PANORAMA LANGKAWI
Today was the final day in Langkawi and we started the day rather early. We woke up as early as 0700hrs so that we can head for breakfast at 0730hrs. We wanted to reach Panorama Langkawi by 0830hrs (that was the opening time). The previous day, our attempt at buying the tickets online was a failure and hence, we had no choice but to reach Panorama Langkawi early, to queue for the tickets.
We managed to reach Panorama Langkawi at around 0840hrs, and compared to the previous day, the carpark was rather empty. However, after walking to the ticket counter, we saw that there were Qs forming already. Not as bad as the previous day, but still we had to queue.
There are 5 counters. Here is the breakdown of which counter sells which ticket:
Counter 1:
Private Gondola: RM460 (for 4 pax)
VIP Gondola: RM550 (for 3 pax)
Bottom Glass Gondola: RM95 (per person)
Express Lane: RM95 (per person)
*Those who buy Express Lane tickets will travel in a normal gondola.
Counter 2:
This counter serves those who purchased their tickets online, tour agencies and large groups.
Counters 3 to 5:
These counters are for those who wish to purchase the basic ticket packages.
Adult (International): RM45
Child (International): RM32
Adult (MyKad holder): RM30
Child (MyKad holder): RM22
Visit their website for more details:
http://www.panoramalangkawi.com/tickets/
We managed to buy the basic tickets after queuing for about 30 minutes. Visitors are sent to the boarding area in batches according to 15 minute intervals. When we bought our tickets, the time was 0915hrs and our boarding time was 1030hrs. While waiting for batch to be called, we walked around the area. Eventually our batch was called and when we walked up to the 2nd floor to the boarding area, we were shocked. There was a very long queue which we knew would take at least more than an hour to clear. We noticed that the Express Lane was empty and without hesitation we went down to the ticket counter to "top up" the remainder RM50 per person. We were given a green sticker each, oranges (as it was the CNY) and shot glasses as souvenirs. We went back to the 2nd floor and went through the Express Lane. Soon we were on the cable car, riding up to the Middle Station.
Thinking back now, if we had not bought the Express Lane tickets, our total waiting time just to get on the cable car would have been close to 3hrs.
- 30 minutes to queue to purchase tickets
- 1 hour to wait for batch to be called
- 1 hour plus to queue at the boarding gate
SKYCAB
There are 3 stations for SkyCab ride. Base Station, Middle Station and Top Station. You can choose not to alight at the Middle Station and continue to the Top Station. I would advise you to alight at the Middle Station though, as there is platform for you to take in the amazing view!
The ride to the Middle Station is actually the scariest. From the Base Station, the cable car will only pass through only TWO towers before ascending to the Middle Station. After the 2nd tower, the cable car is almost travelling in a vertical direction. Throughout the ride, I tried to keep very still. Haha!
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| View from Middle Station Photo: By me |
From the Middle Station to the Top Station, the ride is pretty much horizontal and it's also a short distance.
SKYBRIDGE
After reaching the Top Station, you must go towards your left to the ticket counter to purchase the entry fee to SkyBridge. If you wish to go via steps, the fee is only RM5. But if you want to take the SkyGlide, it will cost you RM15 per person. The SkyGlide is basically a lift that will bring you down to the SkyBridge. We saw that there was a long queue at the SkyGlide to go down to the SkyBridge, and hence we decided to take the steps route. If you are going via the steps, you will be asked to sign an indemnity form.
Proceeding down the steps, we soon realised it's rather dangerous. The steps aren't the proper staircases, but they're stone steps. The railing to hold on to is only on one side and the railing itself is just built out of hollow metal bars. Some of the railings were shaky. If you're not afraid of heights, and if you're a but adventurous, the steps route is for you. Do take note that you'd have to wear proper footwear when taking this route as the ground is uneven. Walking at a steady pace would take you 10 minutes to reach the SkyBridge. Once you're at the SkyBridge, you'll eventually forget the dangerous route you took upon seeing the view.
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| View from SkyBridge Photo: By me |
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| View from SkyBridge Platform Photo: By me |
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| View from SkyBridge Photo: By me |
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| View from SkyBridge Photo: By me |
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| Making our way down via the SkyCab Photo: By me |
Check out the video here:
CHECK-OUT
From Panorama Langkawi, we headed back to the hotel to check-out. The night before, I had asked the receptionist whether late check-out was possible and what will be the fees incurred. (Our check-out time was 1200hrs). I was told that no charge will be made if we checked-out before 1300hrs, and there will be a RM10 per hr/per room charge if we checked-out between 1300hrs to 1700hrs. Beyond that, we will be charged the full amount per room. I also asked if payment needed to be made prior, or during the check-out process. I was told that we only needed to pay during the check-out process. Hence, I told the receptionist that we'll be checking out by 1400hrs.
However, while driving back to the hotel, we received a phone call from the hotel to ask us to proceed to check-out as soon as possible and preferably before 1400hrs. This made us a little upset, cause it did feel like we were being chased out and we already did inform that we'll be checking out by 1400hrs. We reached the hotel around 1310hrs and I approached the receptionist and saw that the duty manager was there too. I explained to him what happened and he informed me that the staff who attended to me the night before, didn't pass on the information to the staff who took over this morning. Hence, the hotel staff made the phone call to ask us to check-out. (They thought that we had gone AWOL). The duty manager gave us till 1400hrs to check-out saying that they need to ready the room for the next guests. Since we had time, we decided to have a quick shower before checking-out.
As per the information given to me by the hotel staff the previous night, from 1300hrs, we will be charged RM10 per hr/per room. However, the duty manager waived the extra charge off and I only collected back my RM100 deposit that I made on the first day. I thanked him for his gesture and we then made our way for lunch.
LUNCH
We went back to HMR (Hotel Malaysia Restaurant) to have a sumptuous lunch before heading to the airport. Once we saw the food, we truly had forgotten the little "episode" we had at the hotel.
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| Look at the mouth-watering dishes! Photo: By me |
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| Yummy! Photo: By me |
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| My "plate" of goodness! Photo: By me |
Yet again, the cost of my lunch was about RM10. Oh, and the cup of coffee was just too good. It was so good, that I forget to take a picture of it. :p
GOODBYE LANGKAWI!
While driving to the airport, I sat in the car reminiscing the entire trip. A bitter-sweet moment indeed. We all felt that a 4D3N trip isn't enough to explore the entire island and everything it has to offer. We'll definitely plan for a longer trip in the near future!
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| AirAsia's Self Check-In Kiosk Photo: By me |
If you are flying with AirAsia, you can proceed to this self check-in kiosk to get your luggage tags printed. There are 4 kiosks, but when I was there only 2 was working. Nevertheless, the process was easy. After which, you can proceed to the check-in counters to drop your luggages.
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| View from the plane Photo: By me |
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| View from the plane Photo: By me |
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| A bed of clouds Photo: By me |
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| A winding river that joins with the ocean Photo: By me |
As the sun set during our flight to KLIA signifying the end of the day, it also signified the end of the short trip to Langkawi. Overall, I had a wonderful and a memorable time there. I'd definitely go back there again, to experience other things like parasailing or the sun-set cruise!
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OTHER POSTS FROM THIS TRIP
LANGKAWI TRIP 2016: PRE-TRIP
LANGKAWI TRIP 2016 - DAY 1: FLYING TO LANGKAWI
LANGKAWI TRIP 2016 - DAY 2: JET SKI TOUR
LANGKAWI TRIP 2016 - DAY 3: BLACK SAND BEACH & AYER HANGAT VILLAGE
