Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
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8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
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8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
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- Susan CMidhurst, United Kingdom37 contributionsJunglewallah Tours - incredible boat trip through the MangrovesWe stayed at The Danne In January, which was fabulous (already submitted my review!) and one of the few trips we wanted to do was a private boat trip with Junglewalla Tours who had been recommended by a fellow hotel guest. They said to get the best out of the trip, do the private one as they do not encourage feeding of the monkeys or trying to attract them to the boats which can be dangerous for both the monkeys and the tourists. We booked our trip for the following day through the hotel reception and we opted for the private one which was just the two of us. Pick up was on the dot of 10am the following morning at The Danna and we were introduced to our driver, Ahmad Hermi, who is a Resident Naturalist working with Junglewallah Tours. He knows so much about conservation but without being condescending. He drove us to the boat and much to our delight was also our on board Guide for the trip along with the 'Captain' who was Jamie. We were not disappointed. Hermi was so personable, so knowledgeable and very interactive with us telling us so much about the waterway, the caves, the monkeys, eagles, history of the Mangroves and just everything we needed to know. We stopped a short way from the boat pick up point so that Hermi could "pick up some snacks" and he then came walking towards the car with three steamers stacked one on top of the other. These contained the most delicious samosas we think we have ever tried. He then picked up fresh chilled fruit and water to put in an ice box on the boat. There is nothing else we can add other than to say Hermi gave us an unbelievable few hours to remember. We cannot recommend him more than to say he was First Class. Please do NOT go on the boat trips which are packed with tourists and passing water and food to the monkeys. They take your plastic bottles and then leave them on the banks. The private trip costs a bit more but it is SO worth it. We called in at a Fish Farm, again which was not encouraged by Junglewallah, but Hermi thought it might be interesting for us to see how it operates and how many fish they have in tanks including stingrays and crabs. Once on our way again we sped at some speed out further into open water for the short trip back to the marina. Hermi then drove us back to the hotel and stopped again to buy some sweets for us (lovely) and some to take back for his children. Five Star rating for Hermi and Junglewallah Tours. You couldnt do any better than this. Thank you Hermi, it was a top highlight of our Langkawi holiday.Visited January 2020Written February 22, 2020
- OminirBengaluru, India69 contributionsMust do !!!We were a big group of 11 people,so we had the whole boat for ourselves. First we were taken to bat caves.The caves were good size with stalactite formations. There were 100 of bats hanging from the ceiling.Some areas the ceiling is low and you need bend down to go to the other side but it is not claustrophobic. From there we went to eagle feeding point where our guide threw some chicken skin and the eagles hovering above came down to catch. We came to the “ Kilim Geoforest Park “ sign high up on the hill.Form there we went to moth of the river and entered sea. The Thailand shore was just a few kilometers from that point. Then we were taken to cave of legends (Gua Cerita). The jetty was in deteriorating condition and required immediate attention. However this place was amazing and very secluded. By the time we were there no other boats came, so we had the whole place for ourselves. The beach was covered with leaves and cleaning was required. Inside the cave there was a rock formation in shape of sleeping princess.This tour is for half a day.While coming back our boat driver took a detour and drop us to restaurant in the mangroves. The restaurant served fresh seafood. All the fishes and crabs are kept alive in the farm and you can choose your seafood preparation.It was good experience. The restaurant then arranged a different boat to drop us at no extra cost. The trips can be customized and one can skip few places but I recommend to visit all the places in this tour.Visited May 2019Written January 16, 2020
- Audrey J243 contributionsLearning About NatureA great environment to teach children about the mangrove ecosystem. We took the 2 hrs tour that covers bat cave, crocodile cave, Eagle feeding, fish farm (a chance to feed stingray) and cruise from the mangrove river estuary leading to the Andaman sea. Advice - do not eat any seafood at the fish farm restaurant as the prices are exorbitant. Its daylight robbery prices.Visited July 2020Traveled with familyWritten July 25, 2020
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TinpusherCheshire
Meriden, UK104 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Booked a 2hr private tour through an independent agent. Made our own way there via Grab car. Easy.
Pro’s
The experience is great.
Informative guide and pleasant nature (Joon)
Watching the Sea Eagles swop down and soar overhead was a highlight
Boat ride at speed through the river and Mangroves was exhilarating.
