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Pulau Langkawi

Islands around Pulau Langkawi

Pulau Dayang Bunting (The Island of the Pregnant Maiden)

Pulau Dayang Bunting is the 2nd largest island in the archipelago. This island is special, as nestled within its core is a freshwater lake. For years, the lake with its legend has brought many a-barren women to the lake in the hope that drinking the cool water will make them fertile. This is a good example of a folklore that is still very much believed by the locals. The story goes like this....

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful celestial princess called Puteri Dayang Sari who frequented the lake to bathe in the shallow waters. One day, an earth prince, Putera Teja spotted her bathing and was completely smitten. His attempts to woo her fell on deaf ears. In desperation the Prince turned to a wise old man for help. The old man told him that the way to en-trance the princess was to catch the tears of a mermaid and wipe his face with them. So the prince went in search of a mermaid, found one and did as the old man advised. As predicted, upon meeting the prince again, the princess with one look, fell completely in love with him. A happy ending? No!..it doesn't end there.

The princess returned to the lake to have her first born but was devastated that her baby boy died within a week of birth. In her moment of frailty and need, the princess found out that she had been deceived by her prince. In her anguish and pain, the princess tossed her baby into the lake. It is said the baby was transformed into a white crocodile that continues to guard the lake to this day. Despite all that she had been through, she brought herself to bless the lake with magical fertility powers. That was her last deed on earth and she returned to the heavens, never to be seen again. Now the lake is a place for day-trippers to cool themselves in the clean, emerald water. It is said that the magical powers of the water at the lake can help childless couples conceive! Many come to the lake for such a reason.

Pulau Singa Besar (The Big Lion Island)

To the west of Pulau Dayang Bunting is Pulau Singa Besar. This island has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary for many creatures. Walking round the island takes 8 hours or so, but visitors may get a chance to see some of the local wildlife residing on the island such as monitor lizards, macaques, deer, the timid mousedeer. The dipterocarp trees, kelubi, cycads and the high humidity makes one feel as though walking through forests that dinosaurs have over 60million years ago. The ecosystem here may well have been the home of these giant reptiles, before the island broke away from the mainland, before the waters rose and the earth's templates ripped the landmass apart that shifted the continents away.

The dating of sedimentary rocks on the island have been recorded to go back as far as 500million years even before the era of dinosaurs. The island is still home to numerous species of birds . If you're a keen birdwatcher, bring a pair of binoculars, some insect repellent, drinking water and a sprinkle of patience. You won't regret it.

Pulau Beras Basah (Wet Rice Island)

This island close by is a favourite for those who would like to do a spot of swimming and sunbathing. However, just a word on sunbathing: this is a Muslim country, skimpily clothed women are frowned upon. So for women, don't go topless or nude on beaches especially on public beaches.

There are organised trips to the 3 island of Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar and Pulau Beras Basah. If you make your own way to Pantai Cenang, there are boats ready to take you out. The boats leave at 9.00am and at 2.30pm and the entire trip takes 3hours. The boat operators here charge RM35 per person for the tour but bring your own snacks, towel, a change of clothing and water. In hotels and other resorts, the trip costs more but includes the transfer to and from resorts.

Pulau Tuba

This is the only other inhabited island in the archipelago. A traditional fishing village stands on the island and the fisherfolk here retain their old livelihood of fishing and processing catch. If you're interested. You can hop on to a boat heading for the island from the Kuah jetty, situated next to the Kuah Ferry Terminal. The boat costs RM30 per way.

For biking tours on Pulau Tuba, please have a look at our packages at Langkawi Biking Tours

Other places of interest on Langkawi Island

The Snake Sanctuary

This sanctuary was opened in February 2001 across the road from Kampung Tok Senik Resort, a beautiful kampung(village) resort set amongst working paddyfields. A fine selection of Malaysian and other South East Asian snake species are displayed in glass cages. Of all the major attractions, the focal points are the Giant Cobras and the reticulated pythons. These snakes are indeed beauties but there are other smaller but just as impressive specimens. There are also the paddyfield snakes, which are blessed friends to farmers. They keep the rat population low. Without them, the fields would be overrun. If you're lucky, you may chance upon them out in the paddyfields! If you're one whose worst nightmares are of snakes and spiders, then maybe you should sit this one out. There is a great, inexpensive café ('Warong' in Malay) that serves local food at Kampung Tok Senik. The satay and the chicken rice are good choices; the tom yam soup is so spicy it can almost blow your socks of! The 'ABC' (Air batu campur. Shavings of ice topped with syrup, evaporated milk, corn and red beans) may take your mind off your heebie-jeebies. This café is open 24 hours so you have all the time to put your feet up and relax with a good book. There is an Internet café just down the road where you can log on while waiting for your friends. Or you can, take a stroll round Kampung Tok Senik - it gives a pretty good idea on the look, feel and practicality of a kampung house. For more information on the snake sanctuary, call: 04 - 955 7288. Opening hours: everyday 10.30am - 5.45pm; Adult: RM10; Child: RM5 . Shows: 11.30am 3.00pm 5.00pm (Monday - Sunday) , 3.00pm 5.00pm (Wednesdays)

