Perhentian Island Escape
Bite-sized trip
It's easy to see why these popular idyllic islands attract plenty of visitors during high season. Advance booking is essential. Most of the islands close during the monsoon season (November to February)
Day 1 – Kuala Besut – Pulau Perhentian Besar
Today your Perhentian trip starts with a boat to Pulau Perhentian Besar from Kuala Besut. Stepping ashore you’ll be greeted by palm trees, white sands and a crystal clear turquoise sea. You can spend your time on Perhentian Besar as you wish, but why not take a quick hop over to explore the smaller island of Perhentian Kecil. The resort is perched right on the beach, with sea views and great seafood.
Days 2-3 – Perhentian Islands free time
Your time here is free to explore as you wish. This is a place to kick off your flip-flops, stretch out and listen to the sound of swaying palms. Take a trip into the island’s jungle, hire a canoe, set off on a sea-fishing mission or scuba dive into the deep. At the end of the day, kerosene lamps will begin twinkling all along the beach as the blazing sun sinks into the sea.
Day 4 – Departure from Perhentian Besar
After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Perhentian Besar and take the boat back to Kuala Besut. Like the rest of the east coast, the best time to visit the Perhentians is between March and October. This will make for a sunny, monsoon-free stay. Many of the islands close down completely during the rains, so an off-season adventure isn’t recommended.
The Perhentian Islands attract plenty of visitors during high season. If you’re looking for a quieter island escape check out the less well-known islands of Besar, Rawa and Sibu.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Perhentian Island Escape - In Style accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience during your stay on the Perhentian Islands, consider our In Style option. With this variant of this bite-sized trip, you’ll stay in a slightly larger but more comfortable hotel on the island. It’s located directly on the beach, perfect for morning swims. At the reception you can book numerous activities to keep you busy. Not a fan of those, then you can simply relax near the pool with a good book. If you’re interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
