The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Kedah, Malaysia

August 14, 2021 Hana Mouser

Kedah (Malay pronunciation: [kəˈdɑh]; Jawi: قدح), also known by its honorific Darul Aman or "Abode of Peace", is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice. Langkawi is an archipelago of islands, most of which are uninhabited. Kedah was called Kadaram (Tamil: கடாரம்; kadāram) by ancient and medieval Tamil people and Syburi (Thai: ไทรบุรี; RTGS: Sai Buri) by the Siamese when it was under their influence.
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1. Langkawi Private Day Tour

Langkawi Tour

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Interested in experiencing the exciting urban and rural areas of Langkawi? This tour is for you! You can discover the beauty of Langkawi by creating your own itinerary with our Private Day Tour.

Inclusions: Private guide and driver, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by 10-seat, air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

Reviewed By lcwong

Saw the reviews about Ms Seha here and decided to engage her. She was on time and her driving was fast but safe. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a driver.

2. Langkawi Half Day City Tour

Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia Asni Tours & Travels

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A place out of a travel magazine, Langkawi is the ideal location for you to get in touch with nature and learn about traditional art and culture. Duty-free shopping to traditional handicrafts, Langkawi holds many places of interest for the adventurous. There’s simply so much to see and do in Langkawi that it certainly warrants a return trip! Below are some popular destinations for you to choose from. - Visit Atma Alam to Learn About Traditional Batik Printing - Visit Cenang Beach and Its Gargantuan Aquarium Complex - Check Out the Great Eagle at Eagle Square - Embark on a Duty-Free Shopping Spree - Laman Padi Langkawi & Mahsuri’s Tomb

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick up & Drop-off (only Kuah & Cenang area, others area will be surcharge per person RM 25)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Tickets, Surcharge : Berjaya/Datai/Andaman/Tanjung Rhu/Four Seasons RM 25 Per Pax must be paid during pick up

Reviewed By FionPoh

Very fun ride. We got the 2 rides pass and it was a thrilling experience. We'll love to come back to do more rides.........

3. Private Tour: Langkawi Craft and Cultural Tour

Asian Trails Malaysia

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This tour starts with a visit to Budaya Craft & Cultural Complex and then goes to the Galeria Perdana. Firstly the Budaya Craft and Cultural Complex has a wide range of Malaysian handicrafts locally hand made on display and for sale which makes excellent souvenirs or gifts. Visitors as well get to see batik artists at work and witness how they painstakingly transform their designs. The Galeria Perdana has a much an international flavor holding over 2500 items which have been given to Malaysia from countries around the globe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied., Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied., Supplements apply during Malaysian Public Holidays

Reviewed By Steven L

I am a regular Tripadvisor contributor and don't think the review coverage here is really helping people make easy choices. I hope other reviewers can add more details about different providers and tips. I have done this activity a couple of times and my observations of trying to use a smaller operator this time, NBA Sports (in front of Casa Del Mar resort) are: Pros: - this is a must do trip if you can afford it, great fun - the islands are really worth seeing and you cover all a boat trip would - sometimes you are the only jetski with smaller providers and have more flexibility - despite the other bad reviews our jetski did not breakdown at all - 4 hour tour at MYR800 for two on a 1200cc jetski - reasonable photos and video taken by driver sent free within 2 hours of finishing Cons - booking online in advance is not necessary and overpriced. If you have a few days on Cenang Beach just lock in a trip on your first day. Someone correct me if they were there during a busy time and could not get a tour. - there are loads of jetski operators on the beach not many of whom instil any confidence and even when their equipment looks good what you get on the day is a different story. Our jetski was old, broken mirrors, ill fitting torn beach shoes - our tour guide seemed to have been just someone they found on the day. I suspect the beach stalls just secure bookings take a commission then pass the booking on to the jetski owner who finds a driver. You are left waiting around a lot. - driver had poor english but you do not need much guide talk for the sites, it is mostly visual. He also preferred to hangout with other drivers at each stop with no intent to entertain the customer. Unfortunately, the other bad reviews when you are spending a lot of money, do scare people into just using the main couple of higher priced companies. Even one of those, Seeman, demonstrates a terrible customer attitude when you read how they respond to complaints. I avoided them for this reason. Providers do not appear to negotiate much on price but will 'add' islands onto your trip, 'upgrade' you to a bigger machine, have an english speaking guide. I don't believe any of this comes through because they may pass you off to another company to fulfil the trip. When you get your receipt have them write down all of these promises but I guess the trips are all the same despite the extras. Whoever you choose, it is a really good trip but yes the drivers go fast and the sea gets very turbulent at times so it can be a bumpy ride. If you are the only jetski maybe skip the lake stop, it is boring and not the best use of half an hour.

