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Sekinchan Nature & Coastal Tour: Paddy Fields, Beach & Fireflies

4.5 (6 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Sekinchan Nature & Coastal Tour: Paddy Fields, Beach & Fireflies

About this activity

Explore Sekinchan—a small farming and fishing village just north of Kuala Lumpur—and see how paddy field crops are harvested, processed, and packed. After that make your way to Kuala Selangor, home of the famous lighthouse at Fort Altingsburg. Spot mysterious silvered leaf monkeys and migratory birds before a delightful dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. Complete your evening with a sighting of luminescent fireflies that twinkle in the air.

  • Emerald rice paddy fields & stop at old fishing village
  • Opportunity to spot migratory birds in Sekinchan
  • Visiting historical fort in rustic town of Kuala Selangor
  • Delicious & authentic Malaysian dinner at local restaurant
  • Glistening & twinkling fireflies along mangrove swamps
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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Fireflies Park entrance fees and join boat ride
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Set dinner (excluding beverages)
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Included: English Speaking driver

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities: Optional

Itinerary

  1. Sekinchan

    30 min

    Starting out from your hotel in the afternoon, depart Kuala Lumpur for a 1.5-hour drive through the countryside. You'll pass by a palm oil plantation and jungle landscape.

    Sekinchan is a small town located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is about 102 km north of Kuala Lumpur, and 28 km from Kuala Selangor. Sekinchan is in the middle of the main rice-bowl area of Selangor, in the Sabak Bernam district. It is one of the major rice-producing areas of Malaysia.

    Sekinchan in Chinese means "village suitable for plantation', the land and weather is suitable for farming of rice, fruits and oil palm trees. It is the highest rice production per acre in Malaysia. Total farming land paddy and fruits is about 4,300 acres. You can see a wide green paddy field on your right when you arrive in Sekinchan. It is also popular as a fishing village.

  2. Pantai Redang

    30 min

    Pantai Redang (Redang Beach) is a hidden beach in Sekinchan. Redang beach is a hidden place that is worth a visit in Sekinchan. Redang Beach (Pantai Redang) is very near the seafood restaurants area at Bagan. We can take an unbeaten track along the coastal line, away from the jetty; you may find a nice and secluded spot for birding, especially to look out for egrets, waders, and terns. It’s also a good hunting ground for hermit crabs of reasonable size.

  3. Sekinchan Paddy Field

    30 min

    Then continue on to the Sekinchan rice fields where, depending on the time of year, the colors vary from planting to harvesting season. Learn about the history of this major rice-producing region at the local museum

  4. Nan Tian Temple

    30 min

    Nan Tian Temple (or called Nine Emperors God Temple) is located at Site A; this is the only temple at Site A. Nan Tian Temple ( Nan Tian Gong) was established in 1984 and extended in 2004 into today's scale. Nan Tian Temple (Nan Tian Gong) become the landmark of Site A, Sekinchan. Every 1st to 9th of the Ninth month of the Lunar Calendar, the worshipers will celebrate the birthdays of the Nine Emperor Gods (Jiu Huang Ye or 九皇爷) for ten days. The most important religious event in Sekinchan.

    Nan Tian Temple is a perfect location for us to view the beauty of the paddy field; we can go up to the second floor of a tower in the temple and have a good view of the Sekinchan paddy field.

  5. Bukit Melawati

    30 min

    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. A former fort with an antique cannon facing the Straits of Malacca. While here, it is likely you will encounter the local inhabitants: the silvered leaf monkeys.

  6. Altingsburg Lighthouse

    10 min

    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

  7. Kuala Selangor

    30 min

    Proceed onward toward Kuala Selangor for a 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.

  8. Kuala Selangor Firefly Park

    one hour Admission included

    Once dinner has finished and night is upon you, join your boat ride through the mangroves to view the fireflies. You will be amazed by these mesmerizing insects in an area known to have one of the largest colonies in the world. Your day trip concludes with the return transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

End point

  • You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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
  • The Quay Hotel Bukit Bintang
  • Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre by IHG

and 993 more pickup points

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, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Using your ticket

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.

Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point.

Hotline number : +60 10 777 3860 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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

  • 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 .

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

  • travel time is included in the total duration

Traveller ratings

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