Top Malaysia Water Tours

Enjoy the stretches of white beach, crystal clear waters and dazzling marine life at the beautiful Perhentian Island The best way to enjoy the beautiful underwater world of Pulau Perhentian is to join a snorkeling tour. No worry if you are not able to swim, as most of the snorkeling packages in Perhentian include all the necessary safety equipment to ensure an enjoyable underwater discovery trip.

Experience the natural beauty of Langkawi on this guided excursion to Kilim Nature Park. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop in a boat and explore this 38-square-mile (11-square-kilometer) protected landscape of blue lagoons, mangrove forests, sandy white beaches, and limestone cliffs. Enjoy a refreshing swim, watch for wildlife, learn about the park from an informative guide, and stop by local fish farm.

Get your thrills on this fun-filled water excursion on the Kampar River. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Perak and enjoy a safety briefing before stepping into your gear at Ulu River Lodge. Then, board your raft and hit nine big rapids across four miles (seven kilometers). Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

Travel to the island of Payar, one of the 99 islands in the Langkawi Archipelago. The island is protected as a marine preserve, making it an excellent site for viewing the underwater world. This day cruise features time for snorkeling and relaxing on the beach, lunch, and a knowledgeable guide and crew.

Explore the magical Langkawi archipelago with this sailing excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn to sail from friendly crew members, kick back in a salt water jacuzzi, watch for sea eagles from the deck, take a refreshing swim or hike in the jungle, and savor a delicious complimentary lunch with wine, barbecue, and a globally-inspired menu.

Experience the natural beauty of Langkawi on this half-day cruising excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, sail to three of the UNESCO-designated archipelago’s most scenic islands: Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, and Pulau Beras Basah. Learn about the region from an informative guide, watch for marine life, go swimming in a gorgeous lake, and snorkel in the calm waters of the Strait of Malacca.

Cruise into the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, where clear water and great snorkeling are a tempting escape from busy Kota Kinabalu. With included boat transport, BBQ lunch, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers, this excursion to Pulau Manukan takes care of logistics but leaves you free to explore on your own—that means an independent day of sun, sand, and marine life in a gorgeous destination.

While Kota Kinabalu is known for its busy markets and picturesque cityscape, visitors love venturing out of town for a day to get amongst nature. This full-day tour of Kilas Forest Reserve takes visitors on a river cruise to see amazing Malaysian wildlife as well as stunning fireflies after the sun sets.

Watch a sparkling display of fireflies in Kuala Selangor on a private firefly tour from Kuala Lumpur that includes a firefly cruise and seafood dinner at a local restaurant. With private transport from Kuala Lumpur to Selangor, this tour is a personalized alternative to group excursions; ideal for families or a romantic evening out, it also features a sightseeing stop at the historic Bukit Melawati fort.

Adventure through a coastal mangrove river in Cherating aboard this 1.5-hour cruise. Venture down the 4-mile (7-km) tree-lined waterway, and spot native wildlife such as crabs, lizards, snakes, and monkeys.

Adults and children alike will be enchanted by this firefly tour, departing from Cherating in the evening. Step aboard a boat for a 1-hour ride through the mangroves of the Cherating River. Your knowledgeable guide is passionate about these charming insects — winged beetles whose bioluminescence glows after dark. Watch while hundreds of little flying lights fill the trees!

Discover the delights of the Langkawi Archipelago on this 4-hour jet-ski tour. Hop onto your jet-ski and head onto the Andaman Sea with your guide. Enjoy breathtaking views over the crystal-blue seas and white sands of the Langkawi archipelago. Visit Dayang Bunting Island, widely considered the jewel in the archipelago’s crown. Admire forested hills and rocky outcrops, and hear of traditional island legends. Zoom among rocky outcrops and hidden bays on route to the Fjords, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Experience the best of coastal Malaysia on this 4-hour Langkawi fishing village jet-ski tour. Explore Langkawi Island’s beautiful coastline by jet-ski with your guide. See elegant cruise ships, luxury yachts and traditional fishing boats in the harbor. Learn of the Langkawi Archipelago during a stop at Kuah. Open the throttle in the deep seas where dolphins splash through the waves, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch in Penarak fishing village. Gain insight into Malay village life and take in panoramic views over the Andaman Sea from your hilltop vantage point.

