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Highlights
- Cruise through Langkawi’s mangroves at sunset and into the night, when the forest quiets down and the waters reflect the fading light.
- See glowing bioluminescent plankton light up the water after dark — an unforgettable natural display best seen from the boat.
- Visit the Bat and Crocodile Caves, spot eagles overhead, explore a fish farm, and look out for monkeys in the trees along the way.
- Enjoy a warm local dinner onboard, with the option to upgrade your tour to include hotel transfers and sights like Gorilla Mountain views.
Your Experience
Discover Langkawi’s mangroves after dark on a rare night boat safari through Kilim Geoforest Park, capped with sunset views and a BBQ dinner.
Getting started
Your journey begins at the jetty, where you’ll check in and meet your guide and group. After a short briefing, board your boat and get ready for a one-of-a-kind evening adventure.
What to expect
Kilim Geoforest Park
Cruise through the mangrove-lined waterways of Kilim Geoforest Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark, just as the sun sets, transitioning into an unforgettable night safari. Spot eagles in flight, observe monkeys, snakes, and birds in their natural habitats, and explore the Bat and Crocodile Caves by boat. As darkness falls, witness bioluminescent plankton glittering in the water like stars. Enjoy a casual BBQ dinner with options like grilled chicken, fish, noodles, and salads. Vegetarian/vegan meals available on request.
Exploring with a guide
Led by eco-conscious guides, the tour emphasizes wildlife respect and conservation — no feeding or disturbing the animals.
Features
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Mangrove Forest: Navigate winding waterways and learn about this vital coastal ecosystem.
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Bat Cave: Glide past limestone formations and colonies of bats inside the cave.
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Crocodile Cave: Travel beneath rock arches where crocodiles once roamed.
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Fish Farm: Option to view and taste freshly caught seafood.
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Eagle Watching: Watch majestic birds swoop down from the sky.
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Plankton Viewing: See bioluminescent plankton shimmer in the dark waters.
Extras
- Transfers: Shared round-trip hotel transfers are included, with pickup from Langkawi hotels between 3:15pm and 4:15pm.
Wrapping up
The tour ends back at the jetty around 8:30pm, with transfers returning you to your hotel or personal address.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 4 or 5-hour night boat tour of Kilim River’s mangrove forests
- English-speaking guide
- Halal & vegetarian-friendly dinner
- Round-trip hotel transfers (as per option selected)
- Sights covered:**
- Plankton watching
- Crocodile Cave
- Bat Cave
- Eagle Point
- Andaman Sea tour
- Tanjung Rhu beach views
- Fish farm
- Gorilla Mountain views
- Monkey area
- Bat Caves admission fees
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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