Langkawi Southern Islands Private Boat Tour: Pregnant Maiden Lake

Swim in a legendary freshwater lake ringed by forest, then drift past wild eagles and limestone sea stacks.

A private boat tour of Langkawi's southern islands takes up to eight passengers from Pekan Rabu Jetty to Dayang Bunting Island for a swim in the Pregnant Maiden Lake, then past Singa Besar Island to watch wild eagles before ending with beach time on Beras Basah Island. The tour runs four hours with an English-speaking nature guide, national park fees and bottled water included. You meet at the jetty and bring your own towel and change of clothes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dayang Bunting Island1h · entry included
2. Beras Basah Island1h · entry included

Island hopping and beach relaxation

• Meet guide at Pekan Rabu Jetty
• Boat trip to Dayang Bunting Island
• Trek to Lake of the Pregnant Maiden
• Swim in the mystical lake
• Cruise past Singa Besar Island
• Stop at Beras Basah Island beach
• Swim and relax on the beach

The experience

The boat leaves Pekan Rabu Jetty and heads south to Dayang Bunting Island, where a short trek through forest brings you to the Pregnant Maiden Lake: a freshwater lagoon ringed by limestone cliffs and mountains. You spend roughly an hour swimming in the calm water, which sits enclosed and separate from the sea. The lake's name comes from local legend about a celestial princess, and the stillness of the place is what makes it feel different from any beach stop.

From there the boat drifts past Singa Besar Island without landing, and this is where you watch wild eagles soar at close range over the water. The limestone formations (sea stacks and fjords) frame the whole route, and the guide points out the geology as you move between stops. The final stop is Beras Basah Island, a pristine beach where you can swim again or simply sit and absorb the salt air before the return to the jetty.

This is a private arrangement, so your group of up to eight travels alone on the boat. The explorer boat has a Bimini cover for shade, and the guide speaks English throughout. You'll need to bring a towel and change of clothes, wear sun protection and a hat, and be comfortable with moderate physical activity. The trek to the lake is short but involves walking on uneven ground. A minimum of four people per booking applies.

What’s included

• National park fees.
• English-speaking nature guide.
• boat ride on an explorer boat with Bimini cover.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 5.78

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by JungleWalla Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group is four to eight people traveling together and you want the islands to yourselves. The private boat means no strangers on board and the flexibility to spend as long as you like at each stop, though the four-hour timeframe keeps the pace relaxed rather than rushed.

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Top questions

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 the Pregnant Maiden Lake like when I get there?

The Pregnant Maiden Lake is a freshwater lagoon on Dayang Bunting Island, enclosed by limestone cliffs and forest. You swim in calm, still water for roughly an hour. The lake sits separate from the sea and is named after a local legend about a celestial princess.

Will I see wildlife on this tour?

Yes. Wild eagles soar at close range over the water near Singa Besar Island, where the boat drifts close enough to watch them without landing on the island itself.

How many people will be on the boat with me?

The boat holds up to eight passengers maximum, and this is a private tour, so only your group travels on it. A minimum of four people per booking is required.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The price includes the boat ride, national park fees, an English-speaking nature guide and bottled water. You need to bring your own towel, change of clothes, hat, sun protection and appropriate footwear. The tour runs four hours and involves swimming and a short trek.

Where do I meet the guide, and how do I get there?

You meet at Pekan Rabu Jetty. Check your booking voucher for the exact location. Public transportation options are available nearby, but the tour does not include transport to or from the jetty.