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Malaysia Itinerary | Langkawi

Langkawi

A 14 day sailing itinerary

Day 1

Depart from the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and plan an early morning sail towards Pulau Tepur. 

Day 2

Mooring in front of Monkey Beach on Pulau Tepur, you’ll find monkeys descending the hills to enjoy the white sand. There are wonderful restaurants and shops to explore all along Pantai Cenang beach – the most popular beach on Langkawi.

Stock up on provisions, and see the Aquarium if you have time. 

Day 3

Spend the night at Pulau Gubang Darat on Dayang Bunting after a day excursion to the largest freshwater lake on Langkawi, the centre of some very mysterious legends. After your short hike to the lake, you’ll want to cool off in the refreshing waters. 

Day 4

Crossing towards mooring in front of the capital of Langkawi. Possibility to do shopping in the numerous duty-free shops of the city. Kuah Town marina allows refilling water tanks. 

Day 5

Kilim River Geopark almost feels like another planet, a breathtaking mixture of mangroves and mountains. Dine on fresh local fish at nearby restaurants, including the famous Fish Farm. 

Day 6

Tanjung Rhu Beach / Datai.

Navigation toward Tanjung Rhu Beach on the North Cape of Langkawi. Very beautiful beaches edged off casuarinas. Beautiful navigation with a great view of surrounding islands and Thailand.

Evening mooring in front of Datai hotel frequented by Jet Set.

Day 7

Make your way to Telaga Marina, whose Perdana Quay harbour park features plenty of dining options and a walkable promenade. 

Day 8

Begin sailing towards Ko Lipe, an island inhabited by Chao Leh, a nomadic seafaring culture. White sand beaches are edged by numerous restaurants and shimmering turquoise waters. 

Day 9

Spend the day exploring Ko Lipeh, and you’ll realize why the Chao Leh call it home 

Day 10

Ko Adang is an uninhabited island, famous for its bright coral reef and an ancient waterfall. 

Day 11

Ko Rawi is another uninhabited island perfect for exploring. As you roam around the island, you’ll see many waterfalls, each more stunning than the last. 

Day 12

On to Ko Butang Islet, where the forests are lush and the white sand beaches are perfect for lounging all day. Feeling more active? Spend the day snorkelling! 

Day 13 & 14

Day 13 – Sail back to Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, and enjoy the penultimate day of your Dream Yacht adventure. 

Day 14 – Check out and say farewell to magical Malaysia – until next time!