Fireflies and Kuala Selangor Tour Including Dinner

Sightseeing  :  Malaysia  :  Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur  :  Kuala Lumpur  :  Nature & Wildlife

You will start your tour with a visit to the remains of a fort on Bukit Melawati before heading to the protected Taman Alam mangrove swamp. This is an ideal spot for bird-watching and witnessing other animals from the area. You will then enjoy a a delicious seafood dinner, before taking a boat ride down the Kuala Selangor River to watch fireflies twinkling among the mangroves that line the banks of the river.Upon arrival at Kuala Selangor, you will visit Kota Melawat,i formerly known as Fort Altinsburg, the execution block, royal mausoleum, and colonial buildings. You will also visit a bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati. It is an ideal place to watch migratory birds.

After a local fish dinner, you will proceed to Kampung Kuantan - the highlight of the tour. You will travel upstream in a small un-motorized boat (tongkang) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies brings to mind images of flashing Christmas trees. The synchronized rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. Your skilled local oarsmen will make this an unforgettable experience.