Perdana Gallery

This gallery houses a collection of state gifts and awards that were presented to our previous Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Dr. Mahatir Mohamed and his wife. Opening hours: 10am - 5pm daily, Adult: RM3; Child: RM1. For more information, call: 04 - 959 1498

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Langkawi & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Kedah

Day Tours ex-Langkawi Island

Day tours within Langkawi Island	Hrs	Pick up/Drop off	Departure		Min Pax	Include	Rate
Day tours within Langkawi Island	Hrs	Pick up/Drop off	AM	PM	Min Pax	Include	Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Half Day Tour (A) * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	9.00		2	-	65	45
Half Day Tour (B) * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel		2.30	2	-	65	45
Full Day Tour (A & B) without Lunch * itinerary	8	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	9.00	2.30	2	-	120	80
Duty Free Shopping & Dinner * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	-	6.30	2	Dinner (Own Expense)	65	50
Duty Free Shopping + Night Market & Dinner * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	-	6.30	2	Dinner (Own Expense)	65	50
Langkawi Day Discovery * Itinerary	6	Kuah town / Awana Jetty	10.30	-	2	-	80	65
Island Hopping & Eagle Watching * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	9.00	-	2-4	-	80	65
Mangrove River Safari * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	9.00	-	2-4	-	120	90
Mangrove Kayak Adventure * Itinerary	7	Jetty/Airport/Hotel	10.30	-	2-7	Packed Lunch	250	-

Entrance fees :

Places	Adult	Child	Remarks
Cable Car	RM15.00	RM10.00	Malaysian only
Under Water World	RM38.00	RM18.00	Malaysian only
Bird Paradise	RM12.00	RM 6.00	-
Galeria Perdana	RM 6.00	RM 3.00	-
Makam Mahsuri	RM 5.00	RM 2.50	-

Please Note :

* All rates are nett per pax * All tours are based on join in basis (Seat-in-Coach) *All tours based on minimum of two (02) adults per departure * A driver cum English / Malay speaking guide will be provided * SIC tour Not Available pick up or drop off at Datai, Andaman, Tanjung Rhu & Four seasons * Can be arrange for private tour, rates available upon request * Special group price available upon request * SIC for morning trip only *City tour & Langkawi Day Discovery tour does not include entrance fees * All tour itineraries will be followed strictly by our guides. Any change in the itinerary will not be entertained * All tours must be finished on the same day and cannot be brought forward to another day * If Langkawi Cable car will be closed during bad weather conditions, it will be substituted with Cultural Craft Complex. Strictly NO REPLACEMENT of Cable Car forward on another day.

Tour Conditions

Every person participating in the tour organised by the Company is regarded in every respect as carrying his or her risk regarding loss or injury to person or property. The company accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses incurred due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war or other causes. Such losses and expenses shall be the responsibility of the traveler.

Postponements of Trip:

* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Specialised Day Tours ex-Langkawi Island

Day tours within Langkawi Island	Hrs	Pick up/Drop off	Departure		Min Pax	Remarks	Rate
Day tours within Langkawi Island	Hrs	Pick up/Drop off	AM	PM	Min Pax	Remarks	Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Jungle Trekking * Itinerary	3	Jetty/Hotel	9.00		2	Daily except Mon	150	100
Bird Watching In Langkawi * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Hotel	7.30	-	2	Every Tue, Thu & Sat	200	-
Langkawi Geopark Tour * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Hotel	9.00	-	2	Daily	200	150
South Island Geopark Tour * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Hotel	9.00	-	4	Daily	200	150
Kayakking & Swimming Trip * Itinerary	4	Jetty/Hotel	10.00	-	3	Every Wed, Fri & Sun	220	140
Mangrove & Limestone Cruise * Itinerary	4	Jetty /Hotel	10.00	-	4	Daily except Mon	200	110
Herb Walk in the Rainforest * Itinerary	4	Hotel	10.00	-	4	Every Tue, Thu & Sun	150	-
Ethnobotanical Tour in the Mangrove * Itinerary	4	Hotel	10.00	-	6	Every Mon & Wed	150	-
Escorted Nature & Wildlife Photography * Itinerary	4	TBA	7.30	-	1	EveryTue , Thu & Sat	450	-

