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Ipoh Highlights: Culture, Food, and Nature Tour
4.9
41 Ratings
Ipoh
Experience the best of Ipoh, Malaysia’s charming town, with a private tour that takes you to the city’s caves, temples, gardens, and castle. No souvenir shops, just the highlights!
Experience the best of Ipoh, Malaysia’s charming town, with a private tour that takes you to the city’s caves, temples, gardens, and castle. No souvenir shops, just the highlights!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Perak Tong Cave Temple - Located in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, the Perak Cave Temple features a magnificent 40-foot tall Golden Sitting Buddha statue that dominates the temple. The cavern walls are adorned with vibrant murals depicting characters and events from Chinese mythology. Behind the statue, a staircase with over 450 steps leads into the…
- Perak Tong Cave Temple - Located in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, the Perak Cave Temple features a magnificent 40-foot tall Golden Sitting Buddha statue that dominates the temple. The cavern walls are adorned with vibrant murals depicting characters and events from Chinese mythology. Behind the statue, a staircase with over 450 steps leads into the depths of the cave, eventually reaching an opening on the hillside. From the highest pavilion, visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the northern suburbs of Ipoh.
- Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple - Known as the Three Buddhas Cave, the Sam Poh Tong Temple is a renowned Chinese temple nestled within a limestone cave in Ipoh. It is the oldest cave temple in the city, offering a peaceful and spiritual experience.
- Tasik Cermin - Formerly an abandoned quarry, “Tasik Cermin” or Mirror Lake is being transformed into Malaysia’s first Eco Adventure Quarry Park. This park features shimmering mirror lakes, towering cliffs, and fascinating caves, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of nature.
- Kellie’s Castle - Situated in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Kellie’s Castle is an unfinished, ruined mansion, also known as Kellie’s Folly. Built by Scottish planter William Kellie Smith as a gift for his wife, the castle remains incomplete due to his untimely death. The mansion is said to be haunted by the spirit of William Kellie Smith.
- Gua Tempurung - Located in Gopeng, Kampar District, Perak, Gua Tempurung is the longest cave in Peninsular Malaysia. Visitors can choose the Golden Flowstone tour, an easy and exciting 40-minute journey from the entrance to the Golden Flowstone platform 3.
- HOGA, Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng - Visitors can explore the agarwood plantation, known as Gaharu in Malay or Oud in Arabic, which is an aromatic resinous wood. Agarwood is highly valued for its powerful medicinal properties and exotic fragrance.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Explore Ipoh: A Tranquil Retreat with a Rich Heritage. This hidden gem in Malaysia is a delightful city that effortlessly combines historical charm with modern energy. Renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, breathtaking limestone caves, and captivating art and culture, Ipoh promises a unique and memorable experience. Our private tour is crafted to…
Explore Ipoh: A Tranquil Retreat with a Rich Heritage. This hidden gem in Malaysia is a delightful city that effortlessly combines historical charm with modern energy. Renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, breathtaking limestone caves, and captivating art and culture, Ipoh promises a unique and memorable experience. Our private tour is crafted to suit your specific interests and preferences. Enjoy a personalized journey through Ipoh’s highlights, ensuring a truly immersive experience. Unlike traditional tours, we focus on genuine encounters and skip unnecessary stops at souvenir shops. Our knowledgeable guide will customize the tour to your interests, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Join this private tour and uncover the magic of Ipoh. Please note, to avoid any confusion, this tour begins in Ipoh, not Kuala Lumpur or Penang.
- Not recommended for travelers with problem with walking and climbing staircase
Location
Perak Tong Cave Temple
6 Km's North of Ipoh on road to, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian Tasek
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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Consue38
Jul 11, 2025
Fabulous day - We had a wonderful day as scheduled
Jaies was our guide with lots of valuble information
We wanted extra stop - no problem
We don't eat lunch -no problem - just had more time at other stops
Very professional
We highly recommend
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737rafir
Jul 7, 2025
Exceptional Tour in Ipoh! - My family had an incredible time exploring Ipoh with Jai as our tour guide. From the very beginning he was welcoming and extremely accommodating. He customized our tour based on our interests and made it very flexible.
We visited major attractions like perak cave temple, Kellie’s Castle, Concubine Lane, and Gua Tempurung. Jai provided interesting historical and cultural insights at every stop that we would have missed without him. We were also given local food recommendations bean sprout chicken with rice and white coffee.
His passion for Ipoh and attention to detail made a big difference. If you’re planning a trip to Ipoh, we highly recommend booking with Jai. He’s more than just a tour guide, he’s a fantastic host who truly cares about making your visit special.
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Ajhr_ajhr
Jun 20, 2025
Good tour especially the castle - Very good experience
Guide was very good Taylored the tour around best times location so not over crowded.
Knowledgeable polite and professional
If I return definitely book another tour with him
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Juliapenny
Feb 19, 2025
Exceptional tour guide and driver, Jai - I feel very fortunate to have found Jai online when searching for a private tour guide. I arranged two consecutive days of touring with him around Ipoh and a transfer to Penang. Firstly, it was very easy to communicate with Jai via WhatsApp. He arrived promptly for our tours and was very friendly and accommodating. He has an amazing knowledge of the area and went above and beyond to give us the very best tour possible, picking up on what interested us the most and giving us authentic experiences that we hadn’t anticipated, making unforgettable memories for myself and my cousin. I would highly recommend Jai, if you are looking for a tour guide and would definitely use him again, if we were to return to Malaysia.
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P2491rqsaraz
Feb 10, 2025
Far beyond expectations - We selected Jaies’ tour because he was one of the few, if not the only, who provided a car seat for our 15-month-old daughter. In addition, the program was full of visits and would allow us to discover a bit of the surroundings of Ipoh, which we would have struggled to do on our own. Reality has exceeded expectations: Jaies proved extremely attentive to the needs of our daughter, allowing us to take small breaks when necessary and adapting the itinerary to her needs as well. These attentions were greatly appreciated. The planned visits turned out to be incredible and Jaies explained the stories and traditions related to each place impeccably, answering all our questions and curiosities. I recommend this tour and the other services offered without hesitation.
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Govrdhanp
Feb 10, 2025
Wonderful Ipoh with great guide Jai. - We had a great time on our day tour of Ipoh. Thanks to our guide Thiru Jai Ganesh who planned the itenarary very well. We were treated to excellent information on every visit. Jai Ganesh provided us with great historical information about the placed in Ipoh. 10/10 for our friend Jai. Jai u truly made our Ipoh visit memorable.
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Steve_b
Jan 26, 2025
A great day in Ipoh - It is a fantastic trip that includes history, culture and very interesting sights. We liked the fact that we were able to customize our itinerary. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personalble. An excellent day spent in Ipoh and the surrounding area.
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Navigator46953554424
Jan 20, 2025
Best IPOH tour with TOM - Tom is an excellent guide!! The tour was super complete, he is a super friendly person, not only made us tour the tourist points of interest but also took us through places to taste local food , told history of the place customs etc a super recommended place !!!
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A3254bjveronicab
Jan 20, 2025
EXCELLENT!! - We toured Ipoh during the day. We dressed every promised point and learned the history of each place. We tasted typical dishes and learned a lot from the local culture. Excellent service with Tom's guidance
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Onair50629515850
Mar 27, 2025
Great fun - The views were great and we really had a fantastic time viewing everything. Love Ipoh love Malaysia really awesome would be back.
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