By car
Coming from Kuantan turn right into a road leading to Kuala Dungun. This turn off is roughly 1.5 to 2hrs from Kuantan on the coastal road heading towards Kuala Terengganu. Coming from Kuala Terengganu, the drive takes approximately 45mins - 1hr. Go through Kuala Dungun (referred to as Dungun by the locals) and head down to the end of the town; following the bend to the jetty. Dungun jetty is your take-off point to Pulau Tenggol.
Stalls at the fish market nearby flog a variety of pelagic fishes. Sometimes, even reef fishes find their way onto the list. If not in a hurry, loitering around the jetty area can be an experience in itself especially when the fishing boats return from their days out at sea. As baskets are hoisted from the boats, middlemen are already there to haggle over the price of a few cents. Most common catch of the day would be the mackerels, barracudas, and tunas; free-swimmers such as kembung, cincaru and selar are great for barbecues. You could even buy a few for the island…the resort managers are usually too happy to help make your trip most satisfying…so by putting a few fishes on the fire for your dinner is a welcomed idea. As this is a request, remember not to expect it as part of the package.
By coach
From Dungun to Kuala Terengganu - buses leave every 1/2hr from 6.30am until 9.30pm : fare = RM5 per way (aircon/non aircon)
From Dungun to Kemaman - frequent
Also check Terengganu page for outstation coaches to Dungun from KL, Singapore etc
By boat
- from Kuala Dungun jetty to P.Tenggol
Fishing boats plying the Kuala Dungun-Pulau Tenggol route charge RM55 per person each way and take 2 - 2.5hrs to get to the island. There are speedboats that accommodate a maximum of 8 persons and charge RM115 return per adult (RM50 for kids of 4-12yrs) and these take about 45 minutes one way. Of course especially with fishing boats, price may depend on economies of scale……the more people leaving per trip, the more negotiating power one has. But if time is not on your side avoid the hassle…then have it all arranged with your travel operator.
Long-term carpark
There is parking just behind the resort office in Dungun.
Accommodation and Holiday Packages to Pulau Tenggol
| Tenggol Island Beach Resort | Tenggol Day Trip |
Island Activity - dive, snorkel, trek 
