How do I get to Pulau Payar?
Pulau Payar is an island which is located 30kms south of the main Island of Langkawi. It takes about an hour to reach by a speed boat from the Kuah Jetty (i.e. the ferry terminal at Kuah town of Langkawi). From Penang it is about 51kms to the north. So the Payar island lies in between Langkawi and Penang.
How do you get from Pulau Payar to Penang?
A trip to Pulau Payar will cost around RM250 at the tour offices at Penang and Langkawi. This includes pick up/drop off at your hotel (on Penang or Langkawi), lunch and the use of snorkel equipment. From Penang, it will take the boat 2 hours to get to the island, from Langkawi about 45 minutes.
Can you dive in penang?
Penang Dive Centre is the biggest dive operator in Penang. We run daily trip from Penang to Pulau Payar Marine Park for scuba diving and snorkeling.
How much does a beer cost in Langkawi?
Cost of Living in Langkawi
| Restaurants | Edit |
|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00RM |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00RM |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00RM |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00RM |
Is Langkawi a party island?
Densely-packed nightclubs are practically non-existent here, making Langkawi nightlife the ideal destination for nocturnal crowds who want to spend a breezy evening with their favourite beer in hand over conversations with fellow tourists or friendly locals.
Can you drink alcohol in Langkawi?
Drinking: Because Langkawi enjoys a duty-free status, alcohol is significantly cheaper on the island. Airport prices are the worst, so it’s best to wait to purchase spirits from smaller shops. Even with discounted drinks, Langkawi isn’t really rowdy—consider going to the Perhentian Islands if you want to party.
Is Penang cheaper than Kuala Lumpur?
To recap, eating out in Penang is about 10% to 20% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur whereas living a normal young family lifestyle involving child care, education, and leisure activities costs about 20% to 50% lesser in Penang than Kuala Lumpur.
Where to scuba dive in Pulau Payar Marine Park?
Pulau Payar is one of the islands of the marine park. This coral island is a popular destination for snorkelers and SCUBA divers from the mainland of Kuah as well as the islands Langkawi and Penang. Langkawi Coral Dive Center was the only one offering dive trips from Langkawi to the Pulau Payar Marine Park the day we wanted to go.
Is there a day trip to Pulau Payar?
The reef is amazing but the day trip was horrible in many ways. Pulau Payar is one of the islands of the marine park. This coral island is a popular destination for snorkelers and SCUBA divers from the mainland of Kuah as well as the islands Langkawi and Penang.
How much does it cost to scuba dive in Langkawi?
Langkawi Coral Dive Center (NOT RECOMMENDED!) For a full day you pay about $90 USD for 2 dives including lunch, SCUBA diving gear (depending on availability of size) and transportation. The soft corals were really impressing, luckily not damaged by fins and people walking on top.
Which is the best marine park to visit from Penang?
Your best Palau Payar Marine Park snorkeling tour from Penang kicks off with hotel pick up and transportation to the local ferry. You’ll venture into clear waters aboard a relaxing ship and make your way to Pulau Payar Marine Park, near the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia.