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Review Author: Mariem
Review Date: 05 May 2026
Review Body: We had an amazing experience on this mangrove tour. Our guide, Wan, and the captain were very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. Wan shared fascinating information about the mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife that lives there, making the whole experience both enjoyable and educational.
What impressed us the most was their love and respect for nature. Thanks to Wan’s incredible eye for wildlife, we were lucky enough to spot a baby python hidden in the trees, a stunning brown-winged Kingfisher, otters, and even majestic grey eagles. Without his experience and sharp eye, we would have missed many of these amazing animals.
It was also a pleasure to see the wonderful teamwork between Wan and the captain. They worked together in perfect harmony, making the tour feel relaxed, safe, well-organized, and enjoyable from start to finish.
This tour was a real discovery for our family and one of the highlights of our stay in Langkawi. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the mangroves while learning about this unique ecosystem in a respectful and responsible way. Thank you Wan for such a memorable experience!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Leon
Review Date: 05 May 2026
Review Body: Today we did the Mangrove tour. We were on board with two families (8 people), plus the guide (Wan) and the skipper (Man).
The reason we chose this company is because they do not use plastic and deliberately do not feed the animals. It goes without saying that both are bad for the animals and the environment.
Wan is truly a great guide. He has real knowledge of the area and incredibly sharp eyesight. As a result, in addition to several birds and monkeys, we also saw animals that are harder to spot, such as a lizard, a snake, and an otter.
Skipper Man steered very safely and was aware of his surroundings.
There are two stops. The first is about half an hour to swim, look for shells, or just relax on the beach. The second stop is lunch, which is very tasty by the way, at a floating restaurant. After lunch, you are brought back to the starting point.
We had a great tour and definitely recommend it. If there is a possibility, I would definitely recommend the combination of guide Wan and skipper Man. Incidentally, lunch, transport to and from our hotel, and the tour itself were all included in the cost.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: George
Review Date: 13 Jul 2026
Review Body: Absolutely amazing! My wife and me booked the sunset tour on a boat. We had luck because we were the only one, so in fact we had a private tour.
The guide (his name Kai?) was almost a Malaysian version of Steve Irwin. His knowledge about and passion for nature was unbelievable! Fenomal guy for real. And the driver of the boat had such a sharp eye for animal spotting. We saw birds, eagles, monkeys, otters and even a snake. This organisation respects nature and natural behaviour, they don’t feed the animals.
After the wildlife tour we went to a beautiful beach for a pitstop. You can swim if you want to. At the end we had a dinner at the river. This was also very special. It was a beautiful day full of memories. A big shoutout to Kay the fantastic guide!!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Steven
Review Date: 08 Sep 2026
Review Body: We had an amazing day on a private tour of the mangroves, seeing all kinds of wildlife, stopping off to swim at a lovely little island beach and then finishing up with lunch at the floating restaurant. A perfect day, made special by the excellent tour guide and boat driver who were both fun and informative throughout. I’d highly recommend Dev’s tours to anyone looking to do this trip. It was made so easy from booking, with a taxi arranged to pick us up from our hotel and drop us back afterwards too. Great communications throughout.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Emily
Review Date: 08 Sep 2026
Review Body: We had a fantastic morning exploring the mangroves. Our guide and captain were so knowledgeable and brilliant with our two children 6 and 16 months. We saw a huge amount of wildlife we weren’t expecting to, kept us comfortable in the unpredictable Langkawi weather and topped it off with a great lunch at the floating restaurant. Would highly recommend - couldn’t imagine our trip without this tour!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Sandra
Review Date: 04 May 2026
Review Body: We enjoyed a wonderful expérience with Marisa and captain Hoan, a moment outside of the world. Marisa explained us all the mysteries of the mangrove, animal lives, local culture, and eagle eye Captain spotted two Kingfishers and varans! I would come back anytime to do it again🥰
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Olga
Review Date: 04 May 2026
Review Body: We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful trip through the mangrove forests. Guide Wan spoke about nature with great passion. The kayaking was very relaxed. We saw many beautiful birds, monkeys, and an iguana. Among the trees, we felt like we were in another world.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Maison
Review Date: 14 Jul 2026
Review Body: A wonderful experience in Kilim Geoforest Park! Wan, our guide, shared his extensive knowledge of the wildlife with us. He helped us see snakes, monitor lizards, eagles, birds, and monkeys... he knows the area well! That's a real bonus.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Shu Yee
Review Date: 28 Apr 2026
Review Body: Great experience with the sunset tour of the mangrove forest.
What is especially heartening is their commitment towards sustainability and passion for the environment - evident in how the tours are conducted.
Highly recommended!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Gretta
Review Date: 08 Sep 2026
Review Body: Had a beautiful day with Wan, an expert guide, passionate about wildlife and conservation. Special shout out to our boat driver who was very skilled!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Scott
Review Date: 16 Mar 2026
Review Body: We signed up for a cycling tour with Kay and he was excellent throughout - patient, informative, and caring. Unfortunately, the heat was simply too much for us and we had to stop halfway because one of us was feeling faint. Kay immediately took charge by guiding the remaining two guests back to the bike rental area before coming back for us in a car. He did so quickly and was very attentive to our health and safety.
