About the Genting Highlands KL Day Trip
Genting Highlands KL is the cool-climate hill resort 50 km north-east of Kuala Lumpur, sitting at roughly 1,800 metres (6,000 ft) elevation. The temperature is typically 10°C cooler than KL, making it Malaysia’s most popular weekend escape from the heat. Our Genting Highlands tour package is a full-day private trip from Kuala Lumpur with hotel pickup, the famous Awana Skyway cable car ride, a visit to Chin Swee Caves Temple on the way up, and time at the resort for Skyworlds theme park, casino, shopping or the strawberry farm — your call.
Genting Highlands Day Trip Itinerary
Start on an 10-hour tour to Genting Highlands, a premier hill resort nestled amidst the lush Titiwangsa Mountains renowned for its cool climate, entertainment attractions, and panoramic views. Departing promptly at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm, your tour starts with a scenic 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands.
The Cable Car in Genting Highlands
The tour ends with your driver-guide bringing you back to your hotel lobby in Kuala Lumpur as you bid farewell to Genting Highlands.
Genting Highlands Tour Package — What’s Included
Our standard genting highlands tour package includes: private air-conditioned vehicle for the day, hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in central Kuala Lumpur, English-speaking driver-guide, Awana Skyway cable car standard cabin tickets (both ways), Chin Swee Caves Temple stop, bottled water, and fuel/parking. Not included: Skyworlds Theme Park entry (RM 175 adult / RM 150 child), meals at the resort, and any in-resort attractions or shopping. Glass-cabin cable car upgrade available on request.
Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur — Distance & Driving Time
Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur is approximately 50 km via the Karak Highway (E8) and the Genting Sempah turn-off. Driving time is 60–75 minutes from central KL outside of peak hours, longer on weekends and Malaysian public holidays when local traffic to the resort is heavy. Our drivers know the alternative routes and the best timing windows — pickup at 8:30 AM is the sweet spot to avoid the worst of both inbound morning traffic and weekend resort crowds.








