Langkawi Jet Ski Tour: Dayang Bunting Lake & Islands

Pilot your own jet ski past dramatic rock formations and into a freshwater lake ringed by rainforest.

A 3.5-hour guided jet ski tour of Langkawi Island where you operate your own watercraft past Singa Besar Island's limestone cliffs, stop to swim in Dayang Bunting Lake (the Pregnant Maiden Lake), and cruise Beras Basah Island. The tour includes a live English or Malay-speaking guide, hotel pickup, life jacket, waterproof bag and beach shoes. Children from age 7 are welcome. You choose between riding solo or with a second rider at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 88 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Double Rider 10:00 and 14:00 Guide in English or Malay Pickup is included for two riders on each jet ski.

Single Rider 10:00 and 14:00 Guide in English or Malay Pickup is included for a single rider on each jet ski.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Half day Langkawi Jet Ski tour

• Start jet ski tour
• Visit Pregnant Maiden Lake
• Pass by Singa Besar Island
• Stop at Beras Basah Island
• End tour at main beach

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Dayang Bunting Lake 50m
2. Singa Besar Island 2h 10m
3. Beras Basah Island 30m

What’s included

• A live guide fluent in English or Malay.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• life jacket and waterproof bag.
• beach shoes.
• access to Dayang Bunting Lake and Beras Basah Island.

Times

• Every day 10:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 10 1 private ›

Live guide English and Malay Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (18 to 60 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Zs Water Sports

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

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The experience

You board your jet ski and follow the guide's lead out across the Andaman Sea. The first stretch takes you past Singa Besar Island, Big Lion Island, where limestone cliffs rise sheer from the water and the shoreline stays wild and undeveloped. You pass by rather than stop, but the rock formations and the scale of them stay with you as you throttle forward. The water here is clear enough to see down, and the pace lets you feel the difference between a speedboat tour and piloting your own machine.

The route brings you to Dayang Bunting Lake, a freshwater lake on an island surrounded by rainforest. The lake is the largest in Langkawi and takes its name from its shape: a pregnant woman lying on her back, according to local legend. You anchor the jet ski and swim in the lake itself, or rent a paddle boat to explore it from the water if you prefer. The contrast between the open sea and this enclosed, still body of water is sharp enough that most riders spend real time here instead of rushing through.

The final stop is Beras Basah Island, another of the archipelago's islands, before the guide leads you back. The whole outing runs 3.5 hours. You'll wear a life jacket the entire time, and a waterproof bag keeps your phone and keys dry. Beach shoes are provided so you're not barefoot on hot sand or sharp rocks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the marina.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Dayang Bunting Lake and why is it called the Pregnant Maiden Lake?

Dayang Bunting Lake is a freshwater lake on Dayang Bunting Island, the largest lake in Langkawi, surrounded by lush rainforest. It's named after its distinctive shape, which resembles a pregnant woman lying on her back: a silhouette rooted in local legend.

Do I ride the jet ski myself, or does a guide operate it?

You operate your own jet ski. A live guide in English or Malay leads the group and navigates the route, but you control the throttle and steering throughout the tour.

What happens at Singa Besar Island? Do we stop there?

Singa Besar Island (Big Lion Island) is a pass-by stop only. You cruise past its limestone cliffs and rock formations without anchoring, so you see the dramatic landscape from the water but don't land on the island.

Is there a fee to enter Dayang Bunting Lake, or is it included in the tour price?

The tour price does not include the entrance fee for Dayang Bunting Lake. You'll pay that separately when you arrive at the lake.

What should I bring, and what does the tour provide?

The tour provides a life jacket, waterproof bag, and beach shoes. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, and a towel. The waterproof bag keeps your phone and valuables dry while you're on the water.