Monday, June 11, 2007

Trip to Pulau Payar



Located in the north of the Straits of Melaka, off Kuala Kedah and about 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi and 40 nautical miles north of Penang, this marine park encompasses the islands of Pulau Payar, Pulau Segantang, Pulau Lembu and Pulau Kaca. The first marine park to be established off the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is a sanctuary to many endangered species of marine life. At Pulau Payar you will find sloping beach with mostly hard corals to a depth of 30 to 45 ft and rock shores and bays with lots of soft corals and anemones. In general the max. depth is 45 to 60 feet at its fringe. Also you will find rocky outcrops and rock cliffs. Some are steep to a depth of 130 ft. The best time to visit the park is from November until March, although it can be visited all year round. Pulau Payar, the largest of the islands in the marine park is reputed to support the most number of coral species in the country. Its calm and clear waters make it suitable for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. In the south-western tip of the island is the breath-taking beautiful "Coral Garden", so called because of the proliferation of soft, multi-hued corals. Payar is also home to a multitude of sea fans, cone shells, sea squirts, sea slugs, hermit crabs, feather star fish, sea anemone, rainbow runners, rock fish and ghost fish. Payar has a Visitor's Center, hiking trails, gazebos, picnic tables, barbecue pits and restroom facilities. The trip to the island from Langkawi by catamaran or speed boat takes about an hour. is about RM 220 and RM 140 for children (3-12 years), inclusive of lunch.
DAY EXCURSION*LANGKAWI TO PULAU PAYAR MARINE PARK*day trip ex Penang is subject to availability, please contact by email for further information.
0800 hrs
Coach transfers from various hotels to Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.
0900 hrs
Arrive into Royal Langkawi Yacht Club for complimentary coffee/tea & briefing before embarkation.
0930 hrs
Depart by air-con boat from Langkawi to Pulau Payar Marine Park.
1030 hrs
Arrive into Pulau Payar Marine Park for snorkelling & swimming activities.Licenced Divers will enjoy 2 dives during the day.Non-Licenced Divers (Introductory Dive) will enjoy 1 dive.
1230 hrs
Picnic lunch on beach. More snorkelling & swimming activities.
1500 hrs
Depart Pulau Payar Marine Park.
1600 hrs
Arrive into Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and return transfer to hotel.
SNORKELLER
RM 220 per person

Tour Price Includes:Boat trip Langkawi to Pulau PayarMarine park fees, Government Levy, Insurance,Pack lunch, water, fruits, Snorkelling equipment (Life-jacket, mask, snorkel, fins)
NON-LICENCED (INTRO) DIVER
RM 320 per personPrice includes all the above (same as snorkeller), PLUS 1 Introductory Dive including full equipment and Dive-master.Additional dive @ RM 100 per dive
LICENCED-DIVER
RM 320 per personPrice includes all the above (same as snorkeller), PLUS 2 Dives, full equipment and Dive-master services