Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor Magical Fireflies Tour





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
• Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside • Visit one of the largest firefly colonies in the world in the quaint town of Kampung Kuantan on a relaxing boat ride at the Kuala Selangor River • Capture thousands of fireflies glowing in the dark in a rich mangrove ecosystem in the midst of the lush forest • See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century and used to defend the city against invaders • Meet the silver leaf monkeys at Melawati Hill or Monkey Hill located near the Kuala Selangor Nature Park • Score amazing photos with family and friends during the boat trip at the Kuala Selangor River • Complete the day with a sumptuous dinner in a local seafood restaurant (Optional) • Round-trip transfers from your KL hotel are provided Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Optional Tours are available (Eagle Feeding and Blue Tears Tour)
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English Speaking Driver
Firefly boat ride ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private And Sharing Optional Tours Available
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Available to Purchase or Select the Product Option
Activity Optional Tours
Insect repellent
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
If your hotel is located at out of our free pick-up zone, you can arrive to our meeting location by your self. (Please be at meeting point sharply at YOUR pick-up Time)
End point
If your hotel is located at out of our free pick-up zone, you can arrive to our meeting location by your self. (Please be at meeting point sharply at YOUR pick-up Time)
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Time: 15:30-22:00 : Meet & Greet by Your English-speaking driver at Hotel Lobby & driven to the Kuala Selangor
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
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.
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
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.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Bukit Melawati or Melawati Hill is a hill in Malaysia near Kuala Selangor. 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.
Stop 5
10 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
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.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
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.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Depart to the Jetty 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
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
Pass by stop 9
Pass by stop 9
This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
Stop 11
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 11
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.
Pass by stop 12
Pass by stop 12
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.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
Other
Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
Other
Sport shoes or shoes with rubber soles are recommended when visiting
Other
There are some optional tours are available, on the day you can chat with driver or Book in advance
Other
Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material)
Other
Boat tour conducted with basic English spiking rider (no worry this will be locally local experience to you )
Other
Refund Policy:- No refunds will be provided after the tour has started, even in cases of weather or climate-related disruptions, emergencies, or any personal matters, as transportation and other services have already been booked. In any case where a refund is requested, full evidence must be provided by the guest to support their claim.
Other
Private And Sharing Optional Tours Available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
3.7
3 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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