[2025 Langkawi Attraction] Travel Guide for Gua Kelawar (Bat Cave) (Updated Apr)

Bat Cave (Gua Kelawar) is a part of Kilim Geopark located at the Kilim River. You can take a boat from the Tanjung Rhu Jetty or Kilim Jetty, and it’s usually covered as part of the Kilim Geopark and Mangrove Tour. Plenty of fruit bats found inside the cave, which estimated more than a thousand. It’s quite cooling, dark and humidity inside the cave is quite high, which provide a comfortable environment and natural habitat for the bats. Watch out of your head as some of the area is quite narrow and the head clearance is less than 1 meter. Some articles on Bats also available here, to get a better understanding about their existence. #tripblazers #guakelawar #langkawi

Natural bat cave. Need a boat ride to get there. Ticket is cheap, RM 2 for adults, RM 1 for kids. Torchlight is provided. The whole walk should take up to 30min. 😎 You will great by small monkeys. They allowed to be feed. Just bring some nuts. You can bought it before get into the speedboat. ⛵️ This place is really good. Although just a short distance walk...u can see the bat at a very close distance. There is a torchlight rental for rm1 per person. Take note that there is some passage section is flooded with water. So, it is recommended to wear slippers instead of sport shoes. 👣 Over all it's a nice experience. 👍🏻✨ #celebratewithtrip #awesomepic #mytripvlog #besttrip #naturelife #naturelovers #langkawiisland #best_trip_by_trip

Sure, I will plan a 7-day in-depth travel guide for Alor Setar and surrounding areas, Malaysia, combining cultural exploration and natural landscape experience. Here are the detailed itinerary suggestions: --- 📅 7-Day Itinerary Overview **Core Idea**: Centered on Alor Setar, radiating to the surrounding areas, integrating the history and culture of Kedah + Langkawi Island vacation + Penang food culture --- ⛱ ️ Must-Visit Attractions Alor Setar (2 days) 1. **Kedah State Museum** (Muzium Negeri Kedah) - Highlights: Historical relics of the Malay Dynasty, traditional architectural complex - Suggested Duration: 2 hours 2. **Masjid Al-Hana** - Features: The oldest mosque in Kedah, blue and white building - Tips: Long pants/skirts and headscarves are required for entry 3. **Gunung Keriang** - Activities: Climb the mountain to see the panoramic view + explore the limestone caves - Best Time: Early morning or evening 4. **Royal Museum** - Highlights: Restoration of royal life scenes Langkawi (3 days) 1. **SkyBridge & Cable Car** - Recommended Activities: Climb the bridge to see the sea of clouds in the morning, and shop in the Oriental Village in the afternoon 2. **Mangrove Adventure** - Must-Experience: Take a boat to explore the Bat Cave + feed the eagles + Crocodile Cave 3. **Pantai Cenang** - Activities: Sunset cruise, water sports, beach barbecue 4. **Telaga Tujuh Waterfall** - Features: Seven natural waterfall pools, suitable for hiking Penang (2 days) 1. **George Town Mural Street** - Classic Check-in: Bicycle Brother and Sister, Brother and Sister on a Swing Mural 2. **Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion** - Highlights: The largest traditional Chinese mansion in Nanyang 3. **Penang Hill** - Suggestion: Take the cable car to the top to see the panoramic view of Penang 4. **Clan Jetties** - Experience: Walk along the boardwalk at sunset --- 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions** | City | Recommended Hotel | Price Range (Night/MYR) | **Alor Setar** | The Regency Hotel Alor Setar | 200-350 | City center location + rooftop pool | | **Langkawi** | The Westin Langkawi Resort | 800-1200 | Private beach + five-star facilities | | **Penang** | Eastern & Oriental Hotel | 600-900 | Colonial architecture + sea view room | **Money-Saving Plan**: In Langkawi, you can choose homestays in the Pantai Cenang area (300-500 MYR), and in Penang, you can choose Love Lane characteristic inns (200-400 MYR) --- 💰 Overall Cost Estimate (2 people) | Item | Economy (MYR) | Comfort (MYR) | Luxury (MYR) | |-----------|--------------|--------------|--------------| | Accommodation | 3,500 | 5,000 | 8,000+ | | Dining | 1,400 | 2,100 | 3,500+ | | Transportation | 1,200 | 1,800 | 3,000+ | | Tickets & Activities | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,500+ | | **Total** | **7,100** | **10,400** | **17,000+** | --- 💡 Practical Tips 1. **Transportation Plan** - It is recommended to rent a car at Alor Setar Airport (about 150 MYR/day) - You can take a ferry from Langkawi to Penang (35 MYR/person, 2.5 hours) 2. **Food Map** - Alor Setar: Nasi Lemak Royal - Langkawi: Orkid Ria Seafood Restaurant (Creamy Tiger Prawns) - Penang: Toh Soon Cafe Charcoal Toast + Hainanese Chicken Rice 3. **Special Reminders** - Langkawi is a duty-free island, chocolate/alcohol is 30% cheaper than in the city - Prepare an international driver's license (required for car rental) + plug adapter (British standard) - Some attractions are closed during the Muslim prayer period from noon to afternoon on Friday 4. **Itinerary Optimization** - If time is tight, you can compress the Alor Setar itinerary to 1 day - It is recommended to add island hopping tours in Langkawi (Pregnant Maiden Island + Wet Rice Island) --- 📌 Notes 1. Malaysian vehicles have right-hand drive and drive on the left, so be especially careful when driving 2. Shoes must be removed and shorts/sleeveless clothing should be avoided when entering religious sites 3. Prepare a lightweight raincoat and non-slip shoes for the rainy season (November to February) 4. Grab ride-hailing app is more affordable than taxis

