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Leave Kuala Lumpur behind for a full-day journey into Selangor's quieter, greener side on this evening tour combining nature, history, and one of Malaysia's most magical natural spectacles.
The drive to Kuala Selangor takes around an hour, arriving in a fishing and farming town where authentic rural life remains. A stop at Bukit Melawati offers sweeping views over the Strait of Melaka, with a chance to spot silver leaf monkeys roaming the hilltop. Before darkness falls, enjoy a Chinese-style seafood dinner at one of Kuala Selangor's established waterfront restaurants.
As night deepens, board a boat and head upstream along the Selangor River estuary toward the firefly colony. Thousands of fireflies blink in synchrony through thick mangrove trees, creating one of the most mesmerising natural light shows in Southeast Asia.
Return to Kuala Lumpur at approximately 10:00 PM. Firefly sightings are highly likely but cannot be guaranteed due to natural conditions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up from only hotel in Kuala Lumpur city centre. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
Itinerary
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1Kuala Selangor
Your guide/driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby at around 4 pm for a leisurely drive out of the city and into the direction of the State of Selangor. This easy drive takes approximately 1 hour before we reach the main town of Kuala Selangor. A diverse town where authentic rural life still plays an important role, and where income from fishing and farming comprises mainly to the region’s industry. Besides this, large parts of the state and surrounding Kuala Selangor are now used for high-in-demand palm oil and rubber cultivation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Bukit Melawati
We head up to Bukit Melawati, once the home base for two forts and now the perfect spot to get a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and see ships coming, going and passing by the town through the Strait of Melaka. Customers may get the chance to see the shy yet friendly sliver leaf monkeys roaming around freely.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
When you know that fish and seafood are caught in abundance, what better way to try out these delicacies yourself? Dinner will be served at one of the established seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor before we head upstream to watch (hopefully) the thousands of fireflies twinkling in the dark along with the thick mangrove trees. The boat will sail up and down from Kuantan, where we venture partially by boat over the Selangor River’s estuary, is the best place to start this mesmerizing trip of flickering lights in the darkness. We return to the pier, where your vehicle awaits to bring you back in comfort back to Kuala Lumpur. Do expect to reach your hotel at around 10 pm with new experiences pocketed!
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off. Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off. Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment.
- It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests
- We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
- The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles
- We regretfully are not able to confirm and/or can be held responsible for the presence of fireflies during this evening tour
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking Driver Guide (To comply with applicable regulations, commentary by the Driver cum Guide is limited to within the vehicle only, and no guiding services will be provided outside the vehicle.)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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