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Private Kuala Selangor Firefly Day Trip Include Dinner &Boat Ride

5.0 (2 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Kuala Selangor Firefly Day Trip Include Dinner &Boat Ride

About this activity

Have you heard about Fireflies insect? It is a unique insect that can be found here in the mangrove forest of Malaysia is the firefly, or better known locally as the “Kelip-Kelip”. It actually produces a cold light without infrared or ultraviolent frequencies and can be seen at night.

The insect grows very well in brackish water in the Mangrove trees.

A trip to Malaysia would be incomplete without exploring the uniqueness and miracles of the Kuantan Village Fireflies found in the midst of mangrove trees in this small villages. Visitors would experience riding on a traditional sampan (boat ride) and down the Selangor River and observe the fireflies in close proximity.

In this tour

  • You will be experience boat ride to see the fireflies.
  • You will also visit Bukit Malawati where there are Silverleaf Monkeys around.
  • You will enjoy the seafood dinner included in this package.
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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
Skyline Holidays

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Included: Seafood Dinner
  • Included: Entrance Fees : Boat Ride
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Tour Guide

Itinerary

  1. Batu Caves

    30 min

    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

  2. Stop 2

    30 min

    Also known as Altingburg Lighthouse, this towering structure was built in 1907 to replace the original one constructed by the Dutch some two centuries earlier when they took over the area.

    Used extensively during the British colonial period, the lighthouse’s beacon continues to shine and function as a guide for vessels navigating the Straits of Malacca till this day.

  3. Bukit Melawati

    30 min Admission not included

    At the top of the hill, with great views of the coastline as its backdrop, lies Kota Melawati, an ancient fort built by the Malacca Sultanate during the early 16th century.

    Kuala Selangor eventually fell to the Dutch in 1784, who reinforced the fort with cannons and renamed it Fort Altingburg after Willem Arnold Alting, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1780 to 1797.

  4. Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Kuala Selangor is a small coastal village northwest of Kuala Lumpur. On this river you can spot the famous fireflies (Kelip-Kelip in Bahasa Melayu) during evenings/nights.

    The fireflies all are found on the mangrove tree species called berembang. It is said that this is one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world. Fireflies are also known 'Lightning Bugs' and they shine brightly at the night to attract a suitable partner. Apparently, they are able to shine during the day too but humans then cannot see it. They are only seen at night in and along the 'Berembang' trees along the Selangor River. There are a couple of nice restaurants where they mainly serve fresh seafood. Restoran Kuala Selangor is where we enjoyed a very nice local meal at Pasir Penambang.

  5. Sri Shakti Temple

    30 min

    Sri Shakti Temple is reportedly the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktis are installed. Consciously interspersed within this space are 96 carved pillars that depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.

    Encircled by a huge decorative wall, entrance into the temple is via a magnificent Rajagopuram (multi-tiered main gateway shrine). Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Regalia Sky pool Hostel @ 969
  • Kingston Hotel
  • Sky Hotel Chow Kit Pwtc
  • Ceylonz Suites Bukit Bintang By Icefly
  • Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
  • The AXON @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
  • Axon Residence Kuala Lumpur KLCC Pavillion BB
  • OYO 90814 Hotel Check-in at KL Sentral
  • Midaris Hotel by Glex
  • Kingston Hotel 4 at TRX
  • T Hotel Mont Kiara
  • The Quay Hotel Bukit Bintang

and 1,025 more pickup points

Services includes pickup from any Residential area/Hotels/Apartment within 5km in Kuala Lumpur City. If the hotel is not listed within 5km radius, extra charges will apply. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA 1 or KLIA 2) pickup and dropoff, Cruise pickup and dropoff, hotels in this area Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya, Shah Alam, Puchong and etc are extra charges. Please be ready in the lobby. The driver will fetch you to experience the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • What to Wear - Light and comfortable clothing (preferably dry-fit material), Walking shoes, It is recommended to wear closed shoes

  • What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, Sport sandals & Insect repellent

  • This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho

  • Recommend to use mosquito repellent.

  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.

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