| Located off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Pulau | | | | you may just meet a few of the islands' creatures |
| Perhentian is an island of crystal clear blue waters and | | | | along the way. Monitor lizards are abundant on |
| white-lined shores. Actually it is comprised of two | | | | Perhentian, as are numerous species of insects and |
| islands, Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian | | | | birds. And if luck is on your side, you may even spot a |
| Kecil, both of which take pride on impressive | | | | group of long-tailed macaques. |
| palm-fringed powdery white sandy beaches and | | | | More Activities |
| crystal-clear turquoise-blue sea. | | | | Artificial reefs are also laid down here to help corals |
| The Twin Islands | | | | grow. Apart from diving and snorkeling, one could also |
| Both the islands are virtual paradise. One could snorkel | | | | enjoy activities like fishing, jungle trekking, camping, |
| or dive to heart's content in transparent water or just | | | | canoeing and banana boat riding. Turtle and |
| relax on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for | | | | shark-watching are also favored activities here. The |
| the coconuts to drop. The twin islands have lush | | | | best beach in Perhentian is arguably Pasir Panjang. |
| vegetation. Contoured by sandy beaches, they are | | | | Reaching Perhentian |
| typical tropical islands. You could enjoy trekking on the | | | | As all islands, Pulau Perhentian could also be reached |
| hill trails or just have beach activities. Could you think of | | | | by boats which depart from mainland coast from Tok |
| any better way to have your vacations? | | | | Bali and Kuala Besut jetties. Fast boats take just half |
| Diving and SnorkelingBeaches in Perhentian are more | | | | an hour to reach Perhentian. If you are coming from |
| suitable to swimmers and snorkelers than the divers. | | | | Kuala Lumpur, take a flight for Kuala Terengganu or |
| The water is shallow with plenty of rays, cuttlefish and | | | | Kota Bharu and then hire a vehicle for the jetties. |
| parrotfish. Divers could head to northwest Perhentian | | | | Luxury buses depart daily from Kuala Lumpur for |
| Kecil where a group of small rocky islets are always | | | | Kuala Terengganu. |
| ready to welcome them. One would find here | | | | Accommodation |
| multi-colored soft tree colors and get to enjoy king-size | | | | As for accommodation, most of it is on Perhentian |
| barrel sponges with Alabaster sea cucumbers. | | | | Besar, the larger island. Hotels here are predominantly |
| Jungle TrekkingJungle trekking is the best way to | | | | aimed at budget travelers. |
| enjoy interior regions of Perhentian. Move quietly and | | | | |