Highlights:
Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside
Hot Spring, where you can soak your tired feet in the healing mineral waters.
Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak)
Delicious seafood being served in the on-site restaurant (Optional)
Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies
Description Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Your day starts with a visit to Hots Spring Slayan, where you can soak your tired feet in the healing mineral waters (Option is Available to Book) Next we drive to Kuala Selangor and enroot stop at Kota Melawati, also known as Fort Altingsburg, built to defend the city against invasions all the way back in the 18th century.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hots Spring Visit (If you select This Option)
✔ Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
✔ English Speaking Driver
✔ Boat Entrance at Fireflies Park
✖ Food & Beverage.
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel City Bukit Bintang
2. D Loft Hotel
3. Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
4. Midaris Hotel by Glex
5. Marhaban Service Suite @ Times Square KL
6. Sky Suites By iHost Global
7. Popular Suites At Times Square
8. Corona Inn
9. BIG M Hotel
10. Dynasty Hotel
11. De Platinum Suite
12. Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur
13. M Palace Hotel
14. MK Inn Hotel
15. Puteri Park Hotel
16. Lantern Hotel
17. D'Or Hotel Bukit Bintang
18. Le Hotel China Town
19. Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
20. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
Additional Info: MATIC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Traveler pickup is offered Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC). You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Itinerary
1
Kuala Lumpur
The fully air-conditioned vehicles will be manned by English Speaking Driver with pick-up times from 2 pm for guest who book with Firefly & Hots Spring Tour Option.
Guest who book only Firefly Tour, will be pick-up at 4PM – 4.15PM.
2
Hot Springs Selayang
Our First stop will be Selayang Hot Spring (If you select with this option), where you can soak your tired feet in the healing mineral waters. According to the locals, this place has been in existence for the past four decades and is a popular spot among the locals. They believed that this spring water is able to cure them of skin diseases and other ailments. Hence it is not surprising that you see many elderly and young people coming here to take bath especially during the weekends.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Sri Shakti Temple
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Bukit Melawati
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 10 and
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Altingsburg Lighthouse
Photo Stop-
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Pasir Gudang
Seafood Dinner Before the firefly boat tour, you will have dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants inside the park or near location (Dinner at Customer their own cost). 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Kuala Selangor
Just 2.5km from Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Bukit Melawati, Pasir Penambang is a main starting point for firefly tours conducted by Asni 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: 8 pm (30-45 minutes) Boat: Electrically Powered Fiberglass Boat
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are recommended
• Boat tour conducted with Basic English speaking rider (no worry this will be locally local)
• Dinner is Not Included and our driver can guide you to the best restaurant as per your budget and choice.
• What to bring – Sport shoes or shoes with rubber soles are recommended when visiting. Also remember to pack plenty of mosquito repellent. Flash photography is strictly prohibited as this may interfere with the fireflies, who communicate by emitting lights from their abdomen.
