Langkawi : 2009 Event Calendar

6-7 March – Sauk Sotong Langkawi 2009

3-5 April – Langkawi – Adang – Satun International Fishing Challenge (LASIFC)

10-11 April – Langkawi Water Festival 2009

24 April – Playsmart Scientific Trail Competition

2 May – Wilderness Langkawi Challenge 2009

4 July – Fire Fighting Competition Langkawi 2009

4-5 July – Rambutan Trail

31 July – 1 August – Hot & Happening Weekend in Langkawi 2009

30 August – The 52nd Merdeka Eve Celebration 2009

27 Sept – World Tourism Day 2009

13-14 Nov – Langkawi International Fishing Tournament (LIFT) 2009 – ‘Mackerel Run’

1-5 Dec – Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA 2009)

7-17 Dec – IODA Asian Championship 2009


  (Quoted from Tourism Langkawi)

Contact Person

Mr Azrul Yusoff
Nuri Court Apt.
Ampang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Mobile: 6017-2097390
Email : azrul.yusoff@hotmail.com

Private Cruises

For Your Most Treasured Events

Want to be completely alone? Going fishing? Celebrating a special occasion? Organising a company outing?

Our private cruises offer you a memorable way to celebrate weddings, honeymoons and birthdays! It's fantastic too for company outings, corporate retreats, teambuilding and fishing.

Tell us what you need and we will cater and organize the event on our yachts. We offer larger sailing and power yachts for group bookings.

Island discovery and island drop excursions by speed boat are available too.

Private Cruise/Day

Sail along the beautiful coast of Langkawi, to and through the outlying lushly green islands to an uninhabited island, anchoring off a deserted beach to swim, explore or just relax and enjoy the solitude of a private beach. As this is a private cruise, we accommodate any special request you may have.

Depart: 10am | Return: 4pm (duration: 6 hours)

Price: From € 625 per yacht

Surcharges apply for luxury yachts & power yachts.
Land transfers are NOT included in the prices.

Important: Bookings close at 3 pm, one day before the cruise.

How to book: Call or email us to reserve a place.

Key highlights:

• A gourmet buffet lunch on board
• Free flowing open bar
• Unique and delicious BBQ on the beach (available with advance notice, with surcharge)
• Swim, explore or relax on a private island

All our BBQ meat & seafood are marinated in advance and/or come with special sauces. BBQ meats come with a variety of vegetables dishes, salads and fruits. Special requests of lobster, king prawn and premium wine can be arranged with advance notice and with extra charge.

Private Cruise/ Hour or/and Private Sunset Cruise

Want to go out sailing for a couple of hours by yourself, or on a company outing or celebrating a special occasion?

Minimum 3 hours (if catering is required)
Includes an open bar, soft drinks and sodas and snack or fruit platter
Lunch or dinner can be arranged at extra cost.

Price: From € 535 per yacht

Important: Bookings close at 3pm one day before the cruise.

How to book: Call us for a quote based on your specific needs.

Fishing Trip, Island Drop & Island Hopping

Besides yacht cruises, you can enjoy Langkawi using our speedboat excursion services.

• Fishing Trip - From € 125 per speedboat
• Island Drop - From € 78 per speedboat
• Island Hopping - From € 125 per speedboat

The above rates include:
Icebox filled with your choice of drinks, including champagne, gourmet picnic basket and/or small beach BBQ to cook on your own, with beach mat, hammock, and towels

(Quoted from www.crystalyacht.com)

The Golf Club, Datai Bay, is conveniently located adjacent to the resorts of The Andaman and The Datai. Nestled between the emerald green massif of Gunung Mat Cincang and the sapphire blue waters of the Andaman Sea, this tropically landscaped 18-hole, par 72 golf course boasts the duality of both montane and coastal vistas with the centuries-old rainforest as a dramatic backdrop. It is secluded by nature and by design.

