Have you heard about Fireflies insect? It is a unique insect that can be found here in the mangrove forest of Malaysia is the firefly, or better known locally as the “Kelip-Kelip”. It actually produces a cold light without infrared or ultraviolent frequencies and can be seen at night.
The insect grows very well in brackish water in the Mangrove trees.
A trip to Malaysia would be incomplete without exploring the uniqueness and miracles of the Kuantan Village Fireflies found in the midst of mangrove trees in this small villages. Visitors would experience riding on a traditional sampan (boat ride) and down the Selangor River and observe the fireflies in close proximity.
In this tour
- You will be experience boat ride to see the fireflies.
- You will also visit Bukit Malawati where there are Silverleaf Monkeys around.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Boat Ride (USD 10)
✖ Food and drink
✖ Hotels which are more than 5km radius additional fee
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel City Bukit Bintang
2. Kingston Hotel
3. Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
4. Midaris Hotel by Glex
5. T Hotel Mont Kiara
6. The Quay Hotel Bukit Bintang
7. Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre, an IHG hotel
8. Marhaban Service Suite @ Times Square KL
9. OYO 119 GDS Hotel
10. Sky Suites By iHost Global
11. Opus Residence Kuala Lumpur by KL Suite
12. Popular Suites At Times Square
13. OYO 89879 Hotel Destino
14. Platinum Suite KLCC By CityStar
15. Bintang Garden Hotel
16. KL Cozy Apartment at Times Square
17. Nice Service Suites At Times Square
18. Dorsett Regency (Sri Jati Apartments)
19. Ray Parc Hotel
20. Zen Rooms My Hotel @ Sentral
Additional Info: Service include pickup from Hotel/Residential Area/Apartments 5km radius within Kuala Lumpur City.
Please be ready in the lobby. The driver will come and fetch you.
Itinerary
1
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is an iconic and popular tourist attraction which is must to visit. A limestone outcrop located just north of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves has three main caves featuring temples and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu God at the entrance, besides a steep 272 climb up its steps to finally view the stunning skyline of the City Centre. Monkeys playing around the caves, and it is a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts. Note: The rest of the time will be spent for transport to get from one place to the other.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Also known as Altingburg Lighthouse, this towering structure was built in 1907 to replace the original one constructed by the Dutch some two centuries earlier when they took over the area.
Used extensively during the British colonial period, the lighthouse’s beacon continues to shine and function as a guide for vessels navigating the Straits of Malacca till this day.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Bukit Melawati
At the top of the hill, with great views of the coastline as its backdrop, lies Kota Melawati, an ancient fort built by the Malacca Sultanate during the early 16th century.
Kuala Selangor eventually fell to the Dutch in 1784, who reinforced the fort with cannons and renamed it Fort Altingburg after Willem Arnold Alting, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1780 to 1797.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Sri Shakti Temple
Sri Shakti Temple is reportedly the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktis are installed. Consciously interspersed within this space are 96 carved pillars that depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.
Encircled by a huge decorative wall, entrance into the temple is via a magnificent Rajagopuram (multi-tiered main gateway shrine). Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
Kuala Selangor is a small coastal village northwest of Kuala Lumpur. On this river you can spot the famous fireflies (Kelip-Kelip in Bahasa Melayu) during evenings/nights.
The fireflies all are found on the mangrove tree species called berembang. It is said that this is one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world. Fireflies are also known 'Lightning Bugs' and they shine brightly at the night to attract a suitable partner. Apparently, they are able to shine during the day too but humans then cannot see it. They are only seen at night in and along the 'Berembang' trees along the Selangor River. There are a couple of nice restaurants where they mainly serve fresh seafood. Restoran Kuala Selangor is where we enjoyed a very nice local meal at Pasir Penambang.
Travelling back to Kuala Lumpur City Centre takes about 1 hour.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, & Sport sandals
• 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
• The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
• The rest of the time will be spent for transport to get from one place to the other.
