10 reasons to do a Langkawi yacht charter

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Reasons to do a Langkawi yacht charter Here are 10 reasons why you should do a Langkawi yacht charter and explore this magical place for yourself

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Reasons to do a Langkawi yacht charter

Here are 10 reasons why you should do a Langkawi yacht charter and explore this magical place for yourself

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Spectacular sailing amongst picturesque islands

• A perfect way to explore all the islands.

• Perfect for cruising at sunset or for a spot of island-hopping.

• A favourite destination for many sailors with world class marinas, as well as playing host to the annual Royal Langkawi International Regatta.

• The opportunities to enjoy this beautiful place by yacht are numerous from swimming in tranquil bays fringed by sandy beaches to going ashore to enjoy a picnic amongst the mysterious mangroves.

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See for yourself Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO World Geopark.

• The archipelago of Langkawi was declared Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO World Geopark in 2007

• With over 500 million years of geological history.

• The islands were shaped by plate tetonics, ocean movement and volcanic activity to shape the islands .

• Along with such diverse habitats coexisting from rain forests to tidal flats, a Langkawi yacht charter is truly an unforgettable experience.

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Learn the local myths and legends• Opportunity to venture inland

to the verdant valley of Pulau Dayang Bunting where you will find the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden (or Tasik Dayang Bunting).

• This tranquil freshwater lake was formed when a huge limestone cave collapsed leaving behind a figure resembling a pregnant woman lying on her back. The local people believe that the lake possesses mystical powers.

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Explore the exotic mangroves on a safari

• Langkawi has some spectacular wetlands, limestone caves and secluded coves to explore by boat

• These forests of the sea are magical to explore and really show off the unique ecology of Langkawi.

• The Mangroves contribute to the essential cycle of life in this archipelago and are teeming with wildlife for you to discover from monitor lizards, to majestic eagles and wonderful marine life.

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Take some time ashore to experience Langkawi’s people

• Spend some time ashore to enjoy the local life of the people of Langkawi

• Venture inland by bicycle and enjoy the rural villages with wooden houses built on stilts amongst the lush padi fields and rubber plantations.

• At the fishermen’s village of Kuala Teriang you can watch the local fishermen returning with their catch and enjoy the local street food of deep fried banana fritters.

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Venture inland to the magical rain forest

• Langkawi’s rainforest is said to be 1 million years old making it one of the oldest jungles in the world!

• Within the forest you are likely to discover many native exotic species such as unique lime plants and and rare varieties of butterflies and birds, you may even come across giant flying squirrels!

• A very well known spot that you might want to visit is the Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh) which is a stunning location with cool clear waters cascading down from seven waterfalls, you can swim in the interconnected natural pools or enjoy the view from one of the many wide rocks that are easily reached.

• Legend has is that Telaga Tujuh is home to the mountain fairies and it truly is a magical spot, well worth venturing inland from your Langkawi yacht charter.

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Enjoy the lovely Malaysian cuisine• The Malaysian cuisine is very

varied and offers flavoursome cuisines from across the East, from Malay-Indonesian to Chinese and Thai.

• You will get to experience the colourful night markets of Langkawi offering excellent reasonably priced local food.

• There are also many restaurants to enjoy serving the finest seafood Langkawi has to offer, from deep-fried squid and char grilled tiger prawns to butter lobster.

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Bird-watching at Gunung Raya• The best opportunities if you

take the 13 km trek to Langkawi’s highest mist-covered peak; Gunung Raya.

• The peak is 2,890 feet high and offers superb views across to the islands of Southern Thailand, Mat Cincang mountain and Kuah harbour.

• Amongst the forest birds to spot you can see great hornbills and over 190 species of birds particularly between October and April when many of the winter migrants visit Langkawi.

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Go underwater at Pulau Payar Marine Park

• You can experience one of the most beautiful marine parks in the region; Pulau Payar which is perfect for snorkelling or scuba diving to discover the plethora of marine life in the warm waters.

• Pulau Payar offers a variety of diving conditions from flat terrain to more challenging slopes, if however you prefer not to dive you can just experience the amazing marine life in an underwater observation chamber.

• Pulau Payar is about 30 km southeast of Langkawi, easily reached by boat.

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Take the Cable Car to Mat Cincang Peak

• Fully appreciate the stunning mountain range of mat Cincang which is also one of the oldest rock formations in Southeast Asia

• You could take the exhilarating cable car ride up to the summit at 2,323 feet. The cable car takes you over 2 km over the forest canopy and the view of the sandstone outcrops, waterfalls and mountain flora is a stunning ride and also gives you a marvellous 360 degree view of the beautiful island of Langkawi with it’s peaks and coastline.

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Photo Credit

• www.santailibur.tk• www.tourism.gov.my• www.flickr.com• www.tripadvisor.com• en.wikipedia.org• www.holidaygogogo.com

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