4. Langkawi Round Island Tour

Asian Trails Malaysia

An archipelago of variety: Langkawi’s position on the South East Asian map as a destination for extended stays with ample activities at one’s disposal has certainly placed this Malaysian region on the tourism map. Comprising of no less than 99 islands, its location in the far northwestern corner of Malaysia along the warmer streams of the surrounding waters have blessed all of the islets off the main island with white sandy beaches, jungle-style nature, and its own cultural traits, some of them not found anywhere in the country. Langkawi itself is a destination that captures all above elements perfectly and to get to know your destination, one has to venture along its interesting sights and learn the story behind it. Explore Langkawi with us during this leisurely morning tour, filled with history, nature and culture.

Inclusions: A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide cum driver., All applicable taxes and service charges, Entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description (Mahsuri Tomb)

Exclusions: Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated, Supplements apply during Malaysian Public Holidays, Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By Steven L

I am a regular Tripadvisor contributor and don't think the review coverage here is really helping people make easy choices. I hope other reviewers can add more details about different providers and tips. I have done this activity a couple of times and my observations of trying to use a smaller operator this time, NBA Sports (in front of Casa Del Mar resort) are: Pros: - this is a must do trip if you can afford it, great fun - the islands are really worth seeing and you cover all a boat trip would - sometimes you are the only jetski with smaller providers and have more flexibility - despite the other bad reviews our jetski did not breakdown at all - 4 hour tour at MYR800 for two on a 1200cc jetski - reasonable photos and video taken by driver sent free within 2 hours of finishing Cons - booking online in advance is not necessary and overpriced. If you have a few days on Cenang Beach just lock in a trip on your first day. Someone correct me if they were there during a busy time and could not get a tour. - there are loads of jetski operators on the beach not many of whom instil any confidence and even when their equipment looks good what you get on the day is a different story. Our jetski was old, broken mirrors, ill fitting torn beach shoes - our tour guide seemed to have been just someone they found on the day. I suspect the beach stalls just secure bookings take a commission then pass the booking on to the jetski owner who finds a driver. You are left waiting around a lot. - driver had poor english but you do not need much guide talk for the sites, it is mostly visual. He also preferred to hangout with other drivers at each stop with no intent to entertain the customer. Unfortunately, the other bad reviews when you are spending a lot of money, do scare people into just using the main couple of higher priced companies. Even one of those, Seeman, demonstrates a terrible customer attitude when you read how they respond to complaints. I avoided them for this reason. Providers do not appear to negotiate much on price but will 'add' islands onto your trip, 'upgrade' you to a bigger machine, have an english speaking guide. I don't believe any of this comes through because they may pass you off to another company to fulfil the trip. When you get your receipt have them write down all of these promises but I guess the trips are all the same despite the extras. Whoever you choose, it is a really good trip but yes the drivers go fast and the sea gets very turbulent at times so it can be a bumpy ride. If you are the only jetski maybe skip the lake stop, it is boring and not the best use of half an hour.

5. Full-Day Tour: Flavours Of Langkawi

Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd

Explore the rural and rustic areas of Langkawi; its countryside, paddy fields, wet market, "Angkor Wat" Temple , a typical Malay Kampung House, take in the local scene, meet the locals and sample the delightful local foods and immerse yourself in the local rural environment, away from the main tourist destinations.

Inclusions: Light refreshments (local dessert, local coffee/tea), English speaking driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Foot Massage/Reflexology

Exclusions: Other Food and drinks, Gratuities, Personal expenditure

Reviewed By OYK0902

Got a lot of water activity can play at there. There also got animal park. Is very fun when play at ther and very happy.