A good sarong is a Southeast Asia travel must-have in my book. If you do want to snorkel, or better, dive when in the Perhentian Islands however, there are loads of dive shops across both islands and resorts and prices are pretty good. Aside from that, you can also enjoy some walks on Pulau Kecil, largely the forest walk between Long Beach and Coral Bay, as well as to further afield on the island.
However, it is worth bearing in mind the heat and humidity here, which makes any form of exercise definitely an early morning or late afternoon pursuit! And a dry-bag , with a good underwater camera, like the GoPro Hero 7 , would be a top idea too.
Being remote and small, supplies here are seriously lacking and what is here is pricey, so make sure you come prepared with all the toiletries etc you might need.
You also need to come prepared with all the cash you might need, because there are no ATMs on this island! After that. Personally, I was so sick of bedbugs by the time I got to the Perhentian Islands, that it was another reason fuelling my decision to stay in more expensive, private accommodation, which is honestly the best way to protect yourself from these dreaded critters! So despite the moan at the end, hopefully you can tell I enjoyed my time in the Perhentian Islands immensely.
Pulau Kecil, in particular, reminded me a lot of the island of Koh Rong Sanloem in Cambodia, and I was as delighted to reach here and chill the heck out in the sun for a few days. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Big World Small Pockets is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
Their friendly staff is always on hand to assist you and make your holiday better with a smile on their face. Bubu Resort is right next to Mimpi Perhentian. Both establishments lie tucked away on the northern end of Long Beach, far away from the hustle and bustle that the beach is famous for. Friendly staff, free cocktails during the evenings and excellent beach access complete the perfect holiday package here at Bubu Resort.
Alunan Resort Alunan stands relatively isolated compared to other resorts, something that travellers looking for a relaxing and peaceful vacation would surely appreciate. The highlight here is its rooms that come with private sundecks on the roof where a hammock, sun loungers, and a shaded patio awaits lucky guests.
The star of the island is the undisputed king of lively beaches — Long Beach otherwise known as Pasir Panjang in Malay. The beach is home to a significant number of chalets and hostels that cater to a backpacker audience. But come nightfall is when this beach truly comes alive.
Fire shows, dining sessions, parties, beach bar dances, and more will take place here. For travellers who still find themselves energetic after a whole day of water exploration, this is the place to be! Do take note that water taxi rates double past sunset.
So carry enough cash with you to accommodate for increased return boat fares. Coral Bay. Coral Bay lies on the other side of the island. This beach is popular among travellers during the day. To serve your cravings, Coral Bay is dotted with local-operated food stalls that sell barbecued fish and seafood. The main attraction here is the beautiful sunset view with almost no obstructions. Trust us, the reddish-orange hue that floods the skies during the evening is entirely worth the short trek here.
You can reach it via water taxi or by a walking trail that leads from Long Beach itself. The trail is 15 minutes and offers excellent views of Coral Bay along the way. This is also the recommended way to get to Coral Bay on a budget. It is very easy to charter a water taxi to take you to the other side.
The truth is, both islands have much to offer travellers. The differences between Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil mainly lie in the crowds they attract. Snorkelling is terrific, the views are serene and the beaches lie almost untouched as if waiting for the first human being to set foot on them. Party your days and nights away, make new friends, explore wonderful trails and gorgeous views.
This is the liveliest island this side of the coast! Just ferry yourself between the islands with super-convenient water taxis. What did you think of our article about the differences between Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil? Send them to us on Whatsapp! I'm Bryan and I try to travel as much as I can! When I'm not traveling, I play the guitar. I'm also the resident writer for HolidayGoGoGo.
Check-in, check-out and overall service: Chi greated us with a beautiful smile and Mr. Mo ensured that everything we need is addressed. There's little he cannot solve and seeing his guests are happy is his main priority. He helped with transfers, re-bookings as we extended our stay and anything else needed. Cleanliness ensured every day and overall service is exceptional. The room is super clean and very convenient for family trip. The spacious and elegant villas feature a private terrace and thatched roofs.
Clean room, clean hotel, clean beach. Superb environment. Good breakfast. The rooms are fitted with a balcony. The rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Wow, it was such a good experience. Anis is super nice and met me at the pier. Her dad brought me and my heavy back pack up to the place and also carried it for me. The room is nice and clean, the aircon works very well and is also quiet.
Anis even gave me an adapter for my computer, and her dad offered me a trolly because my backpack was broken. I was overwhelmed by such nice hospitality.
Thank you for everything! I would definetely come back! Situated in Perhentian Island, Aman Dan Laut offers beachfront accommodation 80 metres from Long Beach and features various facilities, such as a restaurant and a garden. Nothing but good vibes here. A perfect place for you to chill and have a relaxing vacation, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Expert in arranging how your Vacation has to be. They even carried our bags to the rooms. Picked us up at long beach jetty as complimentary from the resort.
Good view, good times, wonderful experience. Situated in Perhentian Island, D Rock Garden Resort offers beachfront accommodation 80 metres from Long Beach and features various facilities, such as a restaurant and a garden. Free WiFi is provided The view eventhough it quite far from jetty but the view is worth it with the price. Situated in Kampong Pasir Panjang, Aina Garden Long Beach offers beachfront accommodation metres from Long Beach and features various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a garden.
Dorm are nice and clean with air conditioning. Staff very friendly. Very nice hotel if you are not too picky. We had a room without air conditioning and it was very hot. There is a fan and it was always on. I think the resort is lovely and just perfect in conformity of the Perhentian Islands.
This little paradise is a little bit spartan and consequently it would not make sense to expect a 5 stars hotel. We loved our stay here. Very nice staff, Alvaro the waiter was the best :. The staff was impeccable: always friendly and helpful. The rooms are small yet well equipped. Note that most accommodations on the Perhentian islands are rather basic, so is this.
Snorkeling and diving trips can be organized directly through the resort. A bit more expensive than other providers but worth the price. When we did the snorkeling tour, there was only one other family on our boat.
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