Malaysia · Wildlife

1-Day Fireflies Sighting Tour in Kuala Selangor with Bukit Melawati

1 Day Round trip from MY : Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bukit Melawati, where Fort Altingsburg is located
  • 02 See the lighthouse and tall, beautiful shady trees sheltering local wildlife
  • 03 Savour a seafood dinner at a fishing village by the Selangor River
  • 04 Ride in a typical Malay 5-seater wooden rowboat
  • 05 Observe millions of fireflies flickering in synchrony

Discover the beauty of nature on this one-of-a-kind fireflies sighting tour near Bukit Melawati in Selangor. Visit Bukit Melawati, home to Fort Altingsburg, a lighthouse, and tall, beautiful shady trees that shelter local birds, silvered leaf monkeys, and long-tail macaques. Drive across the bridge over the Selangor River for a seafood dinner at a fishing village, then board a typical Malay 5-seater wooden rowboat as the boatmen row along the river. Explore the local wildlife and enjoy watching millions of fireflies light up the night.

Observe as millions of fireflies present a dazzling display of lights, flickering in synchrony and resembling twinkling electric lights on a Christmas tree.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kuala Selangor
Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bukit Melawati, Seafood Dinner and Fireflies Cruise

  • Drive to Kuala Selangor for approximately 1.5 hours.

  • On arrival, visit Bukit Melawati, where Fort Altingsburg is located. The hilltop is crowned by a lighthouse and tall, beautiful shady trees that serve as a haven for local birds, silvered leaf monkeys, and long-tail macaques.

  • At dusk, drive across the bridge over the Selangor River for a seafood dinner at a fishing village.

  • After dinner, go on a 15-minute drive to a Malay village to board a typical Malay 5-seater wooden rowboat (sampan). Life jackets are provided, and the boatmen will row along the river.

  • Observe as millions of fireflies present a dazzling display of lights, flickering in synchrony and resembling twinkling electric lights on a Christmas tree.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from MY : 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Malay professional nature guide/certified wilderness medical first responder/certified amateur radio user.

  • Permit and permissions.

  • Mineral water.

  • Dinner provided.

  • Wilderness first-aid kit.

  • 2-way radio communication.

  • Emergency Locator Beacon.

  • GPS navigation device.

  • Evacuation coverage of USD 100k.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

Know before you go

  • A minimum payment for 4 people is required before the excursion can commence.

  • Vehicle seating: 4 people per 4WD.

  • Tour type: transport-based.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Tour start
MY :, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in MY :.

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