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Merang - best time to go

The monsoon season on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia sets in towards end of October and lasts through till late February/Early March. The best time to visit the East Coast is in March and April especially for diving where visibility can hit 40m. It is not advisable to visit this part of Peninsular Malaysia at its peak of the monsoon season - that is, November till early January. The seas are rough and the boat and resort operators would be closed between October and February.

Packing Checklist

Swimsuit
Snorkelling gear - mask, snorkel, fins, booties, life jacket (prescriptive mask if required)
Diving equipment - mask, snorkel, fins, booties, regulator and octopus, BCD, dive table, dive logs, dive computers, knife, lycra or 3mm skin suits, gloves, underwater torches, dive watch - it's advisable to bring your own kit as rental can be expensive
Dive card
Life jackets especially for children
Waterproof pouches
Clothing - shorts, t-shirts, sarong, towel, light dress
Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturiser, after-tan lotion, shampoo, soap, women's sanitary products, shaving foam and shaver, comb
Sun block, mosquito repellent, mosquito netting, hammock
Travel journal, reading material
Binoculars
Prescriptive medicine, dietary supplements, motion sickness tablets

Amenities

Money Changer

A few resorts will be able to change US dollars and Singapore Dollars. Not all resorts have credit card facilities.

Language

The staff at all resorts can speak English but if need to, it will be best to talk to the reception for any enquiries, requests or grievances.

Things to Buy

The resorts do sell some toiletries and some t-shirts and island souvenirs but nothing to shout about.

DO NOT BUY any souvenirs made from corals, shells and other marine animals such as starfishes. Anyone found in possession of such items will be fined RM5,000. If the villagers don't know better, advise them not to exploit their environment. Even dead corals - the bleached ones sometimes found washed ashore should be left where it is found. Did you know that hermit crabs do not grow their own shells? ..they inhabit abandoned or empty shells. For all you shell collectors out there, have a thought for these poor, homeless creatures. Leave those shells where you found them!

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Kuala Terengganu & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Terengganu

Tours (ex - Kuala Terengganu)	Hrs	Day of Operations	Departure		Min adult	Include	Rate (Nett)
Tours (ex - Kuala Terengganu)	Hrs	Day of Operations	AM	PM	Min adult	Include	Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Terengganu River Safari & Heritage Trip *Itinerary	4	Daily	8.00	-	2	Transportation, driver / guide	209	105
Kuala Terengganu City Tour *Itinerary	5	Daily	11.00	-	2		145	75
Terengganu River Safari *Itinerary	4	Daily	8.00	-	2		189	95
Terengganu Countryside Tour *Itinerary	5	Daily	10.00	-	2		149	75
Cemerong Waterfall & Pasir Raja Trip *Itinerary	9	Daily	8.00	-	2		179	90
Sekayu Waterfall & Terrapin Conservation Centre Trip *Itinerary	5	Daily	11.00	-	2		149	75
Fireflies Night Trip & Penarik Fishing Village Trip *Itinerary	5 1/2	Daily	-	17.00	2		220	110
Candat Sotong/Squid Jigging Trip *Itinerary	3	Daily	-	1800	6		239	239
Marang River Safari Trip *Itinerary	4	Daily	8.30	-	2	Land/boat transportation , refreshment , driver/guide	139	69.50
Kenyir Lake Day Tour *Itinerary	5	Daily	10.00	-	2	Transportation, driver / guide	250	140
Rantau Abang Hidden Treasure Day Trip *Itinerary	4	Daily	-	7.00	3		149	75
Kapas Island Day Tour *Itinerary	5 1/2	Daily	9.30	-	2		215	108
Bidong Island Day Trip *Itinerary	7	Daily	8.00	-	2		465	232.50
Tenggol Island Day Trip *Itinerary	6	Daily	9.00	-	10	Land/boat transfer, lunch, snorkeling trip with equipment	230	161

Please Note:

~ The seat-in-coach can only be conducted with the minimum number of person/adults required
~ Pick-up and drop-off service from major hotels at Kuala Terengganu town centre
~ For other pick up and drop off services in areas other than Kuala Terengganu, please advise us. Additional surcharge will be accorded
~ Services of an English Speaking Driver / Guide
~ Touring by air-conditioned car, van or coach (depending on the group size)
~ Rates are inclusive of entrance fees where applicable
~ Child age between 4-11 years old
~ Any unused services are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-deductible
~ 100% cancellation charge applies for NO SHOW OR CANCELLATION within 48-hrs
~ In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the local operator reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the package anytime with or without prior notice.

