Sekinchan & Kuala Selangor Tour: Fireflies at Night

Rice fields, a colonial lighthouse, silvered leaf monkeys, and fireflies that glow in the dark

A full afternoon and evening tour from Kuala Lumpur to the farming village of Sekinchan and the coastal town of Kuala Selangor, with stops at emerald paddy fields, a historic fort overlooking the Strait of Malacca, and a night boat ride through mangroves to spot luminescent fireflies. Private transport, dinner at a local seafood restaurant, and park entry are included. An English-speaking driver leads the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sekinchan Paddy Fields30m
2. Melawati Hill30m

Explore Sekinchan and Kuala Selangor

• Depart Kuala Lumpur hotel
• Drive through countryside
• Visit Sekinchan fishing village
• Explore Redang Beach birding spot
• Tour Sekinchan rice fields and museum
• Visit Nan Tian Temple and view paddy fields
• Explore Bukit Melawati hill and fort
• View Altingsburg Lighthouse and Malacca Strait
• Enjoy seafood dinner in Kuala Selangor
• Boat ride to see fireflies
• Return to Kuala Lumpur hotel

The experience

You depart from your Kuala Lumpur hotel in the afternoon for a 1.5-hour drive north through countryside and palm oil plantations to Sekinchan, a rice-farming district about 102 km away. The town sits in Selangor's main rice-bowl area and produces the highest yield per acre in Malaysia across roughly 4,300 acres of paddy and fruit land. Depending on the season, the fields shift from green shoots to golden harvest, and a stop at the local museum explains the region's agricultural history. A visit to Nan Tian Temple, built in 1984 on a rise overlooking the paddies, offers a second-floor vantage point across the fields. The temple is the landmark of Site A and hosts the region's most important religious celebration each lunar year.

From Sekinchan, the route continues to Kuala Selangor, where Bukit Melawati (Melawati Hill) rises above the Strait of Malacca. The hill holds the remains of Kota Melawati fort and a lighthouse built in 1907 and operational since 1910. You can walk the grounds and photograph the structure, though entry inside is not permitted. The silvered leaf monkeys that inhabit the area are common sightings here. Before the evening's main event, your driver takes you to one of the waterfront seafood restaurants in the park or nearby, where dinner is set and waiting: beverages are on your own.

Once darkness falls, you board a boat for a ride through the mangrove swamps to hunt for fireflies. The area holds one of the world's largest firefly colonies, and the insects' glow against the dark water is the centerpiece of the evening. The boat tour concludes your day, and private transport returns you to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• Fireflies Park entrance fees and boat ride through the mangrove swamps.
• set dinner at a local seafood restaurant (beverages excluded).
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Kuala Lumpur hotels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?The eight-hour span leaves your morning free and returns you by late evening, so you can fit this into a day that includes breakfast in the city or a morning at your own pace. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What are the Sekinchan paddy fields like when I visit?

Sekinchan's rice fields change color with the season (green during planting and golden during harvest) across roughly 4,300 acres in Selangor's main rice-producing district. The fields are visible from Nan Tian Temple's second-floor tower, which gives a clear view across the landscape.

Can I go inside the lighthouse at Kuala Selangor?

The Altingsburg Lighthouse, built in 1907 on Bukit Melawati, is not open for interior entry, but you can walk the grounds, see the antique cannon facing the Strait of Malacca, and take photographs from outside.

Will I definitely see fireflies on the boat ride?

The mangrove swamps near Kuala Selangor hold one of the world's largest firefly colonies, so sightings are likely, though the insects' visibility depends on weather and seasonal conditions.

What's included in the dinner at Kuala Selangor?

Dinner at a local seafood restaurant is set and included. The restaurants are located at the waterfront near the park. Beverages are not included and are on your own.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the stops at the paddy fields, Nan Tian Temple, Bukit Melawati, and the boat boarding area. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.