The Pulau Payar Marine Park is situated
in the northern part of the Straits of
Melaka, 19 nautical miles south of
Langkawi and encompasses the islands of
Pulau Payar, Pulau Lembu, Pulau
Segantang and Pulau Kaca which are
surrounded by coral reefs. The marine
park teems with a fascinating diversity
of marine life and vegetation.
Many endangered species of fishes and
marine organisms live within the
sanctuary. Measuring 2km long and 1/4 km
wide, Pulau Payar is the most popular of
the islands as its sheltered waters are
ideal are for snorkeling, diving and
swimming. Among the enchanting dive
spots is the "Coral Garden", an area
covered with bright, multi-hued soft
corals.
There are several sandy beaches on Pulau
Payar island for picnics as well as
hiking trails for those who wish to
explore the island. Just off the beach,
one can indulge in the thrilling
experience of feeding baby sharks.
Facilities include gazebos, picnic
tables, barbecue pits and restrooms at
selected areas. There is also a
Visitors' Centre that provides
information about the marine park.
Visitors can get to
Pulau Payar from the Kuah jetty point by
catamaran or speed boat. The catamaran
services operated by Langkawi Coral,
takes about 45 minutes to get to Pulau
Payar while the speed boat takes an
hour. It is advisable to book the
catamaran service a day before the trip.
Enquiries can be made with any travel
agent in Kuah or at the jetty point for
those intending to travel by speed boat.
Apart from the fare, a levy of RM5.00
for adults and RM2.50 for children is
charged for entry to the marine park.
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Ex-Langkawi
Tour Itinerary
09:45 - Depart Kuah jetty
for Pulau Payar Marine Park
10:45 - Arrive at Reef
Platform, reef activities
commence (swimming and
snorkeling from submerged
platform, rides in glass
bottom boat, underwater
observatory open for coral
and fish viewing, sunbathing
on sundeck.
12:30-14:00 - Buffet lunch
on board Reef Platform with
coffee and tea only
15:15 - P. A System will
announcement the time when
all passengers should return
to the boat ready for
departure, head count is
conducted to ensure all
passengers are aboard,
please heed instructions and
remain stationary while the
head count is being
conducted.
15:30 - Depart reef platform
for Kuah jetty
16:30 - Arrive at Langkawi,
Kuah jetty and transfer back
to hotel
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Rate valid till
31st March 2007
(Ex-Langkawi)
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Malaysian |
Others |
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Adult |
RM 200.00
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RM 240.00
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Child (03 to 12
years old)
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RM 135.00
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RM 140.00
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Dive Package (2
certified dives)
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RM 285.00
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RM 285.00
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All rates are
subject to 10%
service charge and
4.5% e-commerce
charge for credit
card payments
Inclusive of :
* Return hotel
transfers
* Return trip to
Pulau Payar by
air-condition
catamaran
* Buffet lunch on
board Reef Platform
with coffee & tea
only
* Free use of
snorkeling equipment
* Rides in glass
bottom boats
* Underwater Chamber
Corals viewing
Diving Package
inclusive all the
above and full gear
(standard mask,
weight belt, weight,
regulator, tank, fin
and jacket BCD)
Facilities : fresh
water shower,
sunbathing deck wash
room and changing
rooms
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Rates Ex-Penang
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Rate valid till 31st
March 2007
(Ex-Penang)
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Malaysian |
Others |
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Adult |
RM 180.00
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RM 260.00
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Child (03 to 12
years old)
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RM 100.00
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RM 150.00
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Infant |
RM 20.00
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RM 20.00
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All rates are
subject to 10%
service charge and
4.5% e-commerce
charge for credit
card payments
Inclusive :
* Return Cruise to
Marine Park
* Buffet Lunch
* Snorkelling Gears
& Snorkelling
Platform
* Glass Bottom Boat
* Underwater
world Observation
Chamber
* Sun Deck
* Changing / Wash
Room
Note :
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08:30am - 15:30pm (7
hours)
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Child (3-12
years old)
* Bring photo copy
I/C when check in at
Swettenham Jetty
(Malaysian)
* Bring photo copy
passport when check
in at Swettenham
Jetty (Foreigner) |
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