By car
- from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Besut (the town you take ferries to Perhentian), is located south of Kota Bahru and north of Kuala Terengganu. Driving to Kuala Besut takes approximately 8hrs from Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, take route 2 to Kuantan, then either take route 14 or route 3(a more scenic route) to Kuala Terengganu. Continue on route 3 until you reach Jertih. Follow road signs from Jertih to Kuala Besut (route 84)
(please note that Besut is district, you want to get to Kuala Besut)
By taxi
- from Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut/Tok Bali
A taxi ride from Kota Bharu takes about 45minutes to the jetty and costs approximately RM55 - RM65 per taxi per way. But the taxis from Kuala Besut to Kota Bahru can be a bit rough and a non-airconditioned ride can cost from RM55, depending on how desperate you are. Don't let the touts scare you...just stand your ground and bargain away til you get the same deal as your ride to Kuala Besut.
- from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut/Tok Bali
Taxi ride costs between RM65 - 70 per taxi
- from Wakaf Bharu Train Station
Expect to pay betweenRM55 - 65 per taxi
By coach
Please refer to Kota Bahru or Jerteh/Kuala Besut for coach schedule
By train
Closest station is Wakaf Bharu. From Wakaf Bharu to Kuala Besut, taxis cost around RM65.
From Singapore, trains take about 13hrs30min, Trains depart nightly
From Kuala Lumpur, Express Wau and Express Kenali departs daily from KLSentral station.
For detailed scheduled, check www.ktmb.com.my or call (6)03-2274 3377 for KTMB ticketing counter.
By air
return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bahru on Malaysian Airlines ; For more details and flight schedule, check http://www.malaysia-airlines.com
An alternative is Air Asia which offers daily flights. For more information, check www.airasia.com
From Kota Bharu airport, transfers to Kuala Besut cost around RM 65.00 one-way.
Boat Charges
There are now 2 ferry routes to Perhentian. One from Kelantan at Tok Bali and the other from Terengganu at Kuala Besut. The general travel guide books may not have included the new ferry route from Tok Bali but it's generally the same - roughly the same distance to the island and roughly the same travelling time. But Tok Bali has fewer boats going out to the islands. It is advisable to catch the boat from Kuala Besut. Check out the table below:
F A S T B O A T
Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island |
Departs - Kuala Besut: 9.00am to 2.00pm Tok Bali: 7.00am to 2.00pm |
Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut |
Departs - Perhentian: 8.00am 12.00noon and 4.00pm |
BOAT TICKETS (RETURN)
Fast boat : Adult RM90.00 / person. Child : RM45.00 / person ~ High Season (April - October)
Fast boat : Adult RM100.00 / person. Child : RM50.00 / person ~ Low Season (November - March)
Women travellers please take heed! If you're travelling on your own or with a few fellow women travellers, please try not to take privately arranged snorkelling trips or tours while on the islands. Private boat operators may approach you and offer cheaper rates than what the resort can offer, but it is at your own risk. Best to stick with the resorts and make sure that the boatmen that is providing the service from the resort is validated by the resort itself. There have been several unpleasant accounts of harrassments and indecent proposals. Thank you. |
Accommodation & Packages to Kelantan ~ Kota Bahru, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Pulau Perhentian & Surroundings
Peninsula Malaysia Islands |
| Pulau Aur | Pulau Besar | Pulau Bidong | Pulau Duyung Besar | Pulau Gemia | Pulau Kapas | Pulau Langkawi | Pulau Lang Tengah | Pulau Pangkor | Pulau Payar | Pulau Perhentian | Pulau Pemanggil | Penang | Pulau Rawa | Pulau Redang | Pulau Sibu | Pulau Tenggol | Pulau Tioman | |
Peninsula Malaysia Coastal Beaches |
| Marang | Merang | Rantau Abang | Penarik | Port Dickson | Tanjung Jara | Cherating | |
Sabah and Sarawak ~ Borneo Islands & Coastal Beaches |
Sabah ~ | Kapalai | Pulau Mabul | Pulau Sipadan | Selingan Turtle Island | Mataking Island | Tuaran | Lankayan Island | Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) | Sarawak ~ | Damai Beach, Santubong | Kayakking with Dolphins | |
Getting There and Away
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