Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour From Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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 seafood dinner at a local fishing village.

• Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor
• Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps
• Freshly caught dinner at a native seafood restaurant
• Haven for local & migratory birds
• Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included

Options

Group Tour With Dinner

Pickup included

Group Tour without Dinner

Pickup included

Private Tour

Private Tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees and boat ride
  • Set Seafood dinner is Optional
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 5 km from KLCC)
  • Additional 50% surcharge festival & Public Holiday ( transport & Guide fee )
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages

What to expect

  1. Sungai Buluh
    Pass by
    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.
  2. Sri Shakti Temple
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Bukit Melawati
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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
  4. Altingsburg Lighthouse
    10m
    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
  5. Kuala Selangor
    Pass by
    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
  6. Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
    Pass by
    Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Kuala Selangor, Selangor
  7. Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
    30m
    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.
  8. Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
    Pass by
    This is another jetty, incase D'tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
  9. Sky Mirror
    1h
    19:30 Depart to Jetty for Registration
    20:00 Boarding and Observe Fireflies

    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: 8pm (15-20 minutes)
    Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat

    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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