Sarawakian’s rich cultures and customs, unique traditional rituals, dances, foods, and costumes are among the things that continue to intrigue and fascinate visitors and researchers from around the world. Their warm hospitality and simple ways of life are also some of the traits that many visitors find endearing. I guess, the fascination for this exotic destination also stems from interesting stories about the headhunters of Borneo. Images from National Geographic or Discovery Channel showing small dark people with tattooed bodies donning fancy headdresses of exotic bird feathers must have also fuelled the curiosity of our foreign visitors.

Get an up close look at the endangered orangutan on this incredible tour of Orangutan Island, Taiping Zoo and Perak Museum from Penang. Experience some of the area’s most stunning natural highlights and learn more about local wildlife from your professional guide. You’ll walk through the Taiping Lake Gardens and wander the halls of Perak Museum, plus enjoy the air-conditioned comfort and convenience of your vehicle.

Climb the grueling 272 steps up to the caverns of Batu Caves houses a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines. Have a chance to dip your feet and relax at the hot springs after the climb. End of the trip, experience the natural display of twinkling fireflies light up the berembang trees along the Selangor River. Tour highlights: • Climb 272 steps of Batu Caves • Enjoy Fresh coconut drink & Nasi Lemak Tasting • Selayang Hot Spring • Seafood dinner at Kuala Selangor • Fireflies boat ride • Visit to 'Fort Altingsburg’

Dine and dance under the stars on a Kota Kinabalu cruise that includes live music and a buffet of international cuisine. The boat’s open upper deck gives panoramic views of the Kota Kinabalu skyline as the city lights up after dark, and since this dinner cruise features door-to-door transfers from hotels in Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy an evening out without the hassle of finding late-night transport.

See Kota Kinabalu from a different perspective during a sunset dinner cruise around Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. A romantic experience ideal for couples, this cruise on the South China Sea includes a buffet-style dinner of Malaysian dishes and live music. You’ll have access to free-flowing tea, coffee, and water, and benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, which lets you skip the hassle of finding a meeting point.

Watch for birds, monkeys, and Irrawaddy dolphins as you cruise through the mangroves of Kuching Wetlands National Park on a half-day wildlife excursion from Kuching or Damai. Explore a fascinating estuary and flooded forest that’s home to diverse species of plants and animals, traveling by boat for up-close views. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuching or Damai, this 5-hour tour includes entrance fees and transport, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Be amazed by the wonders of Malaysia’s earliest civilization at the Lembah Bujang Archeological Museum that serves evidence of a vibrant trading centre of a prosperous kingdom that once existed here. Tour of Alor Star – the capital city of Malaysia’s oldest Malay Sultanate and considered the ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia. Spend your days in the middle of a vast, wild rainforest. Take in the feeling of being in the rainforest far away from human civilization, with its fresh air and soothing natural forest orchestra of insects, birds and other wildlife. Explore jungle trails, rivers, limestone hills, caves and saltlicks while you enjoy boat rides and observe wildlife in Ulu Muda, a lush tropical rainforest located in the northern Peninsular Malaysia state of Kedah, Malaysia.

Watch the sun set over the Andaman Sea on a 3.5-hour dinner cruise from Langkawi aboard a spacious sailboat. Sip drinks from the open bar, enjoy a barbecue dinner, and cool off in the water as the first stars appear on the horizon. This 3.5-hour dinner cruise includes pickup and drop-off at Langkawi hotels, and it’s the perfect way to explore the Langkawi archipelago at its most scenic.

Cruise through the Langkawi archipelago on a sailing trip from Langkawi, and spend the day watching for dolphins, flying fish, and birds of prey. Help to raise the sails or just relax in the onboard salt water Jacuzzi, then have a barbecue lunch on a remote, pristine beach. This Langkawi sailing trip includes pickup and drop-off at Langkawi hotels, drinks, and lunch, and it’s a relaxing way to explore the UNESCO Global Geopark.

Discover the laid-back fishing village of Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) during this day trip that also includes a short sightseeing tour in Kuala Lumpur. Experience the daily lifestyle of the the island’s locals as you explore this unique community situated above the water line on stilts. Enjoy a tasty Malaysian lunch before catching the ferry back to Kuala Lumpur, where you undertake a brief coach trip to a mosque and Chinese temple. Your excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport, a guide and entrance fees.

Explore one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world on a full-day tour from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara National Park. You’ll trek to a canopy walkway through the treetops, get views across the jungle from Teresek Hill, then cruise the Tahan River to a waterfall and swimming hole. Group size is limited to 6 people to ensure personal service as you explore the Malaysian rainforest, with overland transport from Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle.