Located at the north-eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. About 21 km off shores the remote town of Kuala Besut. There are two lovely unspoiled island lie amidst exquisitely clear waters. Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian) and Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) comprise the Perhentian Island, aptly named after "henti"(stop) as fishermen from mainland Kelantan and Terengganu have, for centuries, stopped over at the island for a rest or to shelter during a major storm. A rocky virgin jungle provides hour of adventures for trekkers who may chance upon flying fox, long-tailed macaques and monitor lizards, while the underneath marine life shows off a splendid garden of coral.
To get to the Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian (in Malay), The only way to go there is by the sea especially a boat services from Kuala Besut. Arriving on Kuala Besut jetty please come to our sales office (Anjung Holidays) nearby the jetty, and our staff will help and give you free information about how to get the boat transfer, the accommodation and the activities on Perhentian Island.
Boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island take about 1/2 hour journey by fast boat. Fast boat from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island usually available from 9.00a.m to 5.00p.m. Actually on Kuala Besut don't have regular time for departure. They leave to the island when enough passenger.
Departure time for the fast boat from Perhentian island to Kuala Besut jetty at 8.00a.m, 12.00noon and 4.00p.m. But for group package departure and leaving time can be consider...
you don't have to worry about miss the boat because there are many guest house or hotel around Kuala Besut. Car parking facilities are available at RM5.00 - RM7.00 per day on Kuala Besut.
From Kota Bharu Town / Airport
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Drive to Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut Jetty
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From Kota Bharu Airport there are a few counter selling boat services, but make sure that you look for boat and taxi service to Kuala Besut jetty (the main jetty to Perhentian Island). Airport taxi to Kuala Besut jetty at RM76/car/way. By mini van at RM25/person/way and by Limo at RM180/car/way.
Just look for our counter (in front of the arrival hall) our representative (Mr. Zul) will help you with all the information about the accommodation, land transfer, boat transfer or further information about Perhentian Island or other interesting places in Kelantan & Terengganu.
~ From Kota Bharu Town you can get direct bus (Transnasional) to Kuala Besut, but please tell to the driver that you want to stop at Kuala Besut jetty because some time they will stop you at Tok Bali or some time they drop you at Kuala Besut bridge only. But from Kuala Besut bridge you can walk to the jetty (10 minutes)
There are 3 flight companies stop at Kota Bharu airport.
~ Airasia the alternative flight available from Kuala Lumpur (LCCT) to Kota Bharu airport
~ MAS (Malaysian Airlines System) available from Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) to Kota Bharu airport
~ Firefly available from Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Subang airport) to Kota Bharu airport.
From Singapore...
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Drive to Johor Bharu > Segamat > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take bus from Singapore to Jerteh bus stand and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty
~ Take train to Tanah Merah train station and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty
From K.Lumpur....
~ Drive through Karak Highway > Raub > Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > K. Besut
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Drive through Karak Highway > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take bus from Putra bus stand and stop at Kuala besut jetty or Jerteh bus stand. Only 2 bus company serve direct bus Hentian Putra to Kuala Besut jetty (Mutiara Express & Mahligai Express)
~ Train from K.L Sentral to Tanah Merah train station and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty
~ Flight from KLIA to Kota Bharu airport and get taxi or mini van Kuala Besut jetty
From Penang / Kedah...
~ Drive to Grik > Tanah Merah > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take direct bus to Kuala Besut jetty (Express Mutiara) or other bus company to Jerteh bus stand and get taxi to Kuala Besut jetty
Thai Border (Rantau Panjang)
~ Drive through Pasir Mas > Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take bus to Kota Bharu > Pasir Puteh > Kuala Besut
~ Get taxi direct to Kuala Besut jetty
From Taman Negara...
~ Drive through Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take mini van direct to the jetty
From Cameron Highland..
~ Drive through Gua Musang > Kuala Krai > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Take mini van direct to the jetty
From Cerating & Kuantan...