The Golf Club, Datai Bay offers a unique golfing experience that combines the forest, sea and mountains. You can find yourself among the towering trees while rewarding yourself with a great round of golf.

Amidst the deep jungle hush, you can catch glimpses of tame deer and eagles soaring above. A broad stream runs through the entire course, with an interesting water-stairway and many bridges.In this jungle retreat, you can expect the full comforts of an international class golf club, including full buggy facilities and a club house with modern locker rooms, Pro Shop and F&B amenities, all in a location that guarantees exclusivity.

BookingTime : 7am - 7 pm daily
Tee-off : 7.30 am - 4.30 pm

The Golf Club Datai Bay
The Datai Golf Club Jalan Datai 07000 Langkawi
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel : (60) 4-959 2700/959 2620
Fax : (60) 4-959 2216

Green Fee	18 holes	9 holes	Equipment rental
Walk in Store	RM 180	RM 130	Golf set RM 30
Putting Course	RM 25	RM 15	Golf Shoe RM 10
Buggy Fee	RM 40	RM 20

Gunung Raya Golf Resort (18 holes)
Jalan Kisap, Mukim Ayer Hangat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman.
Tel : (60) 4-966 8148
Fax : (60) 4-966 4578

Green Fee	18 holes	9 holes
Walk in visitors	RM 180	RM 130
Putting Course	RM 25	RM 15
Buggy Fee	RM 40	RM 20

Langkawi Golf Club
Jalan Bukit Malut, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman.
Tel : (60) 4-966 7195

Green Fee	18 holes
Walk in visitors	RM 80
Buggy Fee	RM 40

(Quoted from Mylangkawi.com)

Getting around the island

Vehicle Rentals The extensive network of good roads provide easy accessibility to every part of the main island. Car rentals are easily available either at the Airport or at Kuah town and cost around RM60.00 to RM 120.00 per day,depending on the age and model of the vehicle. Motorcycles of all shapes and sizes can be rented for a minimum of RM20-30 a day If you wish to rent vans, cars. or motorcycles for your personal use, ensure that the vehicles are insured and that you have a valid driving license. It is said that driving in Langkawi can be dangerous, not because of traffic but due to wandering water buffaloes and cows, especially at night! So, drive carefully and enjoy the good roads and scenic beauty the island has to offer. Taxis and Buses Taxis and buses are freely available, but ensure that you use only the licensed taxis identifiable by their yellow roof sign. It would also be wise to check taxi-fares at the terminals to prevent your being overcharged as charges are not metered. Taxi Fares The following are the official rates, as published by the Ministry of Tourism:- Mengelilingi Langkawi (Island Tour)

I. Teksi (4 person)	1st 3Hour RM60 (extra 1hour RM15)
II. Teksi Van (6 person)	1st 3Hour RM70 (extra 1 Hour RM20)
III. Teksi Van (11 person)	1st 3Hour RM120 (extra 1 Hour RM25)

Planning A Vacation and Thinking of an Island?

Langkawi Island

Tucked into the northwest corner of peninsular Malaysia only 55 minutes flying time from Kuala Lumpur, lies the quiet rural island of Langkawi. There are in fact 99 islands that make up Langkawi of which only 3 are populated. The main island, Pulau Langkawi, is a recent discovery for tourism and blends unspoilt natural beauty with a palm fringed shoreline, lush rainforests and luxury hotels. Kuah, the duty free port and main town of the islands, is really just a large fishing village with a small selection of local shops and restaurants. You’ll find an intriguing history of fables and folklore as the islands are steeped in legend. Langkawi is a peaceful resort in a glorious tropical setting, truly a place to relax and unwind.

Off the coast of Kedah is a cluster of 99 islands with the best of many worlds; beautiful beaches, world-class infrastructure, mangroves rich in flora and fauna, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends.

