Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Bahasa Malaysia) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Popular for it’s beaches, snorkeling and driving. Like a real postcard.

Excellent alternative online resources:

Wikipidia:Perhentian Islands
Wikipidia:Perhentian Islands
Virtual Tourist:Perhentian Islands

Things to Do & See
Long Beach (Pasir Panjang)
Most popular beach on the small Island for backpackers with many chalets and restaurants, snorkel spots right at the beach ... more
Coral Bay (Teluk Aur)
Smaller Beach on the small Island, more relaxed and quite with excellent snorkel and dive spots and great sun sets ... more
Pulau Perhentian Besar
The Big (=besar) Island. The slightly bigger island offers more expensive resort style accommodation. For family travellers or those who like it more quiet and have an extra Ringgit to spend. ... more
Pulau Perhentian Kecil
The small (=kecil) island. With plenty of low-priced accommodation the island is a backpackers favorite and can get quite crowded at peak season on Long Beach. ... more

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HOSTELS
Mohsin Chalets & Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
 Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Chalets with own restaurant with the best view over the beach. Free Wifi at the restaurant if you order something. ... more
Lemongrass Chalets & Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
 Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Chalets at the southern edge of the Beach ... more
Rock Garden Village
Budget Hotel, Perhentian Islands
 Chalets on the most southern edge of Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil. One of the cheapest option on the Perhentians. ... more
Chempaka Chalets
Hostel, Perhentian Islands
 Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil ... more
Moonlight Chalets
Hostel, Perhentian Islands
 Chalets and Restaurant on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecial ... more
Panorama Chalets and Restaurant
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
 Chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil with the best restaurant on this beach ... more
Synfony Village
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
 basic chalets on Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil ... more

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Travel Tips
The "Dangers" of Snorkeling
If your skin is not used to the hot sun try to take it easy on the first days when you go to the islands. You might even wanna wear a light shirt when you go snorkeling as the sun slames on your back. I had to learn it the hard way when snorkeling on Perhentian Island the first day. The rest of the time I had to stay in the shade looking at the water from a distance... :-/

By Tilo on March 31, 2008

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Airport tax

Airport tax is already included in the ticket prices. There is also no fee to pay when leaving the country.

Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Shopping Mall in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya (PJ). Giant Mall Shopping with an old and a new wing about 20km south-west of downtown KL. ... more
Kuala Lumpur, Rock-climbing at Batu Caves

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You can rock climb at 4 spots of the limestone hill that also hosts the famous Batu caves temple. Climing the walls is free of charge unless you want to take courses. ... more
STORIES
Interview with long-term hostel guest John Mansfield
Automotive consultant John Mansfield from England has been a guest of Red Palm Hostel in Kuala Lumpur since August 2006, on and off. I sat down with him to talk about his vision to set up a Motorsports University at the Sepang F1 Circuit, what he likes about Malaysia, travelling the country and his outlook to the upcoming Grand Prix.