Kuala Lumpur for cruise travellers
and flights stopovers
Kuala Lumpur for Cruise Travellers
A private Shore Excursion with Local
Straits of Malacca are known to be the busiest maritime highways and cruiseliners from all over the world shall pass these straits. Port Klang is one of popular Malaysia’s ports of Call for cruiseliners to make a stop due to its location as the biggest port in the country and also the entry to the capital of Malaysia, the city of Kuala Lumpur.
Cruise companies mostly would offer city excursion ‘seat in coach’ tours onboard and for some travellers who would not prefer to go on buses, they can hire local agencies and another type of transportation for a round trip tour of Kuala Lumpur city.
The Private Kuala Lumpur city Excursion that I provide for cruise travellers is somewhat comprehensive and covers almost all the ‘must-see’ attractions in Kuala Lumpur. With careful consideration of the time available to you, the itinerary is made flexible to ensure you will get back on time and don’t have to become a ‘Pier Runner’.
Additional information Port Klang-KL City:
- Distance to KL City is approximately 60km
- Drive journey would take about an hour (depending on traffic) since it’s going to pass the industrial city of Shah Alam and a few other busy suburbs during morning peak hours
- My advice for travellers planning to take the KTM train to the city, there are a lot of risks that travellers might not back to the port on time.
KL International Airport Flight Stopovers/Layovers
Travellers who fly between Europe and Australia and other Asian countries would probably have their flights make a stopover at KL International airport, Some travellers might have their flight cancelled during transit.
For travellers who might have at least 10 hours or more stopover/layover, you can take the opportunity to sneak and take a glimpse of Kuala Lumpur city. It could take approximately 6 hours round trip from the airport to the city and back. If you are stuck for more than 24 hours, my honest suggestion is instead of booking the transit hotel nearby the airport, just grab a cab or take the train and stay for a night hotels downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Or, should travellers need my local advice and suggestions, or to go for Kuala Lumpur City Sightseeing, you are always welcome to send me your email.
Flexible Excursion & Sightseeing Program
I have made a customized itinerary that is suitable for Cruise Shore Excursions via Port Klang and Flight Stopovers/Layovers in KLIA (KL International Airport). It is flexible to fit the time that you have while embarking on your next destination. Have a look at the list below.
The Itinerary
Depending on the docking time of the ship (normally by 0730-0800hrs), I will be waiting for travellers by the arrival lobby area holding a welcome sign with travellers’ names on it. Onboard the vehicle and drive the journey (depending on traffic) shall take approximately 45mins to reach the first stop.
We will have a walk for about 15-20mins around KLCC Park for travellers to have scenic photograph shots of the towers. Should travellers wish to visit the towers, a pre-purchase entrance ticket can be made through their website.
For about a 20mins drive from Petronas Towers, we will make a stop to visit Batu Caves Temple. After being briefed about the site, travellers shall have about 40mins to take the 272 flights of colourful steps to explore the Hindu shrine inside the cave.
Continue to drive and make a stop to take a photo and get a piece of unique information on Malaysia’s monarchy system.
Next, drive past Perdana Botanical garden-the Green Lung of Kuala Lumpur where here located a few other attractions like the KL Bird’s Park, Butterfly Park, Lake Garden, National Monument, and National Mosque.
Central Market will be the day’s final stop. From here embark on a Heritage Walking tour exploring the past history of a small tin-mining settlement to become the capital of Malaysia. Observe the contrast between the city’s old and new. Here also if you decided to take a quick lunch there are a few cafes and a food court available. You can also find unique local arts and souvenirs to shop as tokens of memories of visiting Kuala Lumpur.
Another 45mins (depending on road traffic) back to the port, and here we will say goodbye.