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The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Malaysia

21 tours  ·  from $29 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 kayak trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Langkawi : Kilim Geoforest Mangrove Kayak Tour with Lunch - The safety briefing and kayak setup
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Langkawi : Kilim Geoforest Mangrove Kayak Tour with Lunch

1.Kilim Geoforest Mangrove Kayak Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 358 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Our pick

Paddle Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves, spot eagles and monkeys, visit a bat cave, and enjoy a floating restaurant meal for $59.

“A great way to spend half a day at Langkawi. The tour was interactive, informative and fun. Loved the wildlife spotting throughout the mangroves”

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5 Hours Kilim Mangrove Kayaking Sharing Tour (With Hotel Pickup) - Getting set up at the floating fish farm
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5 Hours Kilim Mangrove Kayaking Sharing Tour (With Hotel Pickup)

2.5 Hours Kilim Mangrove Kayaking Sharing Tour (With Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $80Top rated

Kayak Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves, visit a bat cave and fish farm, and spot eagles, otters and kingfishers with hotel pickup included.

“The fact that the tour is by kayak and not by boat makes a bit difference. We were able to go into the little channels and really enjoy the mangroves. Our tour guide was also amazing, huan was fantastic. Knowledgeable, funny and made the tour really enjoyable”

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Langkawi Sunset Kayaking Adventure with nature guide - Who will enjoy this outing most
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Langkawi Sunset Kayaking Adventure with nature guide

Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking in Langkawi - The 10am start and boat ride to the base
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Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking in Langkawi

5.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking in Langkawi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $77

Paddle Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves with guide Farly, spot wildlife, enjoy free photos, and finish with lunch near the jetty.

“Farley was wonderful! He was funny yet very conscious. He took great care of his customers. He gave us great information about the area and everything was well organized. To top it all, he took great photos of us!”

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Langkawi Mangrove Kayak Tour by Sham - What the guided kayak section feels like
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Langkawi Mangrove Kayak Tour by Sham

6.Langkawi Mangrove Kayak Tour by Sham

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $72

Kayak Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves with a small group, wildlife spotting, lunch, eagle watching, and an optional bat cave visit.

“I highly recommend this activity! The organization was impeccable, and it truly was an unforgettable experience. The Langkawi mangroves are a must-see, especially when explored by kayak. The highlight of the trip was definitely our guidRead more”

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Half-Day Geopark Mangrove Kayaking Adventure - Meeting Qin at the Kilim River Tourism Jetty
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Half-Day Geopark Mangrove Kayaking Adventure

7.Half-Day Geopark Mangrove Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $67

Paddle Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves, visit a bat cave, spot eagles, and learn about limestone geology with guide Qin on a small-group kayak tour.

“This was exactly what we wanted in our experience in Langkawi. The mangrove forest is magical and the kayak ride was very informative and relaxing. Qin was an exceptional guide giving us information about everything from biology, ecology Read more”

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Kayaking Kilim Mangrove Geoforest - Fish feeding before the kayak launch
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Kayaking Kilim Mangrove Geoforest

8.Kayaking Kilim Mangrove Geoforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $80

Review of Langkawi’s private Kilim Mangrove kayaking tour, with bat caves, fish farms, lunch, wildlife, pricing, and practical tips.

“Azri really went above and beyond for us and took so many great photos and videos. He showed us some other places off the path and gave us such an authentic experience. Highly recommend”

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Half-day 4 Hours Kilim Mangrove Kayaking (Without hotel pickups) - Gua Kelawar: bats beneath ancient limestone
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Half-day 4 Hours Kilim Mangrove Kayaking (Without hotel pickups)

Private Stand Up Paddle Trip in Tanjung Rhu - Starting at Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty
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Private Stand Up Paddle Trip in Tanjung Rhu

10.Private Stand Up Paddle Trip in Tanjung Rhu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $95

Paddle through Tanjung Rhu’s mangroves, caves, and ancient limestone formations on a private three-hour Langkawi adventure.

“Craving an adventure that blends exercise, exploration, and pure peace? Paddle boarding is your answer! It's perfect for all levels, offering a chance to push yourself while finding serenity in nature's embrace. Ready to discover your own paddle board paradise? Hit thRead more”

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Langkawi : Kilim Mangrove Boat & Fun Kayak Tour with Lunch - Meeting Sham or Nina at the Food Court
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Langkawi : Kilim Mangrove Boat & Fun Kayak Tour with Lunch

11.Kilim Mangrove Boat & Fun Kayak Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Explore Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves by boat and kayak, with wildlife, caves, lunch, an English guide, and a small group of 10.

“Sham è stato una giuda fantastica, ci ha spiegato molto bene ogni luogo che abbiamo visitato, ha risposto a tutte le nostre domande e ci ha fatto vedere molte cose. Ho apprezzato molto il fatto che si impegnano a non disturbare l'ecosistema e in più una parte del costo del tour è destinata a finanziare la raccolta dei rifiuti nell'area. Un esperienza fantastica, super consigliata!”

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River Exploration and Mangrove Nature Tour by kayaking - Choosing between the 8 am and 4 pm departures
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River Exploration and Mangrove Nature Tour by kayaking

13.River Exploration and Mangrove Nature Tour by kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $83

Paddle Sepang River’s quiet mangroves, spot mudskippers and kingfishers, and enjoy a guided nature outing with snacks and sunset options.

“Went on the River Exploration and Mangrove Nature Tour with my friends and lowkey it was one of the most surreal nature days ever. From start to finish, the vibes were just immaculate — like, imagine gliding through a natural green tunnRead more”

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Mangrove Kayaking Experience in Borneo - Eddy and Kayoko make a difference for beginners
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Mangrove Kayaking Experience in Borneo

14.Mangrove Kayaking Experience in Borneo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $29Best value

Paddle Borneo mangroves at sunrise, spot village life, and watch Mount Kinabalu from Aru Bay on a guided four-hour kayak trip.

“Eddie was a great guide, everything went smoothly and we had a lovely time watching the sunrise and kayaking around the mangrove. Very peaceful!”

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Langkawi: Kayaking Adventure and Swimming - Paddling through the Kubang Badak mangroves
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Langkawi: Kayaking Adventure and Swimming

15.Kayaking Adventure and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

Kayak Langkawi’s Kubang Badak mangroves, spot eagles and kingfishers, visit Pinang Cave, swim at Jemuruk Island, and enjoy lunch on the water.

“Echt een aanrader. Goede combinatie van kajakken, korte hike en lekker zwemmen. Na afloop een heerlijke lunch op het water.”

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