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.

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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
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he Perhentian Islands (Kecil(small) & Besar(big)) are so worth the effort. Crystal clear water, no bikes, no roads, no hassle. The perfect place to wind down for the travel weary! Might get pretty busy though so there before the rush! We snorkeled with sharks, turtles and massive parrot fish. Take some rum with you if you like a drink and remember there is no ATM so take plenty of cash.

By fleego on July 30, 2008

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Definately one of the highlights of this country and safe to eat. You may have some trouble the first days if you are not used to spiciness of some of the dishes (but not all). But stories of food poisoning are rather rare. So go out try the hawker food and explore. It’s really good. And don’t you dare going to fast food chains… okay, one visit after every 10 local dishes is okay wink