Kuala Selangor Fireflies (Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park) Tours and Activities

When the sun goes down at Kuala Selangor, twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Experience the natural display on a tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes a boat trip, seafood buffet, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel.

Get back to nature with a night away from Kuala Lumpur on a visit to Kuala Selangor. Tour a royal burial ground, an ancient fort and a local fishing village—where you’ll also enjoy a seafood dinner filled with fresh catch—and float through mangroves. Witness the wonder of thousands of glittering fireflies as the sun set and evening falls.

Experience Malaysia’s picturesque nature with this half-day excursion to Kuala Selangor. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Sasaran Beach and marvel at its shallow glassy waters. Watch for marine life like sea clams and snails, pink dolphins and shore crabs, capture amazing photos of the spot where the sky meets the sea, and enjoy a complimentary boat rides.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur during this full-day private tour. Start out by climbing the 272 steps to the sacred Hindu shrine at Batu Caves. Then head to Melawati Hill to visit the royal mausoleum and see the local silvered leaf monkey. End the tour with a delicious dinner at the Pasir Penambang Seafood Restaurant while watching a beautiful sunset over the Selangor River.

Take a relaxing cruise along the river banks of Kampung Kuantan to Kuala Selangor on this evening tour from Kuala Lumpur. Following pickup at your Kuala Lumpur hotel, drift through Kampung Kuantan—where colonies of fireflies twinkle in the evening darkness. Enjoy dinner at a local seafood restaurant, and catch a performance of the dazzling KLCC Lake Symphony. Along the way, see the sights of Kuala Lumpur illuminated at night.

Escape bustling Kuala Lumpur and experience a more relaxed pace of life in pretty Kuala Selangor on this evening sightseeing tour. With round-trip transport from selected Kuala Lumpur hotels included, cruise through the peaceful Kampung Kuantan and spot colonies of fireflies twinkling in the evening darkness. Learn the secrets of top attractions including 18th-century Fort Altingsburg, and stop for dinner in a local seafood restaurant.

On this tour, get to know wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Get as close as safely possible to placid silver-leafed monkeys and impish long-tailed macaques. A particular highlight is your visit to one of the largest firefly colonies in the world, providing a light show you won’t find in many other places.

One of the state’s best-kept secrets, the fireflies colonies at Kampung Kuantan and Kampung Bukit Belimbing are a rare natural phenomena. These tiny insects live on berembang (Sonneratia caseolaris) trees that grow in the brackish waters. Enjoy a boat ride along the river to watch this enchanting display.

The Private Tour in Kuala Lumpur Batu Caves Batu Caves is a Hindu Temple located at the outskirt of Kuala Lumpur City. These limestone caves are 400 million years old. Selayang Hot Spring  Selayang Hot Spring or local name "Kolam Air Panas" is a very popular place among local. Fireflies (KELIP-KELIP) Firefly is a type of insect from the Beetle Family. The Pteroptye tener spicies are the largest species found in Kampung Kuantan. Bukit Malawati Hill Silver Leaf Monkeys at Bukit Malawati Hill (Local name Lutung - in Malay). It has grey-tipped, dark brown or black fur, giving it a uniform silvery appearance.

This full-day itinerary showcases the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur, from the Sekinchan rice fields to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park mangroves. Along the way, you’ll visit Pantai Redang (Redang Beach), a rice museum and several temples. Top off the tour with a boat ride past fireflies lighting up the night forest. A seafood lunch and riverside dinner are included with round-trip hotel transport.

Travel to Kuala Selangor a town 55 km north-west of downtown Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor was the capital of the Sultanate of Selangor during its early years in the 18th century. Kampung Kuantan is well known for its fireflies, lots of the fireflies nest only available here.Moreover, there has been opinion that magical fireflies are only available at two places in the world and one of it is in Kampung Kuantan The experience of seeing the fireflies glowing in between Berembang Trees (Sonneratia Caseolaris) on the mangrove area along riverbank of Selangor river is priceless and also enjoy the boat ride thru mangrove area.

When the sun goes down at Kuala Selangor, twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Experience the natural display on a tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes Batu Caves, motor boat trip, seafood dinner, and a round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Your day starts with a visit to Kota Melawati, also known as Fort Altingsburg, built to defend the city against invasions all the way back in the 18th century. The highlight of the trip is a boat trip along the banks of Kampung Kuantan where you can watch a stunning fireflies show and reward yourself with a delicious seafood dinner on board the boat. Highlights: • Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature. • Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat. • See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century. • Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak). • Delicious seafood being served in the on-site restaurant. • Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies. • A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit. • Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AT KUALA SELANGOR, TWINKLING FIREFLIES LIGHT UP THE BEREMBANG TREES ALONG THE SELANGOR RIVER. EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL DISPLAY ON A 6-8-HOUR TOUR FROM KUALA LUMPUR THAT INCLUDES A BOAT TRIP, SEAFOOD BUFFET, AND ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT FROM YOUR CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTEL. ENJOY A DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DINNER AND BOAT-RIDE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

Trade city streets for cave shrines, wildlife, and a spectacular firefly display on a full-day, small-group trip from Kuala Lumpur that explores some of the region’s top sites. You’ll climb into the maze of caverns at Batu Caves, spot silvered-leaf monkeys and macaques at Melawati Hill, pause for a seafood dinner, then cruise a dark river lit by sparkling fireflies. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure personal service from the guides, with dinner and all transport included.

