Where
is Perhentian Island ?
Located at the east coast
off Malaysia. Nearby the border off Kelantan in the territory of
Besut,
Terengganu, Malaysia. (where is malaysia..got
to know?)
In
brief... For hundred of years ago vessel sailing from the south coast of Peninsular Malaysia to Bangkok
will stop-by for a rest and shelter at the Island. They all an ancient merchant
carrying food, jewelry,
vast and etc. As the activities of merchants, sailors and traders from
the South of Chinese Sea have taken place, the island is getting popular for their 'one
stop station', these Islands were named as 'Once Stop Island' so called
'Pulau Perhentian' in Malay language.
Perhentian Island is a group of small
Island where fishermen always take a day off to repair their boat/ship for
maintenance and get a shelter from the unexpected sea weather of the South
Chinese Sea.
Today..
A nature of Perhentian
Island is the main attractive. Every year, thousands of tourist flocked to the
island. Many from
Europe and United States.The outdoor such as jungle tracking, snorkeling, diving and fishing have
become the major activities. These activities had derived Perhentian Island's
economy as the best Island for vacation in Malaysia. The island also equipped
with the telecommunication services. You can get hook up to the internet
and communicate with your friends via the wireless telephone. The service
charge is average. If you have the GSM hand phone, you should have no problem.
How to get there... From Kuala Lumpur International
Airport you can get a flight to
Kota Bharu, Kelantan. From Kota Bharu airport, you get a taxi cab direct
to Kuala Besut. Kuala Besut is a small town and it is the nearest
gateway to Perhentian Island from the mainland. A boat services are
available from selective travel agent. A further more 21 KM, then you'll
arrive at the island.
You also can get a
train from Kuala Lumpur Station
towards to Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat Kelantan. From Wakaf Bharu you need to
take a bus or taxi cab towards Kota Bharu. From Kota Bharu you take a
cab or bus go to Kuala Besut. In
Kuala Besut you can make a hotel reservation and buy a boat ticket from
the local tourist operators. Please view our latest Kuala Besut map at
www.kualabesut.com (updated
16/11/2006) for your guide.
By bus? Get an express bus from Putra Terminal
Kuala Lumpur or from Pudu Raya Terminal, Kuala Lumpur.
When
is the best time to enjoy your vacation ?
From Februarys
to Octobers every year.
Cash, travel cheque or credit card... You need to bring cash or credit card. A limited business premise will
accepting your credit card. You can change your travel cheque
at selective bank in Jerteh. Jerteh is a small town located 12 KM from
Kuala Besut.
The Island Map... Have a look and print it for
your guide.
I am driving a car... You can find a parking space at Kuala Besut. Get a private parking space.