Lucky to ride through Crocodile cave (only possible at low water - check tides).
Con’s
On arriving at the Kilim Geoforest Park (UNESCO listed), the smell of Petrol from the outboard motors of the dozens of tour boats hits you.
The river traffic is busy with other high speed boats making it a noisy experience at times and not a tranquil idyll.
The bouncing over boat wake may not be for everyone.
I wondered about the damage the wake from these boats would be doing to the Mangrove and wildlife at its edge.
You visit a ‘Fish Farm’. As part of the tour. Very large size fish - Grouper and Stingray in small (but deep) pens. I think this farm is for tourist curiosity rather than a profitable fish farming from fry to adulthood.
Finish with a trip to the Bat Cave. Sad that many tourists per day parade through this cave shining torches (cost RM1) each to view the nocturnal bats. I guess they must be used to it by now?
On exiting the cave, a number of monkeys are present. Sad to see the wildlife chewing on plastic bottles and waste discarded presumably by tourists.
The area immediately outside the Kilim River Pier could benefit from a clean up of discarded bottles and plastic bags which birds and monkeys seem attracted to.
Extended tours of 3/4 hrs and half day with swimming and beach are available. 2 hrs was enough for ourselves.
If you have an environmental conscience, this trip might not be for you.
Pro’s
The experience is great.
Informative guide and pleasant nature (Joon)
Watching the Sea Eagles swop down and soar overhead was a highlight
Boat ride at speed through the river and Mangroves was exhilarating.
Lucky to ride through Crocodile cave (only possible at low water - check tides).
Con’s
On arriving at the Kilim Geoforest Park (UNESCO listed), the smell of Petrol from the outboard motors of the dozens of tour boats hits you.
The river traffic is busy with other high speed boats making it a noisy experience at times and not a tranquil idyll.
The bouncing over boat wake may not be for everyone.
I wondered about the damage the wake from these boats would be doing to the Mangrove and wildlife at its edge.
You visit a ‘Fish Farm’. As part of the tour. Very large size fish - Grouper and Stingray in small (but deep) pens. I think this farm is for tourist curiosity rather than a profitable fish farming from fry to adulthood.
Finish with a trip to the Bat Cave. Sad that many tourists per day parade through this cave shining torches (cost RM1) each to view the nocturnal bats. I guess they must be used to it by now?
On exiting the cave, a number of monkeys are present. Sad to see the wildlife chewing on plastic bottles and waste discarded presumably by tourists.
The area immediately outside the Kilim River Pier could benefit from a clean up of discarded bottles and plastic bags which birds and monkeys seem attracted to.
Extended tours of 3/4 hrs and half day with swimming and beach are available. 2 hrs was enough for ourselves.
If you have an environmental conscience, this trip might not be for you.
Written January 27, 2020
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Jane W
Rugby, UK543 contributions
Dec 2019
With no real plan for our day on Langkawi (from cruise) we got together with another couple to hire a taxi for 4 hours (120 ringgits). After a stop off to see Eagle Sq, our driver took us to the Mangrove tours. This was 350 ringgits for the 4 of us on our own boat. To be honest the thought of the bats terrified me (I had thought the boat went through the cave but this is not so). We disembarked and took a short walk to the mouth of the bat cave, encountering lots of naughty monkeys en route (do not carry food!!). Needless to say I waited outside but was entertained by the monkeys antics - they seem partial to fizzy drinks. Then it was back on board to meander through the mangroves. What I hadn’t appreciated at this point was the fact this was a speedboat - brilliant once I was over the shock. We took in a fish farm/restaurant, went out to the sea and watched the eagles feeding. Plenty of other wildlife to be seen with careful viewing.
All in all a great day out and so glad we did it. Can highly recommend. A DIY tour is very easy to do here and everyone was very helpful.
All in all a great day out and so glad we did it. Can highly recommend. A DIY tour is very easy to do here and everyone was very helpful.
Written January 1, 2020
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ANIL NEGI
New Delhi, India84 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
An evening or night tour of klim geoforest park is a must to do activity in Langkawi. Best to go for activity at 3 pm so that you may enjoy the evening at boat and not to miss the sun set. A BBQ dinner was included in the tour, which was good.
