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Sekinchan Nature & Coastal Tour: Paddy Fields, Beach & Fireflies
Product code 38355P57
From
From MYR 525
Dates
Available from Oct 1, 2017
Start times
2:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-1, Child ages 2-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Back to Nature
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
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From
From MYR 525
Sekinchan Nature & Coastal Tour: Paddy Fields, Beach & Fireflies





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Why Travelers Love This
Explore Sekinchan—a small farming and fishing village just north of Kuala Lumpur—and see how paddy field crops are harvested, processed, and packed. After that make your way to Kuala Selangor, home of the famous lighthouse at Fort Altingsburg. Spot mysterious silvered leaf monkeys and migratory birds before a delightful dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. Complete your evening with a sighting of luminescent fireflies that twinkle in the air. - Emerald rice paddy fields & stop at old fishing village - Opportunity to spot migratory birds in Sekinchan - Visiting historical fort in rustic town of Kuala Selangor - Delicious & authentic Malaysian dinner at local restaurant - Glistening & twinkling fireflies along mangrove swamps
Overview
Explore Sekinchan—a small farming and fishing village just north of Kuala Lumpur—and see how paddy field crops are harvested, processed, and packed. After that make your way to Kuala Selangor, home of the famous lighthouse at Fort Altingsburg. Spot mysterious silvered leaf monkeys and migratory birds before a delightful dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. Complete your evening with a sighting of luminescent fireflies that twinkle in the air. - Emerald rice paddy fields & stop at old fishing village - Opportunity to spot migratory birds in Sekinchan - Visiting historical fort in rustic town of Kuala Selangor - Delicious & authentic Malaysian dinner at local restaurant - Glistening & twinkling fireflies along mangrove swamps
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Fireflies Park entrance fees and join boat ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Set dinner (excluding beverages)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
English Speaking driver
Not included
Optional
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
End point
You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Starting out from your hotel in the afternoon, depart Kuala Lumpur for a 1.5-hour drive through the countryside. You'll pass by a palm oil plantation and jungle landscape. Sekinchan is a small town located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is about 102 km north of Kuala Lumpur, and 28 km from Kuala Selangor. Sekinchan is in the middle of the main rice-bowl area of Selangor, in the Sabak Bernam district. It is one of the major rice-producing areas of Malaysia. Sekinchan in Chinese means "village suitable for plantation', the land and weather is suitable for farming of rice, fruits and oil palm trees. It is the highest rice production per acre in Malaysia. Total farming land paddy and fruits is about 4,300 acres. You can see a wide green paddy field on your right when you arrive in Sekinchan. It is also popular as a fishing village.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
Pantai Redang (Redang Beach) is a hidden beach in Sekinchan. Redang beach is a hidden place that is worth a visit in Sekinchan. Redang Beach (Pantai Redang) is very near the seafood restaurants area at Bagan. We can take an unbeaten track along the coastal line, away from the jetty; you may find a nice and secluded spot for birding, especially to look out for egrets, waders, and terns. It’s also a good hunting ground for hermit crabs of reasonable size.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Then continue on to the Sekinchan rice fields where, depending on the time of year, the colors vary from planting to harvesting season. Learn about the history of this major rice-producing region at the local museum
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Nan Tian Temple (or called Nine Emperors God Temple) is located at Site A; this is the only temple at Site A. Nan Tian Temple ( Nan Tian Gong) was established in 1984 and extended in 2004 into today's scale. Nan Tian Temple (Nan Tian Gong) become the landmark of Site A, Sekinchan. Every 1st to 9th of the Ninth month of the Lunar Calendar, the worshipers will celebrate the birthdays of the Nine Emperor Gods (Jiu Huang Ye or 九皇爷) for ten days. The most important religious event in Sekinchan. Nan Tian Temple is a perfect location for us to view the beauty of the paddy field; we can go up to the second floor of a tower in the temple and have a good view of the Sekinchan paddy field.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Bukit Melawati is a popular tourist attraction. The hill overlooks the Strait of Malacca and has a lighthouse as well as the remains of the Kota Melawati fort. A former fort with an antique cannon facing the Straits of Malacca. While here, it is likely you will encounter the local inhabitants: the silvered leaf monkeys.
Stop 6
10 minutes
Stop 6
Formerly named Altingsburg Lighthouse, after a Dutch governor. Built in 1907 and started operating in 1910. Beautiful lighthouse on the top of bukit melawati, kuala selangor. It's a good place to take photo. However, tourists are not allow to enter in the lighthouse. Malacca Strait Have a look of Strait of Malacca: Straits of Malacca is a narrow, 550 mi stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world
Stop 7
30 minutes
Stop 7
Proceed onward toward Kuala Selangor for a Seafood Dinner Before the firefly boat tour, you will have dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants inside the park or near location. These restaurants are known for its delicious seafood dishes which is located near the waterfront. Your driver will take you to the best restaurant of that row.
Stop 8
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 8
Once dinner has finished and night is upon you, join your boat ride through the mangroves to view the fireflies. You will be amazed by these mesmerizing insects in an area known to have one of the largest colonies in the world. Your day trip concludes with the return transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult .
Other
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Other
travel time is included in the total duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.4
5 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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