Genting Highlands Day Tour with Scenic Cable Car Ride

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Itinerary

1. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Kuala Lumpur city are and head to Genting Highlands. Enjoy scenic drive passing through the hillsides of Malaysia and see local villages on the way.

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2. Upon arrival, we will stop at the Skyway Cable Car and take a ride on one of the longest and fastest gondola lifts in Southeast Asia to the summit of Genting Highlands. Have a breathtaking experience and fabulous natural view of the mountain and forest. Like watching the forest from the sky.

   30 minAdmission included

3. Visit the largest family attraction, Genting Highland’s indoor one-stop theme park for adults and kids with many rides and entertainment spots set, activities and amusement rides in a cooling environment. At the end of the day, hop onto the cable car back to the ground and our driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur safely.

   3 h

4. One of the attractions in Genting Highlands that can be explored

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5. Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Taoist temple that’s set on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land in Genting Highlands, where locals often frequent for religious rituals and enjoy the serene atmosphere. It was erected in honour of Reverend Master Chin Swee, a Buddhist monk from the Fujian Province who was renowned for his ability to summon rain and drive away evil spirits. One of the temple’s most recognised landmarks is a nine-storey Pagoda, which is fitted with images of Buddha and thousands of blessing lamps. Visitors are allowed to climb the steps towards the top of the pagoda, where they are greeted with panoramic views of the mountain. Within the temple grounds are gigantic statues of Buddha and Kuan Yin, as well as intricate sculptures of animals and inscriptions of ancient Chinese traditions and beliefs. Visitor can see this temple from the cable car on the way to the top.

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6. Gunung Bunga Buah is a mountain in Gohtong Jaya, a satellite town of Genting Highlands about 40km away from Kuala Lumpur. At 1,430m, it offers a moderate one to two hour climb as the trail itself starts high up in elevation, Gohtong Jaya being approximately 900m. Popular with visitors from the Klang Valley due to its easy accessibly by highway, the entry point can be found at the lone farm behind Gohtong Jaya's stretch of shophouses. The path is located on a steep slope facing some vegetable patches; ask the locals around for directions if you're not sure. A steep but short muddy ascent later and you will find yourself on the old trunk road to Genting. Visitor can see this mountain from the cable car on the way to the top.

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7. Known as the first hilltop Premium Outlet Centre in Southeast Asia, there are about 150 internationally-renowned brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Superdry, Aigner, Coach, Furla, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Moschino, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Kate Spade New York. Located just opposite the Awana Skyway, guest can shopping around while waiting for cable car.

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8. Genting Skyway is one of the two cable car systems serving Genting Highlands, travelling between Gohtong Jaya and the peak of the highlands. While Awana Skyway serves as the main method of transportation, Genting Skyway operates when the former undergoes maintenance and during busy periods, such as weekends and public or school holidays.

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9. One of the attractions in Genting Highlands that can be explored

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 225 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5A wonderful trip to...

  A wonderful trip to Genting Highlands with our guide Fauzi. The cable car ride was a great experience, and there was so much to enjoy, especially for the kids at the indoor theme park. Highly recommended.

  Yousaf_AAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Great Genting Highlands Day Trip with Scenic Cable Car Ride

  We had a very enjoyable day trip to Genting Highlands, and everything was smooth and well organized from start to finish. Our driver, Mr. Kumar, was punctual, friendly, and drove very safely throughout the journey. The highlight of the tour was definitely the scenic cable car ride on the Awana SkyWay, which offered beautiful views of the rainforest and mountains. It was a great experience and something we would highly recommend. Mr. Kumar made the trip comfortable and stress-free, making sure we had clear instructions and enough time to enjoy the different stops during the day. We appreciated his professionalism and kindness. Overall, this was a fantastic way to visit Genting Highlands and escape the city for a day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kuala Lumpur.

  Ychele_dMarch 2026via Viator

• 5Fantastic Day Trip – Absolutely Worth It!

  Great day trip! The ride up to Genting Highlands was smooth, the guide was friendly, and the cable car views were incredible. Plenty of time to explore, relax, and enjoy the cool mountain weather. A fun, easy escape from KL, highly recommended.

  khaled_IFebruary 2026via Viator

• 3Great trip if you want to...

  Great trip if you want to focus on shopping but we wanted to see more scenery. The gondola was great

  Debbie_ANovember 2025via Viator

• 5Flying high in the sky

  Albinhar bin Mohd fikal was my driver for the day. He was professional and very informative and everything in Malaysia. This made my experience so memorable. I had the best day and will definitely book with him again. The cable cars are a must see even perfect for a family. The shopping mall and them park were next level.

  kelliesullivan82August 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Nice professional tour service

  Good experience to be try out in kuaka lumpur . Our driver Albinhar was quite professional and diligence with the requested services Recommended

  aughusstrAugust 2025via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Kuala Lumpur

• Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 446 city tours we list in Kuala Lumpur.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 446.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's vibrant capital, where the Petronas Towers soar over Malay, Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and renowned street food.

The twin Petronas Towers, linked by a skybridge, define the skyline, with a landscaped park and fountains at their feet. The KL Tower offers a different view from its forested hill, and Merdeka Square, where the national flag was raised at independence, is framed by the Moorish-style Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Top-ranked sights in Kuala Lumpur: National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara), Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.

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