Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaby Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 7 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
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. - Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor - Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps - Haven for local & migratory birds - Friendly guide to explain Malaysia's multicultural society - Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included
What's included
- Entrance fees and join boat ride
- English Speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Optional
- Optional
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
- Tram Ride
Itinerary
- 1
Kuala Lumpur
Pass by
The fully air-conditioned vehicles will be manned by your own personal driver with pick-up times from 3.30 pm.
- 2
Stop 2
20 min
Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Temple is a breathtaking Hindu temple dedicated to the divine feminine energy, Shakti. Renowned for its detailed craftsmanship, the temple features thousands of intricately carved statues of Hindu deities, all created using traditional techniques and natural materials.
- 3
Bukit Melawati
30 min
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.
- 4
Stop 4
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
- 5
Kuala Selangor
Pass by
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
- 6
Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
Pass by
Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park
- 7
Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
Pass by
This is another jetty, incase D'tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
- 8
Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
1 hour
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.
- 9
Kuala Lumpur
Pass by
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.
Meeting and pickup
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
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, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance) 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.
End point
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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