| Perhentian Island consists of two islands with endless stretches of
palm-lined beaches, clear water sea and coral reefs. The lush rain forest on
the island is just an ideal for jungle trekking. Ping Anchorage package will
offer you snorkeling trip with mask, snorkel and float to explore the reefs.
Located
at South China Sea east coast of Malaysia, the Perhentian group of islands
consists of Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. Situated 108 km from
Kuala Terengganu (1.5 Hours) and 54 km from Kota Bharu (1 Hours). The boat
journey of about 30 minute by speedboat and 1.5 hours by slow boat. Pulau
Perhentian promises interesting holidays destination with white sandy beach,
jungle interior and interesting diving are a sure combination to attract the
diver and non-diver. Best month for diving is between March to September.
Dive equipment is readily available for rent at almost all dive centers.
Situated 20 km off the coast of Terengganu, the Perhentian group of
islands comprises of Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau
Rawa, Pulau Serenggeh, Pulau Susu Dara Besar and Pulau Susu Dara Kecil.
'Perhentian' when translated from the Malay language means stop over.
Dive operators and resorts are located on both Pulau Perhentian Besar and
Pulau Perhentian Kecil offering various styles of accommodation to suit the
visitor's budget and dive packages.
A hop over to these enchanting islands will reward every visitor with the
breathtaking view of their natural beauty - countless coconut trees lining
their un-spoilt and pure white sandy beaches.
Perhentian Besar
As most of Perhentian Besar's interior is covered by virgin tropical
jungle, hiking and trekking are there possible recreational pursuits. A
luxury resort here can be booked for accommodation .At trip to this lush and
exotic tropical island is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy
scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, swimming, wind surfing, sailing,
boating and canoeing.
Perhentian Kecil
Claimed to be one of the best getaway beaches in the world among
travellers and tourist. Long beaches (locally known as Pasir Panjang) prides
itself with long stretch of sandy beach of fine sand with crystal clear
water up to a depth of 20ft. Calm waters make you feel as you are in a very
large swimming pool !
Suria
Perhentian Dive Resort   
Situated near the South China Sea, 25 kilometres from the coast of Kuala
Besut, the Suria Perhentian Dive Resort offers guests the comfort and
facilities of an idyllic island retreat. This resort consists of 50
semi-detached wooden chalets that are comfortably decorated and equipped
with modern amenities. Each chalet comes with its own balcony, affording
sweeping vistas of the sea. Also enjoy the breathtaking views of the
sunsets, just a few steps from your bed. Built along the beach and into the
rocky promontory of Pulan Perhentian Kecil, the resort retains its beautiful
natural surroundings, which is a setting for a perfect holiday. The Suria
cafe serves a wide selection of a la carte menus and thirst quenching shakes
and juices. A meeting and seminar room with a capacity of 80 guests is
provided for business use. Leisure activities include water sports, island
shopping, beach volleyball and more. |
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