Langkawi has a lingering legend woven into its history. Ask anyone in Langkawi about the tragic legend of a beautiful young lady named Mahsuri, and you'll hear a tale of love, jealousy and a curse that was placed upon the island by the her for seven generations. Today, the seventh generation of Langkawi’s inhabitants has long come and gone, but people here still believe that the prosperity and blessings the islands enjoy today and the passing of the curse is not a pure coincidence. The mysticism of this legend can be felt in many parts of this island, especially at Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Mausoleum) where the famous legendary figure is said to be buried.

Langkawi is not only geared towards tourism. Many of the islanders are farmers, fishermen and entrepreneurs. Experience the beautiful countryside and the peaceful landscape of paddy fields by renting a car and taking a leisurely drive around the island. Some of Langkawi’s most rustic and memorable views are along the road that circles the island. You'll pass small villages with wooden houses framed by palm trees, and children pedalling their old bicycles on an errand. Aside from experiencing the local lifestyle, there is no shortage of things to do in Langkawi.

Head up the thrilling new cable car to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang - Langkawi's second highest mountain - for an unrivalled view of the entire main island and beyond. You can also visit the Field of Burnt Rice, the Hot Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells) and the Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are organised to Tasik Dayang Bunting, (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and the Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave). And if you're more outdoorsy, why not go trekking through the pristine rainforest that blankets most of Langkawi, or go on a boat tour of the mangroves, go diving, or play a round of golf at some of the 5-star resorts. Langkawi also has an underwater world, containing an underground tunnel that runs though a giant aquarium, that has gotten rave reviews.

For beautiful scenery, great adventures and five-star conveniences, Langkawi is the place to getaway.

(Quoted from AsiaTravel.com)

