Perhentian Island - PIR Beach & Turtle Point
today is our 1st full day in perhentian island, we start by heading to PIR beach & turtle point.
To get around perhentian is really easy, all you need to do is get a taxi boat to any beaches or resorts which is very cheap and fast.
On arriving to PIR beach we noticed how much of a paradise the beaches are here at perhentian. The water around this island is the clearest and best water we have ever seen, this place literally is the maldives of malaysia.
Perhentian has so much to offer people from the best snorkeling you will find with the clearest water with the chances to see white tip sharks and manta rays and sea turtles just by snorkeling.
This is also the perfect holiday destination that offers maldives level of paradise and a very affordable price its absolutely beautiful.
You can also do island hopping hear to!
There is also a ''party island'' which is were you go to drink with the crowd and see a lot more hustle and bustle with music on.
If you want plush hotels and paradise then perhentian island in Malaysia is your place.
Malaysia's Perhentian Islands: Pocket Paradise | TRAVEL GUIDES 2018
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Perhentian means place to stop in Bahasa Malay, the language of Malaysia; the Perhentian Islands' crystalline blue water teeming with aquatic life will make you want to do exactly that.
Easily accessible from the northeast coast, the Perhentian Islands are Malaysia's crown jewel of islands. Cheap scuba diving, picturesque beaches, and the chilled vibe of island life cause people to leave their hearts buried in the white sand once they leave.
Two islands make up the inhabited part of Pulau Perhentian, both with their own distinct personalities and devotees. Perhentian Kecil - the small island - tends to attract backpackers, budget travelers, and younger crowds while the larger Perhentian Besar draws in a more mature, resort-oriented crowd.
Visiting the Perhentian Islands
Although tourism is the lifeblood of Pulau Perhentian, the islands have not lost their rough-and-tumble, jungle appeal. There are no structures over two stories tall, no motorized vehicles, and electricity is provided by temperamental generators which could leave you in the dark with no notice.
Very little infrastructure exists on the islands; there are no real sites or activities outside of enjoying the sun and water.
Internet access is spotty and expensive; internet cafes charge US $5 an hour or more.
There are no call centers on the islands, however mobile phones do work in some areas. (Read about cellphone roaming in Southeast Asia, or about Malaysia's Maxis prepaid SIM card.)
Large monitor lizards can sometimes be spotted roaming the island; don't be concerned, these are not Komodo Dragons such as those on Rinca Island!
Warning: There are no banks or ATMs on the islands; thieves target guest houses on Perhentian Kecil because they know that travelers must bring enough cash to the islands.
Perhentian Islands resorts. Accommodations on the Perhentian Islands tend towards the budget to the mid-range, with the Perhentian Island Resort taking up the high end of the scale. Click on the links below to survey your options.
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia Hotels
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Malaysia Hotels
Perhentian Kecil
Perhentian Kecil is the rowdier and busier of the two Perhentian Islands. Popular with backpackers from all over the world, the small island quickly fills up during busy season; it is not unusual to find people sleeping on the beach waiting for accommodation!
Perhentian Kecil is divided into two very distinct beaches: Long Beach and Coral Bay. Long Beach is the primary destination on the island with nicer beaches, more nightlife, and more accommodation. Coral Bay is significantly more relaxed and offers slightly lower prices for accommodation and food. Coral Bay is the place to be for glorious sunsets, but most travelers walk back to Long Beach for socializing after.
The two beaches are connected by a jungle footpath that can be walked in 15 minutes.
Perhentian Besar
Also called the big island, Perhentian Besar appeals more to families, couples, and a slightly higher-budget crowd. The island is far quieter and more relaxed than Perhentian Kecil. Luxury bungalow operations resembling small resorts have set up on Perhentian Besar and, unlike their counterparts on the small island, include private bathrooms and air conditioning.
There are three main beach areas on Perhentian Besar, with Teluk Dalam claiming the most secluded stretch of clean, white sand. A rocky stretch of sand known as Love Beach is pretty much the gathering place for people looking to socialize.
Diving the Perhentian Islands
Pulau Perhentian is part of a protected marine park; the diving is superb and very inexpensive. Thanks to a turtle restoration program, sea turtles, as well as sharks, are numerous. A host of dive shops on both islands provide PADI courses and fun dives, starting at US $25 per dive. Visibility is usually around 20 meters during the dry season.
Snorkeling
Snorkel gear can be rented from guest houses and beach shacks for around $3 US a day. Boat trips are available or you can simply walk out into the water.
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Perhentian Turtle Project
Join us on the stunning Perhentian islands as we explain what you will be doing with us at the Perhentian Turtle Project, from sea turtle conservation, Photo ID sessions, egg relocation and Night Patrols to Beach Clean Ups and Kayaking!
Green Sea Turtle Laying Eggs - Perhentian Besar, Malaysia
We stayed at Bubbles Dive Resort on Perhentian Besar in Malaysia, where nesting green sea turtles are a regular nightly occurence. The conservation group volunteers allowed us to watch a couple turtles laying their eggs on the sandy beach.
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PERHENTIAN ISLANDS IN MALAYSIA! My First Impressions, Finding Accommodation & the Best Beach | Vlog!
