Bukit Melawati, also known as Melawati Hill, is a historical hill and popular tourist destination in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. It was originally a fortress built by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor in the late 18th century to protect against potential attacks. Today, visitors can explore remnants of the fortress, visit a lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Malacca Strait, and encounter resident silvered leaf monkeys and friendly resident silvered leaf monkeys.Visitors embark on a boat ride to witness mesmerizing displays of synchronous fireflies lighting up the mangrove trees along the riverbank. Additionally, the tour includes a chance to witness bioluminescent plankton, known as blue tears, illuminating the waters, creating a surreal and unforgettable natural spectacle.
Malaysia · Wildlife
Fireflies and Bioluminescent Night Tour with Seafood Delight (Meet at Location)
The journey
- 01 Visit historic Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor
- 02 See silvered leaf monkeys in their natural surroundings
- 03 Enjoy a seafood dinner as part of the evening experience
- 04 Take a boat ride to view fireflies along the mangrove riverbank
- 05 Witness bioluminescent plankton, also known as blue tears
- 06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-assisted tour
Spend an unforgettable evening in Kuala Selangor combining local history, wildlife, and a memorable river experience. Begin with a visit to Bukit Melawati, where you can take in views over the Straits of Malacca and see the area’s well-known silvered leaf monkeys in a historic hilltop setting.
As night falls, enjoy a seafood dinner before heading out on the water to witness one of nature’s most enchanting displays. Cruise along the river to see fireflies glowing among the mangroves, then look out for the bioluminescent blue tears that light up the water for a truly magical finish to the evening.
Additionally, the tour includes a chance to witness bioluminescent plankton, known as blue tears, illuminating the waters, creating a surreal and unforgettable natural spectacle.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking Professional Driver Assisted Tour
- Admission to Fireflies Tour
- Seafood dinner
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- WiFi on board
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- For a smoother experience, we recommend downloading WhatsApp, as it is the primary communication platform used by the tour operator to share driver and tour details.
- Driver details will be sent via WhatsApp by 21:00 one day before the tour
- This is a shared tour, hence early or late pickup is possible due to traffic. Kindly be patient our driver will contact you once arrived at MATIC.
- Kindly take note that the meet up location is at Harriston Boutique - MATIC Jalan Ampang. You may reach this place by a cab or by monorail. For those who are taking monorail kindly get down at Bukit Nanas Station which is just a 3 minutes walk to MATIC. You will be given a video guidance on how to get there, one day before the booking.
- Your driver will drop you off at the Petronas Twin Towers at the end of the tour.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
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Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Kuala Lumpur.
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