Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and embark on a wildlife adventure in Kuala Selangor. Discover the city’s history, indulge in a delicious seafood meal, and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of fireflies illuminating the mangrove forests at night.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and embark on a wildlife adventure in Kuala Selangor. Discover the city’s history, indulge in a delicious seafood meal, and witness the mesmerizing spectacle of fireflies illuminating the mangrove forests at night.
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Bukit Melawati - Upon arriving Kuala Selangor, head to Kota Melawati (formerly known as Fort Altingsburg) located on Bukit Melawati, a hill at the mouth of the Selangor River. Explore the ruins of this old fort and see cannons and other artifacts from the early 1900s that overlook the expansive wetlands at the base of the hill.
Here, you’ll also…
- Bukit Melawati - Upon arriving Kuala Selangor, head to Kota Melawati (formerly known as Fort Altingsburg) located on Bukit Melawati, a hill at the mouth of the Selangor River. Explore the ruins of this old fort and see cannons and other artifacts from the early 1900s that overlook the expansive wetlands at the base of the hill.
Here, you’ll also see the Royal Mausoleum – a royal burial ground containing the graves of the first three Sultans of Selangor – as well as the legendary 100 staircase, which was created as a means to climb up Selangor Hill but is also a fabled execution block.
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Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor) - Head to Kuala Selangor Nature Park at the foot of Bukit Melawati, where your guide will help point out migratory birds. If you’re lucky, you may spot silvered-leaf monkeys and rare species of bird and butterflies native to this region.
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Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park - At dusk, proceed to a nearby fishing village for a seafood dinner.
After dinner, take a short drive to Kampung Kuantan to board a typical Malaysian wooden row boat. Relax and enjoy the lush scenery as your skilled oarsmen row upstream through mangroves. As you enter the darkness of the night, you’ll witness one of nature’s most incredible phenomena -
tiny twinkling lights of thousands of fireflies swarming among the trees. This is truly a magical sight!
Your boat ride will last between 30-45 minutes, and you’ll be driven back to your hotel afterward with an amazing story to tell.
- Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd - Tour Operator
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat ride
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat ride
- Gratuities
- Additional beverages during meals
- Gratuities
- Additional beverages during meals
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur with an overnight trip to Kuala Selangor. Delve into the city’s fascinating past with a visit to a historic royal burial site and an age-old fortress, and savor a seafood feast in an authentic fishing hamlet. The pinnacle of your evening will be a magical boat journey through the mangrove swamps;…
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur with an overnight trip to Kuala Selangor. Delve into the city’s fascinating past with a visit to a historic royal burial site and an age-old fortress, and savor a seafood feast in an authentic fishing hamlet. The pinnacle of your evening will be a magical boat journey through the mangrove swamps; as darkness envelops the area, be mesmerized by the radiant dance of countless fireflies!
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and an insect repellant are recommended
- Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off service operates only for hotels within the Kuala Lumpur central city limits. If you are staying at the following hotels, please either make your own way to a hotel in central Kuala Lumpur or contact the local tour operator after booking to arrange pickup service for an additional fee (contact info will be provided on your confirmation voucher):
- Greater Kuala Lumpur: Le Meridien, Hilton, Cititel, Boulevard MidValley, Pearl International, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya, Crystal Crown, Armada, Holiday Villa Subang, Grand Dorset Subang, Petaling Jaya Hilton, Sunway Lagoon, One World Damansara
- Sri Kembangan: Palace of the Golden Horses
- Shah Alam: Holiday Inn Glenmarie, The Saujana, all hotels within the Shah Alam area
- Putrajaya & KLIA: Putrajaya Shangrila, Putrajaya Marriott, Cyberview Lodge, Equatorial Bangi, Pan Pacific KLIA, Concorde Inn KLIA
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (i.e. vegetarian)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.