Perhentian Islands, Malaysia: travel guide
Twin-island backpacker and diving destination off Terengganu — Perhentian Besar and Kecil — known for clear water, coral reefs, and Long Beach nightlife.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Nearest airport
- KBR
Plan a Perhentian Islands trip
Top places to visit in Perhentian Islands
Long Beach (Pasir Panjang)
Beach · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h
The main and busiest beach on Perhentian Kecil, lined with chalets, dive shops and bars.
Coral Bay
Beach · 4.4 rating · about 1 h
Smaller, quieter beach on the west coast of Perhentian Kecil, famous for sunset views.
Turtle Beach (Perhentian Besar)
Wildlife · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h
Beach known as a sea-turtle nesting and sighting spot; evening access restricted during nesting season.
Shark Point
Activity · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h
Popular scuba dive site off Perhentian Besar known for black-tip reef shark encounters.
D'Lagoon
Nature · 3.2 rating · about 1 h
Remote northern-tip cove of Perhentian Kecil, home to the long-running D'Lagoon family resort.
Perhentian Islands Marine Park
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h
Marine protected area established 1994 covering a 2 nautical-mile zone around the islands.
Teluk Pauh
Beach · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h
Beach fronting Perhentian Island Resort, start point of the Teluk Keke coastal trail.
Teluk Dalam
Beach · about 0.8 h
Long sandy beach on Perhentian Besar, one of the island's principal tourism-zone beaches.
Windmill Scenic Spot
Viewpoint · about 1 h
Hilltop viewpoint topped by a decorative windmill, reached via a short jungle trail.
Tuna Bay
Beach · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h
Beach on Perhentian Besar fronting Perhentian Tuna Bay Island Resort.
Teluk Keke
Nature · 4.5 rating · about 1 h
Beach and coral garden southwest of Perhentian Besar near Tuna Bay.
Adam and Eve Beach
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 1 h
Small secluded beach at the island's northwest end, popular for snorkeling.
Things to do
- Snorkeling Boat Tour (Island Hopping) Snorkeling · 4 h · from MYR 35 per person
- PADI Open Water Diver Course Diving · 96 h · from MYR 1,100 per person
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course Diving · 60 h · from MYR 950 per person
- Single Fun Dive Diving · 1.5 h · from MYR 90 per person
- Sea Kayaking Rental Watersport · 4 h · from MYR 70 per person
- Snorkel Gear Rental Watersport · 8 h · from MYR 20 per person
- Long Beach to Coral Bay Jungle Trek Hiking · 1.5 h
- Windmill Viewpoint Hike Hiking · 0.8 h
Where to stay in Perhentian Islands
Hotels
- BuBu Villa 5-star · MYR 500 to MYR 900 per night
- Alunan Resort 5-star · MYR 450 to MYR 800 per night
- Mimpi Perhentian 4-star · MYR 280 to MYR 500 per night
- The Barat Perhentian 4-star · MYR 280 to MYR 500 per night
- Perhentian Island Resort 3-star · MYR 150 to MYR 280 per night
- BuBu Long Beach Resort 4-star · MYR 300 to MYR 550 per night
Where to eat
- Panorama Cafe Asian, International, Seafood · about MYR 54 per person
- Ewan Cafe Malaysian, International · about MYR 54 per person
- Amelia Cafe Malaysian, Seafood BBQ · about MYR 54 per person
- Ombak Cafe Local, International · about MYR 54 per person
- Yellow Station Cafe Malaysian, International · about MYR 54 per person
- Crocodile Rock Bistro International, Vegetarian-friendly · about MYR 54 per person
- Awatif Cafe Malaysian, Kebab · about MYR 22 per person
- Santai Restaurant International, Seafood BBQ · about MYR 54 per person
Getting around
- Boat main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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