Perhentian Islands
Visit Perhentian Islands
Perhentian Islands
The words Perhentian literally means as “stopping point”. This is very true considering the fact that these islands are the kind of place everyone would like to stop at. The Perhentian Islands are composed of two bodies, the Kecil and Besar islands which are smaller and bigger respectively.
These islands are another place you wouldn’t want to miss if you intend to get the most out of Malaysia. There are beaches, aquatic and coral life that awaits you in the Perhentian Islands.
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Things You Can Do in Perhentian Islands
Island life is very much detached from the everyday routines. Therefore, the life at the Perhentian Islands will be a bit different in terms of the experiences it will offer to you. The adventure and the adrenaline will be at their best though! And this is a guaranteed fact that you will not regret coming to this place at all.
In Perhentian Islands, you can go trekking in the Jungle where you can see the wildlife that lives in the island regions. There are small paths to connect the beaches of the islands. However, these crisscrossed paths have a lot of sweat and bugs. Moreover, be ready to encounter Monitor Lizards, Giant Spiders and if you are even luckier, some monkies along the trek.
There are also the beaches that need your attention and time. After all, what good is an island without the beaches? On the Kecil island, spend your time at the long beach if you want vibrance and Coral beach offers a laid back atmosphere. On the Besar Island’s side, the Teluk Dalam is a quieter place whereas the Love Beach has got lots of social activity.
In addition to the beaches and trekking, you can also go scuba diving to spend some time with the aquatic life of the islands. This is another unique experience of Malaysian waters and you might also want to see the Turtles at night in the Turtle Beach.
How to Visit the Perhentian Islands
You can book a visit to the Perhentian Islands online that could brief you about your entire transport. Also, there are boat operators in Kuala Besut that offer services of boating to Perhentian Island. The cost of these boats is around 60RM and will take 30 minutes for a speedboat.