Some of the islands in the Langkawi archipelago are perfect for day excursions, picnics, snorkelling, nature walks or simply enjoying the sun. The three islands visible from the Resort can be accessed by boat or kayak. Here, you may spot flying foxes on Pulau Dangli, discover your own private beach on Pulau Pasir or test your fishing skills at Pulau Gasing.

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Depart by boat from the Resort for a guided mangrove tour to Kilim Nature Park with our naturalist. The park is an exciting wilderness of green mangrove wetlands, bat caves, isolated white beaches and blue lagoons. The tour is a leisurely way to explore the 100-square-kilometre (39-square-mile) park, which teems with wildlife, including monitor lizards up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) long, several kinds of eagles, iguanas and macaques.

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A 30-minute flight or approximately 2.5 hours by ferry, Penang offers history and heritage, with its old colonial houses, temples and museums. A lively melting pot of cultures, food, people and colour, it’s a food lover’s paradise where you may savour the intriguing taste of Nyonya cuisine – a marriage of flavours between Chinese and Malay cooking – and other gastronomic finds.

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Here, you will find a wide range of Malaysian handicrafts, including delicate, hand-drawn batik and intricately carved silverware. There are two museums within the grounds: the Heritage Museum, which displays historical and cultural artifacts that capture the rich diversity of the Langkawi people, legends and lore, and the Wedding Museum, which showcases traditional Malay wedding paraphernalia, costumes and accessories.

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The gallery houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 state gifts and awards presented to the former prime minister of Malaysia and his wife. Exhibits include fine artwork, crystalware and objects of wood, leather, silver, copper, pewter, ceramic and glass.

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Designed as an ecotourism destination, the park is located in the neighbourhood of Lubuk Sembilang Recreational Park, with panoramic views of the forested Gunung Raya water catchment area. Major attractions include a tropical farm and a high-tech vegetable farm.

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At 881 metres (2,890 feet), Gunung Raya is the tallest mountain in Langkawi. A trek from Lubuk Sembilang through the jungle – habitat of the regal hornbill – to its peak offers magnificent views of the islands of southern Thailand, Mat Cincang Mountain and Kuah Harbour.

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Explore the southern islands of the Langkawi archipelago by boat while learning about Pulau Dayang Bunting (the Island of the Pregnant Maiden) and its mystical lake. A 25-minute car ride from the Resort, the tour begins with a look at the harbour town of Kuah and its renowned eagle statue. Following a 30-minute cruise through the bay between the main islands, you will reach the Island of the Pregnant Maiden.

Once on the island, take a short walk up to the rim of the lake before descending the stairs to the water. You may choose to stop for a swim.

You will then continue by boat through additional islands in the area to see craggy peaks rising out of the sea, sheltering rare plants and magnificent eagles. Pause for a picnic lunch with a Four Seasons picnic basket before returning to the yacht club.

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Tour Langkawi’s well-known attractions, landmarks and handicraft centres. Create your own itinerary of interesting places to visit as you uncover the legends and lore of Langkawi. A 25-minute drive takes you to the Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) waterfalls, believed to be a favourite bathing area for forest fairies. Or discover how this once sleepy village has now awakened from Mahsuri’s seven-generation curse at Makam Mahsuri, and then catch a glimpse of the lives of local Malays as well as unique kampung architecture on a visit to the Malay villages.

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This shrine is made from white marble and is surrounded by padi fields. It was erected in honour of a legendary 19th-century maiden who was unjustly accused of adultery. This attraction can also be enjoyed as part of the Langkawi Island tour.

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Pantai Cenang is centred on a 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) stretch of fine, powdery sand fringed by coconut trees and casuarinas. In the southwest corner of Langkawi, this lively beach community is lined with chalets, restaurants, shops and clubs. Visitors come here both by day and by night to experience Langkawi at its liveliest. Pantai Cenang is a centre for motorised water sports, from parasailing to jet skiing and knee boarding.

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At bustling night markets, known as pasar malam, everything from fresh vegetables to herbal remedies is sold. Held nightly at different locations on the island, these markets usually stay open until 10:00 pm, providing an absorbing nocturnal outing to experience the local lifestyle.

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The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club features a beautiful clubhouse and a fully equipped marina, and offers waterfront swimming pools, sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing and a yacht charter service.
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Off the coast of Pantai Cenang village is Underwater World Langkawi, a marine showcase that features more than 5,000 types of marine life, both freshwater and saltwater plants and animals. One of the aquarium’s highlights is a giant tank housing large species such as sharks, stingrays, groupers and green turtles. Visitors may actually walk through the tank along a 15-metre (49-foot) glass tunnel.

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Choose from a wide range of items, including cosmetics, watches, jewellery and fashion wear.

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At the end of Burau Bay, a cable car takes visitors high above the treetops to the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang for a panoramic view of Langkawi, neighbouring Kedah Province and far beyond, to southern Thailand. The mountain also offers hiking trails through the Gunung Mat Cincang Forest Reserve.

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Here you may shop for a wide range of items, including souvenirs, ladies’ and men’s fashions, cosmetics, cameras, watches and jewellery. Visit the mall’s many cafés, bakeries and fast-food outlets.

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The mall’s anchor tenant, Billion Department Store, has a wide selection of goods, including perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics, leather goods and sports gear.

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With over 60 shops, 12 restaurants and a supermarket, this mega mall featuring anchor tenant Teow Soon Huat carries a wide range of items: household goods, fashion wear, food, liquor, cosmetics, cigars and other goods and accessories. It’s worth visiting to pick up some good local items.

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On the island’s western shores lies Pantai Kok, a powdery sand bay defined by forest-clad limestone hills. Perdana Quay, a small Mediterranean-style harbour town, is idyllic – quieter and more secluded than Pantai Cenang, with a 600-metre (1,969-foot) boardwalk dotted with stylish quayside bistros, restaurants, clubs and boutiques. The marina of Telaga Harbour Park is home to yachts and elegant sailboats.

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Laman Padi Langkawi showcases the history, heritage and development of the nation’s rice-growing industry. Visitors can also try their hand at padi planting using both traditional and modern methods of cultivation.

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Pantai Pasir Tengkorak (Skull Beach) is a secluded, pristine beach, perfect for quiet reflection. Nearby, the Ibrahim Hussein Art Gallery features the works of one of Malaysia’s finest contemporary artists. On the grounds of the gallery, a nature trail winds into the Pasir Tengkorak Forest Reserve.

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A 25-minute car ride from the Resort and a 30-minute boat ride from Kuah Jetty takes you to Pulau Dayang Bunting (the Island of the Pregnant Maiden), the archipelago’s second largest island. The island resembles a woman lying on her back, and its name stems from a legend that says the water of its lake promotes fertility in women who drink or swim in it. This attraction can also be enjoyed as part of the island boat cruise.

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After a 25-minute drive from the Resort to the Kuah Jetty, take a 45-minute boat ride to the Pulau Payar Marine Park. Considered one of the most beautiful marine parks in the region, Pulau Payar is surrounded by well-protected coral reefs that are home to numerous species of marine life and vegetation. A pristine environment, it offers plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, diving and swimming.

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