Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur

4.1 (151 reviews) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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 with your family or friends.

• Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor
• Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps
• Haven for local & migratory birds
• Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included

Options

Sharing Tour without Dinner

Unforgettable Sharing tour with boat ride. Suit for couple ,family & friends trip.
Pickup included

Private Tour without Dinner

Unforgettable Private tour with boat ride. Suit for couple ,family & friends trip.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees and join boat ride
  • English speaking driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (5km radius from KLCC)
  • Optional
  • Tram Ride
  • Optional

What to expect

  1. Kuala Lumpur
    Pass by
    The fully air-conditioned vehicles will be manned by your own personal driver with pick-up times from 3.30 pm.
  2. Sungai Buloh
    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.
  3. Sri Shakti Temple
    10m
    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.
  4. Bukit Melawati
    30m
    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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
    Pass by
    Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Kuala Selangor, Selangor
  8. Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
    Pass by
    This is another jetty, incase D'tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
  9. Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  10. Kuala Lumpur
    Pass by
    Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you will arrive in Kuala Lumpur around a proximity 9.30pm to 10pm after a wonderful and unforgettable tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)

End point

You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)

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, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
  • Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
  • An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • What to Wear - Light and comfortable clothing (preferably dry-fit material), Walking shoes, It is recommended to wear closed shoes
  • What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, Sport sandals & Insect repellent
  • Tours are conducted in English only
  • This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho

Cancellation policy

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

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