Fireflies, Silver Leaf Monkey Day Tour

Overview

Highlights Places

Kampung Kuantan is know for its fireflies (or Kelip-kelip, as it fondly called by the local) that dwell along Sg Selangor river banks and feeding on the Berembang trees (mangrove trees) that grow well in brackish water. The mangrove trees with its scientific name, Sonneratia Casolaris, can be found until 8 km upstream and 18 km downstream to Kuala Selangor.Once the royal capital of the state and home to Kampung Kuantan, this destination is home to one of the world's largest firefly colonies.

A must see trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This special night tour is a must-do during your trip to Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Selangor Tour from Kuala Lumpur with fireflies boat ride and seafood dinner.

Duration

9 hours (approx.)

Details

Hotel pickup and drop-off Kuala Lumpur
Transport by air-conditioned car,van or bus
Mineral Water
Boat ride to see fire flies
Chinese seafood dinner

Full Itinerary

3.00pm - Complementary pick-up from your hotel
4.30pm – Arrival at Melawati Hill
4.45pm – Feeding Silver Leaf monkeys /activities
6.30 pm – Dinner at a seafood restaurant
7.30pm – Arrival jetty
7.45pm - Boat ride to see fire flies
8.15pm – Depart from Kuala Selangor
10.00pm – Arrival hotel End of service

Fire Flies - Get back to nature with a night away from Kuala Lumpur to a small coastal village called Kuala Selangor. A boat ride along the river of Kuala Selangor where one can spot the famous fireflies during the night. The fireflies are all found on the mangrove tree species called berembang. It is said that this is one of the biggest fireflies’ colonies in the world. These are also known 'Lightning Bugs' and they shine brightly at night to attract a suitable partner. Often their flashing becomes synchronized and the overall effect is just like the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.

Silver Leaf Monkey - The Silvered Leaf monkeys are adorable and friendly animals that live on the Melawati Hills. These monkeys live on shoots, young leaves and wild fruits. They tend to live in clusters of 6 to 10 and their infants are orange in color, often turn silver after 3 months. You will be provided with snacks such as green leaves and fruits to feed to the Monkeys. Prepare for a close encounter with nature at its best as the Monkeys may climb all over you to reach for the food!

Melawati Hill – The view from on top of this hill is panoramic. On a clear day, visitors can see the Malacca Straits. The sunset view at this hill is rated among the nicest in the country. A little fishing settlement can be viewed from the hill as well.