Firefly Tour en-route Batu Caves Include Dinner + Boat-Ride

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

One of the state’s best-kept secrets, the fireflies colonies at Kampung Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing are a rare natural phenomena. These tiny insects live on berembang (Sonneratia caseolaris) trees that grow in the brackish waters.

Enjoy a boat ride along the river to watch this enchanting display.

What's included

  • English-Speaking Professional Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Seafood Dinner + Boat-Ride
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Tour Guide

What to expect

  1. Batu Caves
    30m
    Batu Caves is a an iconic and popular tourist attraction in Selangor.

    Site of a Hindu temple and shrine, Batu Caves attracts thousands of worshippers and tourists, especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam.

    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 frolic around the caves, and it is a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts. Paintings and scenes of Hindu Gods can also be seen in the Ramayana Cave.
  2. Sri Shakti Temple
    15m
    Sri Shakti Temple is the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktisare 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 Raja Gopuram (multi-tiered tower). Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within.

    The temple’s main entrance comprises 18-foot high sculptured granite frames weighing up to 4 tonnes, carved by skilled craftsmen from the ancient city of Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, India.
  3. Altingsburg Lighthouse
    15m
    The lighthouse is located at the highest point of Bukit Melawati where visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of the Straits of Malacca. It was built in 1907 and started to serve for navigation purposes since 1910. Due to its strategic location, it was also used to monitor the Strait of Malacca. It was named after a Dutch General and was widely used during the British colonial period.
  4. Bukit Melawati
    15m
    This ancient fort was constructed in the late 18th century during the reign of the second Sultan of Selangor. It later yielded to the Dutch cannons. The site is preserved with the original foundation stones, cannons as well as a fabled execution block. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the coastline from the hill.

    The Hill of Melawati is also home to the Silver-Leafed Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques. You can purchase peanuts from vendors around the area at Bukit Melawati and feed the monkey. Although the Silver-Leafed Monkey are generally quite gentle, visitors are advised to be cautious with the Long-Tailed Macaques as they can be highly mischievous. Just be careful when feeding them as they are considered wild creatures and can be dangerous when provoked.
  5. Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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. They are only seen at night in and along the 'Berembang' trees along the Selangor River. Often their flashing becomes sychronised, the overall effect is just like the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree. tand definitely a great attraction that should not be missed.

    There are a couple of nice restaurants where they mainly serve fresh seafood.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up & Drop-off At any Hotels / Apartments & Residence in Kuala Lumpur City

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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