Langkawi Island Hopping Tour: Eagle Watching & Three Islands

Three islands, one boat, one morning or afternoon

An island hopping boat tour from Langkawi that departs at 9am or 2pm and lasts 3.5 to 4 hours, covering Singa Besar Island for eagle watching, Dayang Bunting Island with its freshwater lake and limestone formations, and Beras Basah Island with sandy beaches. Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off are included, and the boat is shared with other travelers. The tour depends on weather conditions, so check before booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Langkawi Island Hopping Tour

• Meet driver at hotel or terminal
• Transfer to jetty and board boat
• Watch eagles feeding near Singa Besar Island
• Visit Dayang Bunting Island and lake
• Explore Pulau Beras Basah Island
• Return to jetty and transfer back

The Experience

The boat leaves the jetty after pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal, and the first stop happens while you're still on the water. The boatman cuts the engine near Singa Besar Island and throws chicken into the water—within moments, eagles dive from the sky to snatch it, a spectacle that repeats as long as the bait lasts. It's the kind of thing that sounds staged until you see it happen a few feet away.

The run to Dayang Bunting Island takes about 20 minutes. You'll spend roughly 40 minutes there walking around a freshwater lake ringed by dense forest and limestone cliffs. The lake formed when an underground cave collapsed, and if you look at the mountain outline across the water, locals say it traces a woman lying on her back, six or seven months pregnant—the name means "pregnant maiden" in Malay. The lake itself is calm enough to swim in, and some tours include a natural catfish spa where small fish nibble at your skin, though that's an optional add-on depending on which pickup area you choose.

Beras Basah Island is the last stop, with about an hour to spend on its sandy beaches and shallow blue water. There's an old pier to walk, plenty of shade under trees, and room to swim or just sit. The boat heads back to the jetty afterward, and you're returned to your hotel or cruise terminal by late morning or early evening depending on which departure you booked.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking driver.
• shared boat for island hopping.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transfers.
• access to three islands with stops at Singa Besar for eagle watching, Dayang Bunting for the freshwater lake and limestone formations, and Beras Basah for sandy beaches.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Pick the 9am departure to return by early afternoon or the 2pm start if you prefer a later morning; both cover the same three islands in 3.5 to 4 hours, but you'll share the boat with other visitors and follow set stops.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at the eagle watching stop on Singa Besar Island?

The boat stops near Singa Besar Island and the boatman throws chicken pieces into the water to attract the eagles. You'll watch them dive down from the sky to catch the food and eat it as they fly back up—it happens repeatedly while the bait lasts, and you see it from the boat itself.

Can I swim at Dayang Bunting Island?

Yes, Dayang Bunting Island has a freshwater lake where you can swim. The island also has a natural catfish spa where small fish nibble at your skin, though that's optional and depends on your tour option. You'll spend about 40 minutes on the island.

How much time do I get at Beras Basah Island?

You'll have about one hour at Beras Basah Island. The beach has sandy areas, shallow blue water for swimming, an old pier to walk, and plenty of shade under trees if you want to rest after the earlier stops.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off are included. You'll be picked up between 8:30–9:00am for the morning departure or 1:30–2:00pm for the afternoon one, depending on which pickup area you select during booking—options include Datai, Tg Rhu, Andaman, Berjaya, Kuah Town, Cenang, Tengah Beach, or the cruise pier.

What should I bring on this tour?

Bring plenty of sunscreen to avoid sunburn and bottles of drinking water. Dress appropriately for sun and water, and wear something you don't mind getting wet if you plan to swim. The tour operates in an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, but you'll be in the sun on the boat and at the islands.

Does weather affect whether the tour runs?

Yes, the tour operates depending on weather conditions. Check the forecast before your booking date, and confirm with the operator if you're concerned about rough seas or heavy rain.