Magical Fireflies of Kuala Selangor : Evening Boat Tour from KL

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(149 reviews)

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

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

What's Included

Entrance fees and boat ride
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (5km radius from KLCC)
Gratuities
Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
Tram Ride
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

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

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

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 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
    Sri Shakti Temple

    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
  • 2
    Bukit Melawati

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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. 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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor) (Pass by)

    Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Kuala Selangor, Selangor

    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
  • 4
    Kuala Selangor Firefly Park

    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
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
Supplied by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

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