Kuala Lumpur Trip Overview
Fireflies are lighting bugs and found in mangrove swamps. Kuala Selangor a fishing village has the largest colony of fireflies in the world. The fascinating fact about them is their synchronous flash is produced by a biochemical reaction in their light organs situated on their bottoms. The males direct the lights at the females who are gallivanting for fun. It is actually a mating ritual.
Of course the boat ride is exhilarating. Silence to prevail. Please do not use flash lights or disturb them.
Bukit Melawati hills houses an old lighthouse, Royal graves of 3 sultans, and the abode of the silvered leaf monkeys. Photo shoots.
Seafood dinner is fresh and sumptuous.
^ Live Commentary by English speaking Guide awarded Certificate of Service Excellence by Viator who will be with you throughout the tour and can be reached via mobile phone.
Bring insect repellents, good walking shoes, rain coat.
Daily departures on shared basis and good for tourists with time crunch.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Fireflies are lighting bugs and found in mangrove swamps. Kuala Selangor a fishing village has the largest colony of fireflies in the world. The fascinating fact about them is their synchronous flash is produced by a biochemical reaction in their light organs situated on their bottoms. The males direct the lights at the females who are gallivanting for fun. It is actually a mating ritual.
Of course the boat ride is exhilarating. Silence to prevail. Please do not use flash lights or disturb them.
Bukit Melawati hills houses an old lighthouse, Royal graves of 3 sultans, and the abode of the silvered leaf monkeys. Photo shoots.
Seafood dinner is fresh and sumptuous.
^ Live Commentary by English speaking Guide awarded Certificate of Service Excellence by Viator who will be with you throughout the tour and can be reached via mobile phone.
Bring insect repellents, good walking shoes, rain coat.
Daily departures on shared basis and good for tourists with time crunch.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor), Jalan mkampong indiya sungai terap Klang, Selangor, Kuala Selangor 45000 Malaysia
Kuala Selangor is a sleepy fishing village made popular by the Silvered Leaf Monkeys who live in clusters of 10. They always forage for food at Bukit Melawati and are adorable primates – not harmful. The infants are orange in color and after 3 months turn silver. They live in clusters of 10 and have their homes in Bukit Melawati.
Dinner is Seafood fresh from the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kuala Selangor Firefly Park, Jalan Haji Omar, Kuala Selangor 45000 Malaysia
Kuala Selangor has the largest fireflies colony in the world.
4.00pm – 4.30pm Complimentary pick up from your hotel in Kuala Lumpur and depart for Kuala Selangor – a fishing village. Visit Bukit Melawati – a hill station with an old lighthouse, Royal graves of sultans and home of the silvered leaf monkeys. Fireflies are lightning bugs that shines brightly at night to lure suitable partners for a mating ritual. They come out at dusk for feeding, resting and mating. They make love daily. The synchronous flash is produced by a complex biochemical reaction in their light organs situated on their bottoms.
The boat ride into the night is exhilarating as the boatman negotiates among reclining branches of the mangrove trees to watch a dazzling display of lights as in a Christmas tree. A fascinating sight to behold and silence to prevail throughout.
Return transfer to Kuala Lumpur arriving approx. 9pm. End of tour.
Duration: 3 hours
