Malaysia · BOAT TOURS IN KUALA LUMPUR
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 boat tours in Kuala Lumpur worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Putrajaya from KL with a pink-domed mosque, grand government buildings, lake cruise, bridges, and an English-speaking guide.
“A wonderful visit to a city made of unique buildings and beautiful mosque. Absolutely worth the time and money!”
Explore Malacca from Kuala Lumpur with historic churches, temples, Peranakan lunch, a river cruise, and a traditional Malay village.
“Great tour, highly recommended and would do it again :) Very pleasant 1 day trip from Kuala Lumpur”
See Kuala Selangor’s synchronized fireflies by rowboat, with hotel transfers, Bukit Melawati, monkeys, temple stops, and optional seafood dinner.
“While our tour guide Fauzi was nice and knowledgeable the trip was very disappointing. We were the only ones on the tour. The temple was nice but it was closed. Pretty picture taking spot. The monkeys were cute and fun to watch. We weRead more”
See Putrajaya’s Pink Mosque, grand government buildings, and lake by boat on a relaxed four-hour tour from Kuala Lumpur.
“Wear long pants or you'll have to put a robe on at the Mosque, which will make it uncomfortably hot.”
Review of Malacca’s UNESCO sights, A Famosa, Dutch Square, Jonker Street, and included river cruise on an 8-hour trip from Kuala Lumpur.
“The history and the landscapes were memorable, the guide was very knowledgeable and the coach and lunch was very good”
See Batu Caves, the Petronas Towers, and Kuala Lumpur highlights on a flexible private shore excursion from Port Klang.
“Excellent experience! Our guide, Saloko, was waiting for us when we stepped out of the ship. The drive to the Bantu Caves was close to an hour. We had a wonderful time! The steps are heck of a great workout, the monkeys kind of outgoing, but harmless (speak for my own experience). After Bantu, we had an outstanding city tour. It was fantastic and we got to learn much about history and culture. I highly recommend it!”
See Kuala Selangor’s fireflies, monkeys, old fort, mangroves, and seafood dinner on an evening tour from Kuala Lumpur.
“Overall, we enjoyed the tour. We could have done without the pewter factory tour and spent more time with the monkeys in Melawati. Dinner was good, and the fireflies were AMAZING! The tour guide and bus driver were nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. We were lucky the rain stopped in time!”
Review of the 6-hour Kuala Lumpur highlights tour from Port Klang, with Batu Caves, Petronas Towers, local lunch, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“The guide was very friendly and helpful. He was flexible in what the group wanted to do and also was very good managing the time.”
Review of Kuala Lumpur’s Putrajaya tour, with the Pink Mosque, rubber trees, government buildings, and a lake cruise.
“Everything was great except the part where the rubber tree amd other items were present. The expectation was to have a guide explain parts of the area. Instead, it was a self-paced walk by yourself. Thank goodness another traveler was with me that had the same expecations...we ended up entertaining one another while at Warisan Pertanian.”
Review of a private Port Klang shore tour to Kuala Lumpur, covering Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, Central Market, and the Petronas Towers.
“cruise port of Port Klang, which is an hour and 10 minute ride from Kuala Lumpur, we were interested in sightseeing and shopping. Initially we were to be 4, and booked for that number, but two were not feeling well and stayed on the ship. Communication with the vendor was excellent prior to our disembarkation. The driver was waiting for us at the port as planned. We visited the city and saw major landmarks including the famous petronas towers. We shopped there and then the driver took us to chinatown and the central market. Both different type of shopping but great for prices and variety of products for sale. The…”
Review of the private Putrajaya tour from Kuala Lumpur, with a lake cruise, pink mosque, agricultural park, private transport, and practical tips.
“Interesting tour on the new city of Putrajaya. Nice Cruise andviews on the city.”
See Batu Caves, Putrajaya’s pink mosque, grand government buildings, and Lake Putrajaya on a private half-day tour from Kuala Lumpur.
“We liked the pink mosque, the batu caves. Cruise was OK but waited too long to embark. Our driver was on time.”
Explore Malacca from Kuala Lumpur with historic churches, temples, a Peranakan lunch, Kampung Morten, and a 40-minute river cruise.
“A must do experience. The only way to see Malacca is to walk. The river cruise was great. Lunch was nice. But the highlights are just walking around the town of Malacca and seeing how local lives and the colourful buildings.”
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