KEDAH - LANGKAWI ISLAND - DUTY FREE PARADISE

December 25, 2020

KEDAH - LANGKAWI ISLAND - DUTY FREE PARADISE

LANGKAWI ISLAND - 3Day2Night

Famously known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi Island is a Duty-Free Paradise. Every year, Langkawi Island attracts travelers from all over the world to visit one of the best islands in Malaysia, rich with their very own history and folklore. With that said, how much do you know, a local, know about Langkawi's nature destinations apart from the well-known tourist attractions? Below are our recommendation for your next trip to Langkawi - what to explore and the estimated budget based on our experience for your reference. Keep an eye out on the timing as well, everything varies based on promotion, weather, and personal experience.

WHAT TO DO

- Duty Free Shopping - Alcohol & Chocolate

- Relax & Healing Trip

- Nature & Water Activities

- Island Hopping

WEATHER & SEASON

- Peak Season : Nov - March / Hot & Dry Season

- Non-Peak Season : April - Oct / Raining Season

BUDGET BREAKDOWN - For 2 Pax

- Flight : RM 190

- Transportation : RM 191

- Accommodation : RM 175

- Food & Meal : RM 156

- Miscellaneous : RM 15

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: RM 727 + -

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* Budget Cost May Varies Time to Time Depending on Peak Season and Changes.

RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE

DAY 1

Morning Preparation & Departure

- KLIA2 Airport (KUL) to Langkawi Airport (LGK)

[ 1.5 hour include luggage handling ]

- Breakfast

[ Langkawi Airport - LGK via Airasia ] Sunny day ahead, good weather to kickstart the trip

Arrival

- Luggage Pickup

- Attraction & Promotion Planning

- Car Rental Arrangement

Attraction Visit

- Seven Well Waterfall [ 1.5 hour ]

- Lunch

- Pasir Tengkorak / Black Sand Beach [ 30 minute ]

- Tea Time

- Temurun Waterfall [ 1.5 hour ]

Hotel Plaza Pantai Cenang

- Check - in

- Shopping around Cenang Beach Mall

- Rest

Night

- Dinner

- Night Walk over Cenang Beach Night Market

DAY 2

Morning Preparation

- Light Breakfast

Attraction Visit

            - Durian Perangin Waterfall                                         [ 1.5 hour ]
            - Brunch
            - Air Hangat Village / Saltwater Hotspring Village       [ 45 min ]
            - Lunch
            - Kuah Town Exploration + Eagle Statue Visit             [ 2 hour ]
            - Cenang Beach Exploration & Sunbathing                [ 1.5 hour ]

[ Cenang Beach Exploration & Sunbathing Facility Available ]

Night

- Dinner
- Temoyang Night Market (Every Saturday Night) [ 45 min ]

DAY 3

Morning Preparation & Breakfast
Return

- Langkawi Airport (LGK) to KLIA2 Airport (KUL)
- Lunch

End of the Trip

NATURE ATTRACTION REFERENCE

1. Seven Well Waterfall aka Telaga Tujuh Fall is a famous tourist spot. It is also the easiest to access (10 mins driving distance from Langkawi Sky Bridge). Moreover, it is also one of the routes taken for people to access Mount Mat Cincang (2nd highest mountain of Langkawi).

Fun fact about Telega Tujuh Fall! There is a legend that states that because of a fairy that used to shower in the waterfall, barren women who bathe in it can become fertile. Thus, most couples longing for a child try their luck here.

: GPS Name - Telagah Tujuh Waterfall

: Entrance Fee - FOC

: Parking Fee - RM 3 per vehicle

: Facilities - Parking, Toilet, Snack & Souvenir Shop

: Recommend Timing - 7am - 11am

: Our Visited Time - 9am (1st day - 1st point)

: Crowd Level - 3 out of 5

[ Parking Area ] Plenty of parking space but please be aware of monkeys around

[ The Entrance & The Trail ] To Lower Fall only took about 30 minutes of the steep hill walk

[ Lower Fall ] This fall with a pool - 90meters high vertical fall, your go-to hydro massage place

Remarks : We decided not to visit the upper fall because the weather was hot, and the water volume was lesser than we anticipated. We then decided to spend more of our time here on other attractions.

