Selangor Coastal Village Lifestyle Exploration with Palm Wine, Eagle Feeding & Firefly Tour
This experiential tour to a multicultural coastal village in Selangor will kick off with pick-up from any hotel located in Kuala Lumpur. The drive will includes cruising past palm tree plantations; home to 35% of palm oil production globally. We will first arrive at a Malay township with a photo opportunity at the local mosque.
Next, a pit stop at the local town will be made where tourists explore the small town lifestyle in Malaysia. Here, a tram will be taken to the heavily fortified Melawati fort built in defence of the Dutch.
At Bukit Melawati, you may visit the Kuala Selangor Historic Musuem and the Altinburg lighthouse. The fort is now home to Silvery Langur, a primate species that are keen on human interaction and the common macaques. If luck permits, you may even get a glimpse of Silvery Langur’s golden babies.
Next, we will head off to the local coconut plantation where you can indulge in local Indian delicacies with an opportunity to quench your thirst with palm wine. Locally known as toddy or “coconut champagne”, you will be shown how the wine is cultivated. Our next stop will be at a local Hindu temple, with a photo opportunity to capture the small-town religious lifestyle and intricate structures of the temple.
Our tour will then continue by cruising past a local fisherman's village stood erect on waterbodies. You may witness their unique lifestyle. The next stop will be Redang Beach, home to a popular Chinese temple that is open for visitation. You will find a Wishing Tree wherein you may tie notes and snap photos. You could also stroll by the beach and enjoy the company of local dogs that are also keen for human interaction snacking on ice-creams and coconut water from local vendors.
Next, we will drive through a fishing town before heading to the Paddy Gallery (museum). We will wrap up the tour with a scenic drive through the paddy field where you can snap some beautiful golden hour photos.
We will continue the tour by boat along the Selangor River to see three different types of eagle nest in the trees (white-bellied sea eagles, brahminy kites, and crested serpent eagles). Discover these majestic creatures as your guide summons wild birds of prey with raw meat.
Enjoy your dinner in the riverside restaurant, before proceeding to watch Fireflies. Get board in sampan a traditional, non-motorized wooden boat and cruise along the great bends and curves of Selangor River to witness up-close the fireflies’ mesmerizing displays.
Travelling on a sampan enables you to get closer to the action and at the same time, helps reduce air, water and noise pollution, all of which may adversely affect the insects’ natural habitat.
Hotel Pickup and Scenic Drive
Convenient Start: Your tour begins with a pickup from any hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Scenic Drive: Enjoy a drive past lush palm tree plantations, which contribute to 35% of global palm oil production.
Malay Township and Local Town Visit ; Photo Opportunity: Stop for a photo at a local mosque in a Malay township. Explore Small-Town Life: Discover the quaint lifestyle in a local town, including a tram ride to the historic Melawati Fort.
Bukit Melawati : Historic Sites: Visit the Kuala Selangor Historic Museum and the Altinburg lighthouse. Wildlife Encounters: Observe Silvery Langurs, common macaques, and possibly golden baby langurs in their natural habitat.
Coconut Plantation : Cultural Experience: Visit a local coconut plantation and enjoy local Indian delicacies. Palm Wine: Learn about and taste "toddy," a local palm wine, and see how it’s cultivated.
Hindu Temple Visit : Religious Insight: Capture the intricate structures of a local Hindu temple and observe small-town religious practices.
Fisherman’s Village and Redang Beach : Unique Lifestyle: Witness the unique lifestyle of a local fisherman’s village built over water.
Redang Beach: Visit a popular Chinese temple and the Wishing Tree. Enjoy the beach with local vendors offering snacks and drinks.
Paddy Gallery and Paddy Fields : Cultural Visit: Drive through a fishing town to reach the Paddy Gallery (museum).
Scenic Views: Take a scenic drive through the picturesque paddy fields, perfect for golden hour photography.
Selangor River Boat Tour : Eagle Watching: Cruise along the Selangor River and observe three types of eagles (white-bellied sea eagles, brahminy kites, and crested serpent eagles) as your guide attracts them with raw meat.
Dinner and Fireflies : Riverside Dinner: Enjoy a meal at a riverside restaurant.
Firefly Viewing: Board a traditional sampan and cruise the Selangor River to witness the mesmerizing displays of fireflies up close. The non-motorized boat ensures minimal disturbance to the natural habitat.
- Return Transfers from Kuala Lumpur Hotels
- Paddy Field Scenic Drive & Paddy Gallery visit
- Local seafood dinner
- Eagle feeding and fireflies tour
- Drive pass palm oil plantation
- Restriction : Not wheelchair accessible
- Restriction : Please be ready at least 10 minutes prior to departure time
- Dress Code : Wear comfortable walking shoe and advisable to bring jacket
- Weather : Selangor has a tropical climate, so expect warm and humid conditions
- ticket valid on a selected date only
- Hotel Pick Up: Bukit Bintang & Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotels only.
- Guest staying outside the mentioned area can wait in Starbucks Berjaya Times Square KUL.
- Print-out or mobile service vouchers are acceptable.
- Pick Up from Hotel Lobby +/-15min
- Pick-up & Drop-off from Hotels within the Kuala Lumpur central city limits