Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast. Surrounded by turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. If you’re intent on carting off duty-free alcohol, cigarettes and chocolate, then this is the place to be. Still, nature lovers will find the island just as agreeable as the shoreline is fringed by powder-fine sand and swaying coconut trees.
Flight via Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi.
Upon arrive, meet and transfer to check in the hotel in Langkawi. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at hotle. This day visit some of the highlights on the island as follows: - Makam Mahsuri - The tomb of a woman wrongly accused of adultery and who upon being executed bled white blood which signified her innocence. - Atma Alam - a handicraft and batik studio. - Laman Padi - The Rice Museum. - Galeria Perdana - The Gallery that houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 gifts and awards given by eminent world leaders.
Cable Car - enjoy a 15-minute glide through virgin rainforest and waterfall to the peak of Gunung Mat Chincang. - Crocodile Farm - you can view the many species of crocs and alligators. - Bird Paradise - with hundreds of the world's rarest and most beautiful birds greeting you as you stroll through tropical gardens. - Underwater World - it is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. - Kuah town - Kuah town is a bustling shopping center. - Lagenda Park – This is a scenic park with beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and trees.
Back to hotel. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up and start the day tour with a mangrove river cruise. To explore mangrove forests ‘ unique ecosystem on their own and are predominantly found along the hidden coast where they are cultivated copiously in saline soil and brackish water depending on the seasonal fresh and saltwater tides.
The adventure will take you to the Kubang Badak River on the north of Langkawi where this delicately balanced ecosystem lies. Home to these unique group of plants, mangrove forests have specific unique characteristics to enable their quick adaptations to survive the harsh conditions of this habitat. As the constant changes in the environment are ongoing, admire the elaborate root system of the mangroves become an attraction to fish and other such organisms in search of food and shelter from predators as we cruise through the ecological wonder.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of nature as you lay your eyes upon the lush limestone forests atop slopes of spectacular limestone outcrops along Kubang Badak River. The well-known mangrove forest here is one of the gazetted UNESCO World Heritage Sites apart from Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. As you float through the mangrove forests, catch sight of the outstanding variety of flora and fauna in the surroundings such as monitor lizards, mudskippers, kingfishers, herons, fiddler crabs and the majestic white-bellied sea eagles. If you are lucky, you might even get to see the resident otter family!
Following the informative mangrove experience, you will appease your hunger by joining a local family for a delectable home cooked meal. After enjoying the satisfying lunch, your adventure continues towards a nearby jungle trail where you will trek for a short 450m. At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded with a jungle pool among the serene and peaceful surroundings. Take a refreshing dive into the jungle pool and relax before your return.
Back to hotel after the tour. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at hotel. Start an avanture day tour.
You can see the rainforest in the mountains from anywhere on Langkawi Island and now you have a safe, thrilling and exciting way to experience it as never before possible. Umgawa is the island’s first world-class zipline eco-adventure tour that is a fun and educational way for the whole family to share the thrill of a lifetime. Spend 2.5 hours soaring along 12 different ziplines past waterfalls and experiencing spectacular views all around you and all the way to the Andaman Sea. This is a truly eco-adventure that allows you to get close to many of Langkawi Geopark's 550 million-year-old geological wonders and its wildlife.
Each group of a maximum of nine guests is accompanied by two internationally-certified Safety Sky Ranger Guides. In addition to being highly-trained and certified safety rangers, they also serve as guides and will educate you about the rainforest and its inhabitants, its 220 species of birds, and the tropical flowers and fauna surrounding you.
The local Malay culture in Langkawi can clearly be seen in the local cuisines & customs, and with some slight cross cultural influences from the neighbouring country, Thailand. Drinks are usually sweet to the palate, pastries are appetizers and the local dishes are full of flavours with local herbs and spices. Langkawi is also gifted with an abundance of tropical fruits such as; mangoes, bananas, papaya, rambutan, mangosteen, durian, coconuts, and many more.
Seven Wells Waterfalls aka 'Air Terjun Telaga Tujuh', is the no.1 waterfall attraction in Langkawi. According to the local Langkawians, Telaga Tujuh is home to the fairies; the fairies come out at night to bath in the seven pools here.
Back to hotel after the tour. Free and overnight.
Breakfast at Hotel.
Free until check out. Pick up at hotel and trasnfer to Langkawi Airport.
Board the flight via Kuala Lumpur to Hongkong.