Small small thing which I cannot explain was marvellous like eagle bite, bat caves, seeing jellyfish snakes monkey glittering of light at night at water.
So whenever you visit Langkawi, Malaysia must keep half day for this activity
Small small thing which I cannot explain was marvellous like eagle bite, bat caves, seeing jellyfish snakes monkey glittering of light at night at water.
So whenever you visit Langkawi, Malaysia must keep half day for this activity
Written March 7, 2020
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zirafa
Belgrade, Serbia1,161 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Mangrove forest boat tour will drive you around Kilim Geoforest park. It is interesting to see nature and wildlife. It lasts around 1.5h and we paid 350rm for private boat thour for 2 persons.
Written January 14, 2020
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Lina E
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,572 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
We booked the 2 hours trip which took us to the geo park, fish farm, the cave, eagle feeding and the crocodile tears. The best view was the geo park and eagle feeding. There weren't any crocodiles and nothing to see at the cave. The fish feeding was interesting. It is also a restaurant.
You can order fish to eat. The 2 hours trip cost Rm 180 at the mangrove place which is much cheaper than the other part of the coast
You can order fish to eat. The 2 hours trip cost Rm 180 at the mangrove place which is much cheaper than the other part of the coast
Written January 5, 2021
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AbhimanyuSinghi
Ludhiana, India316 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This is basically a Mangrove Tour on a speedboat with a number of activities to add on. The mangroves itself were beautiful and you get to see eagles, Brahmani Kites and long tailed macaques (monkeys). The Bat Cave is average with more tourists and monkeys sightings than actual bats. Ask you criss cross the sea there a number of 'created' tourist sights like Gorilla Mountain and Whale Island. The worst of the lot being floating fish farm. This is basically an enforced lunch. All boats stop at their designated fish farms. Either you buy lunch with your mangrove tour or you order there. As vegetarians we found nothing to eat. The fish farm tour is a mere formality showing you 5-6 types of fishes. If you take the longer tour then you go out towards the Andaman Sea from where you can see Thailand. We were lucky enough to spot several dolphins there and this was definitely the highlight of our tour. But I am told dolphins are not spotted as regularly. All in all the basic mangrove tour package will take about 2 hours and the one with the sea and fish farm tours about 4 hours. There is no point booking in advance as rates are fixed and on display at the pier. Boats go out on trips every half an hour so not a very long waiting time also.
Written November 16, 2022
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ana1995
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia80 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
They mangrove tour feed eagle with chicken skin,how is this sustainable and healthy for the sustainable development. The officer at the kilim museum is very friendly even if his fact is a bit lacking he is giving his best to answer the questions. How can nobody clean the abandoned boat in the mangrove boardwalk. Its not supposed to be abandoned here where the mangrove boardwalk is small but it represent the kilim management.
Written October 13, 2020
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Lei
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Jun 2022
The place has many to offer. We had an exciting boat tour to the bat cave (you have to pay an additional ticket), then visited the crocodile-shaped cave with lots of wild monkeys. Be careful not to load too many snacks and fruits on the boat otherwise they will land on your boat and grab some of your food! The eagle feeding was really amazing. Don't forget to video it and take a picture at the Kilim Karst wall.
Written July 17, 2022
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David W
bristol, United Kingdom94 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Booked through our hotel. Thought it was a bit dear, but we were fed, our mini bus was just our hotel etc. In the end seemed a good deal. 9.00 am from hotel. 10.10 on a shared boat. The early tours do shared boats. Well organised so far. The mangrove is beautiful and haven’t seen anything like it. First stop to watch eagles soar and swoop, magnificent. Second stop feed the monkeys, only one person had bought bananas, wished we had. You feed from the boat, they don’t come on board. Then through a cave, then off the boat into a cave of bats. Our guide was great, very helpful, very organised. Then off for a lunch stop after having stopped to see a motion lizard. Lunch very acceptable. Then a blast out at sea, some possibility of dolphins, but didn’t see. The boat was great and at times it went pretty fast. Finally dropped on a beach for 30 mins, in the heat of heather day, told best not to swim ( jelly fish) , just had a coconut and tried to stay cool, failed. Last part the only downside, but not too long to spoil a great day, back on our mini bus and back in the hotel by 3 . A superb and unique experience.
