Kuala Selangor Fireflies Experience — Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Your day starts with a visit to Kota Melawati, also known as Fort Altingsburg, built to defend the city against invasions all the way back in the 18th century. The highlight of the trip is a boat trip along the banks of Kampung Kuantan where you can watch a stunning fireflies show and reward yourself with a delicious seafood dinner on board the boat.
Highlights:
• Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature.
• Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat.
• See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century.
• Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak).
• Delicious seafood being served in the on-site restaurant.
• Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies.
• A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

What's Included

Entrance fees and boat ride
English Speaking Driver
Pick up and drop off 5 KM From KLCC (City Center Hotels)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Set Seafood dinner (Selected option only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free Pick up Zone: Hotel Located at 5 KM From KLCC (City Center Hotels). Meeting Point: Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MATIC),139 Jalan Ampang,,50450 Kuala Lumpur. Once reach to MATIC, Please come in front of HARRISTON BOUTIQUE and Look For our Team.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 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. Inclusive in the tour is a nice seafood dinner and the boat ride along the river in Kuala Selangor.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Bukit Melawati

    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. The fort was built in the late 1700s by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor to protect against Dutch invaders but the Dutch captured it a renamed it Fort Altingburg. Sultan Ibrahim recaptured the fort in 1785 but it was eventually destroyed during the Selangor Civil War. To go up to Bukit Malawati, tourist can take tram or they call it the tourist train. Tourist train is only operational on weekends and public holidays from 9.00am to 6.00pm. If we visited on weekdays, we will drive our car up to visit Bukit Malawati. The tram ticket for adult is RM 5 and for children is RM 3. The cannons at Bukit Malawati This build because in the late 18th and early 19th century, Bukit Malawati is a stronghold of the Selangor Sultanate. In order to fight against the Dutch, Sultan Ibrahim built this heavily fortified fort. Poisoned Well Bukit Melawati The well contains water poisoned from a mixture of latex itchy bamboo shoots. Poisoned Well was used to torture traitors where they were placed inside the well with the water level reaching their chin. Malacca Strait The Strait of Malacca or 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Altingsburg Lighthouse

    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 allowed to enter in the lighthouse.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Kuala Selangor (Pass by)

    For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slighttly 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 Note: on the day, as per whether condition, driver will decide which park to proceed. We will be visit only one location from below mentioned place.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kuala Selangor Firefly Park

    Just 2.5km from Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Bukit Melawati, Pasir Penambang is a main starting point for firefly tours conducted by Asni Tours. This boat tour will let you see the fireflies hovering on the river in Kuala Selangor. It takes about half an hour to complete the tour while you’re in the middle of the tour the boat stops at a station where you can observe the light show. Start Time: 7.30pm (30-45 minutes) Boat: Speedboat

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park (Pass by)

    Here, visitors get to enjoy a ride on a sampan (traditional, non-motorized wooden boat) along the great bends and curves of Selangor River to witness up-close the fireflies’ mesmerizing displays. Run by the district council, this is one of the most popular choices for visitors. Start Time: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes) Boat: Sampan (max. 4 pax per sampan) Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information) Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes) Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information) Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Asni Global

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sustainable Tours
Eco Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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