Cinte Everywhere: Perhentian Island, Malaysia

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Perhentian Island, Malaysia

We went to Perhentian island from 2nd to 4th March as for our March travelling plan. Even though i am malaysian, i never been to east Malaysia and perhentian island, so im pretty excited to go on this trip. Since we live in KL and we only have 3 days,we decided to take flight to Kota Bahru. Apart from Flight you also can take train and bus which have varies travelling hour. Flight from KL to Kota Bahru, kelantan took approximately 1hr.

For you information the best time to go to Perhentian Island is between April to October. The island were closed from November to January due to monsoon. When we were there on March the sea was rough, when i said rough its mean really rough. The boat ride from Kuala Besut jetty to perhentian island took approximately 40 minutes. Its one hell of a ride. If you not a fan of those scary ride at theme park i advice you not to go during early season. My hands bruises from holding to tight to the rail and i was pretty sure im going to die that afternoon.

Arrived at Perhentian island

We stay at Mohsin Chalet at the end of the beach. There's no transportation here so you have to walk. Our hotel located on the hill with stunning view. A very basic hotel which provided hot & cold water (thank god). No tv, and no electric power during day time.

View from chalet restaurant.

Strong Wind

View from our room

Perhentian Island obviously a very nice place. Nothing much to do here except snorkeling, diving and swimming. The water is crystal clear and even though its raining you still wont disappointed. From my experienced, boat man will still take you out snorkeling if its raining but not if the sea is rough. Beside this beach theres also another beach at the other side of the island. These side of island have more bigger waves and suitable for surfing while the other side more calm and good for swimming.