Place Of Interest Pulau Payar Marine Park The sprinkling of jade green islands that makes up Pulau Payar lies just 30km south-east of Langkawi. It's just a 1-hour boat ride out to the best marine park on Malaysia's West Coast, making it an ideal choice for a day outing. This well-preserved, uninhabited marine park extends over a number of islands, with Pulau Payar being the largest. Your base out here is the floating platform moored off Pulau Payar. But the real attraction of this platform lies below sea level. Step into the underwater observation chamber to view the marine life surrounding a reef. Want to get even closer to the swirl of fishes that make these corals their home? Grab a mask, a snorkel and fins and join the spectacle! Tree Top Walk The 950m-long Tree Top Walk in the Sedim River Recreation Park is the longest canopy walk in the world. The Tree Top Walk Sedim River was built within the low land of dipterocarp compartment 15 of Gunung Inas Forest Reserve. The spectacular view you get when you stroll through the jungle canopy is the main draw for visitors from far and wide to this quiet, all-natural corner of Kedah. Strolling high above the ground of this primeval rainforest affords visitors an unexpected and exciting perspective. Mahathir's Birth Place or 'Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir' Rumah Kelahiran Mahathir which provides an insight into the younger days of the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, from his school days to his success as a doctor.He was born in Alor Star on Dec 20, 1925 at No 18 Lorong Kilang Ais, off Jalan Pegawai. His home has seen been designated a historical building and was restored by the National Archives in 1992. Pekan Rabu is now open not just on Wednesday, but every day. Its well known among the local population and tourists from outside Kedah. From is humble beginning weekly market operating from an attap roofed shack, it has since expanded into a multistory arcade selling a wide range of from traditional delicacies like dodol durian to mengkuang mats and apparel. Various types of commercial activities are conducted in Pekan Rabu, ranging from local products to international commence. Opening hours are from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm daily and stalls remain open even on public holidays and festivals. One of the famous places to get the Malay traditional foods in Kedah such as serunding, dodol and kuah rojak or garam belacan. The business complex is not only the pride of Malay entreprenuers in Kedah but also the pride of all Malay's in Kedah. Ulu Legong Hot Spring Baling is situated at southern of Kedah is a popular spot for those who want to enjoy the hot mineral waters. Located 22km from Baling, a nice hot dip is recommended when the temperature decrease at night. Apart from those seeking relaxation, people with ailments and skin problems go there to seek therapeutic treatment by immersing themselves in the five hot spring pools which has high sulphur content with water temperature at between 30 °C and 60°C.
The Paddy Museum It is the first paddy museum in Malaysia, and the fourth to be opened in the world after Japan, Germany and the Philippines. The unique architecture of the Paddy Museum represents bushels of harvested rice stalks. Rice motifs are repeated throughout the building, on staircase banisters, the museum gates and the fence surrounding it. The museum showcases the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia and displays all kinds of tools and equipment which have been used in the trade over the years. Through beautiful murals, the art work of 60 artists from North Korea, the history of paddy cultivation in Malaysia is revealed. It honours the history, culture and significance of paddy farming in Kedah and is dedicated to the hardworking and simple paddy farmers, whose blood, sweat and toil have contributed to the objective of achieving self sufficiency in the rice industry. Kilim River Cruise Spread over an area of 100sq. km, Kilim Nature Park features a beautiful mix of well protected green mangrove forests, isolated white beaches and blue lagoons. Along the trail, passing through calm winding river, you will be exposed to the wonders of the park's marine ecosystem, flora and fauna and its natural habitats. Dayang Bunting Lake or 'Tasik Dayang Bunting' The island, which is about 20 kilometres from Kuah town, is modestly populated on one side and virtually unihabited on the other where the lake is situated. Legend of Tasik Dayang Bunting - The favorite bathing pool of a celestial princess named Mambang Sari was said to be Tasik Dayang Bunting (lake of the pregnant maiden). A prince, Mat Teja, fell madly in love with her and tricked her into marrying him. Sadly, their child died from a mysterious illness at the age of seven days. Distraught, the grieving Mambang Sari left the child's body in the lake and returned to her heavenly abode. Today, some believe barren women who bathe in this lake will be endowed with a child. Many have claimed to be successful. Bujang Valley Archeology Museum Bujang Valley (Museum Arkeologi Lembah Bujang) that sits on Batu Pahat Hill was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Kedah 23rd January 1980. This museum is the first archeology museum built in Malaysia, under the Museum and Antiquity Department. Bujang Valley was the oldest centre of international and entrepot trade for Malaysia. The numerous artefacts uncovered in the Bujang Valley -celedon, porcelain, stoneware, clay, pottery, fragments of glass, beads and Persian ceramics - are some proofs that support the observation. Pulau Beras Basah A good way to see this island and also Pulau Singa Besar and Pulau Dayang Bunting is with an "island hopping" boat tour. Zahir Mosque The design was inspired by the vision of the late Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Abidin II. Masjid Zahir is located in central Alor Star, and is the official mosque for the state as well as the main mosque for the local Muslims.Its main hall (prayer hall), measuring 3,844 sq ft, is surrounded by wide verandahs with four mezzanine areas, each topped by a dome. The main dome is situated in the north-east of the building. The five large domes symbolise the five Islamic principles. Ulu Muda Forest Reserve The forest reserve is rich in wildlife, one of the richect in Malaysia with over 100 species of mammals and over 50 reptilian species.This wild, expanse of rainforest jungle saddling the two catchment areas creates a corridor for wild animals to cross into the Thailand jungles. One of the most popular nature experiences. An adventure through the jungles of Ulu Muda. Overnight camps, treks, and wildlife spotting are the essential ingredients. This is one of the best ways to soak in the atmosphere of the Malaysian rainforest. For those short of time, spend a day out on the boat and treks around the wildlife salt-licks.Via the North-South Highway (PLUS), taking the exit at Gurun. Follow the trunk road to Sik town, then north towards Gulau followed by Gubir and find the signs to Pedu Lake. Getting there Via the North-South Highway (PLUS), taking the exit at Gurun. Follow the trunk road to Sik town, then north towards Gulau followed by Gubir and find the signs to Pedu Lake.

(Quoted from AsiaTravel.com)