Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour: Experience Magic Glow in Mangrove & Discover Town's History
4.2
116 Ratings
Kuala Lumpur
Experience the magic glow of fireflies in the mangrove forests of Kuala Selangor. Discover the town's rich history and take a boat ride through the enchanting mangrove area.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sri Shakti Temple - Built on an acre of elevated land in Bukit Rotan, Kuala Selangor, Sri Shakti Temple rises majestically as a unique beacon of Hindu architectural excellence in Malaysia.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Admission to Firefly Boat Ride
  • Tickets for Blue Tears Watching Boat
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Kuala Selangor, located 55 km northwest of central Kuala Lumpur. In the 18th century, Kuala Selangor was the stronghold of the Sultanate of Selangor.

Kampung Kuantan is renowned for its dazzling fireflies, with many exclusive firefly nests found here. It’s frequently stated that these enchanting creatures are exclusively found in just two places worldwide, and Kampung Kuantan is one of them.

The sight of fireflies illuminating the Berembang Trees (Sonneratia Caseolaris) in the mangrove region along the Selangor riverbank is a truly invaluable experience, coupled with a delightful boat ride through the mangroves.

Location
THE FACE Suites
Jalan Sultan Ismail
For pickup please wait in front of the valet counter.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(116 Ratings)
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Julia_d
May 28, 2024
Great trip! - Great experience. Visited a temple and the monkeys en route. Fireflies and blue water was a bucket list item. Would recommend.
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Samantha_d
May 20, 2024
Great firefly tour - Was great being a solo traveller joining a small private group.well organised trip,tour operator spoke good English,and told us the plan,toilet breaks,points if interest etc.
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Escape05449810300
May 2, 2024
Great experience! To do absolutely - Very nice experience! We saw lots of fireflies and enjoyed seeing the blue algae (plankton). We also recommend our guide LG who was really great and explained the history of the area to us!
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Kumar_r
Apr 28, 2024
Unforgettable Evening! - Amazing trip with a wonderful guide. Was able to catch the glowing planktons and the fireflies in addition to stopping at a temple on the way in! Memorable experience.. Be prepared for delays due to heavy traffic though! Visiting an old fort and taking in the distant Malacca strait was an added bonus. Highly recommend this trip and our guide LG from Lava travels
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Michele_w
Apr 17, 2024
Kuala Lumpur trip - The fireflies were amazing, we were able to see them close up and our boat operator caught one for us and passed it to us and we were able to have it on our hands which was amazing, also the blue tears was a wonderful experience and I would recommend this trip.
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Rohini_k
May 21, 2024
Excellent - The upside to this trip - I absolutely loved how good the communication was between myself and the driver LG (think that's how it's spelt ) he was extremely accommodating.. as he agreed to collect me directly from my hotel (which saved me getting a cab to another pick up location) He drove us safely there and back. LG was very polite kind and curtious. The fireflies experience was SPECTACULAR! Absolutely in awe of seeing them..a must see ! i was truly looking forward to seeing the blue tears as advertised from your photos.. it was nothing like it at all.. Just a few specs of blue once we put the fishing net hand held pole in the water.. unless its seasonal? Or perhaps too many trips to the same place have moved the algae/plankton that creates the 'blue' in the water. That unfortunately was a disappointment. Anyway, the whole experience was worth it and no fault to Viator if the plankton aren't there anymore, but I don't think you should put pics if there aren't any there.
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V815jsjohnp
Apr 11, 2024
Worth doing - Was quite some experience, worth doing and seeing. Make sure you take insect repellent with you. Really enjoyed the fireflies
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Mainlander9xtraconz
May 21, 2024
Not quite as expected due to rain - The rain and lightening show. While we looked forward to the trip, due to weather not the best experience. Didn't get to see the fireflie. Tour guide was great.
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Victor_g
Jun 5, 2024
OK I guess - When the boat arrived at the fireflies, everyone started turning on their flashlights on their cell phones, and it was very difficult to see the fireflies. The captain did not do a good job enforcing the rule of no lights.
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Mdelahaye
Apr 6, 2024
Not like the photos - Very disappointed, these photos have been photoshopped big time. Long drive for a hour boat ride. The firefly’s were a few flashing lights in the trees. The blue tears were a few blue bugs in the water if you were lucky to catch them.. driver was friendly and drive comfortable but not worth it.
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