The Perhentian islands, comprising of Pulau Perhentian Besar (Big) and Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small), lies 20km from the coast of Kuala Besut.
Corals are abundant in Perhentian, especially the colorful soft corals and gorgonian sea fans and home to many species of reef fish. Don't be surprised if you see dolphins and pilot whales in certain months of the year. Black Tip Reef Sharks and Bumphead Parrot Fish can be seen at certain dive sites.
Getting There
By Flight - Malaysia Airline or Air Asia fly from from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bahru. Get a taxi from the airport to the coastal village of Kuala Besut. It'll take approximately 1 hour from Kuala Terengganu and 45 minutes from Kota Bahru.
Public Transport - Take the express bus from Kuala Lumpur to coastal town of Jerteh and hop on to connecting bus or taxi to the coastal village of Kuala Besut.
By Road - Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan using the Karak Highway and Kuantan Highway. Once on the truck road follow the direction to Jerteh - Dungun - Kuala Terengganu - Tanjung Merang - Kuala Besut.
Accommodation
Accomodation in Pulau Perhentian ranges from Budget chalet to 4 stars hotels.
Pulau Perhentian Dive Sites - Click on the dive site for more information
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