A Mangrove River Cruise on Langkawi

4.5
(2 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

When seeing Kilim Nature Park for the first time, you feel you’ve escaped to another world. Limestone cliffs and mangrove forests, teeming with wildlife, venturing deep into the heart of this Langkawi nature reserve is one of the best island experiences.
• Explore one of Langkawi’s finest examples of eco-tourism
• Sail leisurely through Kilim National Park on a river boat
• Shine a light in a large cave, home to hundreds of bats
• Enjoy the flora and fauna of an unspoilt part of Langkawi
• Learn what it takes to preserve the numerous types of fish

What's Included

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
All applicable taxes and service charges
Tour with English speaking guide
Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
Return transfer pick up from hotels to Kilim Jetty
Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kilim Geoforest Park

    A trip through natures finest commences with a joint morning transfer from your accommodation along selected regions on Langkawi to the jetty at Kilim Nature Park. The boat ride will slowly cruise across the wetlands on the Kilim River of this superb example of flora and fauna at one of Malaysia’s leading holiday destinations. The park is known for its thick layer of mangrove forests, lime stone cliffs, towering majestically over the jungle’s canopy and smaller lagoons with spots of beach, hidden from the naked eye. If time and weather permits, one even can take a quick dip before moving on. As you cruise down the calm, winding river, you will observe the wonders of the park's marine ecosystem, its flora and fauna and the natural inhabitants such as the over-hanging 'Bogak Trees', Brown Eagles, Tree Crabs, Monitor Lizards and Macaques.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    One of the first stops will be made at a bat cave, known to be the home of hundreds of bats. Together with your guide and armed with a torch, you will find yourself staring across the ceiling where these peaceful, flapping mammals. Langkawi is known for its close connection with the eagle. At Kilim, particularly the white-bellied fish eagle can be spotted as you further cruise leisurely down the Kilim River. Next, visit Crocodile Cave, a natural limestone cave named for its shape, which resembles a crocodile’s open mouth when viewed from the exit. While there are old stories suggesting crocodiles once lived here, none are found in the area today. The cave is only accessible during low tide and connects different parts of the river system. You may also see Shoes Island, located off the northern coast of Langkawi. This island is known for its distinctive shape, which looks like a giant shoe. After lunch, a comfortable transfer back to your Langkawi hotel.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis. Joint tours are operated with an English Guide only
  • 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.
  • It is recommended to wear long trousers and good, closed walking shoes, and bring insect repellent and a small back pack with you
  • Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Supplied by Asian Trails LTD

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Private Sightseeing Tours
Eco Tours
Water Tours
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Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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