Pulau Perhentian

The island of Pulau Perhentian in Malaysia is made of a bigger and smaller island known as Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. The Pulau Perhentian islands are popular for scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming in the surrounding waters, taking a jungle walk or sun bathing on the beach.

The Pulau Perhentian islands can be reached through a boat trip from Kuala Besut. The islands lie 20 km off the coast. These islands are crowd pullers to the country of Malaysia due to their white-sand beaches and crystal-clear water.

Accommodation in Pulau Perhentian is only available during the peak season which is from March to late October when most tourists visit the island.

The smaller island of Pulau Redang has a National Marine Park. Fees charged for entry are used for the conservation of flora and fauna inhabiting this island. Collecting of corals, littering, fishing or causing pollution to the environment is not allowed here.

There are lively café-bars and cheap chalets in the smaller island of Kecil, while Besar has expensive hotels. The transport, accommodation, restaurants and shops close down during the monsoons.