Written January 19, 2020
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Adza
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Couples
Before I begin, I will say the staff and the boat driver were friendly.
We went for the package C, eagle feeding was a good watch but I didn't like the idea they baited the water with chicken skin, there are many eagles anyway to watch without baiting.
Feeding the monkeys, clearly you could see the monkeys didn't look that healthy in my opinion, kind of relied on human feeding, and the guy back at the mooring station said they gave them beer.. not funny., There was litter around there.
The fish feeding, they didn't mention you don't feed them but whatever, and again keeping live marine fish in the way that they are kept didn't look that healthy.
The snorkelling was absolutely shocking, too many boats at one given time, and I don't exaggerate to say I couldn't see more than 20cm in front of me (they used the water current as the excuse but the boats were kicking up so much sand it was dangerous and I'll begin to say why) he said "be careful there are urchins on the rocks", you couldn't even make out where the rocks were let alone see any urchin but I caught my foot on one and got straight out. I'm a good swimmer and I'm a scuba diver and have been for several years to know what is good and what is bad, if the water is that bad with urchins, they shouldn't let you in. No questions about that one.
This area should be left to revive itself before it is all lost.
We went for the package C, eagle feeding was a good watch but I didn't like the idea they baited the water with chicken skin, there are many eagles anyway to watch without baiting.
Feeding the monkeys, clearly you could see the monkeys didn't look that healthy in my opinion, kind of relied on human feeding, and the guy back at the mooring station said they gave them beer.. not funny., There was litter around there.
The fish feeding, they didn't mention you don't feed them but whatever, and again keeping live marine fish in the way that they are kept didn't look that healthy.
The snorkelling was absolutely shocking, too many boats at one given time, and I don't exaggerate to say I couldn't see more than 20cm in front of me (they used the water current as the excuse but the boats were kicking up so much sand it was dangerous and I'll begin to say why) he said "be careful there are urchins on the rocks", you couldn't even make out where the rocks were let alone see any urchin but I caught my foot on one and got straight out. I'm a good swimmer and I'm a scuba diver and have been for several years to know what is good and what is bad, if the water is that bad with urchins, they shouldn't let you in. No questions about that one.
This area should be left to revive itself before it is all lost.
Written January 28, 2022
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Hi. I don't know if it's weird to ask but is there anything to explore here without renting a boat?
Susan C
Midhurst, UK37 contributions
I can only endorse the previous response in saying the boat trip is the best way to see the spectacular forest. Private boat my recommendation as you can ask questions and it’s more personal. Our guide didn’t agree with the fish park but we stopped to see it briefly. Please don’t encourage the monkeys to approach the boats which some tours do.
Shikha S
Bengaluru, India81 contributions
hi
from where did you book the tour for kilim karst and how much did it cost.
Thanks!
Steefozo
21 contributions
Actually I booked through an agent office at Cenang beach were we did the Jet ski , so it includes hotel pick up next day and drop off + Deluxe lunch and almost 5 hours boat ride - the price per person was 120R but I paid 150 pp includeing the deluxe buffet. I found out that prices are almost within reasonable range and there is not that much to argue with - Just don't let the drivers arrange it for you ....
how much for the boat?
Pau
Singapore, Singapore
About RM240 for 2hr shared tour. You will need to pay much more if you were to book the whole boat for your own people.
It's really fun and the tour guide was professional.
Mohammed S
Doha, Qatar4 contributions
Hi,
I would like to know whether it is better to do a Kayak tour or a speedboat tour of this place? I am visiting Langkawi from 10th to 14th of August.
May I know how much you guys paid for this? also if it's better to go in a speedboat or a Kayak. I think Kayak will be peaceful. Where did you buy the tickets from? Can these be pre ordered?
Susan188
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,149 contributions
Our tour was organised w the Naturalist at Four Seasons as we were guests at the resort ..
It is advisable to take a riverboat cruise w a knowledgeable guide .. plse avoid the "touristy" packages tt incldes "feeding the eagles" ..
The riverboat cruise shd be abt RM 200 to RM 500 per pax ..
It is possible to kayak at yr own pace, but i eld recommend a guided tour as the kilim karst geoforest park spans 100 sqm ..
