Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur
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Is Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur worth booking?
Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur is a 6-hour experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from $30 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 151 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (151)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $30 per person
See millions of fireflies light up the night sky on this 6 to 8-hour half-day tour of Kuala Selangor, the only place in the region close to Kuala Lumpur where you can watch fireflies twinkling synchronously in the night
What you get
About this experience
See millions of fireflies light up the night sky on this 6 to 8-hour half-day tour of Kuala Selangor, the only place in the region close to Kuala Lumpur where you can watch fireflies twinkling synchronously in the night air. Marvel at a wonder of nature on a boat trip with your family or friends. • Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor • Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps • Haven for local & migratory birds • Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees and join boat ride
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (5km radius from KLCC)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Tram Ride
- Dinner
What you'll see and do
Kuala Lumpur
The fully air-conditioned vehicles will be manned by your own personal driver with pick-up times from 3.30 pm.
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Sungai Buloh
Sungai Buloh is a city and mukim in Petaling District, Selangor. The name itself means "bamboo river" in the Malay language. It is located along the Kuala Selangor highway. Make your way towards the Sungai Buloh exit from to North-South Expressway and arrive to Kuala Selangor.
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Sri Shakti Temple
Sri Shakti Temple rises majestically as a unique beacon of Hindu architectural excellence in Malaysia.Note: There are specific time only temple open and most of the time we just stop for photo stop only.
10 minutes here
Bukit Melawati
17:00 Arrive at Kota Melawati (formerly known as Fort Altingsburg) **Weekday by walking tour (15-20 minutes to Bukit Melawati), Weekend with Tram service Bukit Melawati is a popular tourist attraction. The hill overlooks the Strait of Malacca and has a lighthouse as well as the remains of the Kota Melawati fort.
30 minutes here
Altingsburg Lighthouse
Formerly named Altingsburg Lighthouse, after a Dutch governor. Built in 1907 and started operating in 1910. Beautiful lighthouse on the top of bukit melawati, kuala selangor. It's a good place to take photo. However, tourists are not allow to enter in the lighthouse. Malacca Strait Have a look of Strait of Malacca: Straits of Malacca is a narrow, 550 mi stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world
10 minutes here
Kuala Selangor
For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slightly after 8pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later than that, and the fireflies may have found a mate, causing them to stop flashing. There are three places to catch this rare, natural phenomenon: 1) Pasir Penambang 2) Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park 3) Kampung Bukit Belimbing Firefly Park 4) D’Tour Jetty Our Starting point will be the D’Tour Jetty
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Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
Passing by Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Kuala Selangor, Selangor
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Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
This is another jetty, incase D'tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
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Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
19:30 Depart to Jetty for Registration 20:00 Boarding and Observe Fireflies You will be taken on a boat ride along the Selangor River where the fireflies inhibit around the branches of the “Berembang” trees along the riverbank. Start Time: 8pm (15-20 minutes) Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slightly after 8pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later than that, and the fireflies may have found a mate, causing them to stop flashing.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Kuala Lumpur
Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you will arrive in Kuala Lumpur around a proximity 9.30pm to 10pm after a wonderful and unforgettable tour.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kuala Lumpur
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (please wait in front of Harriston Chocolate Boutique on the right side of the main entrance)
Options you can book
Sharing Tour without Dinner
Unforgettable Sharing tour with boat ride. Suit for couple ,family & friends trip. Pickup included
Private Tour without Dinner
Unforgettable Private tour with boat ride. Suit for couple ,family & friends trip. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
- Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
- An additional surcharge of USD 10 per person for hotel pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
- What to Wear - Light and comfortable clothing (preferably dry-fit material), Walking shoes, It is recommended to wear closed shoes
- What to Bring - Insect repellent, Camera, Sport sandals & Insect repellent
- Tours are conducted in English only
- This tour will push through rain or shine. In case of rain, please do bring an umbrella or poncho
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 151 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
151 verified traveler reviews for Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Magical Moments
13/10 and 5 GOLD STARS! This was a truly magical afternoon / evening. Rajan is both an excellent tour guide and driver. Friendly, prompt, very knowledgeable about KL, the surrounds and Malaysia overall. He is a great host and we learnt a lot. His English is absolutely impeccable and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and bent over backwards to ensure we had a wonderful time. Stopping to see the sweet and friendly silver leaf monkeys and feeding them was an absolute pure delight, bringing much joy to us all. Rajan suggested we upgrade the tour to include the eagle and bird feeding which was simply magically spectacular and a wonderful addition to an already wonderful tour, The boat ride along the river was very special, including twinkling fireflies and electric blue plankton which was interesting. We certainly will be back!
