The Seven Wells Waterfall or as the locals call it, Jalan Telaga Tujuh, is one of the top places to visit in Langkawi. Chasing waterfalls is one of our favourite activities whilst travelling, and the Seven Wells Waterfall didnโt disappoint.
This spectacular piece of nature is located on the Eastern side of the island, high up in the hills close to the Telaga Harbour Marina.
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๐ Things NearBy
๐จ Where To Stay
The waterfall is split into two sections. The lower section has a huge plunge pool, where you can jump off the rocks when the water is deep enough. Just above that section is the upper section, where you will find the natural water slides.
These have been carved out over the years by the power of the water. You will also find a beautiful infinity pool at the top if you are brave enough to reach it!
How To Get To The Seven Wells Waterfall ๐บ๏ธ
As you probably guessed the waterfall isnโt in the middle of town. Therefore, we choose to hire a car for the day to explore the island. Unfortunately, we canโt remember the name of the car hire company as we just chose the first one we found.
All along the town of Kampung Lubok Buaya are shops that offer bike and car hire.ย Our car cost us ยฃ14 for the day, we recommend hiring a car over a bike as the island is quite big. There is nothing worse than two people and a rucksack stuck on a moped for an hour from home, in wet swimming gear.
However, if you are only planning to visit the Seven Wells Waterfall then the bike option might be better for you. From the town of Kampung Lubok Buaya to the base of the waterfall is 20 km, which took us 30 minutes in the car.
โข If we have learned anything while travelling, it is that all good things are located at the top of 10,000 stairs. Be prepared to hike up a steep hill to reach this waterfall.
Seven Wells Waterfall Opening Hours ๐
Opening Times: The waterfall is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
We chose to set off early and arrived at 8 am. We were the only ones here for a good hour, but by 9 am the coaches of tourists started to turn up.
Seven Wells Waterfall Entrance Fee ๐ฐ
Entrance Fee: There is no entrance fee to access the waterfalls.
When you arrived at the car park there is a small parking fee for bikes and cars. We are not sure if this is an official thing, but we were happy to pay.
- 25p Bikes
- 50p Cars
In the car park, there are a few small pop-up shops and food stalls. We recommend you buy a few snacks and water from them to keep you going on the big walk ahead.
Monkeys At Seven Wells Waterfall Langkawi๐
There are a lot of monkeys in the jungle of Langkawi which includes around the Seven Wells Waterfall.
As you are making your way up the steps to the waterfall, donโt be surprised if you see lots of the Macaque and Dusky leaf monkeys roaming the jungle. Just remember to hide your snacks and keep your belonging close to you and you will be fine.
The locals will keep a tiger soft toy out, which is meant to scare the monkeys. We have even heard that the locals buy Tigerโs urine online and spray their shops with it, so the monkeys do not come and steal their goods! ๐ฏ
Seven Wells Waterfall Bottom pool โฌ๏ธ
The bottom pool will be the first part of the waterfall you reach. Follow the service road from the car park up the hill, you will climb around 200 steps.ย You will then see the signpost pointing left towards the base of the waterfall.
Milly and I enjoyed spending more time here rather than at the top, so would recommend starting here.
We visited the waterfall in July and there was plenty of water flowing through. We were able to climb part of the falls to get some epic pictures. It was super slippery and both of us ended up falling over, so take extra care. In this bottom pool, you can take a nice refreshing swim and jump into the pool from the rocks in the deepest section.
Seven Wells Waterfall Upper Pool ๐
The upper pools are a large section of the falls which is divided into 7 wells. Can you see what they have done here? โThe Seven Wells Waterfallโ is very clever, right?
In order to reach these wells, you will need to climb the 600 steps to the top. This may sound easy but in the midday heat, carrying bags is hard work! There is an observation point at the top, which looks like half a bridge. This allows you to climb over the waterfall and look out over the jungle and down to the ocean.
Milly was terrified on this lookout as it is a glass-bottom- half-bridge, dangling over the wall to certain death.
These wells come in all different shapes and sizes. Depending on the recent rainfall, some will be full of flowing water, and others could be bone dry. Generally, all the pools are full and are connected by the river which runs along the smooth surface of the rock face, this makes for a perfect water slide. Make sure to check the depth of the water in the wells first unless you want a face full of rock.