A good guide will be able to manouevre thru the mangrove swamps for u to catch sight of a good variety of wildlife, monitor lizards, macaaques, tree crabs & migratory birds, kite eagles ..
Look out for the colourful fiddler crabs .. a very pretty sight ..
Search for more info on the internet ... enjoy the kilim karst geoforest .. it is pretty amazing
ushma1
London, UK25 contributions
Hi
Who was the tour provider.
Regards
Ushma
Deerud
Greater London, UK88 contributions
We organised our tour ourselves but I am sure if you look on trip advisor you will find tour operators who will take you there (private or group). In any case, it is easy enough to do it yourself and cut the middle man.
JustANormalTraveller
17 contributions
Hi, I am going to Kilim Geopark with 8 adults and 1 child. I was wondering where should I buy the ticket for 3 hour tour to get an affordable price and nice package?
Nadanasabapathy V
Chennai (Madras), India52 contributions
You can take the help from the hotel where you proper to stay. Otherwise you can request travel agent who booked rooms for you. The travel agent will arrange a vehicle for you to go to the Geopark and also help you to get ticket for the boat journey. In fact we were eight in number and could visit the park comfortably in a medium sized boat.
JustANormalTraveller
17 contributions
Hi, I want to ask where should I buy the ticket when Im travelling with 8 adults including myself and a 4 year old?
Crojo
Berlin, Germany63 contributions
I bought the tickets directly at the ticket counter. For a group like this ask for a considerable discount!
deanobravo72
Tauranga, New Zealand29 contributions
Is it better to hire private boat from beach or from the jetty? Also is 3 hours too long? Was considering 2-3 hours. Also already going to Tanjung Rhu beach so wondering if worth going to Kilim Karst to get boat.
Crojo
Berlin, Germany63 contributions
The 3 hours tour is definately not too long - I promise! On the 2 hours tour you will miss the Andaman Sea. Make sure all attractions like bat cave, crocodile cave, eagle feeding and fish farm are included! On the fish farm you can touch a stingray.
adeelali402
Glasgow, UK62 contributions
Hello, I am going here with 8 other people (9 of us in total). Two are young children (2 years and 5 years) and another is an older lady. Is the mangrove boat tour suitable? And does it include entry fee to the park? I'm not sure about the ticketing options for the park
Musaab M
29 contributions
The boat is suitable for 9 people and for all ages the fee doesn’t include the bat cave tour it has its own fees but not expensive and the food on floating restaurant is not included in the package. It was nice experience and I enjoyed the time and the kids love the adventure a lot.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kilim Karst Geoforest Park
- Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:30 AM - 6:00 AM
- We recommend booking Kilim Karst Geoforest Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 27 Kilim Karst Geoforest Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Kilim Karst Geoforest Park:
- Langkawi Mangrove Kilim UNESCO Geopark and Cave Exploring Tour (From $51.20)
- Half-Day Mangrove Safari Boat Tour in Langkawi (From $36.00)
- Private Tour : Langkawi Mangrove Kilim UNESCO Geopark & Cave Exploration (From $124.50)
- Private Tanjung Rhu Village and Mangroves by Boat in Langkawi (From $64.11)
- Langkawi Half Day Mangrove Tour - Sharing Basis (From $37.26)
- Hotels near Kilim Karst Geoforest Park:
- (4.38 mi) Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
- (3.88 mi) Tanjung Rhu Resort
- (8.45 mi) The St. Regis Langkawi
- (6.89 mi) Sunset Valley Holiday Houses
- (8.17 mi) Ranis Lodge
- Restaurants near Kilim Karst Geoforest Park:
- (0.10 mi) Hole in the Wall
- (6.82 mi) Alhamdulillah Restaurant
- (8.25 mi) Kayuputi Langkawi
- (6.58 mi) Haroo+
- (9.53 mi) Coco's Bistro
- Attractions near Kilim Karst Geoforest Park:
- (3.77 mi) JungleWalla
- (0.84 mi) Natasha's Mangrove Nature Tour
- (0.83 mi) Langkawi Kayaking Adventure
- (1.97 mi) Langkawi Wildlife Park
- (3.95 mi) Langkawi Mangrove Tour by Bard
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