Kayak into the mangrove wilderness

Be ready to explore Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark with local naturalists who have explored this ecosystem for over 20 years. We will paddle towards the forest between land and sea.

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English and Malay.

4.96 out of 5 stars, from 240 reviews

, 2 weeks ago

We had an absolutely incredible kayaking and mangrove tour experience with Dharkshen Selva. She was amazing, super friendly, and made the entire journey so comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. Her knowledge was outstanding—she explained every little detail about the mangroves, wildlife, and surroundings in such an engaging way. The kayaking was very well guided, even for beginners like us, which made it both fun and safe. Honestly, we didn’t even realize how more than 3 hours flew by while kayaking with the team—that’s how immersive and enjoyable the whole experience was! And to top it all off, the delicious meal after the exhausting kayaking session was the sweetest and most thoughtful touch. Truly an unforgettable experience with her—highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the mangroves in the best way possible!

Abhijeet

Solapur, India

, April 2026

The mangrove kayaking tour with Dharkshen was the highlight of our trip to Langkawi! She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the mangrove ecosystem, and really inspired us with her stories and anecdotes. She was thoughtful and personable the entire time, checking in to make sure we were ok, and pacing the tour so we could really immerse ourselves in the environment. We even took a dip in the waters and it was magical. We are really glad to have connected with her and will definitely be going on more experiences with her!

Yannting

Singapore

, March 2026

Dear Uncle Selva, Thank you for a perfect day exploring the mangroves, which you so clearly love and cherish. We sincerely appreciate your passion, stories and knowledge that you shared with us across the day. We could not recommend this experience more. To anyone (other than Uncle Selva) reading this, be prepared to laugh, learn, observe, meditate and get a bit wet. To Uncle Selva, it was our utmost privilege to spend this time with you.

William

Singapore

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Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Kilim Geoforest Park

07000, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

About me

I'm Selva, an admirer of mother nature and a local naturalist and historian. My early interest in the connection between humans and nature began with my dad, searching for medicinal plants. I've been kayaking through the mangroves for 20 years, exploring the symbiosis of organisms and Earth's history through limestone formation, flora, and fauna..

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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 4 and up can attend, up to 10 guests total.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Suncreen, Hat, Waterproof bag/ Waterproof casing, Bottled water, Mosquito Repellent, extra change of clothes

Accessibility

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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Free cancellation

What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English and Malay.

4.96 out of 5 stars, from 240 reviews

, 2 weeks ago

Abhijeet

Solapur, India

, April 2026

Yannting

Singapore

, March 2026

William

Singapore

Some reviews have been automatically translated.

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Kilim Geoforest Park

07000, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

About me

To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Kayak into the mangrove wilderness

Be ready to explore Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark with local naturalists who have explored this ecosystem for over 20 years. We will paddle towards the forest between land and sea.