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Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Kuala Lumpur to explore Kuala Selangor with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

Melayu, English, Msa, 中文, Malay, Indonesian, Français, Tamil

Included

• Private guide
• A/C car
• Guest pick up and drop off
• Boat ride
• CO2 neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Entrance for attractions not included
• Dinner (on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

   On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Kuala Selangor while telling you incredible stories and insight

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Kuala Selangor, Bukit Melawati and Firefly Park plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Vilhelmina

(About local Adnan)

17 July 2025

We have booked Kuala Selangor day trip with Adnan. Unfortunately, Adnan’s car had to be repaired that day but the last minute he managed to organize his colleague Chem as our guide. Very professional team! The trip was great and Chem is very knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time!

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paul Wong)

21 April 2025

Paul was a great guide for my trip to Kuala Selangor. We had over an hour in the car each way and it was a pleasure to chat with him and learn more about Malaysian history and culture. We had an amazing dinner with the best prawns I have ever tasted and a lot of other delicious food. Highly recommend Paul :)Great guide, very informative

ThomasLam1990🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

10 November 2023

It was a beautiful tour and Siddoz was a great guideBeautiful

Robert🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Hoopy)

6 November 2022

Hoopy we , would like to thank you the best two days in Malaysia . We had a great time we can only recommend the tour whit you . Great Time

Jacinta🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pak Champ)

12 March 2020

Our tour with Pak Champ started off strong, and kept getting better and better. Quite a lot of driving is involved, but the time in the car flew by with Champ’s friendly conversation. He is very knowledgeable on Malaysian history and culture and kindly shared his insight with us, answering all of our questions. The tour seamlessly blended the best of Malaysia’s natural attractions with its history and culture. We saw scenic lookout points, colonial heritage sites, an exquisite Hindu temple, fed friendly monkeys, and took a magical boat ride along the river to see glowing fireflies. We definitely recommend this tour and Pak Champ as a guide. Magical and educational tour

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pak Champ)

24 February 2020

Thankyou Pak Champ for a wonderful afternoon and evening. We had a great time exploring Koala Salengor with you. Loved the silvered leaf monkies and the fireflies, and we really enjoyed your conversation and history lessons. I highly recommend Pak Champ as your guide. Wonderful tour

Gordon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

19 February 2020

Adnan arrived on time and was very pleasant his car was very comfortable and clean A good start we went to the places specified on the website and all in all it was nice to be on a private tour however the following day we went on an asni tour and the guide was a lot more informative than adnan we felt his local knowledge was lacking a little. On arrival at the seafood restaurant we were encouraged to try the mantis shrimp and looking at the menu we thought each shrimp was 35 ringgit and we were rushed by the staff to decide . we opted for 4 shrimp and a rice and vegetable dish. This turned out to be very expensive 409 ringgit (about £80)!! In the end we felt that adnan should have advised us how expensive it was and the price of 35 was for 100 grams not 1 shrimp as we were rushed to choose, this was not evident. The rest of the tour was ok and the fireflies a unique experience on a row boat instead of motor boat although could have been a bit longer than 20 mins .adnans knowledge of the local flora was limited and we ended up correcting him on some points however We appreciate this was a bespoke private tour and hence more expensive than the run of the mill tours . But we thought a little overpriced for the knowledge adnan supplied. All in all a pleasant trip and adnan a nice chap but it was marred by the price of the meal . Other trips included a meal in the price with much more food. And a set menu although not the mantis shrimp. Would suggest going on a general tour for a third of the price.Fireflies tour could be bit better

Virginia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

9 February 2020

This trip provided a good mix of experiences and Adnan was very flexible about a change of pickup location.Good mix of experiences .

