What You Will Do
See millions of fireflies light up the night sky on this 8-hour tour of Kuala Selangor, the only place in the region close to Kuala Lumpur where you can watch fireflies twinkling synchronously in the night air. Marvel at a wonder of nature on a boat trip, and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner at a local fishing village.
Highlights:
• 8-hours tour of Kuala Selangor from Kuala Lumpur
• Visit a colonial-era fort
• Enjoy fresh buffet seafood dinner
• Explore the mangroves in a traditional boat
• See thousands of fireflies in their natural environment
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Family friendly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Kuala Lumpur
The fully air-conditioned vehicles will be manned by your own personal driver with pick-up times from 3.30 pm. Inclusive in the tour is a nice seafood dinner and the boat ride along the river in Kuala Selangor.
2
Sungai Buloh
Sungai Buloh is a city and mukim in Petaling District, Selangor. The name itself means "bamboo river" in the Malay language. It is located along the Kuala Selangor highway.
Make your way towards the Sungai Buloh exit from to North-South Expressway and arrive to Kuala Selangor.
3
Bukit Melawati
30 minutes
Bukit Melawati or Melawati Hill is a hill in Malaysia near Kuala Selangor. Bukit Melawati is a popular tourist attraction. The hill overlooks the Strait of Malacca and has a lighthouse as well as the remains of the Kota Melawati fort.
The fort was built in the late 1700s by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor to protect against Dutch invaders but the Dutch captured it a renamed it Fort Altingburg. Sultan Ibrahim recaptured the fort in 1785 but it was eventually destroyed during the Selangor Civil War.
To go up to Bukit Malawati, tourist can take tram or they call it the tourist train. Tourist train is only operational on weekends and public holidays from 9.00am to 6.00pm. If we visited on weekdays, we will drive our car up to visit Bukit Malawati. The tram ticket for adult is RM 5 and for children is RM 3.
The cannons at Bukit Malawati,This build because in the late 18th and early 19th century, Bukit Malawati is a stronghold of the Selangor Sultanate. In order to fight against the Dutch, Sultan Ibrahim built this heavily fortified fort.
Poisoned Well Bukit Melawati
The well contains water poisoned from a maxture of latex itchy bamboo shoots. Poisoned Well was used to torture traitors where they were placed inside the well with the water level reaching their chin.
4
Telaga Tujuh - Bukit Melawati Kuala Selangor
Originally, there was a well which contain seven springs that were never dry even during the droughts. Now, only a few remain and the rest lay buried. Some visitors use water from the well to fulfill their vow.
5
Kuala Selangor District Historical Museum
Basically, there are many historical items from the reign of Selangor Sultanate such as old coins, armor, weapons, keris etc.
Photography is not allowed inside the museum
6
Malacca Strait
5 minutes
By the Bukit Melawati overlooking the straits.
The Strait of Malacca or Straits of Malacca is a narrow, 550 mi stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
7
Altingsburg Lighthouse
10 minutes
Formerly named Altingsburg Lighthouse, after a Dutch governor. Built in 1907 and started operating in 1910.
Beautiful lighthouse on the top of bukit melawati, kuala selangor. It's a good place to take photo. However, tourists are not allow to enter in the lighthouse.
8
Sri Shakti Temple
10 minutes
Sri Shakti Temple rises majestically as a unique beacon of Hindu architectural excellence in Malaysia.Note: There are specific time only temple open and most of the time we just stop for photo stop only.
9
Kuala Selangor
For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slightly after 8pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later than that, and the fireflies may have found a mate, causing them to stop flashing.There are three places to catch this rare, natural phenomenon: 1) Pasir Penambang ,2) Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park,3) Kampung Bukit Belimbing Firefly Park.Note: on the day, as per whether condition, driver will decide which park to proceed. We will be visit only one location from below mentioned place.
10
Pasir Penambang
Seafood Dinner Before the firefly boat tour, you will have dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants inside the park or near location. These restaurants are known for its delicious seafood dishes which is located near the waterfront. Your driver will take you to the best restaurant of that row.
11
Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
45 minutes
Just 2.5km from Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Bukit Melawati, Pasir Penambang is a main starting point for firefly tours.This boat tour will let you see the fireflies hovering on the river in Kuala Selangor. It takes about half an hour to complete the tour while you’re in the middle of the tour the boat stops at a station where you can observe the light show. Start Time: 7.30pm (30-45 minutes).Boat: Speedboat.
12
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
Here, visitors get to enjoy a ride on a sampan (traditional, non-motorized wooden boat) along the great bends and curves of Selangor River to witness up-close the fireflies’ mesmerizing displays.Run by the district council, this is one of the most popular choices for visitors.Start Time: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes).Boat: Sampan (max. 4 pax per sampan) .Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information) Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).
13
Kampung Bukit Belimbing
You will be taken on a boat ride along the Selangor River where the fireflies inhibit around the branches of the “Berembang” trees along the riverbank. Start Time: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes) Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat.Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information) Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).
14
Kuala Lumpur
Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you will arrive in Kuala Lumpur around a proximity 9.30pm to 10pm after a wonderful and unforgettable tour.
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