7 Wells Waterfall Infinity Pool
The final well before you get to the very long drop off the edge of the waterfall creates the infinity pool. This well is just over a meter deep and has a large wire barrier in front of it.
This is supposed to stop people from going over the edge. However, when we visited it was broken, and to be honest even if it was fixed you could have easily got through. Please donโt be stupid, we witnessed very stupid people climbing over this wire with a god damn newborn baby!
Your life is worth more than a photo guys. There have also been a few deaths at the Seven Wells Waterfall.ย With this in mind, you need to take extra care with the water levels and power.
We didnโt think the water was going to be that strong and quick. But when we got in we were extremely surprised by the force of the water trying to push us over the edge. What you cant see in this photo is Milly screaming thinking she was about to go overboard.
There is no need to climb over the barrier as Photoshop has been created. You can clearly see the before and after below.
Tips For Visiting Waterfalls In Langkawi๐
- When you are planning your visit, we recommend taking into consideration the time of the year you are visiting and the weather. If you are planning to visit in the wet season, you should take extra care, as the water levels and power will be a lot higher. It will also make the steps leading up to the waterfall through the jungle very slippery.
- We spent 3 hours in total at the waterfalls. This gave us plenty of time to relax and escape the Langkawi heat and humidity. It also allowed us to spend plenty of time exploring different parts of the waterfalls and taking pictures. We even managed to grab some yummy and cheap lunch from the restaurant in the car park.
- Remember your sun cream and insect replant. Although we didnโt have major issues with bugs, Milly did manage to stand on a bee and get stung on the foot whilst climbing the waterfall.
Read our 3-day Langkawi Itinerary and Island Hopping Guide
Langkawi Waterfall Hikes ๐ฅพ
If you are a more adventurous traveller and hiking is your thing. Then there are a few hikes through the jungle that start from the Seven Wells Waterfall. We didnโt attempt any because we were WAY too hot, but you can hike to the top of the hill where the waterfall begins.
Seven Wells Waterfall Map ๐
Here are some handy maps of the Seven Wells Waterfall, to point you in the right direction.
Seven Wells Waterfall Address ๐
You will know you are heading in the right direction when you pass the entrance to the Langkawi Sky Bridge, just before the Waterfalls car park.
Pop this address in your maps and you will be fine.
Things To Do In Langkawi ๐
If chasing waterfalls isnโt enough for you, there are plenty of other activities to do nearby.
Umgawa Legendary Adventures
The Umgawa Zip-line Adventures starts from the car park of the Seven Wells Waterfall. If you are an adrenaline junkie, then zip-lining through the jungle is the perfect way to get your fix.
Spend approximately 1 โ 2 1/2 hours on a once-in-a-lifetime zip-line canopy course. The course includes 6 or 12 zip-lines, 3 sky-bridges, a steep descent, spectacular views, and exotic native wildlife.
Tours can be booked every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM until 4.30 PM, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
Umgawa Legendary Adventures Address
Umgawa Legendary Adventures,ย 7 Wells Waterfall โ Jalan Telaga Tujuh, 07100 Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi Sky Bridge
Langkawi is known for its Island-Hopping tours, but the Langkawi Sky Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks on the island. You can take the cable car also known as the SkyCab to the second highest peak in Langkawi.
Here you will get a 360-degree view of the island. On a clear day, you can see southern Thailand from the top viewing platform.
Book your Sky Bridge Tickets now.
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Where To Stay In Langkawi ๐จ
ย We know that everyone has different budgets and needs when it comes to booking accommodation in Langkawi. So we have chosen a few of our favourite hotels and hostels on the island, to cater to all the different types of travellers.
- Bed Attitude Hostel๐ค
- Dash Resort and Beach Club Langkawiย ๐ค ย ๐ค
- Datai Langkawi ๐ค ย ๐ค ย ๐ค
What Camera Gear Do We Use
- Main Camera: Panasonic G80
- Go To Lens: Panasonic 12-60mm
- Tripod: Manfrotto Adventure Tripod
- Camera Bag: Manfrotto Backpack
- Underwater Camera: GoPro Hero 8
- Drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
- Power Bank: Anker Power Bank
- Hard drive: WD 1TBย hard drive
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