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

5 February 2020

Adnan was a brilliant tour guide. He made the whole trip absolutely worth it. His knowledge and explanations of everything was second to none. He even helped us choose the best seafood dishes to have at the restaurant when we asked for suggestions. The fireflies were amazing and we do highly recommend this trip! A wonderful birthday trip

Arvind

(About local Povan)

19 January 2020

Povan facilitated our trip to Kuala Selangor and was brilliant. He did the little things to make our experience seamless and stress free. Highly recommended. Excellent guide

Nicolas

(About local Adnan)

10 January 2020

We did the Firefly tour with Adnan, who was very understanding of the fact that he had to 3 boys to deal with during our day together, was flexible and managed well all our needs. We were picked up in an excellent car for all 5 of us, did some great stops. Adnan was very helpful to help us adjust our itinerary, for example we discussed NOT doing the dinner which we think with our kids was a great option, we spent more time with the monkeys, then went for a tea and some snacks on a local cafe and then straight to the firefly experience in rowing boats. by 9:45 we were back in KL. Basically quality and very personalized to our needs.Great Experience and Adnan was a great Host

Jo🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Adnan)

31 December 2019

Although we had a downpour on the way we still had a great time. We walked around the temple first and then went to see the monkeys. Unfortunately it was raining too hard to get out of the car to feed the monkeys but we sat in the car and watched them instead. We had a lovely meal on the way to the fireflies. Then we went on a boat to see the fireflies. There are only 4 of you per boat and it is paddled by a local guide. They take you down the river and show you the bushes with fireflies on them. They take you really close to the fireflies. We would recommend taking mozzie spray with you.Amazing tour

Aisha🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hoopy)

24 December 2019

Hoopy was a great host that arranged our pick up, arrived on time and was very accommodating throughout the whole trip. She provided a great insite to local life and the best part of the trip was seeing the fireflies.Magical Fireflies

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

28 November 2019

Adnan was a great host and ensured we had a fab trip! In brief, very comfortable air con car, good driver with a trip to the local hot water springs, followed by the Temple, the lighthouse with the monkeys, a sunset dinner by the river and the enchanting fireflies:) Although the visits were in themselves amazing, it was Adnan who made the trip so easy and enjoyable - ie parking near to every venue, purchasing any tickets, ensuring we had a table by the river to see the sunset and arranging a boat for just my husband and myself instead of the usual four people. He was very polite and courteous and waited for us as long as necessary. I would highly recommend Adnan as a host. Magical Evening with Fireflies in Kuala Selangor - highlight tour!

Geert🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Pak Champ)

23 November 2019

I (Belgian) was at Kuala Lumpur for a meeting which ended earlier than expected. So I had a day off. I found a guide at 12 and he was able of coming at 16. Though he came by his own little car, due to lack of time, it was great. First a little bit of silent but when entered the car he started talking and telling stories about the history, the nature, employment, living, politics, believe experience, food and even the chairs used in the local restaurant. The main things I really liked is that he referenced a lot to his own experience as a child but also as a parent. He also made a lot of comparisons between the old good days and now. Because he told from his own perspective I learned a lot on the differences but mainly on the similarities between our countries. We are just all humans making the same mistakes and enjoying from the same things on earth and in live. And off course the fireflies where amazing. In a rowboat gently down the stream, just sitting and enjoying from the sound and light orchestra ( qoute from pak's translation of this experience), realizing the Beauty of nature. Thanks greetings from belgiumLast minute but great...

Kevin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pak Champ)

12 November 2019

Pak adjusted the tour, without hesitation, to do Batu Caves as well as the original Fireflies tour. Pak made impromptu stops throughout our to at Temples/Shrines etc. The information he provided on the history of these places was second to none and we were not rushed once during the 6 hour tour. When we went to see the Fireflies, Pak used his influence to get only the 2 of us on a boat rather than the usual 4 people per boat. As we say, it is who you know and not what you know! Such a true gentleman, would recommend Pak to our friends, if they ever come to Kuala Lumpa. We would certainly look him up when we visit again.Tour of Batu Caves & Fireflies

Nina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

9 September 2019

Adnan was an excellent guide. He took us to see the monkeys and we had some amazing food at a riverside restaurant. The fireflies were fantastic and we really appreciated the effort he went to ensure we had a truely good time. A really lovely guy who you could tell was also popular with the locals.A beautiful evening see the fireflies

Nawwar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Pak Champ)

24 August 2019

Pak is such a nice seasoned person, a true local and informative. I would definitly recommend him. Pleasant day with a pleasant person

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Povan)

24 August 2019

We had a great trip with Povan! We scheduled at the last moment but he was flexible, and even at the very last moment we were able to adjust our timing ,which we really appreciated. Povan Shared lots of interesting historical and cultural information with us on the ride to the locations, which was really fascinating . The Hindu temple was beautiful. We had a great time feeding the monkeys and the fireflies the final destination were really magical! Great trip!

