Explore FRIM UNESCO Forest with Expert Guide, Batu Caves & More

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Explore FRIM UNESCO Forest with Expert Guide, Batu Caves & More

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Batu Caves & FRIM Nature Walk - A Scenic UNESCO Heritage Tour

Duration: 6 hours
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Highlights

Short on time? Experience Malaysia’s natural and cultural highlights on this half-day tour from Kuala Lumpur. Explore the UNESCO-listed Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) on a guided nature walk, learning about its rich tropical flora and fauna. Continue to the iconic Batu Caves before discovering traditional Malaysian crafts at a batik workshop and the Royal Selangor Pewter factory.


  • Walk through a UNESCO-listed tropical forest at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM)
  • Learn about over 15,000 plant species and local wildlife from a knowledgeable guide
  • Visit the iconic Batu Caves and enjoy panoramic city views after climbing the 272 steps
  • See the traditional art of batik painting up close at a local batik center
  • Discover Malaysia’s pewter-making heritage at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory
  • Enjoy hassle-free door-to-door round-trip transportation

Itinerary

  • Kuala Lumpur(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Tour start around 09:00 am with the hotel pickup (selected hotel around Kuala Lumpur city). it will takes approximately 1 hour journey to the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).  Along the way you pass through typical Malay Villagers and scenes of friendly people going about their daily chores.
  • FRIM -Forest Research Institute of Malaysia

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Once arrive at the forest institute , you will be introduced to the nature trekking guide. An introduction of the place and activities will be carried out immediately on arrival before proceeding with jungle trekking. Please wear a appropriate attire for this activities.  As you enter the trekking trait, you will be amazed by the arboretums or living museum of trees. Walk through the many nature trails and discover the many species of flora and fauna here.  Of particular interest is the "puzzle-like" pattern of the individual tree crowns separated by gaps and outlined against the sky. This phenomenon is called "Crown Shyness". The reason for its name is because the leaf tips of the Dryobalanops aromatica appear to be shy towards their own kind, hence forming the gap. This tree is also known as kapur tree and has a nice-smelling exudate known as camphor, one of the main component of making ointment. The ointment is used for stomach massages after child delivery.
  • Batu Caves

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old. Some of the cave entrances were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people (a tribe of Orang Asli). The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Batu Caves in short also referred as 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Murugan as there are six important holy shrines in India and four more in Malaysia. The three others in Malaysia are Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Tanneermalai Temple in Penang and Sannasimalai Temple in Malacca. Note: - Keeping your eyes open to be aware of the monkeys. Don’t feed them! - Hold cameras close and use a neck strap if you have one. - Please don’t carry any plastic bags, monkeys will aggressive on this.
  • Jadi Batek Gallery

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Next we stop at Batik Factory – see how Batik is designed and printed. Craft center since 1976 with batik demonstrations & classes, plus Malaysian-made gifts & clothing
  • Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Visitor center taking guests through the history of Royal Selangor's pewter manufacturing. Wander through museum exhibits and live demo on pewter crafting.Watch how pewter crafting is done real-time from casting, polishing to assembling. Snap a photo with the world’s largest pewter tankard. An iconic visitor centre landmark. A unique rendition of the petrons twin towers made from over 7000 tankards. During lunch time we will bring you for Set Local lunch or Packed Food End of the tour return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional nature guide (at FRIM only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

NOT INCLUDED

Forest Skywalk (MYR 40 per pax upon availability)
Optional

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

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