2. Temurun Waterfall - the tallest waterfall on Langkawi Island! It consists of a three-tier waterfall which you will only be able to witness the stream in full flow of water, deep pool, and massive waterfall during the rainy season. It is 15km away from the Seven Well Waterfall & 42km away from Kuah Town. Another fun fact, the rocks that inhabit the Temurun waterfall are mostly sandstone & shale which are over 500 million years old.

: GPS Name - Hutan Lipur Air Terjun Temurun

: Entrance Fee - FOC
: Parking Fee - RM 3 per vehicle

: Facilities - Parking & Toilet

: Recommend Timing - 7am - 1pm

: Our Visited Time - 2pm (1st day - 2nd point)

: Crowd Level - 1 out of 5

[ Parking Area ] Plenty of space but please be aware of the monkeys around. They will try to steal your belongings.

[ The Entrance ] It takes only 10 minutes of a steep & narrow walkaway from the entrance.

**Beware of the moss on the rock surface to avoid any slipping.

[ The Fall ] This is how the waterfall looks like during a dry season - 200m vertical fall - the tallest waterfall in Langkawi Island so far.

3. Durian Perangin Waterfall - a less famous waterfall & campsite tourist spot but is well-known amongst the locals - (their favorite picnic spot!). In fact, this waterfall won our hearts during this trip. It is located on the northern slope of Gunung Raya - the highest mountain of Langkawi Island. Season hikers can reach Gunung Raya Peak by taking a 5km hike. A known legend says that Gunung Raya used to be a giant (Mat Raya) but was then turned into a mountain after a fight with Gunung Mat Cincang (Mat Cincang). Both turned into mountains after the resolution of their fight. You can visit this waterfall with the knowledge that mother nature has its history, do honor it the way you would honor your own home.

Durian Perangin Waterfall has a 14-tier waterfall with different sections and all sections are linked with the park's staircase. It is16km away from Kuah Town and we would recommend a visit here because it is worth every minute of your time to pay a visit.

: GPS Name - Hutan Lipur Durian Perangin

: Entrance Fee - FOC

: Parking Fee - RM 5 per vehicle

: Facilities - Parking, Toilet, Snack & Souvenir Shop

: Recommend Timing - 7am - 11am

: Our Visited Time - 9am (2nd day - 1st point)

: Crowd Level - 4 out of 5

[ Parking & Entrance Area ] The parking lot is huge and can hold around 30 cars. The Mamak stall is right beside the entrance. If you have not eaten anything for your breakfast, you could consider getting your brunch fixed at this mamak after having fun at the waterfall. The stall operates from 9am.

[ Lower Fall & Staircase ] 1st Fall is a horizontal cascade pool and most of the local kids have fun over here.

[ Upper & Last Fall ] Finally, you are able to hear the waterfall sound after a 45 mins slow hike from the lower fall. We highly recommend you enjoy nature's hydro massage from the waterfall but at the same time please stay safe.

[ Hanging Footbridge ] Insta-worthy place.

4. Air Hangat Village - a modern village-type retreat located 14km away from Kuah Town. Known as the only Nature Saltwater Hot-Spring in Malaysia which is not only rare, but it can only be found in three countries in the world. This salted natural hot spring water is good for healing as well. As Langkawi harbors so many urban legends, Air Hangat is believed to be a result of the fight between Mat Raya and Mat Cincang. As they spilled hot water during their violent argument, it is believed to have created the hot springs.

: GPS Name - Ayer Hangat Village

: Entrance Fee - RM 5 per Adult, RM 2 per Child

: Parking Fee - RM 0 per vehicle

: Facilities - Parking, Toilet & Baths, Foot reflexology massage, souvenir stall and on-site restaurant serving Malaysian, Thai & Indonesian Food and 12 unit Salt Water Jacuzzi ( RM 100 for 5 pax).

: Recommend Timing - 2pm - 4pm (operation 9am to 5pm)

: Our Visited Time - 1.30pm (2nd day - 2nd point)

: Crowd Level - 4 out of 5