Joannza🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adnan)

8 August 2019

My family and I had a fun time experiencing the Magical fireflies evening tour with Adnan! The itinerary of this tour allowed us to take a break from the city and experience the more natural surroundings around Kuala Lumpur. Adnan drove us around in a comfortable air-conditioned car. His thoughtful planning allowed us to visit each site without feeling rushed. It was interesting to learning about the local history and culture through his perspective at each location. Some of the highlights of this tour include the visit to the hot springs where we got to dip our feet in the natural springs water, exploring inside the Hindu temple, enjoying a relaxing dinner by the river and of course the fireflies boat ride. The sight of all the fireflies blinking close to you on a rowboat with my family was definitely the most unique aspect of this tour. Overall, Adnan’s chill personality created a relaxing atmosphere for my family to enjoy the trip. He taught us a lot about the Malay culture and life in Malaysia. Thank you Adnan for sharing your time and knowledge with us. A special way to explore beyond the city!

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

17 July 2019

Our family went on an evening trip and Adnan was so patient and lovely. Definitely recommended Just brilliant

Mary-Anne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pak Champ)

27 May 2019

For our second tour with Pak Champ we went to see the Fireflies which did not disappoint. We started the tour with a drive through the country side, unfortunately the traffic did reduce our schedule and visiting time to go into a Hindu temple and the visit to the fishing village (Friday 4.30 pm is therefore not a good time!!) The temple was just catching the sun as it was going down which highlighted its pink stone and features of elephants. The next stop was the fort and sun set over the Straits of Malacca, then the silver leaf monkeys which were settling for the night. Time for a roti, eaten with fingers and enjoyed with a local coffee. The timing of our arrival for our trip down the river for the fireflies was perfect and “lucky” as we had no queues and a boat to ourselves. That these tiny beetles could preform almost like an LED light show is amazing, with the paddled boat quietly taking us around and then the call to prays from the mosque, we had a little bit of extra magic to this tour. Thanks to Pak Champ we had experienced another amazing tour booked through Withlocals.A little bit of magic

Wing🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adnan)

21 May 2019

My husband and I took the tour named "Magical evening with fireflies in Kuala Selangor" with Adnan. Before booking the tour, Adnan was able to help us customize a part of it. On the day of the tour, Adnan arrived at our hotel on time. He was not only professional but also knowledgeable about Malaysia and some global news. We enjoyed our conversation with him throughout the entire time. Adnan made the tour such a wonderful experience. My husband and I had a tasty dinner at one of the best tables in a restaurant while watching an amazing sunset. The highlight of the tour was the experience with the fireflies. The glittering creatures made every tree by the water look like a Christmas tree. My husband and I had a private boat ride and were able to get close to the trees and the fireflies. It’s one of the most romantic boat rides that I have ever had! The whole tour was about 6 hours long but time went by so quickly because we enjoyed every moment of it. Thanks to Adnan for taking good care of us!An unforgettable & awesome experience!