via Tripadvisor
Firefly delight
Private tour, the tour guide, Sundram, very knowledgeable and wasn’t afraid to do a running commentary on the scenery. The lighthouse visit with the monkeys and the boat ride down the river of life was a highlight of the trip. Food was pretty good too
via Tripadvisor
If raja is your driver,...
If raja is your driver, he’s nice, but he’s a hustler. Our tour did not include the Batu caves but he offered to taus there anyway. He said I had to have a shawl to cover my shoulders and took us to a shop where they made and sold shawls. They were very expensive and you felt pressured to buy. When we got to the caves there were so many ladies with tank top shirts. I did not need to purchase a shawl, he just hustled us for a sale. The stairs leading to the caves were filthy. Smelled like feces. I didn’t want to touch the rails but it was so steep, you had to. Monkeys were grabbing bags. If you need ruse the restroom there they charge for the toilet paper and the use of the toilet. After that we did see monkeys. If you buy food they will jump on you, scratch and possibly bite. Then when we got to the firefly excursion raja once again tried to get us to buy tkts to see eagles which we did not care to see. The fireflies were dumb. It was a quick boat ride out in mosquito infested waters to see tiny little light bugs. The pictures of the excursion showed a boat with food, but the food was not included. Probably best you don’t eat there. The next day my husband came down with a stomach bug or I’m afraid maybe a monkey bit him. He was trembling and has fever. Raja offered to take us on a private drive the next day and wanted to charge us more than what the app was asking.
Response from the operator: Dear Christina, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We value your comments and take such concerns very seriously. We sincerely apologize if you felt pressured at any point during the tour or were taken to any shop unnecessarily. This is not part of our company’s policy, and we will immediately look into this matter with the driver mentioned to ensure that such situations do not occur again. Regarding Batu Caves and the other attractions, we understand that some areas may not always meet cleanliness expectations as they are public sites managed by local authorities, but we do appreciate you highlighting your experience so we can pass along this feedback to the relevant management. As for the firefly tour and eagle-watching options, these are usually offered as optional add-ons, but we regret that it was not clearly communicated. We will review our procedures to make sure all information is transparent for our future guests. We are also deeply concerned to hear about your husband’s condition and hope he has since recovered well. Please rest assured that we are taking your feedback seriously to improve our service standards and ensure every guest enjoys a safe, comfortable, and transparent experience. Safe travels!
via Viator
Magical experience
Rayhan Raj Naidu was a great tour guide- he communicated well before our tour and always gave us plenty of local information during the tour. We enjoyed the seafood dinner before the firefly tour. The boat ride was well organised with life jackets and plenty of room in the boat. The fireflies were magical as we cruised past the mangroves . Upon return our driver was ready to take us back to KL. we combined this tour with another tour during the day so it was a long but successful day.
via Tripadvisor
Good experience
Great excursion. The temple is very beautiful to see. The lighthouse and the area with the monkeys are mostly an attraction for tourists but it doesn't leave any great memories. For the boat trip I highly recommend the choice with the eagles, while the fireflies and the blue water are a bit disappointing. The guide did his job sufficiently
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $579
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 53
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kuala Lumpur.
How much does Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kuala Lumpur usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kuala Lumpur is not rushed.
Is Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 151 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kuala Lumpur, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur?
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Around 53 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kuala Lumpur can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kuala Lumpur and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kuala Selangor Fireflies Evening River Cruise from Kuala Lumpur start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kuala Lumpur within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur?
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On Outty we rank every Kuala Lumpur experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Genting Highland & Batu Cave Guided Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour), Private Half-Day Batu Caves and Cutural Tour in Kuala Lumpur. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kuala Lumpur?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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