Malaysia · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 14 canoes & kayaks tours worth clearing a morning for, with the price, the length and the traveller verdict on each. Start at number one and work down.
Paddle Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves with a small guide team, eagle spotting, optional bat cave, and a filling lunch at a floating restaurant.
“Very fun! Even for first time yakakers it was an amazing experience to be in the middle of the mangroves! Wan the guide was very friendly and helpful! We even spotted wildlife. Highly recommend”
5-hour Langkawi eco tour through Kilim mangroves by kayak, plus bat cave, fish farm show, and wildlife spotting with hotel pickup.
“Had an amazing time everyone was wonderful the driver and the tour guide. Plus that our tour guide was funny which added more joy to the experience.”
Kayak Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves with a small group, wildlife spotting, a Bat Cave stop, and an optional lunch at a floating fish farm.
“Mr. Yan was an amazing guide and made this experience so calm and peaceful. We loved all the different activities and he was knowledgeable about the wildlife and was happy to share it! Would 100% recommend this tour.”
Sunset kayaking in Langkawi at Tanjung Rhu Geoforest Park, small group of 10, beginner friendly, guided photos, about 4 hours.
“Tour guide & Instructor Jack was very friendly and fluent in both English and Bahasa. Furthermore, he was also very knowledgeable and taught us about the mangrove swamps in detailed. Dinner provided on the floating fish market was tasty and overall the experience was worth the price! Highly recommended.”
Kayak Langkawi mangroves with a naturalist guide, hike to Gua Pinang caves, spot bats and wildlife, then enjoy lunch on the water.
“Superb morning out to the mangrove river at Kubang Badak and even more exciting with the kayak. The place is serene and untouched.”
Half-day mangrove kayaking in Kilim, Langkawi with guide Farly, small group, gear and dry bags, plus complimentary photos via WhatsApp or AirDrop.
“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!”
Guided kayak through Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves with small-group wildlife spotting, back-supported kayaks, lunch, and optional bat cave.
“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”
Kayak the Sungai Sarawak Kiri River in Kuching with hotel pickup, lunch in a village, and photo stops plus swimming breaks.
“So glad you asked how my trip was. Because it wasn’t at all. For three days after booking and paying I tried to contact the operator - Phone, e-mail, Whatsapp - I got nothing. I even called Viator (costing a fortune!!) and they confirmed the trip. SRead more”
Private boat and kayaking in Kilim Geoforest with a bat cave walk, fish farm feeding, and lunch at a floating restaurant in Langkawi.
“Interesting place and activity. Huge number of people doing it. It was not private, as we paid for. There were horses of tourists at the bat cave, boats zipping back and forth at high speed past our kayaks, creating lots of wake. Lunch was mediocre - fried rice with frozen vegetables. Our friends went on a different version of this and had a nice fish lunch.”
4-hour Kilim mangrove kayaking in Langkawi with bat cave stop, fish-farm lunch, wildlife spotting, and no hotel pickup.
“Easy going tour with a good mix of kayaking and other bits. We took a boat to the bat caves and had a very in depth walk through. Then on to the floating village to meet stingrays and fish before heading off into the mangroves via kayak tRead more”
Kilim mangrove boat and fun kayak tour from Kilim Geoforest Park with Bat Cave, eagle watching, wildlife, lunch, and a small-group guide.
“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!”
Sunrise mangrove kayaking near Kota Kinabalu, with Aru Bay pickup, Mt Kinabalu views, breakfast, and a small-group paddle for about 4 hours.
“Such a magical moment, kayaking through the mangroves with a view of the sunrise over the misty mountains! An absolute highlight of our trip. The guide was great as well, taught us how to kayak and then stayed with us through the trip pointing out the nature. Highly recommend doing this if you love being on the water.”
Kayak Sungai Lebam through mangroves near Desaru Coast with a nature guide, wildlife spotting, hotel transfer, and a fruit stop for $49.
Sunset kayak at Tanjung Rhu Geoforest Park in Langkawi, guided through mangroves for birding, wildlife spotting, and serene views.
“Everything was so beautiful and our guide was very nice and told us a lot about langkawi, the mangroves, different kind of animals, fishing, environment protection and natural healing remedies! The kayaking wasn’t really difficult. I would absolutely recommend this tour!”
Every kind of day out, and where each one is worth doing.
