Fireflies and Countryside Details

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The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor takes about 1.5 hours. Kuala Selangor has the largest firefly colonies in the world. Throughout the way you can see palm oil trees, coconut and rubber trees, cows grazing grass and locally owned pottery kiln, road side fruit stalls and rickety general stalls.

You will then pay a visit to Bukit Melawati (Fort Altingsburg). The hilltop view offers a sweeping view of Straits of Malacca and the mangrove swamps of Kuala Selangor. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers. Silver-Leafed monkeys normally hang around for peanuts given by the visitors. The Silver Leafed baby monkeys have golden fur as compared to the adults with dull-ashen grey fur.

Next, we proceed to Pasir Penambang in Kuala Selangor, situated on the bank of Selangor River, which has amazing history and is well known for its fresh seafood. This is a place for dinner. At the restaurant, you can see the fisherman boat passing by and also view the sunset.

Our last stop is to see fireflies by night at Kampung Pasir Penambang. It is a small agricultural village and is widely known for its large firefly colonies. While enjoying a pleasant boat ride in the Selangor River, its noted the fireflies consistently patronized the serenity of the mangrove areas.

PLACES OF INTEREST

  • Palm Oil Tree Plantation (Drive Pass)
  • Rubber tree plantation (Drive Pass)
  • Bukit Rotan Hindu Temple (Visit Stop)
  • Fisherman Village (Drive Pass)
  • Bukit Melawati (Fort Altingsburg) (Visit Stop)
  • Seafood Dinner (Visit Stop) Vegetarian food is serve upon request. Please inform in advance.
  • Boat Ride to see fireflies (Visit Stop)

TIME

  • Frequency : Daily Departure
  • Duration : Approximately 6 hours
  • Pick up time : 1530
KLTT06 -Fireflies and Countryside
PAX PRICE
ADULT 2 PAX RM200.00
ADULT 4 PAX RM180.00
ADULT 6 PAX RM160.00
ADULT 8 PAX & ABOVE RM140.00
CHILD (3-12 YEARS) RM 120.00
BELOW 2 YEARS FOC
The price stated above is for per person.we provide car baby seat upon request.
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Itinerary

1530: Pick up from any major hotels in Kuala Lumpur
1615: Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Pasir Penambang. It is one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.
1730: Upon arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit Bukit Melawati - The hilltop view offers a sweeping view of Straits of Malacca and the mangrove swamps of Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Also found there are Silver-Leafed monkeys and food will be provided for feeding of the monkeys.
1800: Seafood Dinner / Vegetarian food served upon request (Halal food is served). This is a good place to view sunset.
1930: Proceed back to Kampung Pasir Penambang, the place where you can see fireflies. The mangrove trees lining the river banks glow after dusk like Christmas trees. Witness the light and glow of the fireflies while enjoying a pleasant boat ride in the Selangor River. It is noted the fireflies consistently patronized the serenity of the mangrove areas.
2230: Drive back to Kuala Lumpur.
Optional visit: Eagle Feeding - 45 minutes boat ride; per person RM 40.00
Type of eagle

TERMS AND CONDITION

Minimum : 2 Adults
Deposit : RM 50.00
Others :
This package includes dinner, ticket for boat ride, insect repellant and peanuts for monkey feeding will be provided.
Vegetarian food is serve upon request. Please inform in advance.
Wear cloths that is not over expose your body, i.e. especially ladies
They serve chinese tea in the restaurant.
Soft drinks, juice, beer & wine is at own expenses
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Private Tour ~ car / van with driver.
Our tour pick up and drop off based in Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya/Damansara area ONLY.
Apart from these area we will charge for pick up & drop off service charge.

USEFUL FACTS
FIREFLIES (KELIP- KELIP)
Firefly is a type of insect from the beetle family. The 'Pteroptye tener' species are the largest species found in Kampung Kuantan. The fireflies here are unique because of its tail that produces light. The light flash by each insect is at an accurate interval of 3 seconds. Imagine watching thousands of fireflies flashing their light at an accurate rhythm. The fireflies are 6 cm in length. The male fireflies flash out brighter lights than the female counterparts. This is because the male must attract the female fireflies during the mating season. The lifespan of firefly is about 2-3 months.

BEREMBANG TREES

The 'Berembang Tree' or known by its scientific name 'SonneratiaCaselaris' is a type of mangrove tress that grows wildly along the bank of Selangor River. It needs damp and swampy environment to live. 'Berembang Tree' is important to the existence of the fireflies as it provides food for these insects. The fireflies will consume the juice from the leaves. 'Berembang Tree' also act as the river's water filter. It filters dirt and poisonous substance from the river and re-produces clean water. These 'Berembang Tree' that grow wildly along the Selangor Riverbanks has not only provided food source but also breeding grounds for the river creatures and fireflies.
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