Escape the city and experience the magical fireflies of Kuala Selangor. Explore historical sites, enjoy a seafood dinner, and visit the iconic Batu Caves on this guided tour.
Escape the city and experience the magical fireflies of Kuala Selangor. Explore historical sites, enjoy a seafood dinner, and visit the iconic Batu Caves on this guided tour.
- Kuala Lumpur - Enjoy the comfort of fully air-conditioned vehicles with your personal driver, available for pick-up from 3:30 pm. The tour includes a delightful seafood dinner and a boat ride along the river in Kuala Selangor.
- Batu Caves - Your first destination is the limestone hills of Batu Caves, featuring three main caverns and several…
- Kuala Lumpur - Enjoy the comfort of fully air-conditioned vehicles with your personal driver, available for pick-up from 3:30 pm. The tour includes a delightful seafood dinner and a boat ride along the river in Kuala Selangor.
- Batu Caves - Your first destination is the limestone hills of Batu Caves, featuring three main caverns and several smaller ones. It is a sacred site dedicated to Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity, accessible via a 272-step staircase. Another cave, known as the museum cave, showcases images of deities and murals illustrating scenes from Hindu scriptures.
Closed for 3 days during the Thaipusam Festival (the day before, the day of, and the day after the festival).
- Bukit Melawati - 17:00 Arrive at Kota Melawati (formerly Fort Altingsburg). Weekday tours are on foot (15-20 minutes to Bukit Melawati), while weekend tours use a tram service.
Bukit Melawati is a well-known tourist spot. The hill offers views of the Strait of Malacca and features a lighthouse and the remnants of the Kota Melawati fort.
- Altingsburg Lighthouse - Originally named after a Dutch governor, the Altingsburg Lighthouse was built in 1907 and began operations in 1910. This picturesque lighthouse atop Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor is a great photo opportunity, though entry is not permitted for tourists.
Malacca Strait
Take in the view of the Strait of Malacca: This narrow, 550-mile stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra is a crucial shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
- Kuala Selangor - The optimal time to witness Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is just after 8 pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later, and the fireflies may have found mates and ceased flashing.
There are three locations to observe this rare natural event:
- Pasir Penambang
- Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
- Kampung Bukit Belimbing Firefly Park
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D’Tour Jetty
Our starting point will be the D’Tour Jetty.
- Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor) - Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park.
- Kuala Selangor Firefly Park - Seafood Dinner Before the firefly boat tour, enjoy dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants in or near the park. These waterfront restaurants are renowned for their delicious seafood dishes. Your driver will take you to the best restaurant in the area.
- Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park - This is an alternative jetty if D’Tour (our main starting point) is not operational.
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Kuala Selangor Firefly Park - 19:30 Depart to Jetty for Registration
20:00 Boarding and Observe Fireflies
You will embark on a boat ride along the Selangor River, where fireflies gather around the branches of the “Berembang” trees along the riverbank.
Start Time: 8 pm (15-20 minutes)
Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat
For the best experience, view the fireflies just after 8 pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later, and the fireflies may have found mates and stopped flashing.
- Kuala Lumpur - Your driver will return you to your hotel, with an estimated arrival in Kuala Lumpur between 9:30 pm and 10 pm, concluding a wonderful and unforgettable tour.
- Entrance fees and boat ride
- English Speaking Driver
- Set dinner (excluding beverages)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees and boat ride
- English Speaking Driver
- Set dinner (excluding beverages)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 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
- 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
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…
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
- 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.
- The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
- Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
- 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
- Tours are conducted in English only
- This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.