight different areas of the city at a leisurely pace. At each stop you’ll learn about the history and culture of the capital city from your guide. You’ll taste fruit at the colourful Chow Kit market, visit the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpar, explore the Forest Eco Park, and see a local village in the heart of the city, Kampong Bharu.

Get a personalized, half-day introduction to Kuala Lumpur with a private half-day tour of the city including admission to the Kuala Lumpur Tower Observation Deck. Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transport in a private car as you visit the city’s cultural highlights, architectural landmarks, and colonial-era neighborhoods, the ideal orientation for first time visitors.

Don’t just admire the Batu Caves, see the UNESCO World Heritage site from a completely new perspective during a private, half-day rock climbing adventure that’s designed with thrill seekers in mind. You take well-climbed routes under the guidance of your private instructor, who you’ll receive undivided attention from.

From the viewing deck of the KL Tower, the views of Malaysia's capital city are unrivalled. Avoid lines that are often in excess of one hour by booking your admission ticket to the KL Tower, one of the tallest freestanding towers in the world, in advance. Your ticket grants you access to the high-speed elevator and enclosed viewing deck, which can be visited during the day or evening.

Get out of the city for a day at Genting Highlands on this excursion from Kuala Lumpur. A hill resort north of KL, Genting Highlands is home to an indoor theme park, shopping complex, restaurants, and more, which you can enjoy at your leisure. The cable car ride up the hill is included but all other entrance fees and activities are at your own expense so you can choose what you want to do.

1. KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK: ONE OF KL BIRD PARK'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY FEATURE IS THAT IN ZONE 1, 2 AND 3, BIRDS ARE LET FREE IN THE AVIARY WHICH CLOSELY RESEMBLES THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. WITH THIS FREE-FLIGHT CONCEPT, BIRDS ARE ABLE TO BREED NATURALLY IN THIS UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT. 2. KUALA LUMPUR BUTTERFLY PARK: KUALA LUMPUR BUTTERFLY PARK IS A VERITABLE SECRET PARADISE WHERE BUTTERFLIES ACTUALLY DANCE NONCHALANTLY IN CLUMPS OF FERN AMIDST SCENTED BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND FLOWERING VINES. 3. TAMAN ORKID & BUNGA RAYA: OVER 800 VARIETIES OF ORCHIDS, INCLUDING THE EXOTIC SPECIES, THRIVE ABUNDANTLY ON THIS 1 HECTARE FLORAL PARADISE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED.

Cool and temperate, the Cameron Highlands can be a welcome reprieve from the humidity and heat of Kuala Lumpur. Take a break from the sweltering urban jungle for a day on this tour north to the Highlands. Visit the Orang Asli aboriginal village and learn how the locals hunt with blowpipes; step into an enclosure full of butterflies at the local Butterfly Garden; try locally-grown tea at the BOH Tea Plantation; and go strawberry picking at a local strawberry farm.

Get a personal introduction to Malaysia’s diverse cultures on a private tour of religious sites in Kuala Lumpur that includes Batu Caves, the National Mosque, a Sikh temple, and Thean Hou Temple. You even stop at Petaling Street Market in Chinatown to get a look at the various cultures coming together to serve food. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya, a driver/guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Animal-loving travelers will enjoy this private day tour to some of the best wildlife attractions around Kuala Lumpur. Start at the Batu Caves, for a dose of culture with great views. Continue to an elephant sanctuary, where you can get close to the gentle giants of the forest as well as other animals, like silverleaf monkeys. End at the Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park, where the insects glow after dark.