There are 2 Perhentian Islands, I planned to visit the small one however there is very limited accommodation available online so this is how I spent my first day. I arrived in the Port town of Kuala Besut at 18:30 which was too late to get a boat from Kuala Besut to the Perhentian Islands as the last boat leaves at 17:30 so I got a room in a hotel in town and left at 9:00am the next morning.
The boats run from Kuala Besut to both the big and small Perhentian Island, a return ticket is 70RM plus a 30RM conservation fee.
I had an accommodation recommendation on Long Beach so got off the boat there. After looking around on Long Beach I decided I didn’t really like it so walked to Coral Beach. I really liked Coral Beach and found accommodation to suit by budget for 50RM at Butterfly Chalet in a basic room but with an amazing view!
I spent the rest of the day chilling on Coral Beach and although I had doubted whether I should have visited the Perhentian Islands and instead just gone to Kuala Lumpur from Georgetown I’m glad I did go!
Most of the accommodation is not online on the small Perhentian Island however there are lots of chalets, huts and small hotels on different beaches, you do have to just arrive and look rather than book online.
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Perhentian Islands Turtle Project 2016
Special thanks to Fuze Ecoteer and Blue Temple Conservation for a great few weeks!
Perhentian Besar - Sharks and Turtles - Bubbles Dive Resort
A week at Bubbles Dive Resort on Perhentian Besar (Big Island). Saw plenty of Black Tip Reef Sharks and Green Turtles.
Perhentian Island Turtle Conservation Programme
Perhentian Island trip
A compilation of our pictures. We stayed for 3 nights in Coral View Island Resort in Perhentian Besar.
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Perhentian Island Turtle & Dive volunteering
Volunteer in Malaysia and join Ecoteer's in-country partner and help sea turtles and corals whilst learning to scuba dive. The paradise islands of Perhentian are waiting for you!
[Vlog] Perhentian Island Kecil, Terengganu, Malaysia 2017
We had this amazing 3D2N Company Trip to #PerhentianIsland (Kecil). We had much struggle choosing between Perhentian Besar or Perhentian Kecil. After tons of research, we are not regret choosing Perhentian Kecil as our destination!
I personally think that Perhentian is much more fun and beautiful than Redang as we went to Redang last year (2016) as our company trip.
Around RM900 was spent on flight ticket and Shari-La Resort Full Board Snorkeling Package per person. We had total 55 people who joined this trip!
What was included:
- Flight Ticket (MAS/Malindo) @ RM250 (High price because we bought one month before the trip)
- Full Board Package @ RM520 (Quotation divided by 55 pax)
- Land & Boat Transfer (Return) @ RM90
Total spent for this trip around RM1000.
TIPS
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Prepare RM100 - RM150 for entertainment use.
- Shisha at Long Beach RM30
- Beer RM8 - RM10
- Cocktails RM15 - RM25
Popular Snorkeling Points:
- Shark Point
- Coral Bay
- Fish Point
- Turtle Point
Chilling Places
- Long Beach
----- 10 minutes walk from Shari-La Resort
----- Beach Bar
----- Fireworks performance
----- Shisha
- Ombak Cafe
----- Movie
----- Alcohol
----- Shisha
----- Beside Shari-La Resort only
----- Really nice ambience
Check out their website for the package:
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Swimming with the turtles at Pulau Perhentian
Family vacation at Perhentian Island Resort. Awesome place. Definitely worth another visit.
May 2015
Rare daytime green sea turtle hatching, Pulau Perhentian Besar, July 18, 2017
Sea turtles usually hatch and scramble to the sea under the protection of nighttime darkness. They are very vulnerable to predators during this scramble. I was able to witness a rare daytime green sea turtle hatching at the Bubbles Turtle & Reef Conservation Project on July 18, 2017. The baby turtles at the bottom of the nest were covered in ants, which the volunteers and interns picked one by one with tweezers from their bodies. I wonder it that's why they hatched during the day: to get out of the ant-infested nest before they got eaten alive.
Perhentian Island Coral Reef - Malaysia 2015 - GoPro Hero
This video show the awesome beauty of the Malaysian coral reef and its colorful creatures.
Filmed with GoPro Hero in the first half of september 2015
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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia in 4K - A Water Paradise!
Watch it in 4K! Get entranced by clear blue water, white sand, coral, turtles, fish and a laid back vibe. Welcome to the stunning Perhentian Islands!
Perhentian Islands - Sun. Beach. Sea. Paradise
The one with an adventure on one of Malaysia's most beautiful islands, a little bit of paradise on Earth.
The last time we were here, we did nothing but eat and sleep. This time, we made sure to soak up all that the island had to offer - from sunrise hikes, to sipping sunset cocktails, and snorkeling adventures.
Thank you, Bubu Resort, for a beautiful stay and a sea view every morning. Thanks to our amazing snorkel guide without whom it wouldn't have been as much fun (I wished I remembered their names). Also a shout out to the Beach Bar for your amazing cocktails and fire shows - definitely the best place on the beach to hang out every night.
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PERHENTIAN - TURTLE BEACH
Thiên đường lặn biển Malaysia. Chưa từng đi nơi nào mà có nhiều cá, san hô và nước biển trong như pha lê như bãi biển Turtle Sanctuary-nơi bảo tồn rùa biển của đảo lớn Perhentian Besar này.
Giant green turtle in perhentian...
great footage of green turtle in perhentian island resort...
Perhentian Island - Paradise on Earth
Perhentian Island Resort.
CBS trip and boat ride. 2008