Kuching

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.

Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is located at on at the east coast of the peninsula at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu river. It’s the capital of the state of Terengganu which forms together with Kedah and Kelatan the heartland of malay culture. KT is good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the eastcoast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir. There are also day trips available to Pulau Rendang (Island) and Tasik Kenyir (Lake)

Langkawi, Malaysia

Pulau Payar

Address: island south of Langkawi
Snorkel & Dive spot on Pulau Payar
Snorkel & Dive spot on 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.

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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