Malaysia · Rural Experiences

Full-Day Sekinchan and Kuala Selangor Tour with Fireflies Cruise

1 Day Round trip from Kuala Lumpur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the beautiful rice fields of Sekinchan
  • 02 Relax at Redang Beach with lovely sea views
  • 03 Enjoy delicious local seafood meals in Sekinchan and Kuala Selangor
  • 04 Visit Melawati Hill and spot playful silvered leaf monkeys
  • 05 Sail through the mangroves to see fireflies at night

Take a day trip from Kuala Lumpur to the beautiful rice fields of Sekinchan and learn more about agriculture in Malaysia. Relax at Redang Beach, experience the serenity of Nan Tian Temple, and see playful silvered leaf monkeys at Melawati Hill. Enjoy delicious local seafood meals before sailing through a mangrove forest at night for a stunning display of fireflies.

Embark on your boat ride through the mangroves to view the fireflies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kuala Lumpur, Teluk Intan, Kuala Selangor
Languages English, Malay, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sekinchan Rice Fields and Kuala Selangor Fireflies

  • Meet your tour guide at your accommodation in Kuala Lumpur in the morning and set out on a 1.5-hour drive through the countryside.

  • See palm oil plantations and tropical rainforests on your drive. Then stop at a local Chinese temple and the legendary Wishing Tree along the way.

  • Stop at Redang Beach en route and enjoy a beautiful view of the sea.

  • Arrive at the fishing village of Sekinchan for a fresh seafood lunch.

  • Make your way to the Sekinchan rice fields and enjoy their lovely colours. Learn about the history of the region at a local museum nearby.

  • Begin your drive to Kuala Selangor and stop at the Nan Tian Temple. Then climb Melawati Hill, a former fort with an antique cannon facing the Straits of Malacca, and spot playful silvered leaf monkeys.

  • Reach Kuala Selangor and enjoy a seafood dinner served by the riverside around sunset.

  • Embark on your boat ride through the mangroves to view the fireflies.

  • Conclude your day trip with a return transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Sekinchan rice fields, Redang Beach, Nan Tian Temple, Melawati Hill

Where this trip takes you

Sekinchan rice fields, Redang Beach, Nan Tian Temple, Melawati Hill

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kuala Lumpur 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel within Kuala Lumpur City

  • Rice Factory Gallery tickets with a guided tour

  • Fireflies boat ride tickets

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Seafood dinner at a local restaurant

  • English-speaking Malaysian guide and driver

  • Complimentary mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Other food and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent

  • 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.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

  • It is recommended to use mosquito repellent.

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kuala Lumpur.

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