The 4 Best Malaysia River Cruises

1.Langkawi: Mangrove River Cruise Sharing 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 474 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Our pick

Join AD Mangrove Tanjung Rhu Enterprise for a three-hour sharing boat ride through Langkawi’s Kilim mangroves. An English or Malay-speaking guide such as Mohammed, Hassan, or Hazley points out eagles, monkeys, limestone caves, and Gorilla Mountain. Bat Cave entry costs RM2, and lunch at the floating restaurant is optional.

“This trip was perfect for what we wanted. The boat was immaculate and looked brand new, with comfy seat cushions. Not too bumpy on the fast parts of the ride. We went to see the eagles first, and while our guide did not feed them there were other boats in the same area what did, so there were plenty of birds to watch. From there we had an amazing ride through the mangroves with a slow journey through the smaller channels and then really fast through the wider ones, with a few dramatic turns! Lots of fun. Next we went though Crocodile Cave which was good, before stopping at the…”

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2.Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 437 reviews · 8 hours · from $58Top rated

Spend eight hours moving from Kota Kinabalu’s Floating Mosque and Cocoa Kingdom chocolate factory to Bongawan’s mangroves. Guides such as Timmy, Eddie, Simon and Zai lead the wildlife cruise, sunset viewing and firefly trip. Transport, tea, dinner and English guiding are included, making this a full day for nature lovers and first time Sabah visitors.

“Amazing experience! Simon and Eddie were amazing guides. We really enjoyed the day.”

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3.Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 312 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Spend 10 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca with an English-speaking guide such as Yoga, Kugan, or Jasmine. Walk from A Famosa and St. Paul Church to Dutch Square and the Street of Harmony, enjoy a Peranakan lunch, cruise the river for 40 minutes, and visit Kampung Morten. Expect a long day, warm weather, and about four hours on the road.

“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Putrajaya Tour Half Day Tour [Shared/Private]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

This four-hour shared or private trip takes you from Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle to Putrajaya, with a lake cruise, the Pink Mosque, Perdana Putra, and Putra Bridge. English-speaking guides such as Chandran, Sasi, Mac, and Wilson explain the city’s design and buildings. Pickup is available from selected central hotels for bookings of two adults or more.

“Lovely cruise taking in the sights from a different angle. The mosque was beautiful.”

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