Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu

The snow white sand of Pulau Perhentian Kecil (4 September, 2004)


Pulau Perhentian Kecil (GPS: 5.9065, 102.72251) is the smaller of the two major islands in the Perhentian archipelago which also includes Pulau Susu Dara, Pulau Rawa and Pulau Serenget. It is accessible by boat from Kuala Besut.

Pulau Perhentian Kecil does not have any major resorts and a couple of guest houses and chalets along Pasir Panjang, the main stretch of white sandy beach which faces east, in the direction of Pulau Perhentian Besar. One can go between Pulau Perhentian Kecil and Pulau Perhentian Besar by boat, a journey that takes only ten minutes.

Kampung Pasir Puteh is the only Malay fishing village in Perhentian. It is located on Pulau Perhentian Kecil overlooking Pulau Perhentian Besar. The Malaysian Navy also has its base here.

Pulau Perhentian Kecil (4 September, 2004)

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Getting to Pulau Perhentian Kecil

Most boats to Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil leave the jetty at Kuala Besut, a town on the Terengganu mainland. You can book your trip to the Perhentian islands from the tour agencies upon arrival at Kota Bharu airport. Taxi from the airport to the jetty is around RM60 for four persons. Take note that you also have to pay a RM5 marine park fee, valid for three days. This can be obtained at the jetty - keep the receipt in case you need to show it.

You will find that it is cheaper to book a package to Perhentian than to go there independently. Packages typically include accommodation as well as boat transfers, with some, all or no meals, and at least one snorkelling trip. Gear such as snorkelling equipment is either provided or available for rent at an additional cost.

The rocky coastline of Pulau Perhentian Kecil (4 September, 2004)


The jetty at Pulau Perhentian Kecil (4 September, 2004)


A goat sitting on the shore at Pulau Perhentian Kecil (4 September, 2004)

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