Melawati Hill (Bukit Melawati) Tours and Tickets

Watch thousands of fireflies light up the night on a 4-hour trip to Kuala Selangor from Kuala Lumpur with a seafood dinner. Enjoy views of a historic fort as you travel to a fishing village for a traditional meal, then board a river boat as the stars and fireflies begin to appear. See the brilliant bugs illuminate the evening as they flash from the branches of the berembang trees that line the riverbank, then finish the night with return transfer to Kuala Lumpur.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Kuala Lumpur during this full-day private tour. Start out by climbing the 272 steps to the sacred Hindu shrine at Batu Caves. Then head to Melawati Hill to visit the royal mausoleum and see the local silvered leaf monkey. End the tour with a delicious dinner at the Pasir Penambang Seafood Restaurant while watching a beautiful sunset over the Selangor River.

Escape bustling Kuala Lumpur and experience a more relaxed pace of life in pretty Kuala Selangor on this evening sightseeing tour. With round-trip transport from selected Kuala Lumpur hotels included, cruise through the peaceful Kampung Kuantan and spot colonies of fireflies twinkling in the evening darkness. Learn the secrets of top attractions including 18th-century Fort Altingsburg, and stop for dinner in a local seafood restaurant.

Get back to nature with a night away from Kuala Lumpur on a visit to Kuala Selangor. Tour a royal burial ground, an ancient fort and a local fishing village—where you’ll also enjoy a seafood dinner filled with fresh catch—and float through mangroves. Witness the wonder of thousands of glittering fireflies as the sun set and evening falls.

Experience the natural beauty, historic places and fireflies of Kuala Selangor on a full-day trip from Kuala Lumpur with a seafood dinner. Visit a historic, colonial fort that’s home to a lively population of silver leaf monkeys, then watch for migratory birds in a nearby sanctuary. Enjoy a fish dinner in a local restaurant, then board an un-motorized traditional boat to travel up a river at dusk. See thousands of fireflies light up around you as your oarsmen guide your boat between the scenic mangroves.

Experience the natural phenomenon of the Kuala Selangor fireflies on an evening tour from Kuala Lumpur. You’ll heighten your chances of spotting the most concentrated areas of fireflies as you cruise along the river with your guide, and will enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore.

Tick off four top Malaysia attractions in just one day on a private tour that lets you explore the Batu Caves, Selayang Hot Spring, the fireflies of Kampung Kuantan, and Bukit Malawati Hill. Skip the hassle of car hire and navigation as you’re transported between the hard-to-find attraction with ease, and relish the flexibility to tailor your itinerary according to what suits you best.

Trade city streets for cave shrines, wildlife, and a spectacular firefly display on a full-day, small-group trip from Kuala Lumpur that explores some of the region’s top sites. You’ll climb into the maze of caverns at Batu Caves, spot silvered-leaf monkeys and macaques at Melawati Hill, pause for a seafood dinner, then cruise a dark river lit by sparkling fireflies. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure personal service from the guides, with dinner and all transport included.

On this tour, get to know wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Get as close as safely possible to placid silver-leafed monkeys and impish long-tailed macaques. A particular highlight is your visit to one of the largest firefly colonies in the world, providing a light show you won’t find in many other places.

Witness one of Malaysia’s most stunning natural phenomena during a boat ride on the Kuala Selangor River. Swap the bustle of Kuala Lumpur for the tranquility of Kampung Kuantan in the countryside, and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 15 other travelers.

Enjoy an evening out with a difference on a firefly tour of Kuala Selangor. Departing from Kuala Lumpur, you’ll first visit a nature sanctuary where you can see cute silvered leaf monkeys. After working up an appetite, enjoy a riverside dining experience as the sun sets. Finally, see the dark night sky lit up by swarms of flashing fireflies, which is sure to be a memorable experience.

Fireflies,Silver Leaf Monkey with Dinner The Private Tour in Kuala Lumpur FIREFLIES (KELIP- KELIP)  Firefly is a type of insect from the beetle family. The ‘Pteroptye tener’ species are the largest species found in Kampung Kuantan. The fireflies here are unique because of its tail that produces light.Imagine watching thousands of fireflies flashing their light at an accurate rhythm.  BEREMBANG TREES The ‘Berembang Tree’ or known by its scientific name ‘ Sonneratia Caselaris’ is a type of mangrove tress grows wildly along the bank of Selangor River. It needs damp and swampy environment to live. ‘Berembang Tree’ also act as the river’s water filter.

Enjoy a day out of Kuala Lumpur, exploring the cultural and natural attractions in nearby areas. On this private day tour you’ll visit the fascinating Batu Caves, the hill fort at Bukit Melawati, and the Kuala Selangor Firefly Park. Wildlife and nature-loving travelers will especially enjoy this tour because as well as the fireflies, you may also see silver leaf monkeys and wild sea eagles.

At the top of the hill, with great views of the coastline as its backdrop, lies Kota Melawati, an ancient fort built by the Malacca Sultanate during the early 16th century. Kuala Selangor eventually fell to the Dutch in 1784, who reinforced the fort with cannons and renamed it Fort Altingburg after Willem Arnold Alting, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1780 to 1797. Today, visitors can still see the fort’s ruins with its cannons, legendary 100-step stairway, Royal Mausoleum, Virgin’s Tomb, fabled execution slab and observatory tower (baitulhilal) built for sighting the new moon

Simplify your evening tour to see the fireflies of Kuala Selangor when you take a guided tour. Don’t worry about catching buses or taxis after dark. This small-group tour departs from Kuala Lumpur, stopping en route to Kuala Selangor at the tiered Sri Shakti Temple and the Altingsburg Lighthouse at Bukit Melawati. Then, be amazed by the twinkling fireflies on a boat tour along the Selangor River.

