Kuala Selangor Firefly Boat Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Kuala Lumpur


» Malaysia » Malaysia » Malaysia

From $65.00

63 reviews   (4.17)

Price varies by group size

Lowest Price Guarantee

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration:

Departs: Malaysia, Malaysia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Learn more

Overview

See millions of fireflies light up the night sky on this 6  to 8-hour half-day tour of Kuala Selangor, the only place in the region close to Kuala Lumpur where you can watch fireflies twinkling synchronously in the night air. Marvel at a wonder of nature on a boat trip, and enjoy a delicious set seafood dinner at a local fishing village.
• Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor
• Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps
• Freshly caught dinner at a native seafood restaurant
• Haven for local & migratory birds
• Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

English speaking driver with live commentary

Entrance fees and boat ride

Hotel pickup and drop-off (1km radius from KLCC)

Set Seafood dinner (package with dinner only)

What's Not Included

Beverages (You can purchase on the day)

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable

Tram Ride


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, Sport sandals & Insect repellent
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, Sport sandals & Insect repellent

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Kuala Lumpur
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

Sungai Buloh
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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sri Shakti Temple
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Altingsburg Lighthouse
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
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)
Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Kuala Selangor, Selangor

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free

Sky Mirror
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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






« All Activities

Malaysia activities and shore excursions by group:

© Copyright 1995 - 2025 Malaysia Travel Guide