Kuala Selangor Firefly Tour From Kuala Lumpur | La Vacanza Travel

Kuala Selangor Firefly Tour From Kuala Lumpur

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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  • Kuala Lumpur
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Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Your day starts with a visit to Kota Melawati, also known as Fort Altingsburg, built to defend the city against invasions all the way back in the 18th century. The highlight of the trip is a boat trip along the banks of Kampung Kuantan where you can watch a stunning fireflies show and reward yourself with a delicious seafood dinner on board the boat.
Highlights:
• Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature.
• Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat.
• See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century.
• Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak).
• Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies.
• A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

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.

Stop At: Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Selangor

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.

Stop At: Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor Malaysia

Bukit Melawati or Melawati Hill is a hill in Malaysia near Kuala Selangor. 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.
The fort was built in the late 1700s by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor to protect against Dutch invaders but the Dutch captured it a renamed it
Fort Altingburg. Sultan Ibrahim recaptured the fort in 1785 but it was eventually destroyed during the Selangor Civil War.
To go up to Bukit Malawati, tourist can take tram or they call it the tourist train. Tourist train is only operational on weekends and public holidays from 9.00am to 6.00pm. If we visited on weekdays, we will drive our car up to visit Bukit Malawati. The tram ticket for adult is RM 5 and for children is RM 3.
The cannons at Bukit Malawati
This build because in the late 18th and early 19th century, Bukit Malawati is a stronghold of the Selangor Sultanate. In order to fight against the Dutch, Sultan Ibrahim built this heavily fortified fort.
Poisoned Well Bukit Melawati
The well contains water poisoned from a mixture of latex itchy bamboo shoots. Poisoned Well was used to torture traitors where they were placed inside the well with the water level reaching their chin.
Malacca Strait
The Strait of Malacca or 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.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Altingsburg Lighthouse, Jalan Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor 45000 Malaysia

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 allowed to enter in the lighthouse.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Bukit Rotan, Jalan Kuala Selangor, Bukit Rotan, 45700 Bukit Rotan, Selangor, Malaysia

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kuala Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Selangor

For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slighttly 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
Note: on the day, as per whether condition, driver will decide which park to proceed. We will be visit only one location from below mentioned place.

Stop At: Kuala Selangor Firefly Park, Jalan Haji Omar, Kuala Selangor 45000 Malaysia

Just 2.5km from Kuala Selangor Nature Park and Bukit Melawati, Pasir Penambang is a main starting point for firefly tours conducted by Asni Tours. This boat tour will let you see the fireflies hovering on the river in Kuala Selangor. It takes about half an hour to complete the tour while you’re in the middle of the tour the boat stops at a station where you can observe the light show.
Start Time: 7.30pm (30-45 minutes)
Boat: Speedboat

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park, Batang Berjuntal, Kuala Selangor Malaysia

Here, visitors get to enjoy a ride on a sampan (traditional, non-motorized wooden boat) along the great bends and curves of Selangor River to witness up-close the fireflies’ mesmerizing displays.
Run by the district council, this is one of the most popular choices for visitors.
Start Time: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes)
Boat: Sampan (max. 4 pax per sampan)
Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information)
Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).

Stop At: Kampung Bukit Belimbing, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

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: 7.45pm (15-20 minutes) Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat
Note: Please note this location is based on customer special request as well on the day whether condition as well customer physical condition. (details are given only for information)
Our first preference is Kuala Selangor Firefly Park (Pasir Penambang).

Stop At: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

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.

Inclusions
  • Pick up and drop off 5 KM From KLCC (City Center Hotels)
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Entrance fees and Ride
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Set Seafood Dinner (selected option only)
  • Entry/Admission - Kuala Selangor Firefly Park

Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

MATIC, 109, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Traveler pickup is offered
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.


Departure Time

03:30 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Allan_T

17 Nov, 2023

We had a group of four for a private tour for this trip - we were about 30 minutes late to pickup but we could not find our driver even after notifying for about 15 minutes. Eventually we found him helping another couple who apparently booked a tour with the same company and they didn’t have a driver! Unfortunately - we wouldn’t all fit in the small car we were supplied. We didn’t have much communication but we didn’t stop anywhere else on the trip and went right to the fireflies. We paid the extra $10 each to see the bioillumienscent algae and it was a really nice experience on the boat and family style dinner. Overall the experience that wasn’t associated with the tour company was nice - but could have just had a cab take us to the firefly location for the same experience! It would have likely been a more comfortable car…

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