Elephant Sanctuary & Fireflies Tour

The tour begins with a 30-45 minute visit stop at Batu Caves, one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside of India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. Spend your time climbing its 272-steps, walking through the main cave, where you can enjoy sculptures of deities and murals depicting scenes of the Hindu Scriptures,and watching the many monkeys living in and around the caves. After which you will proceed on the 1 1/2 hour journey to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, via the East Coast Highway, driving past the Titiwangsa mountain ranges, limestone hills and through the Malaysian rainforest.

At midday, lunch of local cuisine will be served at Lanchang town, Pahang and following that, there will be an enroute stop at Deerland Mini Zoo. Upon arrival at the elephant sanctuary there will be a short briefing from the staff and a 30 minute video documentary about elephant relocation at the Visitors Information Centre. Activities begin with the elephant feeding, watching the adult elephant bathing in the river, and elephant grooming. Water activities with the baby elephants is subject to water levels and the weather.

Watch how these wondrous creatures live in harmony and if you're lucky, you might be able to play with some of the baby elephants, ride the adult elephants, feed them and even bathe with them in the river. Learn all about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation as you fall in love with these gentle creatures. Once the activities end, you will be given time to clean up and change out your wet and dirty clothes, before proceeding on the journey back to Kuala Selangor.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy a visit stop to Kota Melawati, a Dutch fort built at the end of the 1700s formerly known as Fort Altingsburg. There you can feed silver leaf monkeys and admire the Melawati Hill Lighthouse while enjoying the breathtaking view of the Straits of Melaka. On the drive, enjoy enroute stops at a Malay Traditional House, rubber and palm plantations, a tropical fruit orchard and much more, depending on the weather and time of day.

Dinner will be served overlooking the Kuala Selangor river where you will be able to watch the sunset as you enjoy a mouthwatering spread of local dishes. Finally you will proceed to Kampung Kuantan for the firefly river boat cruise. Our skilled local oarsmen will row you upstream in the quiet darkness to witness the scintillating display put on by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp. The calming cruise through the peacefullness of the natural world makes this experience a truly memorable and unforgettable one.

Pick up & Drop off Locations

Complimentary pick up & drop off is provided from anywhere within the Kuala Lumpur city & Petaling Jaya areas. There may be extra charges for locations outside of these areas.

Highlights

Drive Past

Includes

For groups with
1 adult traveller

For groups with
2 adult travellers

For groups with
3 or more adults

Cost Includes

Pick up, drop off, meals, visits and entrance fees for all highlights as stated in the itinerary.

Cost Excludes

Any alcoholic beverages, extra transfers or visits not stated in the itinerary.

Age Groups

Adult prices apply to travellers aged 12 years & older.
Child prices apply to travellers aged between 3 to 11 years only.
Toddlers aged up to 36 months travel for free.

Deposit Payment

A deposit of RM 100.00 per traveller is required when you book. This payment is fully refundable until we confirm your tour and send you the tour confirmation.

Balance Payment

The rest of the payment, minus the deposit already paid, is due 24 hours before your tour begins.