This full-day itinerary showcases the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur, from the Sekinchan rice fields to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park mangroves. Along the way, you’ll visit Pantai Redang (Redang Beach), a rice museum and several temples. Top off the tour with a boat ride past fireflies lighting up the night forest. A seafood lunch and riverside dinner are included with round-trip hotel transport. Silver-Leafed Monkeys and long-tailed macaques are the main draw to the Melawati Hill. The significant difference between the silver-leafed babies as compared to the adults is that these babies have golden fur while the adults have dull grey colours. These monkeys are a delight; they are gentle and playful.

Enjoy the natural heritage of a Mangrove forest. Take a walk around the jungle trails and appreciate the wonders of nature and it’s contributions towards our eco system. Watch thousands of fireflies sparkling in the thick mangrove along both sides of the river banks. 

Experience Kuala Lumpur Countryside for one whole day! Discover Kuala Selangor,from the Sekinchan rice fields to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park mangroves. En route, you’ll visit Pantai Redang (Redang Beach), a rice museum, several temples and Bukit Melawati, a historic seaside fort that’s home to silvered leaf monkeys. Top off the tour with a boat ride past fireflies lighting up the night forest. A seafood lunch and riverside dinner are included with round-trip hotel transport. Highlights: • Full day Countryside Tour from Kuala Lumpur • Learn about rice production with a knowledgeable guide • A series of sightseeing stops from Redang Beach to the lush Sekinchan rice fields • Enjoy the firefly cruise through the mangroves during the night • Savor local seafood lunch and dinner • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included

With so much to see over such a large area, getting from sight to sight in Kuala Lumpur can be overwhelming. This full-day tour removes the hassle by driving travelers between all of the city’s best attractions. Perfect for visitors on short trips to Kuala Lumpur who want an overview of the city in just one day.

The firefly is a type of insect from the beetle family. The ‘Pteroptyx tener’ species is the most dominant in Kuala Selangor, measuring about 5mm in length. At night, these tiny insects congregate on berembang trees (Sonneratia caseolaris), a type of mangrove tree that grows naturally in the brackish waters along Selangor River’s banks. - Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature. - Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat. - See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century. - Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak). - Delicious seafood being served in the on-site restaurant. - Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies. - A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit. - Air-conditioned vehicle with driver

This Full-Day trip starts with a hotel pickup at Kuala Lumpur around 3.30 pm by a private vehicle and head to Kuala Selangor. Quick-stop will be Indian Temple and follow by palm tree plantation area. Around 5.30 pm, we will straight to Bukit Melawati to see Fort Altingsburg and a lighthouse on a hill top surrounded by tall trees that are a heaven for local birds, silver leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques. Other than that, you will be mesmerized by the sunset on the top of the hill. Around 7:00pm you will proceed to a nearby fishing village for a typical set seafood dinner by river side before making your way to the boat. Embark on a boat to be rowed along the river. Now, it’s time to see the fireflies in all their dazzling glory and splendour, like twinkling electric lights on a Christmas tree. Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you will arrive in Kuala Lumpur around a proximity 10:30pm after a wonderful and unforgettable tour.

Once we arrive in Sekinchan, we will stop by the paddy field for some photo opportunities. Then, a quick visit to Ah Ma House is a must, famous for its nostalgic old-time decor We will also make a stop at one of the most prolific local business producing local crispies (kerepek) & delicacies. A quick stop to the nearby Redang beach with its famous Wishing Tree is a must before we head south back to Kuala Selangor. This kind of experience is truly unique for your holiday in Kuala Lumpur. Why stuck in a concrete jungle when you can actually have a full day enjoying the real nature instead? Along the way, we will come across a few mosques, Buddhist & Hindu temples with magnificent architecture. If you like to visit any of these, we can easily make a quick stop. NOTE: Due to the ongoing MCO, Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park is currently closed until further notice therefore it is excluded from the activity.

Watch thousands of fireflies light up the night on a 4-hour trip to Kuala Selangor from Kuala Lumpur with a seafood dinner. Enjoy views of a historic fort as you travel to a fishing village for a traditional meal, then board a river boat as the stars and fireflies begin to appear. See the brilliant bugs illuminate the evening as they flash from the branches of the berembang trees that line the riverbank, then finish the night with return transfer to Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. ONE OF THE STATE’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS, THE FIREFLIES COLONIES AT KAMPUNG KUANTAN AND KAMPUNG BUKIT BELIMBING ARE A RARE NATURAL PHENOMENA. THESE TINY INSECTS LIVE ON BEREMBANG (SONNERATIA CASEOLARIS) TREES THAT GROW IN THE BRACKISH WATERS. ENJOY A BOAT RIDE ALONG THE RIVER TO WATCH THIS ENCHANTING DISPLAY. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED