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Kuala Lumpur: Fireflies & Blue Tears Tour with Seafood Meal

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Travel from Kuala Lumpur to the small town of Kuala Selangor, famous for its fireflies and 'blue tears'. Witness the historical Bukit Melawati Fort and encounter silver leaf monkeys on a tour.

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Duration 6.0 hour

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Itinerary

Kuala Selangor is a district in the state of Selangor which was captured by the Dutch in the 19th century. It has now become one of the largest firefly colonies globally. The Fireflies and the Blue Tears Tour in Kuala Selangor is a renowned eco-tourism activity that offers visitors the opportunity to observe the enchanting display of numerous fireflies illuminating on the mangrove trees. This natural phenomenon is a captivating glimpse into the marvels of the marine world which attracts thousands of tourists worldwide. We will commence the pick-up process from your hotel located in the City Centre at approximately 3:30 pm. Upon reaching, your first destination will be the Sri Sakthi Temple, which is meticulously carved out of granite stones. Sited on elevated land of 1 acre, the temple rises up majestically to stand as a unique and shining beacon of Hindu architectural excellence Next, move to Melawati Hills, which was formerly a formidable stronghold constructed to protect the nation. Here, you will witness the Altingburg Lighthouse, offering a magnificent vista of the Straits of Malacca. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to encounter the distinct Silver Leaf Monkey, which is an Old-World monkey species, primarily found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia. The infant primates are first born with a golden colour, which gradually changes to the same black shade as the mature monkeys. Upon concluding your excursion to Melawati Hill, you will be indulged with a delectable Seafood Set Dinner comprised of Chinese Fried Rice, Corn Flakes Prawns, Sweet Sour Fish Fillet, Omelette, and Soy Sauce Chicken. Around 7:45 pm, we will start the fireflies tour which occurs along the riverside of the Selangor River. You will partake in a river excursion, accompanied by experienced boatmen. The boats are outfitted with silent electric motors in order to prevent any disruption to the firefly. You will cruise through the mangrove forest with the opportunity to observe the stunning spectacle of fireflies lighting up the trees looks like a sparkling Christmas Trees in the forest. These amazing creatures attract thousands of people from all around the world to witness them. Then after, you will advance to the Blue Tears encounter. Blue tears, or bioluminescent plankton, are a natural occurrence in which specific forms of phytoplankton generate a blue glow when they are agitated. Observing these bioluminescents can be a remarkable and captivating encounter for tourists desiring to establish a connection with the natural world. The Fireflies and Blue Tears tour in Kuala Selangor offers a distinctive and unforgettable experience, enabling tourists to feel the nature and observe one of the most captivating natural occurrences in the area. Upon completing the blue tears, you will be transported back to your hotel by 10:00 pm.

Highlights

Observe the enchanting display fireflies illuminating the mangrove trees.
Witness the natural phenomenon called Blue Tears
Savor a delicious seafood dinner
Feed the cheeky Silver Leafy Monkeys
Enjoy the boat ride through the mangrove trees

Know before you go

• Confirmation of your booking will be sent by email after you make your online payment, you may save it in your phone for your reference • Complimentary pick-up and drop off is available for all accommodations located in Kuala Lumpur City Centre • Please be ready in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the tour starts, the driver will be meet you at the lobby • Please call the local tour provider if you cannot locate your driver • Kindly provide your contact number with your country code when you key in contact details as you may be contacted via Whatsapp with updates about your tour

Includes


Driver Fully air-conditioned vehicle Sri Sakthi Temple visit Fireflies and blue tears boat ticket Seafood dinner with Chinese tea

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - France

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-05)

Une excursion que l'on a apprécié, néanmoins on a trouvé que le cout etait un peu excessif mais on reste très content et surtout merci au chauffeur qui a été très gentil , voulant toujours nous faire (Read More)plaisir. Voir les lucioles à la fin a été une très belle expérience ! pour ce qui est su plancton sûrement à cause de la basse saison ce n'était pas comme sur les photos de certains touristes. Encore merci au chauffeur !

Beatriz - Portugal

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-27)

The trip was very fun and confortable. The guide - Abdul - was very fun and informative and always available to help is with anything. To me the highlight was the visit to the monkeys, it was a very f (Read More)un interaction. The only thing I would change was to had a bit more of information regarding the fite files and the blue tears phenomenon.

Gaucho - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2024-11-08)

The transport began with obstacles. According to the offer, the tour was supposed to start at 3 p.m. We were then picked up at 4 p.m. The tour was good and the stops offered were nice. The part with t (Read More)he fireflies was a bit disappointing. Incidentally, they did not use electric boats as described, but rather normal combustion engines. However, the part with the blue tears was a great experience.

Blanca O Cortes - Mexico

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-20)

The guide-driver did not explain almost anything but it was not necessary, just by observing everything was understood... the fireflies were incredible.

Benita - United Kingdom

4 /5

(Written on 2024-10-15)

The actual fireflies and blue tears were less impressive than we were expecting but Abdul our guide was very informative and interesting, and the meal was very pleasant. Overall we agreed it was a goo (Read More)d trip.

Alison - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-10)

It was brilliant, we got to do so much and were fed. Thoroughly recommend it.

Steffen - Denmark

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-10)

it was absolutely fantastic to go and feed monkeys. But all the activities on the trip were good. the guide abdul was really good at telling and explaining. full value for money.

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