See millions of fireflies light up the night sky on this 6 to 8-hour half-day 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 set dinner at a local fishing village.
• Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor
• Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps
• Freshly caught dinner at a native restaurant
• Haven for local & migratory birds
• Breathtaking view of Grand Royal Palace at night
• Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Entrance fees and boat ride
✔ English speaking driver
✔ Set dinner (excluding beverages)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Surcharge of USD 15 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
✖ Tram Ride
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC).
Return: End right where it started.
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
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
3
Bukit Melawati
17:00 Arrive at Kota Melawati (formerly known as Fort Altingsburg) **Weekday by walking tour (15-20 minutes to Bukit Melawati), Weekend with Tram service
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Altingsburg Lighthouse
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.
Malacca Strait
Have a look of Strait of Malacca: 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
Duration: 10 minutes
5
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
4) D’Tour Jetty
Our Starting point will be the D’Tour Jetty
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
Continue your trip with a boat ride along the mangrove swamps. Here, catch these bio luminescent fireflies flashing and producing glimmering lights in synchronized rhythm.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Istana Negara
Conclude your night tour with a visit to Grand Royal Palace or locally known as Istana Negara.
At night, the Istana Negara is more breathtaking and picturesque as the dome will take on different hues and the colour of the lighting will vary depending on the official function that is being hosted inside the palace.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
• Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
• What to Wear - Light and comfortable clothing (preferably dry-fit material), Walking shoes, It is recommended to wear closed shoes
• This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho
• An additional surcharge of USD 15 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