Bat cave Langkawi

#langkawitrip Kilim Geoforest Park is an absolute gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike! The stunning landscapes, from the majestic limestone cliffs to the mysterious Bat Cave, are breathtaking. The guided boat tour offers incredible insights into the unique mangrove ecosystem, and the chance to spot eagles soaring overhead is unforgettable. The highlight for me was exploring the caves and enjoying a refreshing swim at a serene beach. This park is a must-visit if you're in Langkawi—truly a place where nature's beauty and adventure come together!

Langkawi Mangrove Tour is one of the highlights when visiting Langkawi. A mangrove tour in Langkawi offers an incredible opportunity to explore the unique ecosystem and witness fascinating wildlife of Malaysia. There are 2 main jetties located on Langkawi that offer the tour. They are the ‘Langkawi Mangrove Tour’ and ‘Tanjung Rhu Mangrove Jetty’. The one we took our tour was the former. Basically, there are also 2 options on how you would like to go for the tour. We decided to go with the private speedboat so that we do not need to wait for others. The package rate were as follow: 1 hour – 250RM per boat 2 hours – 350RM per boat (Recommended) 3 hours – 450RM per boat 4 hours – 500 RM per boat The recommended time would be 2 hours since beyond that only includes optional activities such as visiting beaches and fish feeding. However, despite picking the 2 hours package, we were returned to shore after 1.5 hours. We felt a little short-changed though. Here are some top things to do during a Langkawi Mangrove Tour: 1. Bat Cave 2. Fish Farm 3. Crocodile Cave 4. Eagle Watching 5. Andaman Sea & Shoes Island 6. Beaches & Fish Feeding (Optional) For those who opt for the 3-hours, or 4-hours mangrove tour packages could alight on a private beach with beautiful shores. Enjoy the fish feeding session as you spot some of the marine life living around the shores. In conclusion, there are plenty of photography opportunities while on the mangrove tour. Besides the natural beauty of the mangroves and the wildlife, capture the stunning landscapes and unique flora and fauna too. #tripstars #malaysia #beachlife #Langkawi #island #mangrove #nature

Bat Caves At Kilim Geopark

it's a wonderful experience for those who likes to hike! I would highly suggest to have a local tourist to guide you throughout the journey as it will be much safer. and bring a bright torch light when going inside the cave as it is pitch dark! and, try to keep quite while seeing those bats, I bet you dont want to wake them up from their nap!