Pulau Payar, Langkawi, Malaysia
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Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching means “cat” in Malay.

Pulau Kapas

Pulau Kapas is a small island located only about 6km off Marang in the east coast state of Terengganu (about 1h north of Kuala Terengganu). It has quite and relaxed atmosphere because it is bypassed by the majority of the backpacker circuit looking for a more remote place like the Perhentian Islands. Pulau Kapas only get fairly busy on the weekends when locals come to island. There are a few good snorkeling spots around the island. All accommodations and beach are on the west coast facing the mainland. The west coast is the weather side has no sand beach, only rocks - it can be reached after a short walk through the jungle. Pulau Kapas shuts down during the monsoon season between November and February.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Pulau Payar

Address: island south of Langkawi
Pulau Payar, Island 1h south of Langkawi with the status of Marine Park. An area of island is set up for snorkeling and diving trip.

Island 1h south of Langkawi with the status of Marine Park. An area of island is set up for snorkeling and diving trip.

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Tours can be booked at any major resort and various small travel agencies on Langkawi and from Penang. Trips there usually include Transportation from the accommodation to Kuah and from there it’s about 1h ride with a speed boat. On the Pulau Payar you have a few hours to snorkel around the quite impressive corals and the busy underwater life around it.
Prices for snorkel trips range between RM180 and RM300 depending on whether a lunch packet is included and other further services…



Pulau Payar Links:
Pulau Payar (journeymalaysia.com)
Pulau Payar (malaysiasite.nl)
Langkawi Ferry Service (Snorkel & Dive Tours)
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