THE ISLANDS OF LANGKAWI

Of the cluster of 99 other islands that form the Langkawi archipelago.

The 3 inhabited islands are Pulau Tuba, Pulau Rebak Besar

and Pulau Rebak Kecil.

The others are mainly uninhabited, little more than rocky outcrops separated by narrow channels with coral reefs,

a diverse marine life and unusual wildlife.

Pulau Tuba
Undeveloped, this island is still a natural habitat to wildlife, on land,

under the water and in the treetops.

A mountainous island with very little lowland, the island of Pulau Tuba,

about five kilometres south of Langkawi island,

is the natural habitat for an interesting selection of wildlife.

Undeveloped and undisturbed, with barely enough space for the dirt track that surrounds the island, it's a good place to see wildlife, up close and personal.
Pulau Tuba allows visitors to experience traditional fishing village life with

fishermen returning home in the evenings in their quaint fishing boats

Go hiking or bird-watching, or find a deserted beach or two to get a

glimpse of some elusive creatures.

Staying There
Pulau Tuba is the only other island that offers accommodation but visitors

should note there is only one place to stay - the Sunrise Beach Resort.
 

Pulau Rebak
Consisting of two Islands - Pulau Rebak Besar (Big Rebak Island), the main

island and frequently referred to as Pulau Rebak and the other smaller

Pulau Rebak Kecil (Small Rebak Island).

Rebak's attractions are lovely white sandy beaches, a lush tropical interior

filled with with tropical birds and an old fashioned rustic charm.

The island is named after the Rebak tree or, as another version would  put it  - named because Rebak Besar resembles a traditional Malay drum or 'rebak'.

Pulau Rebak Besar

A private island with a quiet ambiance, a marina and charming

accommodation provided by the Rebak Marina Resort.
Pulau Rebak Besar Island measures around 390 acres and commands a magnificent view of the Straits of Melaka bordering the Andaman Sea.

Lying on the southwest of Langkawi, with a small marina that beckons passing yachts to stay for the season. On the island is a small marina with a shopping arcade, supermarket and restaurant. Rebak can be reached in just 10 minutes from Port Langkasuka, Langkawi Island by a ferry boat which operates regularly.

Staying There
Built inside Rebak island, off Langkawi's west coast, Rebak Marina resort

offers full services in addition to a first class resort. Accommodation,

tennis courts, bars and water sports are all available.
 

Activities
Trekking can done Along the island trails. Beautiful country side, exotic bird life

Spectacular birds like the Oriental Pied, Hornbill, Racquet Tail Drongo,

Pacific Reef Egret may make a guest appearance in the early morning or

late afternoon. For fishing, boats can be chartered for day or night fishing.

You can also explore hills, slopes and rugged terrain on mountain bikes.
 

Pulau Rebak Kecil

Midway between Pantai Cenang and Pulau Rebak Besar, this island is

popular with day trippers. Just just a 15-minute boat ride away from Langkawi, Rebak retains an unspoiled beauty and allure despite its easy access

from Pantai Cenang.
Take a leisurely stroll along the beach at low tide and walk across to the

island of Pulau Rebak Kecil close by, remembering you'll have to make tracks

for home not too long after as the tide only stays low for about two hours.

Boats are available for hire to visit some of the other nearby islands
The forested beach is sandy for the most part and gets more rocky

towards the northern end.

Staying There

There are chalets for those who want to stay overnight
 

Other Islands

Pulau Bumbon, Pulau Tiloi, Pulau Intan Besar, Pulau Intan Kechil

The islands mentioned here are islands close enough to take a day trip

snorkelling or simply island hopping.

Pulau Bumbon
Ten minutes from the Kuah jetty, Pulau Bumbon offers pleasant beaches.

You can get there by booking a day trip. A quiet and deserted island.

Pulau Tiloi
More recently known as Pulau Bunga (Island of Flowers), this island brings

the beauty of tropical flowers through a project managed by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), transforming the

island into a floral paradise. There are gardens shaded by lofty trees displaying

their scents and kaleidoscope of colours.
 

Pulau Intan Besar This is an island modern-day Robinson Crusoes would love to disappear to. Forest-clad and uninhabited, there are massive ancient trees covering the central part of the island, while coconut palms line the beaches. It is ideal as a quiet retreat for bird-loving naturalists.   Pulau Intan Kechil Like its 'big sister' island, this island is also uninhabited, with a pristine white sandy beach and translucent waters to lure visitors. Great to spend a day at, it is only about 50minutes by boat from Kuah Jetty.

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