Malaysia · Wildlife

8-Hour Kuala Selangor Firefly Tour with Hot Spring and Sunset

8 Hours Round trip from Jalan Kuala Selangor Easy pace
Fireflies View in Selangor
Kota Melawati
Firefly Watching in Selangor
Altingsburgh Lighthouse
Sunset in Selangor
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch fireflies glowing among Berembang trees along the Selangor River
  • 02 Relax at a natural hot spring in Kuala Selangor
  • 03 Meet silvered leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques at Melawati Hill
  • 04 Enjoy a sunset stop at Pasir Penambang Fishing Village
  • 05 Visit Sri Shakti Temple, Bukit Rotan, and Altingsburgh Lighthouse

Unwind on a trip to Kuala Selangor for the unforgettable experience of watching fireflies glow among the Berembang trees (Sonneratia Caseolaris) in the mangrove area along the banks of the Selangor River. Enjoy a seafood dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the river at sunset, and explore Sri Shakti Temple, Bukit Rotan, Melawati Hill, Altingsburgh Lighthouse, and the Royal Mausoleum before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

See Melawati Hill, where you will be welcomed by friendly silvered leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor
Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kuala Selangor Fireflies, Hot Spring, and Sunset Experience

  • Get picked up from your hotel within Kuala Lumpur city.

  • Visit and relax at the natural hot spring.

  • Marvel at Sri Shakti Temple and Bukit Rotan, a small town in Kuala Selangor.

  • See Melawati Hill, where you will be welcomed by friendly silvered leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques. Attractions here include the remains of Kota Melawati Fort.

  • Explore the Altingsburgh Lighthouse, built by the British in 1907.

  • Head to Pasir Penambang Fishing Village for a sunset dinner.

  • Board a boat for firefly watching.

Return to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Berembang trees (Sonneratia Caseolaris), Selangor River, natural hot spring, Melawati Hill

Where this trip takes you

Berembang trees (Sonneratia Caseolaris), Selangor River, natural hot spring, Melawati Hill

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jalan Kuala Selangor 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel within 2 kilometers of Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

  • Firefly boat ride tickets.

  • English-speaking Malaysian driver.

  • Complimentary mineral water.

What's Not Included

  • Dinner.

  • Other food and drinks.

  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).

  • Personal expenses.

  • Gratuity/tips.

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Know before you go

  • The sighting of fireflies is subject to weather conditions.

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • An adult must accompany children.

  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.

  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Discounted price for children.

  • Family-friendly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tour start
Jalan Kuala Selangor, Bukit Rotan, 45700 Bukit Rotan, Selangor, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Jalan Kuala Selangor.

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