Malaysia East Coast Islands

Malaysia East Coast Islands Overview

Island Hopping on the East Coast of Malaysia Calm escape from the everyday. Magnificent beaches, crystal clear water, excellent diving and lazy days spent swimming and relaxing on the Perhentian Islanda and Lang Tengah Island. Best time to visit is during the dry season from April to October.

Touring style: self-guided adventure

Prices are seasonal, include hotels, breakfast, and land and boat transfers. Starts from:

GBP 872 per person sharing a twin room, Standard Class Hotels.

International and domestic airfares are extra.

Day 1-3: Kuala Lumpur to the Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Islands are a group of coral-fringed islands off the coast of the state of Terengganu, where some of the world’s best diving spots, pristine beaches and romantic hideaways can be found.

On this escape to the islands, choose a stay at the quiet beaches and incredible reef of Perhentian Besar as well as a livelier scene on Perhentian Kecil.

In the morning, take a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bahru.

On arrival in Kota Bahru, you will be met for a shuttle transfer to Kuala Besut Jetty.

0930 - Scheduled shuttle transfer departs for Kuala Besut Jetty (60 minutes)

1030 – Arrival Kuala Besut Jetty

1130 - Transfer to the fast boat for a transfer to Pulau Perhentian Kechil. (30 mins)

Stay for 3 nights at Bubu Resort.

Day 4: Perhentian Island

Take a walk to the jetty and hire a water taxi to Pulau Perhentian Besar. Expect to pay RM25 ($6.20 USD) between islands. .Stay for 3 nights at the Perhentian Island Resort.

Day 7: Pulau Perhentian Besar to Lang Tengah Island

Take a private fast boat to Lang Tengah Island (45 mins). Stay 3 nights at D'Coconut Lagoon.

Day 10: Lang Tengah Island to Kuala Lumpur

Take a fast boat to Merang Jetty (45 mins).

Public Boat Schedule: 09.00 am; 12.00 noon & 4.00 pm (Subject to weather)

At Merang Jetty, transfer to Kuala Terengganu Airport for departure.

Suggestion: Why not extend for a few more days at Redang Island?