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. ONE OF THE STATE’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS, THE FIREFLIES COLONIES AT KAMPUNG KUANTAN AND KAMPUNG BUKIT BELIMBING ARE A RARE NATURAL PHENOMENA. THESE TINY INSECTS LIVE ON BEREMBANG (SONNERATIA CASEOLARIS) TREES THAT GROW IN THE BRACKISH WATERS. ENJOY A BOAT RIDE ALONG THE RIVER TO WATCH THIS ENCHANTING DISPLAY. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AT KUALA SELANGOR, TWINKLING FIREFLIES LIGHT UP THE BEREMBANG TREES ALONG THE SELANGOR RIVER. EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL DISPLAY ON A 6-HOUR TOUR FROM KUALA LUMPUR THAT INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT FROM YOUR CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTEL. SEE THE SIGHTS FROM THE WATER POPULAR CHOICE WITH KIDS FAMILY FRIENDLY. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AT KUALA SELANGOR, TWINKLING FIREFLIES LIGHT UP THE BEREMBANG TREES ALONG THE SELANGOR RIVER. EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL DISPLAY ON A 6-8-HOUR TOUR FROM KUALA LUMPUR THAT INCLUDES A BOAT TRIP, SEAFOOD BUFFET, AND ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT FROM YOUR CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTEL. ENJOY A DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DINNER AND BOAT-RIDE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy this easy evening tour to Kuala Selangor to see the mesmerizing fireflies at the Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park. Take a boat ride along the river to a peaceful spot where you can see the fireflies. Enjoy a tasty seafood dinner in the natural environment, too. This is a fun way to spend an evening outside Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. STEP OUT OF THE CITY AND SEE A DIFFERENT SET OF LIGHTS ON THIS SEAFOOD DINNER AND NATURE TOUR DEPARTING KUALA LUMPUR. START YOUR TOUR WITH A VISIT TO A NATURE SANCTUARY, WHERE VISITORS GET TO KNOW THE BLACK SILVER LEAF MONKEYS THAT CALL MALAYSIA HOME. TAKE A BREAK WITH A RIVERBANK DINING EXPERIENCE, FOLLOWED BY A TRIP TO SEE THE NIGHT SKY LIT UP BY CALM SWARMS OF THE FIREFLY-LIKE INSECTS THAT GIVE THIS TOUR ITS NAME: 'A NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS'. ENJOY A DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DINNER AND BOAT-RIDE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside  Visit one of the largest firefly colonies in the world in the quaint town of Kampung Kuantan on a relaxing boat ride at the Kuala Selangor River  Capture thousands of fireflies glowing in the dark in a rich mangrove ecosystem in the midst of the lush forest  See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century and used to defend the city against invaders  Meet the silver leaf monkeys at Melawati Hill or Monkey Hill located near the Kuala Selangor Nature Park  Score amazing photos with family and friends during the boat trip at the Kuala Selangor River  Complete the day with a sumptuous dinner in a local seafood restaurant (Optional)  Round-trip transfers from your KL hotel are provided

KUALA SELANGOR IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD WHERE VISITORS CAN WATCH THE SYNCHRONIZED FLASHING OF THE FIREFLIES. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AT KUALA SELANGOR, TWINKLING FIREFLIES LIGHT UP THE BEREMBANG TREES ALONG THE SELANGOR RIVER. EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL DISPLAY ON A 8-HOUR TOUR FROM KUALA LUMPUR THAT INCLUDES A BOAT TRIP, SEAFOOD BUFFET, AND ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORT FROM YOUR CENTRALLY-LOCATED HOTEL. SEE NATIVE WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BUFFET DINNER INCLUDED TRAVEL BY BOAT AND SEE THE SIGHTS FROM THE WATER POPULAR CHOICE WITH KIDS FAMILY FRIENDLY. ENJOY A DELICIOUS SEAFOOD DINNER AND BOAT-RIDE. HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF INCLUDED

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor. Your day starts with a visit to Kota Melawati, also known as Fort Altingsburg, built to defend the city against invasions all the way back in the 18th century. The highlight of the trip is a boat trip along the banks of Kampung Kuantan where you can watch a stunning fireflies show and reward yourself with a delicious seafood dinner on board the boat. Highlights: • Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature. • Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat. • See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century. • Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak). • Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies. • A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit. • Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

The firefly is a type of insect from the beetle family. The ‘Pteroptyx tener’ species is the most dominant in Kuala Selangor, measuring about 5mm in length. At night, these tiny insects congregate on berembang trees (Sonneratia caseolaris), a type of mangrove tree that grows naturally in the brackish waters along Selangor River’s banks. - Rich with countryside, landscapes, spectacle of nature. - Traveling along the river in a sampan or an electrically powered or Speed boat. - See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century. - Visit one of ancient Malaysian fortress (Bukit Melawati peak). - Delicious seafood being served in the on-site restaurant. - Ride the boat up the river to see magical fireflies. - A Lot of Unique Places to See and Visit. - Air-conditioned vehicle with driver