The Datai Langkawi will once again join Save Wild Tigers, The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train, Southeast Asia, and Raffles Singapore, for the 2027 edition of Tiger Express, taking place from 9 to 15 May. Returning for its fourth year, the six-night, seven-day journey will connect guests with the rich natural and cultural heritage of Singapore and Malaysia, while supporting vital conservation efforts and raising awareness of the urgent need to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger.
The collaboration forms part of The Datai Pledge, the resort’s sustainability and conservation programme launched in 2020, under its Wildlife For The Future pillar, which is dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable species within the local ecosystem. The Tiger Express reflects the long-standing commitment of The Datai Langkawi to local fauna conservation, offering guests an opportunity to actively engage in efforts to highlight the plight of wild tigers, while experiencing Malaysia’s rich cultural and natural heritage.
Beginning in Singapore, the journey will continue with conservation-led experiences in Taman Negara National Park and a cultural visit to Penang before culminating in three nights at The Datai Langkawi.
During their three-night stay at The Datai Langkawi, guests will have time to explore the resort at leisure, from the tranquil shores of Datai Bay, named one of the top 10 beaches in the world by National Geographic, to the surrounding 10-million-year-old rainforest, home to dusky langurs, tokay geckos and great hornbills. Guests will also have the option to join unique excursions, including Mandi Embun – an ancient Malay ritual of early morning forest bathing led by one of The Datai Langkawi’s resident naturalists, where they can enjoy the scent of the rainforest before diving into a serene jungle pool.
On the final evening, participants will gather for a beachside sunset cocktail reception followed by a gala dinner set against the exquisite backdrop of the Andaman Sea.
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