Neil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adnan)

20 May 2019

Adnan is the perfect host. He collected us from hotel on time, his car was clean and very comfortable, and he himself was very informative, friendly and funny. He took us to all the places we expected to go plus more, including some hot springs which are certainly not on the tourist trail, where we chatted to some locals for a while. And to top it all off, at the end of the evening, after we had seen the fireflies which were amazing, we met a couple of young ladies who were unable to find a Grab or an Uber to take them back to KL join us on our trip back to KL, and Adnan kindly allowed them to join us and gave them a lift back to the city. I would thoroughly recommend Adnan to anyone wanting to see different side to KL which you wouldn’t otherwise have seen! Thank you Adnan!Great evening experience with fantastic guide

Fernando 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Johan)

29 July 2025

Super visite de KL avec Johan, malais. En français, il nous a appris énormément de chose. A recommander Visite guidée de KL avec guide local

Richard

(About local Adnan)

29 July 2025

Adnan is a very personable guide with decent knowledge and a happy disposition. His car is super comfortable with great aircon & he speaks great English. We ( 2 of us) booked a 4 hr Batu Cave Temple tour that we completed in about 1.5hrs, so he then took us to the hot springs and local waterfall. We had a superb day and I would certainly recommend him.Great day with Adnan

Kristi

(About local TK)

28 July 2025

TK was great company and a great guide. His tour was interesting and fun, and we tried loss of things we wouldn’t otherwise have done. So glad we did it and very glad we chose TK. Excellent English and great communication.Great food and great guide

obi_kenobee

(About local Hoopy)

25 July 2025

I made a huge planning mistake… wrong date booked!! Panic struck, some messages later all was well again. Hoopy managed to switch the whole trip at 23:00 o clock, so we could go the next morning! On time and trip build to our wishes!! Great knowledge and arranged a great guide at the elephant sanctuary! What a day!! Thanks Hoopy, you saved the day!!Saved the day!

daisy

(About local Siidoz)

22 July 2025

We had a great foodtour with Siidoz. We can definately recommend a tour with him. He is very enthusiastic and knows a lot.Great tour

Christian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hoopy)

22 July 2025

We had a great day with great experience. Hoopy was always with us and looked for our needs. She showed a lot of things beside the main stream, which you might loose, if you go on your own. Thanks a lot again. Slways recommandable!Funny, nice and personal

Sonja🇺🇸 United States

(About local TK)

20 July 2025

What a delightful afternoon we had! We enjoyed TKs hospitality and knowledge. Such yummy food we wouldn’t have tried on our own. Most importantly, TK was incredibly engaging, patient, and flexible with our young kids. Delightful day — even with young kids!

Jay

(About local TK)

18 July 2025

We had a very nice foodtour with TK. He is very friendly and knows a lot about the city, the local food and cuisine. We've tried food we otherwise not should try. He gave us many tips for our futher holiday in Malaysia. Also suitable for vegetarians.Very good foodtour

7vtysrbgjq🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Siidoz)

18 July 2025

Siidoz was awesome!! He took us to the best spots and we were stuffed. despite us being vegetarian he found amazing spots. He even helped us haggle with a shop owner !! Would highly recommend this tour!Great guide and great food!!

Dani

(About local TK)

17 July 2025

Gezellige en geweldige guy, prima tourguide. Spreekt uitstekend Engels. Handige jongen, weet zich goed te verkopen. Leuke rondleiding met goede variëteit aan bites.Een miljoen sterren

Sigrid

(About local TK)

15 July 2025

Tolle Tour mit spannenden Informationen. Wir haben viele neue Gerichte und Snacks kennengelernt, auf die wir sonst nie gekommen wären und auch für unsere weitere Reise wertvolle Tipps erhalten.Wunderbare Tour

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

13 July 2025

We did a food tour w/ Siidoz and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, we tried 16 different dishes & drinks. He was very kind and funny and knowledgeable about the food and cultures of KL. We DEFINITELY recommend a tour with Siidoz, just make sure you don't eat too much at the first few stops, it's ALOT of food!A Great Food Tour in KL!

