Full Day Batu Caves and Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Kuala Lumpur

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Stop At: Gombak, Batu Caves 68100 Malaysia

Batu Caves - A trip to the eastern suburbs of the city to observe a huge limestone outcrop housing an elaborate Hindu temple. The caves are a popular place of worship for Hindus and each year, during their auspicious celebration of Thaipusam, where hundreds of thousands of Hindus throng the temple.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, 28500 Malaysia

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks – is established in Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre in 1989. The centre is a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which began the elephant translocation programme in 1974. The only one of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and then translocating problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations.Furthermore, Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant’s plight in Malaysia.The centre also looks after orphaned elephants to ensure their continued survival.Come on down to enjoy the most rewarding experience where you are able to feed the elephants. Upon arrival, visitors will enjoy a briefing and 30 minute documentary highlighting the sanctuary's conservation activities.

Duration: 4 hours

Included
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Batu Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
Not included
  • Gratuities
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Kindly bring along mosquito repellent , towels, change of clothes (in case you get wet bathing / playing with elephants), comfortable walking shoes
  • To visit Batu Caves, please wear appropriate clothes such as long pants (Shorts are not allowed)
  • Activities are subject to weather condition: should there be a "surge of high tide" in the river water level, bathing with elephants will be cancelled by the authorities n no bathing with the elephants is allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Tourism
90% Cultural
55% Original
20% Aquatic
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