Redemption Instructions :

~ 24 hours prior to travel date, please call our local tour representative (during working hours) to reconfirm your booking details. Pick up time is required 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Postponements of Trip:

* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

Accommodation and Holiday Packages to Kuala Terengganu, Merang, Marang, Kapas Island, Tenggol Island, Gemia Island, Redang Island, Lang Tengah Island, Bidong Island, Penarik, Rantau Abang, Kenyir Lake, Tanjong Jara, Dungun, Paka and Surroundings

Accommodation & Holiday Packages :
Kuala Terengganu	Budget Inn \| Hotel Grand Paradise \| Ping Anchorage Backpackers Lodge Motels \| Batu Buruk Beach Resort \| Ming Star Hotel \| Motel Desa \| Hotel Kenangan \|Qurata Riverside Resort \| Seri Indah Resort \| Seri Malaysia Hotel \| Hotel YT Midtown \| Hotels \| Felda Residence \| Hotel Grand Continental \| Permai Hotel \| Primula Beach Resort \| Hotel Apartments \| Sumai Hotel Apartment \| Day Trips \| Terengganu River Safari & Heritage Trip \| Kuala Terengganu City Tour \| Terengganu Countryside Tour \| Terengganu River Safari \| Cemerong Waterfall & Pasir Raja Trip \| Sekayu Waterfall & Terrapin Conservation Centre Trip \| Fireflies Night Trip & Penarik Fishing Village Trip \| Candat Sotong/Squid Jigging Trip \| Overnight Packages \| 3 Days 2 Nights Terengganu, Firefly & Penarik Fishing Village \| 3 Days 2 Nights Kuala Terengganu & Setiu Wetland \| 3 Days 2 Nights Kuala Terengganu & Cemerong Waterfall \| 3 Days 2 Nights Kuala Terengganu & Marang River Safari \|
Pulau Duyung	\| Awi's Yellow House \| Pak Haji Abdullah's Chalets \|
Marang	\| Seri Malaysia Hotel Marang \| Marang River Safari\|
Rantau Abang	\| Rantau Abang Hidden Treasure Day Trip \|
Pulau Kapas	\| Kapas Island Day Tour \| Makcik Gemuk Chalet \| Kapas Garden Resort \| The Light House \| Duta Puri Island Resort \| Yellow Beach Resort \| Kapas Island Resort \|
Pulau Gemia	\| Gem Isle Resort \|
Merang	\| Kembara Inn \| Aryani Resort \| Sutra Beach Resort \| Merang Suria Resort \|
Pulau Redang	\| Ayu Mayang Resort \| Coral Redang Island Resort \| Laguna Redang Island Resort \| Mutiara Beach Resort \| Redang Bay Resort \| Redang Beach Resort \| Redang Camping Adventure \| Redang Kalong Resort \| Redang Lagoon Resort \| Redang Pelangi Resort \| Redang Reef Resort \| Redang Holiday Beach Villa \| Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa \| Pulau Redang Day Trip ~ \| Redang Island Day Tour \|
Pulau Bidong	\| Pulau Bidong Island \|
Pulau Lang Tengah	\| D'Coconut Lagoon Resort \| Redang Lang Resort \| Lang Sari Resort \| Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa \|
Penarik	\| Terrapuri Penarik \| Penarik Inn \| Fireflies Night Trip \| Sekayu Waterfall & Terrapin Conservation Centre Trip \|
Besut	\| Bukit Keluang Bach Resort \|
Volunteer Programmes	\| Terengganu Turtle Conservation Expedition \| Perhentian Turtle Conservation Volunteer program \| Turtle Conservation Centre \|
Tanjung Jara	\| Tanjong Jara Resort \|
Kenyir Dam	\| Kenyir Lake Day Tour \| Lake Kenyir Resort & Spa \| Musang Kenyir Resort \| Uncle John Resort \| Kenyir Lake Plus (Houseboat) \| Kenyir Tourist Resort \|
Pulau Tenggol	\| Tenggol Island Beach Resort \| Tenggol Day Trip \|
Dungun	\| Hotel Kasanya \| Ulek Beach Resort \| Cemerong Waterfall & Pasir Raja Tour \|
Chukai & Kemaman	\| River Garden Hotel \|
Paka	\| Residence Resort \| Rumbai Resort Villa \|
Kijal	\| Awana Golf and Beach Resort \|