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Yacht/Boat Trips

Yacht/Boat Trips	Duration	Yacht / Boat Operator	Rates per person (RM)
			Adult		Child
Romantic Sunset Yacht Cruise + BBQ Dinner * Itinerary	3 hours ( 5pm – 8pm )	Crystal Yacht Holidays (Monday – Saturday)	RM250.00	RM125.00
		Tropical Charters (Daily)	RM260.00	RM130.00
Full Day Adventure Yacht Cruise + Buffet Lunch * Itinerary	8 hours ( 10am – 6pm )	Crystal Yacht Holidays (Monday – Saturday)	RM310.00	RM155.00
		Tropical Charters (Daily)	RM320.00	RM160.00
Koh Lipe Island, Thailand * Itinerary	9 hours ( 8am – 5pm )	Koh Lipe–Beach-Snorkel	RM378.00	RM358.00
Pulau Payar Marine Park ( Snorkel ) * Itinerary	9 hours ( 8am – 5pm )	Langkawi Coral-Beach-Snorkel	RM180.00	RM150.00
		Langkawi Coral-Platform-Snorkel	RM295.00	RM195.00
Pulau Payar Marine Park (Dive)	9 hours ( 8am – 5pm )	Langkawi Coral- Platform-Snorkel & Dive (Beginner)	RM425.00	RM325.00
		Langkawi Coral- Platform-Snorkel & Dive (With dive certificate)	RM395.00	RM395.00

Please Note :

* All rates are nett per pax * All tours are based on join in basis (Seat-in-Coach) *All tours based on minimum of two (02) adults per departure * A driver cum English / Malay speaking guide will be provided * Above rates are not include pick up or drop off at Datai, Andaman, Tanjung Rhu & Four seasons, can be arrange & rates to be advise upon request * Special group price available upon request * All tour itineraries will be followed strictly by our guides. Any change in the itinerary will not be entertained * All tours must be finished on the same day and cannot be brought forward to another day * Hotel pick up to Jetty & drop off to hotel from jetty * Compulsory to wear jackets while on the speed boat

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Boat charter ex-Langkawi Island (Part 4)

Boat Charter	Duration	Inclusive of :	Rates per boat (RM)
Island Drop (Max 8 persons)	4 hrs (9am – 1pm)	Speed Boat Ride, Picnic Box (Lunch ), Drop off White Sandy Beach, Isolated Island	RM500.00 / boat
Fun Fishing on Boat Day Fishing in a Boat - (Max 4 persons)	4 hrs (9am – 1pm)	Speed Boat Ride, Fishing at nearby Langkawi, Bait & Fishing Equipments, Refreshment	RM650.00 / boat
Night Fishing in a Boat (Max 4 persons)	8 hrs (11pm– 7am)	Speed Boat Ride, Fishing at nearby Langkawi, Bait & Fishing Equipments, Refreshment	RM880.00 / boat
Day Fishing in a Kelong (Max 8 persons)	4 hrs (9am – 1pm) / 4 hrs (1pm – 5pm)	Speed Boat Ride, Concrete Kelong with Toilet & Water Supply, Bait & Fishing quipments, Refreshment	RM650.00 / boat
Mangrove River Safari (Max 8 persons)	4 hrs (9am– 1pm) / 4 hrs (2.30pm–.30pm)	A shaded 8 seater Speedboat	RM700.00 / boat

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Accommodation and Holiday Packages to Kedah : Alor Setar , Langkawi and Surroundings

