Magical Fireflies Tour

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

• 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

Entrance fees and boat ride
English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off 3KM radius from Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Available to Purchase or Select the Product Option
Optional Tours

Meeting and pickup

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

Please get ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before departure time

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Kuala Lumpur (Pass by)

    Time: 15:30-22:00 : Meet & Greet by our chauffer at Hotel Lobby & driven to the 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
  • Sri Shakti Temple (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
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    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 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 allow to enter in the lighthouse.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kuala Selangor (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pass by)

    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park (Pass by)

    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
  • Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
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