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- English
From a legendary princess's tomb to a beach of black sand and a 12-metre eagle sculpture overlooking the sea, Langkawi's landmarks tell a story beyond its famous beaches. This half-day private island tour reveals the cultural, historical, and natural layers of the island at a leisurely pace.
Begin at the Batik Art Village, where wax, cloth, and dye transform plain fabric into some of Malaysia's most elaborate handicraft. Continue to the Mahsuri Tomb, a beautifully maintained site dedicated to Langkawi's most celebrated historical figure. A stop at Black Sand Beach showcases a rare coastal phenomenon before passing an authentic fishing jetty still active with daily catches.
The tour ends at Eagle Square in Kuah Town, where the island's iconic eagle sculpture overlooks the Strait of Malacca, followed by time to browse Kuah's duty-free shops at your own pace.
Note: this tour is operated with a driver only, without a dedicated guide. Entrance fee to Mahsuri Tomb is included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up from only hotels in most popular Langkawi regions i.e. Kuah Town, Cenang, Tengah and Kok. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
Itinerary
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1Atma Alam Batik Village
Your English speaking guide cum driver welcomes you at your resort along selected beaches on Langkawi at around 09:00 hrs. This tour starts with a visit to the Batik Art Village. Batik has been a long-established landmark in the Malaysian handicraft industry: its techniques and motives are still cherished up until today and an example of how wax, cloth and dyeing are used to turn plain-looking fabric in the most elaborate examples of Malaysian heritage are shown right here.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mahsuri's Tomb
After admiring some of the ready-made materials, we continue to the Mahsuri Tomb, dedicated to an icon in Langkawi’s history. Details about this and the intricate history of the Princess Mahsuri and how she has contributed to the development of Langkawi are explained at this well-maintained centre and burial place.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Black Sand Beach
A unique phenomenon that has formed along the coastline is a stretch called Black Sand Beach: as the name implies, dark sands form a different type of beach scene yet adds to the variety where Langkawi is well-known for. The nearby fishing jetty is an authentic example of how fishing boats moored along Langkawi’s coast line to load off their fresh haul before making it back onto the open ocean.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Eagle Square
Langkawi is tightly connected with the eagle: a symbol of endurance and perseverance that not only manifests itself when sailing along its rivers and through its mangroves (not included). Eagle Square nearby Kuah Town is one of the most prolific landmarks of the island, a 12-meter high brown sculpture overlooking the ocean.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Kuah
We end the morning with a duty-free shopping experience through Kuah Town before heading back to your booked resort along Langkawi.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along the most popular Langkawi regions i.e. Kuah Town, Cenang, Tengah and Kok.
- Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as The Datai, The Andaman, Tanjung Rhu, Four Seasons & St. Regis and from/to Langkawi International airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along the most popular Langkawi regions i.e. Kuah Town, Cenang, Tengah and Kok.
- Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as The Datai, The Andaman, Tanjung Rhu, Four Seasons & St. Regis and from/to Langkawi International airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
- Kindly note that should there be any changes of Government Policy which will have direct effect on the current pricing, we shall reserve the rights to amend accordingly if it is deem necessary.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along the most popular Langkawi regions i.e. Kuah Town, Cenang, Tengah and Kok. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as The Datai, The Andaman, Tanjung Rhu, Four Seasons & St. Regis and from/to Langkawi International airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- There will be ample time for customers to spend time on their own to admire the sites at their own pace or browse along the shops for souvenirs. When additional time needs to be allocated for more time at leisure or shopping, this can be discussed with the guide on spot.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking Driver Guide (To comply with applicable regulations, commentary by the Driver cum Guide is limited to within the vehicle only, and no guiding services will be provided outside the vehicle.)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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