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Lazing around on Langkawi Route: Kuala Kedah - Langkawi Island - Langkawi airportThe tropical, easy to reach island of Langkawi is a paradise of soft white beaches, swaying palm trees, blue sea and lots of good restaurants. There’s lots to do on Langkawi, although doing stuff might not be what you had in mind at all. There's plenty to do on this Langkawi trip; visit some interesting museums, take a cable car to the top of one of the highest hills of the west coast or go snorkelling in the waters off the little islands around Langkawi. During your Langkawi trip, you’ll stay in a cosy, authentic hotel on Pantai Cengang Beach, one of the two most popular beaches on Langkawi. What better way to end your Malaysia holiday than with a couple of days of lazing around on Langkawi… Feeling inspired? You can start building your own Malaysia trip using our bite-sized Malaysia tours. Or, alternatively you can take your pick from our range of suggested holidays in Malaysia. You can even combine your Malaysia adventure with a trip to Borneo. Simply choose from our selection of bite-sized Borneo tours or ready-made holidays in Borneo. |
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4 days / 3 nights departs daily |
Accommodation |
3 nights' accommodation in a charming wooden bungalow with sea view. Comfort level 4 (see accommodation). |
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Price |
£190 per person - based on 2 people sharing £195 per person - based on 2 people sharing - Special stay option £298 per person - based on 2 people sharing - Luxury option |
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Accommodation with breakfast, transfer from jetty to hotel and transfer from hotel to airport |
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Transport |
Car or mini-bus |
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Other meals |
Day 1: Arrival on LangkawiIt's day one of your Langkawi trip and most people arrive on here by boat from Penang to the island’s ‘capital’ Kuah or from the mainland’s jetty Kuala Kedah, (price for boat transfer not included). Your beach resort is in a lovely location on Pantai Cenang Beach, one of the two most popular beaches on Langkawi. The resort offers many activities including jungle tours, sunrise and sunset cruises and snorkelling, but perhaps the first (and only) thing you want to do is just laze about.Langkawi island is famous in Malaysia for its good restaurants so there are plenty of options for dinner during your Langkawi trip. The beautiful Bon Ton Restaurant just north of Pantai Cenang has an amazing view and the fusion food is delicious. You’ll need to take a taxi, but it’s worth the ride. On the east side of the island (from Kuah towards Padang Lalang) there's unforgettable Barn Thai, hidden away in the mangroves. Every evening there’s a Pasar Malam (market) on Langkawi, just ask at the hotel which village has a market that day. At the market, you can try freshly grilled satay, corn cobs, sweet ‘kuih’ and other Malaysian specialities. |
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Day 2 and 3: Langkawi IslandYou can spend the next two days of your Langkawi trip chilling out on the beach, but if you want to do something a little more active you can try catamaran sailing or kayaking. Further inland, you can take a cable car (approximately £2) to the top of the Gunung Mat Chinchang, the second highest mountain on Langkawi, rising up from the dense green rainforest. If you want to discover the underwater world without getting wet, visit the aptly named Underwater World in Pantai Cenang, one of the largest aquariums in Asia. You can also take a snorkelling trip to one of the nearby islands, visit one of the museums or go hiking to the hot springs of Telaga Air Hangat. |
Day 4: Langkawi Island - End of Langkawi tripToday you will be picked up from your resort and transferred to the airport for your onwards flight. If you’d like to extend your Langkawi trip just let our Malaysia travel specialists know on your quote request form and we’ll book a couple of extra days for you.After your days of Lazing about on Langkawi Island, you can take the boat to Penang for our Penang trip or if you fancy a good cuppa, travel on to the Cameron Highlands for our Cameron Highlands trip in the middle of the lush, green tea plantations. Click here for a map of Malaysia. |
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Accommodation images: Langkawi Island guesthouse
Upgrade option: Lazing in luxury on Langkawi
If you want to treat yourself to a bit of luxury and comfort during your Langkawi trip, we’ve selected a special resort on Pantai Tengah, a quite beach not far from the more lively Pantai Cenang on the west side of the island. Your stylish room is set in a beautiful tropical garden and the resort has two beautiful pools as well as the warm blue sea on your doorstep. The staff are very friendly and the food is great, so what more could you wish for? As an added bonus the resort is very eco-minded and energy-efficient in terms of saving water and electricity.
Special stay Langkawi
You’re woken in the morning by the sun trickling through the wooden shutters, the fresh dew slowly lifting off the lush green trees around you. As you open the doors to your veranda you can hear the crowing cockerels and you’re greeted by the majestic view of endless green rice paddies with the Gunung Raya towering in the background. For our Special Stay we have selected a unique hideaway in the heart of Langkawi. Even if Langkawi isn’t the last destination on your Malaysia holiday, you might not necessarily be looking for a beach break in which case our Special Stay is a great alternative. The Dutch hosts will make your stay here as comfortable as possible in your exclusive, private Malaysian house. The house has all the necessary facilities included a fully equipped kitchen so you can prepare your own meals if you like. You can also hire a car or scooter to explore the island and find a beautiful deserted beach. Everything’s within easy reach.
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Travel tips for your Langkawi tripBest time to travelLike the rest of the west coast, Langkawi Island is fine to visit all year round. The east coast monsoon does pass over the island in April – October but it’s nowhere near as heavy as in the east. As these island stays can be booked up months in advance, to avoid disappointment, we advise you to book your Langkawi trip early. Cooking Want to try your hand at preparing those delicious Malaysian dishes you've been enjoying? Then try a cooking lesson at the Datal resort. Just ask at tour resort reception for more information. You'll need to book at least one day in advance. |
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Action In the north of Langkawi you'll find the Pantai Rhu, a beautiful little bay with a sparkling white beach and a cave where you can hire canoes and boats. Further west, at Pantai Kok you'll find the Telaga Tujuh, or 'Seven Wells' where you can follow a hiking trail to a waterfall that crashes down 330ft into seven small pools. Try the air-trekking experience, a challenging adventure course high above the ground. Further south is the Langkawi Bird Paradise. You can also take a snorkelling or diving trip to one of the nearby islands during your Langkawi trip. Food The island speciality is Mee Gulong, fried noodles with finely chopped prawns, beef, chicken, carrot and cauliflower rolled into a kind of pancake and covered in sauce. The Bon Ton restaurant in Pantai Cenang has fantastic views and great fusion food and is just a short taxi ride away. Alternatively, try an unforgettable evening in Barn Thai, hidden away in the mangrove forest. Sample the Malaysian snacks at the Pasar Malam, the evening market held daily in different villages across the island (ask at reception for locations on that day). |
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Sights & attractions In Pantai Cenang in the southwest, you could visit the Langkawi Underwater World, one of the largest aquariums in Asia and the Muzium Laman PADI where you can find out everything there is to know about growing rice. In the north the Ibrahim Hussein Museum (approximately £3 admission) houses the works of famous Malaysian artists. Pulau Payar You can take a trip to this island on a day tour during your Langkawi trip. Whilst visitng Pulau Payar, you could go snorkelling or try your hand at a spot of diving along the beautiful reef. Introductory dives are also available. Take note: underwater visibility is poor from July – September. |
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