5 days in Perhentian Islands Itinerary

The smaller of the two coral-tinged Perhentian Islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil remains more popular with the younger backpacker crowd due to more affordable living costs.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Perhentian Island Mosque and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: take some stellar pictures from Pulau Perhentian Kincir Angin, kick back and relax at Long Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Coral Bay (Teluk Aur).

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Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Perhentian Kecil is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Pulau Perhentian Besar.

Pulau Perhentian Besar looks almost otherworldly with its blue waters, lush jungles, and white-sand beaches.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Perhentian Islands. There's much more to do: look for gifts at Universal Diver, enjoy the sand and surf at Teluk Keke, stroll through Perhentian Island Resort Turtle Hatchery, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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You can ride a ferry from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.