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Fireflies at Dusk in Kuala Selangor

  • Fireflies at Dusk in Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor is a small coastal village northwest of Kuala Lumpur — a great place to escape the capital's hustle and bustle.
Known for Bukit Melawat, a fort with a picturesque lighthouse overlooking the water, the town of Kuala Selangor offers incredible water views and unique wildlife (birds, silver leaf monkeys, and long-tailed macaques are among the species you may spot). Descend from the hillside and to a nearby seaside town for dinner at sunset before taking a small boat out onto the Selangor River. Millions of fireflies call the river home, and on a quiet night, they light up in unison for a dazzling display.

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • High on a hilltop, see Bukit Malawati — a fort whose strategic importance laid in its vantage point of both the Melaka Strait and Sumatra, Indonesia

  • Enjoy a tasty seafood dinner and take in the sunset alongside the Selangor River

  • After the sun sets, take a boat out to see fireflies illuminate the Selangor River

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  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Approximately 1 hour and 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier

  • Sailors should bring bug spray/insect repellent, as mosquito numbers are high

  • Dinner is included in this Shore Thing

  • Evening temperatures may be cool; Sailors are advised to bring a light jacket

  • Sailors must be able to step in/out of the boat with little assistance — several steps are required

  • Approximately a 1-hour boat ride

  • Approximately 20-minute walk from the ship to the bus parking area

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