Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour with Batu Caves & Fort Altingsburg

3.9
(16 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the busy city life of Kuala Lumpur with your trip to the hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Enjoy the boat ride along the river banks of Firefly Park to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights with dinner at a local restaurant. In addition to that, special stopover at one of the nation’s most beloved shrines, located in the Batu Caves.

- Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor
- Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps
- Freshly caught dinner at a native restaurant
- Haven for local & migratory birds
- Energetic atmosphere at the holy site of Batu Caves
- Friendly guide to explain Malaysia's multicultural society
- Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included

What's Included

Entrance fees and boat ride
English Speaking Driver
Set dinner (excluding beverages)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Beverages (You can purchase on the day)
Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
Tram Ride

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.

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
  • 1
    Batu Caves

    Your first stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity – a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures. Closed for 3 days on Thaipusam Festive (the day before, during and the day after festive)

    30 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

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kuala Selangor Firefly Park

    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
  • Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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
  • 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.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Supplied by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

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