The Pulau Perhentian (Perhentian Island) group of islands are the northernmost islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. There are two main islands -- Pulau
Perhentian Besar (Perhentian Besar Island) and Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Perhentian Kecil Island) -- plus several large rocky outcrops to the northeast namely Pulau Tokong Kemudi Barat (Tokong Kemudi Barat Island), Pulau Dara Kecil (Dara Kecil Island), Pulau Tokong Kemudi (Tokong Kemudi Island), Pulau Rawa (Rawa Island), Pulau Burung (Burong Island) and Pulau Serenggeh (Serenggeh Island).
aptly named after "henti"(stop) as fishermen from mainland Kelantan and Terengganu have, for centuries, stopped over at the island for a rest or to shelter during a major storm. A rocky virgin jungle provides hour of adventures for trekkers who may chance upon flying fox, long-tailed macaques and monitor lizards, while the underneath marine life shows off a splendid garden of coral.
NOTE: This island is close for visiting from November until February due to the monsun season.
Getting There
By Boat
To get to the Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian (in Malay), The only way to
go there is by the sea especially a boat services from Kuala Besut.
Boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island take about 1/2 hour journey by fast
boat and 1 1/2 hour by slow boat. Car parking facilities are available at
RM5/night on Kuala Besut.
Fast boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island usually start from 9.00a.m to
5.00p.m. Actually on Kuala Besut haven't regular time for departure. The boat
will depart to the island when enough passenger. For slow boat departure time at
9.30a.m and 2.30p.m.
Boat fare
Fast boat (1/2 journey) RM60.00/person/adult & RM30/person/child
Slow boat (1 1/2 journey) RM40.00/person & RM20/person/child
*child from 4 - 11 years old
Boat schedule - Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island
Fast boat from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Slow boat at 10.00am and 2.30pm
Boat schedule - Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut
Fast boat at 08.00am, 12.00noon & 4.00pm
Slot Boat at 08.00am and 12.00noon
By Car
From Singapore...
Drive to Johor Bharu > Segamat > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala
Besut
From K.Lumpur....
Drive through Karak Highway > Raub > Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > K. Besut
From Penang / Kedah...
Drive to Grik > Tanah Merah > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
By Flight
Direct air services from
Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan, Kota Bharu are provided by
Malaysia Airlines
on a daily basis and Air AsiaKuala
Lumpur. Take the taxi from airport to Kuala Besut.
By Bus
Take bus to Terengganu, Kuala Besut. Some of the bus company only stop at
Jerteh bus stand, and you need to get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty.
Mahligai Express is among the bus company provide the service to the Kuala Besut
jetty.
Mahligai Express contact - 03-4042 7533(KL) / 09-690 3699 (Kuala Besut)
Activity
Scuba Diving - The area
around the Perhentian Island has been designated as a marine park and is one of
the most bio diversified underwater habitats in the world.
Diving is one of the most famous water sports available as the island itself is
blessed with a variety of hard and soft corals as well as a few ship wreck for
wreck divers.
Snorkeling - For non-diver, snorkeling in front of The Resort or to other
famous snorkeling sites by boat is worth trying. Snorkeling in the marine park
is safe for both young and old. Children as well as adults are certain to have
great time swimming among the wonders or marine life, not to forget gliding
along with the turtles as well. Diving and snorkeling equipment are available
for rent at the Resort.
Fishing - March till October every year is always the best season to
throw your hook to the sea. Experienced anglers usually come in prepared. Boats
are available for rental in most of the resort.
Jungle trekking - Pulau Perhentian's lush rain forest on the island is a
particularly favorable destination for trekking, as the island's remarkable
biodiversity is matched by a good network of jungle trails where one can
experience the hundreds of species of flora and animal inhabitants.
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