~ Drive to Dungun > Kuala Terengganu > Jerteh > Kuala Besut
~ Get bus to Jerteh and take taxi to Kuala Besut
Department of Fisheries Malaysia
Conservation Charge
This is to announce that beginning 17th July 2003, all visitors shall pay a fee for entering any Marine Park and Fisheries Protected Areas in the state of Terengganu. The rates for the entrance fees are:
Subject
Fees (Malaysian Ringgit)
Adult
RM 5.00
Children of age between 6 - 12 years, any person of age 56 and above, and any disable person
RM 2.50
This imposed fees has a validity period of three days. The fees shall be paid to Department of Fisheries Malaysia or through any chalet operator, boat operator, tour operator or dive operator who acted on behalf of the Department of Fisheries Malaysia. Visitors are advice to collect and keep the ticket through out the validity period as a prove of paying the fees
Marine Park or Fisheries Protected Areas for the State of Terengganu is an area of two nautical miles extending seaward from the low water mark of the following islands:
Perhentian Kecil
Redang
Pinang
Tenggol
Perhentian Besar
Lima
Lang Tengah
Nyireh
Susu Dara
Ekor Tebu
Kapas
Provision to imposed the fees is in accordance to the fees (Marine Park Malaysian Order 2003) gazetted under the Fees Act 1951. Proceeds from the fees will be credited into the Marine Park and Merine Reserve Trust Fund established under section 10, Financial Procedure Act 1959 and will be used for implementation of management, conservation, protection, enforcement, research, monitoring, education programs within Marine Park and Fisheries Protected Areas in Malaysia.
During the period of November until February, boat services to Pulau Perhentian (Perhentian Island), Redang or other island on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia will be rescheduled due to the monsoon season. Boat fare might be increased (a bit) due to the usage of fuel.
For accommodation, most of the hotels are temporary closed their operation . For those who is interested to go to the island, please get advice from tour operator before departing such as cost of accommodation, boat fare or any other activities available at Pulau Perhentian
For your information that Perhentian Island which is situated on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and it is not effect by the recent Tsunami.
TIPS BEFORE COMING
* Bring plenty of cash before to Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island, there are no bank on Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island. But some of the resort or chalet on Perhentian Island accept credit card or travellers cheques. You can pay by credit card at our sales office (Anjung Holidays) at Kuala Besut jetty.
* You can change your money with some of the resort or dive shop, but with poor rates.
* The nearest bank (Jerteh town) around 1/2 hour by taxi. RM15.00/car one way .
* There is no jetty at Long Beach and Aur Bay, so you must take small boat (boat taxi ) if you want go to the beach from the main boat. You must pay RM 2.00 each for the boat taxi from main boat to the beach.
* On Kelantan & Terengganu state, office or bank are closed on Friday and Saturday .
* If you are driving here, there are many car park around at RM5.00/day - RM7.00/day
* While there are some trails around the island, the easiest way to go from beach to beach or island to island is by boat (boat taxi). Most resort/chalet owners can arrange the boat for you.
* Remember, before you buy the ticket, you must ask them. Are they provide boat from Tok bali or Kuala Besut. You should take boat from Kuala Besut Jetty to Perhentian Island.
* From Kota Bharu Bus stand ( north ), you can take bus straight to Kuala Besut. . You must tell the driver that you want to stop at Kuala Besut Tourist Terminal (Kuala Besut jetty) not other jetty.
* If you are coming to our office "Anjung Holidays" by taxi, I would like to advice you to insist the taxi driver to send you to our sales office at Kuala Besut, not to other place. Otherwise these taxi's are very fond to send tourist to particular counter (illegal operator).
* PASSPORTS & VISAS
Many nationalities, including the citizens of most European countries, Australia, Canada, South Africa and the USA, do not require a visa to visit Malaysia. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry and a return ticket or onward travel arrangements need to be presented upon request at your arrival in Malaysia. These requirements are subject to change. Please check with the embassy or consulate in your home country before departure.
(edited from www.perhentianisland.info)
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