Holidays in Langkawi

The dense archipelago of Langkawi has a total of 99 islands in its chain and sits in topaz seas 30 kilometres off the west coast of Malaysia.

How To Get To Langkawi

You can hop on a Kuala Lumpur flight to start your holiday in Langkawi and there are also other planes heading more infrequently between Penang and this tropical paradise. However, many visitors on a more leisurely Malaysia holidays arrive by ferry. There are various services operating out of the port of Kuah and heading on to Malaysian destinations. You can even get a ferry to Thailand depending on the arch of your journey.

Where To Stay In Langkawi

Although there are 99 islands in the archipelago, only Pulau Langkawi has been thoroughly domesticated with hotels and facilities, making it the destination chosen by most travellers on holiday in Langkawi. There are many places to look for hotels, including Datai Bay, Kuah, Tanjung Rhu or the privately-owned opulence of Rebak Island. Most accommodation is close to the beaches, since sandy shores are in abundance, even during cheap holidays to Langkawi.

What To Do In Langkawi

Although the gorgeous beaches and inviting seas will capture your attention for much of your trip, it is really worth exploring the natural beauty and uncommon formation of Langkawi. With jungles clinging to the centre of most islands and duty-free shopping to be had in the fast-developing towns you can get a real contrast of experiences on your stay. There are three festivals covering arts, crafts and water held in the winter and the spring, so to experience local culture you might choose to plan your Langkawi holidays around these activities.