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Perhentian Islands EscapeRoute: Kuala Besut - Pulau Perhentian Besar - Kuala BesutThe Perhentian Islands are a true tropical paradise. During this Perhentian trip you'll stay on Perhentian Besar in a friendly resort with a beautiful white beach right on its doorstep. The waters here are spectacular and make for some amazing snorkelling. The island has lots of great restaurants where you can enjoy the delicious fresh fish and although there’s more to this Perhentian trip than just white sands, blue seas, palm trees and good food, these four things seem appealing enough as it is. Take a look at our wider range of Malaysia tours to start building your own tropical holiday. For a little inspiration, you can also choose from a selection of our suggested holidays in Malaysia. Fancy a bit of adventure? Check out our bite-sized Borneo tours or ready-made holidays in Borneo. |
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4 days /3 nights departs daily from March - mid October |
Accommodation |
Charming wooden bungalow with air-conditioning, including breakfast (see our photos here). Comfort level 3 (see accommodation). |
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£168 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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3 nights accommodation with breakfast, return boat transfers |
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Boat |
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Other meals and excursions |
Day 1: Kuala Besut - Pulau Perhentian BesarToday you're Perhentian trip begins and the boat to Pulau Perhentian Besar leaves Kuala Besut every half hour between 8am – 4pm. The crossing takes just 30 minutes. Stepping ashore on Perhentian Besar you’re be greeted by palm trees, bleached white sands and a crystal clear turquoise sea. You’ll be staying in a charming resort on one of the most beautiful beaches on Perhentian Island with its own coral reef that's terrific for snorkelling. In the evening you can have dinner at the resort, or try one of the nearby restaurants. We had a great meal at the Panorama restaurant on Long Beach on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, which will appeal to movie buffs as well. |
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Days 2 and 3: Perhantian IslandsOn the second morning of your Perhentian trip, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then wander over to the white beach in front of the resort to find a spot in the soft white sand. The palm trees softly rustling in the wind, the soothing sound of the waves lapping on the beach and the warm sun tickling your skin...life couldn’t be more perfect. You could just lie here for the rest of the day, but if you want a little more activity, take an afternoon snorkelling trip. If you book a half-day trip you can pick up your snorkel, mask and flippers in the morning and snorkel around the reef in front of the resort to spot the most exotic brightly coloured fish swimming among the coral. At the resort reception you can also book a jungle tour (approximately £4), hire a canoe (£1-2 an hour), or a sea-fishing excursion (approximately £52 for 5 hours). |
Day 4: Perhantion Besar - Kuala Besut - End of Perhentian tripToday is the last day of your Perhentian trip so after breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Perhentian Besar and take the boat back to Kuala Besut. If you’re not planning on visiting any of the other islands along the east coast, and you have enough time, we recommend extending your stay on Perhentian with a couple of extra days. Just let our Malaysia travel specialists know in your quote request form and we’ll arrange it for you. You could also combine your stay on Perhentian Besar with a couple of other islands, for example with our Malaysia islands trip.If you want to see more of the natural beauty of the islands, you can also travel on to the smaller Pulau Lang Tengah with our Malaysia beach trip. Alternatively, if you'd like to really experience Malaysia you could try our traditional kampung homestay where you'll spend a few days as part of a small village community. Click here for a map of Malaysia. |
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Perhentian Island accommodation (Click to enlarge)
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Travel tips for your Perhentian tripBest time to travelLike the rest of the east coast, the best time to go on a Perhentian trip is between March – mid October. Most resorts are closed from mid-October due to monsoon season. As these island stays can be booked up months in advance, to avoid disapointment, we advise you to book your trip early. Money matters There are no cash machines on the islands so make sure you withdraw plenty of cash on the mainland before you begin your Perhentian trip. Most resorts and diving schools accept credit card. Alcohol The more traditional east coast Malaysians don’t always appreciate the use of alcohol by tourists, though on the islands, the larger resorts and a couple of restaurants alcohol is available. When you’re in public, please respect the locals and their values. |
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Two islands The Perhentian Islands consist of two islands: Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. Besar is the larger of the two and offers more upscale accommodation and facilities. The smaller island of Kecil is more of a backpacker destination. In our modules you’ll be staying on Besar. Diving The coral around the Perhentian Islands is reputedly some of the best on the east coast. If you’re a novice diver you can take an introductory dive during your Perhentian trip, or a complete PADI-course at one of the reliable diving shops (like Universal Divers or Turtle Bay Divers. Eating shark You’ll find shark on the menu at several restaurants on the Perhentians, but think twice before you order. Animal activists kindly ask you to decline. Good food We suggest you try the tasty food at the Tuna Bay Resort's restaurant on Perhentian Besar or the Panorama restaurant on Long Beach, Perhentian Kecil where you can also watch a movie. For a really good breakfast head to the Shake Shack, close to the trail towards Coral Bay. |
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