Langkawi Mangrove Forest Boat Tour: Eagle Feeding & Bat Cave

Watch eagles swoop and discover secret caves on Langkawi’s coastal boat tour

A private boat tour through Langkawi's Kilim Geoforest Park mangrove forest with hotel pickup and lunch, departing from Tanjung Rhu. The route winds through aerial roots and limestone formations, stops at bat caves and a floating fish farm where you see stingrays, and includes a live eagle feeding where birds dive to catch food beside the boat. The tour returns to your hotel after three hours.

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From US$ 130 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Private Boat – Basic Menu 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 3 hours in total, with 2 hours 30 minutes of boat time and lunch; a simple lunch is served, and pickup is included.

Private Boat – Premium Menu 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 3 hours in total, with 2 hours 30 minutes of boat time and lunch; the Special Menu includes grilled fish, chicken, vegetables, fruit and drinks, and pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Mangrove forest boat tour with lunch

• Hotel pickup to jetty
• Boat tour through Kilim river mangroves
• Watch eagle feeding
• Explore limestone rock formations
• Visit bat caves
• Visit floating fish farm
• Return boat to jetty and hotel drop-off

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel or cruise terminal.
• English-speaking driver and guide.
• sightseeing boat through the mangrove forest.
• lunch with your choice of menu.
• air-conditioned vehicle for ground transport.
• hotel or cruise terminal drop-off.

Times

• Every day 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00

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Before you book

Group Private 4 group tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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 Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Golden Island Empire

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The experience

The boat leaves the jetty and enters the mangrove forest where the Kilim river narrows into a maze of aerial roots and thick leaves. Your guide points out the animals living in this ecosystem (the mangroves support the health and species diversity of the entire Andaman Sea), and explains how local fish farms operate within the forest. When the boatman cuts the engine and throws chicken into the water, eagles appear within moments, diving down next to you to snatch the food and soar back into the sky.

As you exit the mangroves, limestone rock formations and sea stacks rise dramatically from the ocean: ancient coral thrust skyward millions of years ago, home to plants found nowhere else on earth. The tour stops at darkened bat caves steeped in local mystery and legend. You then visit a floating modern fish farm in a secluded cove surrounded by high vertical cliffs, where you have time to watch stingrays and other sea creatures kept in the farm's tanks.

Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off bookend the half-day, with an English-speaking driver handling transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch is included. The operator can accommodate dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals if you mention them at booking.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 animals will I actually see on the mangrove boat tour?

Eagles dive to catch food right beside the boat during the feeding stop. You'll also see stingrays and other sea creatures at the floating fish farm, and bats in the cave. The mangrove forest itself is home to animals adapted to that ecosystem, though sightings depend on the day.

How does the eagle feeding work?

The boatman cuts the engine and throws chicken pieces into the water to invite the eagles. They respond by diving down close to the boat to snatch the food and eat it as they fly back up into the sky.

What is the floating fish farm like?

The fish farm sits in a secluded cove surrounded by high vertical limestone and granite cliffs. Your boat drops you there so you can spend time watching stingrays and seeing the other sea creatures the farm keeps in tanks.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the jetty?

No. Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off are included, with an English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Can the tour accommodate dietary needs?

Yes. The operator can provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals, and can prepare alternative dishes for food allergies. Let them know your requirements when you make the booking.