Accommodation :
Alor Setar	\| The Regency \| Hotel Grand Crystal \| Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites \| Hotel Seri Malaysia \| StarCity Hotel \| Sentosa Regency Hotel \|
Sungai Petani	\| Emerald Puteri Hotel \| Park Avenue Hotel Sungai Petani \| Hotel Seri Malaysia \| Swiss Inn \|
Kulim	\| Hotel Seri Malaysia \|
Ulu Muda Forest Reserve	\| Earth Lodge \|
Gunung Jerai	\| Peranginan Gunung Jerai Resort \|
Pulau Langkawi	Pantai Cenang ~ 5 star \| Pelangi Beach Resort \| Casa Del Mar \| 3 star \| Langkawi Boutique Resort \| Budget motel & resort \| Adina Drive In Motel \| Malibest Beach Resort \| Landcons Hotel \| Langgura Baron Resort \| Best Star Resort \| Nadia's Inn \| Sandy Beach Motel \| Lagenda Permai Chalet \| Chandek Kura Resort \| Amzar Motel \| Gecko Guesthouse \| Grand Beach Motel \| Cenang Rest House \| Langkapuri Beach Resort \| Delta Motel \| Tanjung Malie Resort \| Tanjung Melati Resort \| The Box Chalet \| Concept Resort \| Bon Ton Resort & Restaurant \| Beach Garden Resort \| Temple Tree at Bon Ton \| Pantai Tengah ~ 4 star \| Favehotel \| The Frangipani Langkawi Resort \| Holiday Villa \| Aseania \| 3 star \| The Lanai \| Federal Villa \| Concept Resort \| Sunset Beach Resort \| Villa \| Villa Molek \| Island Retreat \| La Pari Pari Langkawi \| Mukim Kedawang ~ SA \| TM Resort \| Pulau Rebak Besar ~ 5 star \| Rebak Marina Resort \| Kelibang ~ Motel \| Akasia Hotel \| Kuah Town ~ 3 star \| Bella Vista Resort & Spa \| Bayview Hotel \| Citin Hotel \| Langkawi Seaview Hotel \| Grand Continental Hotel \| My Hotel \| 2 star Azio Hotel \| Eagle Bay Hotel \| Langkasuka Hotel \| Budget motel & resort \| Region Hotel \| Baron Hotel \| Langkawi Budget Inn \| Apartment Hotel \| Kondo Istana \| Century Suria \| Tanjung Rhu ~ 5 star \| Tanjung Rhu Resort \| Four Seasons Resort \| Datai Bay ~ 5 star \| The Andaman Datai Bay \| The Datai \| Mukim Ulu Melaka ~ 4 star \| Kampung Tok Senik Resort \| Pantai Kok ~ 5 star \| Tanjung Sanctuary \| The Danna \| Teluk Nibong ~ 5 star \| Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort \| Padang Matsirat ~ 5 star \| Langkawi Lagoon \| 4 star \| Four Points by Sheraton Langkawi Resort \| 3 star \| Bella Vista Hotel \| Budget \| The Box Chalet \| Langkawi Airport nearby ~ 4 star \| One Helang Hotel \| Kuala Muda ~ 4 star \| Langkasuka Beach Resort \| Burau Bay ~ 4 star \| Mutiara Burau Bay Resort \| Inn ~ \| Geopark Hotel \| Tanjung Malai ~ 4 star \| Awana Porto Malai \| Private Villa ~ \| Villa Del Porto \| Pantai Dato Syed Omar ~ 5 star \| Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa \| Gunung Raya ~ Boutique \| D'Coconut Hill Resort \|
Trips & Packages :
Pulau Langkawi	Day Tours ~ \| 1/2 Day Tour Round Langkawi Island \| Full Day Round Langkawi Island Tour (No Lunch) \| Island Hopping & Eagle Watching \| Duty Free Shopping + Night Market & Dinner \| Langkawi Day Discovery \| Entrance Fees \| Boat Charter \| Mangrove River Safari \| Mangrove Kayak Adventure \|
Langkawi Specialised Tours	\| Herbwalk with Dr. Ghani \| Herbwalk in the Rainforest \| Ethnobotanical tour of the Mangrove \| Jungle Trekking \| Birdwatching in Langkawi \| Langkawi Geopark Tour \| Kayakking and Swimming Trip \| Mangrove & Limestone Cruise \| South Island Geopark Tour \| Escorted Nature & Wildlife Photography Trip \|
Pulau Payar	\| Yacht / Boat Trips \|
Combination Trips
Nature/ Highland/ Island / Culture / Heritage	\| 5 Days 4 Nights Kuala Lumpur & Penang - Cooking Class + Food Trip Package \| 5 Days 4 Nights Kuala Lumpur Cooking Class + Food Trip Package \| 7 Days 6 Nights Peninsular Malaysia Nature & Island Trip \| 7 Days 6 Nights Peninsular Malaysia Animals , Nature & Island Trip \| 8 Days 7 Nights Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Langkawi Tour Package \| 9 Days 8 Nights Peninsular Malaysia Highland, Nature & Island Trip \|