We also had the best time with Sabrina on the Golden Hour Mangrove Kayaking tour. She guided us expertly through the mangroves and showed us such a good time. She was endlessly informative and so patient with us. And what is more, she was so passionate about the environment and taught us so much about what responsible tourism means.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Eva
Review Date: 06 Aug 2025
Review Body: We enjoyed a brilliant sunset kayaking tour with Dev’s Adventure Tours, who took us deep into the mangroves of the Kilim Geoforest Park. Kayaking in Kilim was my top experience in Malaysia! We also joined a cycling tour with Dev’s Adventure Tours. Cycling was another peaceful way of connecting with the people who live on the island. I loved cycling through the rice fields, the fishing village and visiting the fish market.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Easytooplease
Review Date: 10 Feb 2025
Review Body: The hotel pick up was prompt and the driver polite. The cycling tour with Yun and Sabrina was informative and relaxing. A steady pace through villages and rice fields with frequent stops to see wildlife; Kingfishers, Monitor lizards, Hornbills, Kites and a tree snake.
History, legends and fishing boats in the mix too. Two very pleasant guides. Thank you for the experience.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Eleanor
Review Date: 06 Aug 2025
Review Body: Lovely experience on the cycling tour, through the rice fields and local villages. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, sharing info about Langkawi and letting us try local fruit straight from the trees! Recommend as a good way to see the island. Easy for any level of cycler!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Hann
Review Date: 06 Aug 2025
Review Body: We had a great experience with Sabrina during the cycling tour. Sabrina knows a lot about local customs, history, and nature. We had a great experience, which we concluded with a picnic at a beautiful spot!
Review rating: 5
Itinerary
Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Stunning limestone formation, mangrove forest and smaller tributaries
Itinerary Description: 4:00 PM Depart from Jetty. Begin your private cruise into Langkawi's UNESCO Kilim Geoforest Park.
4:15 PM Visit the famous Crocodile Cave (tide permitting) and cruise through the mangroves while spotting monkeys and learning about the unique ecosystem.
Watch white-bellied sea eagles and Brahminy kites soaring above the river and coastline.
5:45 PM Beach Landing & Swim Stop. Stop at a quiet beach to relax, take in the scenery, or enjoy a swim if sea conditions are suitable.
6:30 PM Sunset CruiseCruise through the islands as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea, one of the most beautiful times to experience Langkawi.
7:15 PM Dinner at a Floating Restaurant. Round off the evening with a local dinner at a floating restaurant before returning to the jetty.
8:00 PM Return to Jetty
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Sunset Mangrove Cruise in Kilim Geoforest | Dinner Included
Private sunset cruise when waterways are cooler, calmer and less crowded.
5.0
|15 Reviews
Group size
Up to 12 guests
DURATION
4 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 12 guests
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Private cruise through quiet Kilim mangroves during golden hour
If you want to see Kilim Geoforest Park without the usual midday boat traffic, this 4-hour late-afternoon mangrove cruise is the better pick. Most mangrove tours go out earlier, when the main waterways are busier. This one heads out as the day cools and the crowds start to thin, so the ride feels calmer, the scenery is easier to take in, and wildlife watching is less disrupted. It’s a good fit for travellers who want a more respectful, nature-first way to experience Langkawi.You’ll pass towering limestone karsts, cruise through mangrove channels, and enter smaller tributaries when the tide allows, including Crocodile Cave. There’s also a short stretch out into the Andaman Sea for wider coastal views, plus a beach landing and swim stop. Along the way, keep an eye out for white-bellied sea eagles, Brahminy kites and macaques along the banks.What makes this stand out even more is the guiding style. A locally trained nature guide stays with you throughout, sharing how the mangroves work, how local communities have lived with these waterways, and why the wildlife is never fed or handled. Hotel transfers, dinner at a floating restaurant, and refillable water bottles are all included, so it’s easy to do this with a lighter footprint.What to Expect4-hour late-afternoon cruise through the quieter hours of Kilim Karst Geoforest ParkNature guide on board throughout the journeyRoute may include limestone formations, mangrove forest, smaller tributaries, Crocodile Cave, monkey habitat and eagle-viewing areasSea cruise out into the Andaman Sea for a different view of Langkawi’s coastlinePossible beach landing and swim stop, depending on tide and weather conditionsDinner at a floating restaurant overlooking the mangrovesHotel transfers and refillable water bottles includedNo wildlife feeding or staged animal interactionsGood to KnowBest for travellers who prefer a slower, nature-focused trip over a fast sightseeing runLate-afternoon timing usually means cooler weather and less river traffic than daytime departuresAccess to smaller channels and some stops depends on tide and weatherWildlife sightings vary, but eagles, kites and macaques are commonly seenDinner is included; share dietary needs in advanceBooking details mention both join-in and private elements, so confirm the exact boat setup if exclusivity matters to you
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Stunning limestone formation, mangrove forest and smaller tributaries
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What’s Included
Private mangrove cruise
Return hotel transfers
Nature guide
Dinner at floating restaurant
Refillable water bottles
Not included
Tips and gratuities
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Who you’re supporting
Wildlife Protector
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Your hotel/ guesthouse in Langkawi. Excluding The Datai *surcharge applies (Langkawi Island, Malaysia)
- 03:30pm
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
04:00PM - 08:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Infant seats available
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
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Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refundReschedule Policy
Possible and subject to availabilities
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What to Pack
- Caps/hats
- Flips flops
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Swim Gear underneath shorts & shirts
From
RM103.5
/person5.0(15)
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Meet your host
Since taking over in 2015, Claudia has continued building on a nature-focused business that began in 2006. She leads with a clear belief in eco-friendly, sustainable tourism and brings together like-minded guides who care deeply about the places they explore. Her trips go beyond wildlife spotting—they also share insights into local ways of life and why protecting the environment matters. One thing that stands out is her firm no-contact approach to wildlife: no feeding, no touching, no staged interactions. It’s a thoughtful style of hosting for travellers who want to see nature as it is, with care and respect.
Experience: 20 years
Speaks: Fluent English
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