Top Kuala Lumpur Outdoor Activities

Get back to nature with a night away from Kuala Lumpur on a visit to Kuala Selangor. Tour a royal burial ground, an ancient fort and a local fishing village—where you’ll also enjoy a seafood dinner filled with fresh catch—and float through mangroves. Witness the wonder of thousands of glittering fireflies as the sun set and evening falls.

Tick off two of Kuala Lumpur’s top attractions in just one day on a hassle-free excursion to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and the Batu Caves. Taking a guided tour means you’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort from and to your hotel, without wasting time getting lost, and discover lesser-known information from a guide. Plus, to break up the journey, you’ll watch a 30-minute documentary during the ride to the Batu Caves. Lunch is included.

Bukit Tabur (Tabur Hill) is a popular hiking spot for locals, with views of Kuala Lumpur. This privately guided hike takes you up the world's longest quartz ridge to see the city skyline. Along the way you'll hike through the forest, then be rewarded with great photo ops. Lunch and hotel transport included.

Feel the adrenaline rush and get out into nature with an off-road ATV ride in Kemensah, just outside the city. Zoom through the jungle to your choice of destinations: perhaps a 7-tier waterfall, perhaps the Sofea Jane Waterfall, perhaps the Klang Gates Dam, or perhaps a half-day thrill ride along rough terrain and river beds. Besides ATV tickets, your package includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from downtown Kuala Lumpur.

Cover more of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest public park in less time on a 2-hour Segway tour of Perdana Botanical Garden (Lake Garden), a great way to escape the bustle of Kuala Lumpur’s commercial center. In a small group limited to 10, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide as you get to grips with your Segway and glide between highlights such as Hibiscus Park and the Deer Park with ease. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Trade city streets for cave shrines, wildlife, and a spectacular firefly display on a full-day, small-group trip from Kuala Lumpur that explores some of the region’s top sites. You’ll climb into the maze of caverns at Batu Caves, spot silvered-leaf monkeys and macaques at Melawati Hill, pause for a seafood dinner, then cruise a dark river lit by sparkling fireflies. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure personal service from the guides, with dinner and all transport included.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the hassle of self-driving on this door-to-door private tour of the Cameron Highlands. After short stops at the Lata Iskandar waterfall and an indigenous village, choose to visit tea plantations, flower gardens, a pick-your-own strawberry farm, a cactus farm, vegetable gardens, or the Sam Poh Temple.

Traveling to Kuala Lumpur with kids? Or a lover of nature and wildlife? If so, don’t miss this family-friendly private tour to four attractions featuring exotic vegetation and species of wildlife from Malaysia and elsewhere. As you visit the Orchid Garden, Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, KL Bird Park and Aquaria KLCC, you’ll discover a variety of blooming flowers, tropical birds and ocean creatures with the convenience of private transportation from your hotel.

Escape to the cool air and lush hills of the Cameron Highlands on a full-day, private tour from Kuala Lumpur that can be tailored to your preferences. With an experienced guide to lead the way, you can visit farms, a tea plantation, markets, and more, with the flexibility to enjoy the day at your own pace. This 12-hour Cameron Highlands tour is the perfect getaway from Kuala Lumpur's bustling, hot streets, and it includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya.

Get out of the city (Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya) and set off with an English-speaking guide on a day trip to Malaysia's best nature sights. See the 130-million-year-old Batu Caves plus Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and a second animal park. Next is Melawati and its lighthouse. See the sunset here, spy silver leaf monkeys, and then stop at a village for a seafood dinner before embarking on a paddle boat ride to see fireflies light up the night sky.

Get close to nature without leaving the city on this private 3-hour from Kuala Lumpur, including hotel pick-up. Spot colorful birds at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, then surround yourself with majestic butterflies at the neighboring Butterfly Park. Finish with a visit to the vibrant Orchid and Hibiscus Garden, where you can marvel over 5,000 different flower varieties from all around the world.

Explore a tropical rainforest and biodiversity hotspot on a full-day, private tour from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara, and spend the day hiking canopy walkways, meeting members of the Orang Asli tribe, and shooting the park’s white water rapids in a wooden boat. This 10-hour Taman Negara tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuala Lumpur hotels, park entrance fees, activities, and lunch, and it’s the perfect way to experience Malaysia’s spectacular nature.

