A guest paddling a yellow kayak along a calm mangrove channel

Langkawi

Kilim Mangrove Kayak

Paddle quiet mangrove channels and limestone cliffs in the Kilim Geoforest Park, with a naturalist guide.

Key facts

Adult price
RM 160 per adult
Child price (ages 8–11)
RM 110 per child
Duration
3.5 hours
Minimum age
8 years (ages 8–12 share a double kayak with an adult)
Max group size
10 guests
Guide language
English and Bahasa Melayu
Start times
Daily at 08:30 and 14:30 (may move by up to 1 hour with the tide — we confirm the evening before)
Season
Year-round

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Overview

A gentle, guided paddle through one of Langkawi's oldest mangrove forests. No kayaking experience is needed — we start with a 15-minute paddling lesson on calm water.

Expect monitor lizards, mudskippers, macaques and, with luck, a kingfisher. We stop at a bat cave and a floating fish farm before paddling back with the tide.

Itinerary

  1. 0:00 — Meet at Kilim jettyKayak fitting and paddling lesson.
  2. 0:30 — Mangrove channelsPaddle with your guide through narrow channels and under limestone cliffs.
  3. 1:45 — Bat cave and fish farmShort walk into the cave; snack stop at a floating fish farm.
  4. 3:30 — Back at Kilim jetty

What's included

Included

  • Single or double sit-on-top kayak and paddle
  • Naturalist guide (English and Malay)
  • Life jacket and dry bag
  • Light snacks and bottled water
  • Bat cave entrance fee

Not included

  • Hotel transfer (optional, RM 30 per person return)
  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting point: Kilim Geoforest Park jetty, Langkawi — look for the Pulau Escapes flag. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Pickup: Optional hotel transfer: RM 30 per person return, from hotels in Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and Kuah.

What to bring

  • Clothes that can get wet and quick-dry shorts
  • Sandals or water shoes (no flip-flops)
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen and a hat
  • A change of clothes for afterwards

Age and group size

Minimum age: 8 years (ages 8–12 share a double kayak with an adult). Child price applies to ages 8–11. Maximum group size: 10 guests.

Good to know

  • Moderate activity: about 2 hours of easy paddling in total.
  • Please do not feed the monkeys — it is harmful to them and against park rules.

Cancellation policy

Free date change up to 72 hours before. Cancel more than 7 days before: full refund minus a RM 20 fee. 3–7 days before: 50% refund. Less than 72 hours: no refund. Full policy

Weather policy

If we cancel because of weather or sea conditions, you choose: a full refund or a free reschedule. The boat captain makes the safety call, and we tell you as early as possible — usually by 18:00 the evening before.

Payment

Pay a 30% deposit to confirm by FPX online banking or Visa / Mastercard. The balance is due 7 days before the tour; bookings made less than 7 days ahead are paid in full.