Half Day Birdwatching Tour
Morning Itinerary (7.30 am – 11.30 am)
Spot some of Langkawi’s approximate 267 species of birds, about one third of which are migrants, on this tour suitable for the serious bird watcher. The migration winter is between November to April and the best time to observe birds at the equator is either early morning, or early evening when they are most active. This half-day tour is spread over two sessions, although we can choose to do just one. The open corridor between the rainforest is best for observing rainforest birds including flowerpeckers, hill mynas, dollarbirds, green pigeons, drongos, tailorbirds, babblers, bulbuls, sunbirds, eagles, woodpeckers and oriental pied hornbills.
Our next destination takes us to a mangrove forest to spot the brown winged kingfisher, collared kingfisher, black capped kingfisher, white bellied sea eagle, brahminy kite, common sandpiper and little heron. Our final stop is at the rice paddies to observe paddy field birds such as sandpipers, plovers, lapwings, pond herons, egrets, bitterns, white-throated kingfishers, blue-throated beeeaters, chestnut-headed bee-eaters, blue-tailed bee-eaters, peaceful doves, spotted doves and plain backed sparrows.
Afternoon Itinerary (Time: 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm)
Spend the afternoon bird spotting at a local village pond, high up in Langkawi to observe the island’s resident rainforest species. A short drive takes us to the pond, which is frequented by lesser whistling ducks, little egrets, little herons, moorhens, little grebes, pond herons, needletailed swifts and striated swallows. Afterwards we drive to Langkawi’s highest peak to observe great hornbills, wreathed hornbills and other rainforest species that will be the highlight of this trip. The great hornbills measure 1.3 metres from the tip of beak to tip of tail and are the largest birds in Langkawi.
Route
- Duration: 4 hours, with departure at 7.30 am / 3.30 pm;
- Booking request need to be submitted at least 9 days in advance;
- Required minimum 2 adults per booking and maximum 8 persons per group;
- This tour is not recommended for children below 12 years old;
- This tour required moderate fitness level, there will be some short walk;
- Recommended Attire: Long sleeve shirts, long pants, walking shoes, hat and good sun protection, keep to earth colours like green brown or black and avoid bright colours like red, yellow, and white;
- We promise to do our very best to get your target birds, but we will not participate in feeding, bait and bird calls;
- Cancellation Policy & No Show: Full penalty charges will impose for cancellation received within 72 hours or less prior to tour departure and No Show;
- Tour rates are NOT applicable during Langkawi LIMA Event and booking confirmation will be subject to availability upon request;
- This Trail programme is operated daily except on Monday on shared basis with English-speaking Nature Guide.
- Seat-in-Coach tours refers to group size of minimum 2 pax and maximum 8 pax per group, unless stated otherwise below;
- Max. waiting time for Seat-in-Coach tours pick-up from hotel will be up to 5 minutes only;
- Seat-in-Coach tour rates DO NOT inclusive entrance tickets;
- Seat-in-Coach tours with pick-up from hotels located other than Kuah town and beach area (Cenang/Tengah/Kok) will apply additional surcharge.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- English-speaking Nature Guide;
- Bottle water;
- Binocular to use (we advise clients to bring their own due to hygiene purposes);
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
