FIRE FLIES

(KUALA SELANGOR)

TOUR OPERATES WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS

TOUR ITINERARY

Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, site of one of the largest firefly colonies in the world. On arrival at Kuala Selangor,visit “Kota Melawati” formerly known as “Fort Altinsberg”, the execution block, royal Mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers to watch local any migratory birds. Also found are silver-leaf monkeys, butterflies and etc. Then we will be rowed upstream in a small unmotorised boat (tongkang) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies portrays an image of a flashing Christmas tree. The synchronized, rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. The skilled local oarsmen make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one.

Package includes return transfers:

(HOTEL-DESTINATION-HOTEL)  

Fireflies

Fireflies is a type of insect from the beetle family. The 'Pteroptyx tener' species is that the largest species found in Kampong Kuantan. The fireflies here are unique due to their tails that produce lights. Each light flashed by each insect ia produced at an accurate interval of 3 seconds. Imagine watching thousands of fireflies flash out brighter lights from the female counterparts. This is because the male must attract the female fireflies during the mating season. The fireflies' lifespan average from 6 to 7 months.