The 6 Best Ipoh Day Trips from Kuala Lumpur

1.Ipoh Heritage & Orang Utan Island Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · from $123Our pick

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 6 a.m. for Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island, then visit Perak Cave Temple and Ipoh’s old town. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, cross by ferry, and tour with an English-speaking driver. Private options allow some itinerary changes, while group departures carry up to 15 people.

“The main reason for us to book the tour is to visit orangutang sanctuary. It did not disappoint. It is located on the shores of a small lake. We took the first boat there at 9:45. Be there 15-20 min in advance as there is only one boat shuttling betRead more”

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2.Full-Day Tour to Ipoh

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $178

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect cave temples, British-era landmarks, local markets, Ipoh white coffee, and a choice between Orang Utan Island and Kellie Castle, depending on conditions.

“The tour route suggested in the begins was quite different from what was written in the details. But the drivrer was very flexible to change the schedule and very attentive. The price was not cheap but would worth payment”

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3.Ipoh Private Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $160

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am for a private Ipoh day trip with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Orang Utan Island, Perak Cave, Sam Poh Tong, Ipoh Railway Station, Old Town, and Kek Lok Tong, with breakfast, lunch, food tasting, tickets, and hotel transfers included.

“Our tour guide, Aru was super. He was our guide for the Ipoh one day tour. We have such a good time that we booked the Firefly Tour for the next day.”

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4.Ipoh Historical & Food Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $91Best value

Leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am for a private Ipoh day trip with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Kellie’s Castle, Ipoh Railway Station, Old Town, and Perak Cave Temple, then taste chicken rice and original Ipoh white coffee. Hotel pickup is offered in KLCC and Bukit Bintang.

“The tour guide cheated on me. I he did not say anything when it comes to lunch and he made me pay for lunch and I saw him took the receipt and folded underneath the cell phone and I returned to hotel and found out lunch is included”

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5.Ipoh Caves, Heritage And Cave Temple Tour From Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $107

Travel by air-conditioned private car from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh with an English-speaking driver. Visit Gua Tempurung, four cave temples, Concubine Lane, and colonial landmarks. The day can be adjusted to your pace, and guides such as Nagen provide helpful support without hovering.

“I had the most incredible trip. Saw SO much. My driver/guide was Nagen. I was on my own so he looked after me but just enough to feel comfortable and supported if I needed, otherwise I was left to explore, which is exactly what I wantedRead more”

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6.Ipoh Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $95Top rated

Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh with an English-speaking driver. Visit Gua Tempurung, Kellie's Castle, Kek Lok Tong, Gaharu Tea Valley, Concubine Lane, and Ipoh's colonial landmarks in 9 to 10 hours. Driver Rudran Raj is noted for careful, flexible service.

“Our driver Rudran Raj is an excellent, alert & responsible driver that's make the whole trip safe and enjoyable. He cares for us seniors and were very flexible in our request. Trip to Gua Tempuring Cave is a good workout for us seniors. Gaharu Tea Read more”

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