For those seeking Langkawi’s most captivating setting, look no further than Pulau Payar marine park. Just an hour’s speedboat ride from the main Langkawi island in Kedah, and conveniently 45 minutes away from Kuah jetty, it’s an ideal haven for your longed-for beach day. Serving as a safeguard for diverse marine life, Pulau Payar’s status as a marine park ensures preservation. A hassle-free marine park tour commences directly from your Langkawi hotel, eliminating complicated transfers and travel concerns. Upon arrival, a plethora of exhilarating activities await depending on your chosen package. Choose to snorkel near the shore, spotting reef sharks within 20 meters, or venture to a reef platform amidst the ocean to witness exotic coral gardens and marine species. Daredevils seeking more thrills can partake in a diving session, delving into the rich underwater realm of the marine park, suitable even for beginners and non-licensed divers. Encounter stonefish, moray eels, parrotfish, barracudas, and more. Encompassing four islands, including the largest, Pulau Payar, and three smaller isles (Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu, and Pulau Segantang), this expansive marine park spans two nautical miles. Catering comprehensively to tourists, facilities abound, ranging from picnic areas and barbecue pits to gazebos and restrooms.
- Experience diving or snorkeling in crystal clear waters at Langkawi’s most popular island.
- Catch the shark feeder in action and get a chance to swim with baby sharks that live by the shore.
- Visit the only place off Malaysia’s west coast with exotic coral reefs and marine life similar to that of the Indian ocean.
- See coral reef species and other exotic marine species like the moray eels, clown fish, baby reef sharks, and more.
- Choose between offshore snorkeling, snorkeling from the shore, or go for a diving adventure at the marine park.