Go deep into the Malaysian jungle on a full-day, small-group adventure tour from Kuala Lumpur to the rural village of Kampung. Travel in a climate-controlled 4WD vehicle as you pass spectacular views on the road from Gombok to Genting, then see fruit farms, flowing rivers, and thick rainforest, pausing for a swim and a picnic lunch along the way. This 6-hour 4WD tour from Kuala Lumpur includes round-trip hotel transfers, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s limited to 15 people for more personal service.

Discover Malaysia’s vibrant wildlife even in the heart of the city on this 3.5-hour of Kuala Lumpur’s natural wonders, including hotel pick-up. Admire the vivid blooms of the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden, get up close to colorful butterflies at the Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, then spot rare birds at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.

Visit one of Malaysia’s bird watching hotspots on this private morning tour from Kuala Lumpur. Admire the natural wonders of Fraser's Hill; enjoy views of Sungai Selangor dam and Allan’s Water; and spot birds like Flycatchers, Minivets, and Sibias. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience the natural beauty, historic places and fireflies of Kuala Selangor on a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur with a seafood dinner. Visit a historic, colonial fort that’s home to a lively population of silver leaf monkeys, then watch for migratory birds in a nearby sanctuary. Enjoy a fish dinner in a local restaurant, then board an un-motorized traditional boat to travel up a river at dusk. See thousands of fireflies light up around you as your oarsmen guide your boat between the scenic mangroves.

Combine two adventurous trips—caving and white-water rafting—on a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur to Gopeng. You’ll start by tacking a fun mix of rapids and calm water on the Kampar River, then go underground to explore the jungle cave of Gua Tempurung, where you’ll find a maze of limestone formations that stretch deep into the forested hills.

See more of Perdana Botanical Garden (Lake Gardens) in less of the time on this door-to-door half-day tour. After a few minutes learning how to ride your personal transporter, a self-balancing INMOTION electric 2-wheeler, glide for 6 miles (10 kilometers) around the park, seeing attractions from tiny mousedeer to opulent orchids. Then explore the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, a vast walk-in aviary.

Combine a kid-friendly outing to A'Famosa Animal Safari Park Melaka with a Putrajaya city tour and 5-course Polynesian dinner on this tour from Kuala Lumpur. After hotel pickup, head straight to the A'Famosa Animal Safari Park for a chance to see animals like camels, elephants, and tigers on your own time, and then continue to Putrajaya for a quick look at top sights like the Putra Mosque before dinner. Tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Kuala Lumpur.

On this tour, get to know wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Get as close as safely possible to placid silver-leafed monkeys and impish long-tailed macaques. A particular highlight is your visit to one of the largest firefly colonies in the world, providing a light show you won’t find in many other places.

Enjoy an active two days in nature on this small-group tour. Remove the hassle of exploring the Malaysian countryside by joining this tour, with no need to navigate public transit. Enjoy a jungle trek and canopy walk without the risk of getting lost, as well as a memorable night walk in the forest. Visit a responsible elephant rehabilitation center, plus many other nature and wildlife experiences over two fun-filled days.

Walk jungle trails and explore a lush tropical forest with a half-day tour to Templer’s Park from Kuala Lumpur. Escape the city’s busy streets for a natural setting that’s home to a diverse population of birds. Enjoy the time to explore on your own, swimming by a cool waterfall, relaxing over a picnic and following scenic paths to the ancient Bukit Takun limestone hill. Experience Malaysia’s serenity and untouched nature just 15 miles (25 km) north of Kuala Lumpur.

Escape the city and get out into nature—with a guide for comfort and safety—on this gentle waterfall hike. After breakfast in the pretty colonial town of Kuala Kubu Bharu, hike around 5 miles (8 kilometers) through pristine forest to the 3-tiered Maya Falls (Lata Medang). Swim, snack, relax, and capture social media shots before you return to Kuala Kubu Bharu for a hearty Malaysian lunch.

Have a fun experience sightseeing in Putrajaya on an INMOTION Electric Personal Transporter, which is similar to a Segway. As well as being an unusual way to zip around the city, you can cover a lot of ground without getting tired—this tour follows a 6 mile (10 kilometer) route. Your friendly guide will brief you on how to use the vehicle, then lead you around the landscaped, futuristic city.