Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg
Traveler rating
3.9/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg worth booking?
Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg is a 6-hour experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from RM 30 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (17)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- RM 30 per person
Escape the busy city life of Kuala Lumpur with your trip to the hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Enjoy the boat ride along the river banks of Firefly Park to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights. - Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor - Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps - Haven for local & migratory birds - Friendly guide to explain Malaysia's multicultural society - Hassle free hotel pick up & drop off included
What you get
About this experience
Escape the busy city life of Kuala Lumpur with your trip to the hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Enjoy the boat ride along the river banks of Firefly Park to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights. - Historical & rustic town of Kuala Selangor - Glorious & glistening fireflies along mangrove swamps - Haven for local & migratory birds - Friendly guide to explain Malaysia's multicultural society - 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 (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is applicable
- Tram Ride
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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Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Temple is a breathtaking Hindu temple dedicated to the divine feminine energy, Shakti. Renowned for its detailed craftsmanship, the temple features thousands of intricately carved statues of Hindu deities, all created using traditional techniques and natural materials.
20 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
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
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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.
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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
Private Tour without Dinner
Private Tour without Dinner Pickup included
Sharing Tour without Dinner
Sharing Tour without Dinner 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
- 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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
- Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
- 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 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 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.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour with Batu Caves & Fort Altingsburg
This was such good tour with an amazing guide. The Batu caves were spectacular but the real highlights of the tour for me were the monkeys at Fort Altingsburg and the firefly boat cruise. Rajan was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He is a very knowledgeable guide, he passed on lots of interesting information about the area and was very helpful with things like taking photographs. Although it wasn’t part of the actual tour Rajan was able to help us get tickets to see the bioluminescent plankton while we were at the Firefly Park. Thanks Rajan for giving such an enjoyable experience.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Day
This was such good tour with an amazing guide. The Batu caves were spectacular but the real highlights of the tour for me were the monkeys at Fort Altingsburg and the firefly boat cruise. Rajan was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He is a very knowledgeable guide, he passed on lots of interesting information about the area and was very helpful with things like taking photographs. Although it wasn’t part of the actual tour Rajan was able to help us get tickets to see the bioluminescent plankton while we were at the Firefly Park. Thanks Rajan for giving such an enjoyable experience.
via Viator
Nice trip
It’s been a nice day trip, the driver was kind and professional, we added the eagle feeding experience (50r/person) which I don’t recommend it is nothing special. The dinner was good
via Viator
Rainy day firefly experience
We did the fireflies with dinner only.....the weather had us worried because we got caught in full on torrential downpour on the roads.....but cleared up by the time we got to the boats. Still got to see decent amount of fireflies...started off pretty low count, but then as we floated along got to see more concentrated groups in the trees that made look like understated, elegant xmas lights.....;-) Our driver, Lawrence was very friendly and loved sharing his knowledge around the history of KL and Malaysia. Only suggestion would be to ensure that the complimentary water is kept cool.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the fireflies with dinner despite the initial weather concerns. We appreciate your positive feedback about the magical sight of the fireflies and the charming ambiance. It's fantastic to hear that Lawrence, your driver, added value to your experience by sharing his knowledge of the history of KL and Malaysia. We will pass along your compliments to him and acknowledge his efforts in making your journey informative and enjoyable. Your suggestion about ensuring that complimentary water is kept cool is valuable, and we will certainly look into improving this aspect to enhance the overall comfort of our guests. We truly value your feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another memorable experience in the future. If you have any further suggestions or if there's anything else we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please feel free to let us know. Thank you again for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Overall poor
Overall an average experience. Picked up by tour guide Rajen and was briefed that we had only one attraction stop at a temple before the fireflies. When asked about visiting the Batu caves/ fort altingsburg as listed in the tour, Rajen just stated that there was not enough time. ( so why list it on the itinerary?) we were brought 2.5 hours early to the fireflies port before sunset. Rajen had absolutely no clue what we could do to kill the time in between. I asked him again regarding a visit to the fort, he tells me that it’s busy and not worth my time. I eventually tell him that I would rather spend time at the fort than wait around, he reluctantly agrees and sends us there- turns out the fort is lovely and there was plenty of time to have visited. The only saving grace of the tour was the fireflies as we were blessed with good weather that day. Wouldn’t suggest this tour for its price
Response from the operator: Dear Michaely, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your honest feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have faced during the tour. We are genuinely sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with the itinerary and the miscommunication with our tour guide, Rajen. Your concerns regarding the visit to the Batu Caves/Fort Altingsburg are valid, and we understand how important it is to deliver on the promised itinerary. We will certainly review and revise our tour descriptions to ensure accurate information is provided to future guests. We regret any confusion regarding the timing and activities during the tour. Your feedback has been shared with our team, and we will take steps to better educate our guides on alternative activities or options during unexpected downtime. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the fireflies part of the tour and that the weather was favorable. However, we acknowledge that your overall experience fell short of expectations. We take customer feedback seriously, and we are committed to improving our services based on your valuable input. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused, and we hope that you may consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a more seamless and enjoyable experience in the future. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding. Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
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
- RM 30 to RM 579
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd, who run 296 experiences we rank across 14 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.0.
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Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kuala Lumpur.
How much does Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg cost?
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Prices start at RM 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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg 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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 17 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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg 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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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Around 6 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 Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg 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 Genting Highland & Batu Cave Guided Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour), Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions (SIC), Kuala Lumpur Suburbs Batu Caves Half-Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour). 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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What is included in Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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Included: Entrance fees and join boat ride; English Speaking Driver; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only). Not included: Gratuities; Dinner; Surcharge of USD 10 per person for pickup outside 5km radius from the city center is appli; and Tram Ride. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 997 listed pickup locations in and around Kuala Lumpur. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kuala Lumpur. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 3.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Kuala Selangor Sunset & Fireflies Tour with Fort Altingsburg?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Tour without Dinner, Sharing Tour without Dinner. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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