JIANYI

(About local Hoopy)

10 July 2025

We had a great time in Malaysia, and I can’t say enough good things about Hoopy. She was knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. Every stop felt carefully chosen, and her ability to tailor the experience to our interests made the entire journey feel personal and unforgettable. Hoopy is also multilingual, which made communication seamless. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a memorable travel experience. This is a trip we’ll cherish for years to come.Outstanding

Andre

(About local Johan)

8 July 2025

Une superbe visite culturelle avec Johan, il prend le temps de vous expliquer les différents lieux religieux et culturels. Il vous explique la naissance de Kuala Lumpur et son évolution dans le temps. De plus Johan s’exprime très bien en français et il a beaucoup d’humour, un vrai français. Je ne peux que vous conseiller ce tour, nous n’avons pas vu passé les 4 heures, c’était très enrichissant. Un grand merci à Johan.Tout simplement génial

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

6 July 2025

We had a great time learning about Malaysian food and culture with Siidoz! He accommodated meat eaters and vegetarians in our party and even added in some special treats for our kids. He also let us visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple during the tour. We highly recommend booking a food tour with Siidoz!Fantastic food tour

Stephen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Paul Wong)

2 July 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Paul. He has a great personality and provides a a great insight into the local culture and people. Highly recommended.Great guide

Estelle

(About local Johan)

29 June 2025

Nous avons passés 2 belles journées en compagnie de Johan. Il nous a appris, fait goûter et montré tant de choses c'était formidable. En plus d'être un super guide, il est très sympathiqueExceptionnel

Emmanuel🇲🇺 Mauritius

(About local Paul Wong)

28 June 2025

Paul est très efficace. Ponctuel, affable et sympathique. Il connait très bien sa ville et saura vous guider efficacement. Il est flexible et trouvera toujours une solution pour vous faire passer un moment inoubliable. Je recommande sans hésiter.Un excellent guide !

Laura

(About local Siidoz)

25 June 2025

This a must in KL! We had an amazing time trying all the best street food in places we would never have found without Siidoz. Siidoz was super knowledgeable and we learned about the history of KL as well as the street food culture. He was a great host. Our only negative was there was too much food!!! Must do experience in KL!

Mark

(About local Siidoz)

4 June 2025

Siidoz was an excellent host and chauffeur for my party of 3. Since my disabled mother was joining us, Siidoz made sure that we could visit the sites that were most accessible with a wheelchair. His insight on the culture, news and food of the city was impressive -never leaving a dull moment.fun tour of KL sites

Siow lui🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Paul Wong)

29 May 2025

Thank you, Paul for giving our group such a good experience going around KL!! Paul was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, easy to be around and we had a fanstastic time!Fun and knowledgeable!

Jon

(About local Siidoz)

28 May 2025

Excellent food tour with Siddoz. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being over-whelming. Ate some fantastic dishes in places we would never have found/ tried ourselves. So good, went back to a couple the next day. Hidden gems

Patrick

(About local Adnan)

27 May 2025

We were thrilled with the decision to book a tour with Adnan, who both took us to the well-known places in Old KL we had requested and also showed us some fun spots we would never have found on our own. He was right on time, easy going but informed, and kept a great attitude throughout the day as we got hotter and one of us kept on shopping. He introduced us to some local food treats and answered a slew of questions about Malaysia. We highly recommend him as a tour guide!Awesome half-day intro to KL with Adnan!

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Siidoz)

23 May 2025

Had a wonderful tour with Siidoz which gave us a good overview of KL. We were able to cover a lot of ground and learn a lot about the city. Highly recommend the tour especially if in the city for a short period of time.Good overview

Matthew

(About local Tony)

20 May 2025

We asked Tony to take us on an unusual tour of KL to help us understand the city neighbourhoods. He has an excellent understanding of KL and was able to meet every request we made. The whole day was totally customised to what we asked to do and Tony worked hard to always be a step ahead of our requests. He was very friendly and supportive to our whole family and they all enjoyed his company.Wonderful guide for families

Ian

(About local Siidoz)

11 May 2025

Had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon food tour. Siidoz is very easy to get along with and very knowledgeable on the food and local Culture and the area surrounding Central Market. We were shown down narrow alleyways in China Town which we would never have found and treated to some amazing food Malaysian, Indian and Chinese. Some in restaurants others at small stands serving maybe just four dishes. In the words of Siidoz, non of his guests ever finish a tour not feeling well fed, which was certainly the case. Many thanks to Siidoz for a fun afternoon of food and culture. Ian and Pat