PERHENTIAN ISLANDS GROUP
The Perhentian group of Islands here refers to the Islands of

Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Redang, Pulau Bidong, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Tenggol.

Marine Park

The Marine Park is made up of the area around a group of islands namely

Pulau Redang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Ekor Tebu,

Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Susu Dara,

Pulau Lang Tengah and Pulau Kapas

Due to the eastern monsoon, the season in the Perhentians is effectively

limited to the period between April and October. Outside this, the seas

can be very rough and most accommodations are closed
 

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Perhentian Besar & Perhentian Kecil

Of the two main islands, Perhentian Kecil, the more popular of the two,

has cheap accommodation and a bit of a backpacker party scene,

while Perhentian Besar is slightly more expensive and caters more to families

Getting There / Stay / Eats / Drink

Redang Island
Located about 45km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, it is the largest of the group. Still relatively undeveloped and unspoiled and sheltered within the

Pulau Redang Marine Park, the waters here abound with marine life
The People / Beaches & Reef / Chagar Hutang Turtle Research Unit
Getting There / Stay

Kapas Island & Gemia
Pulau Kapas - If you are the type who cannot do without air-conditioning,

and all the modern trappings and luxurious comfort in a holiday resort,

then Pulau Kapas is not for you.
Snorkelling in Kapas / Other Activities / Stay / Caution / Getting There

Pulau Gemia When it comes to island holidays, less is more. The lesser known the island, the better it is Snorkelling in Gemia / Stay / Drawbacks

Pulau Lang Tengah
Hemmed in by the better-known Redang and Perhentian getaways,

it has escaped the crowdedness of the others.
Snorkelling and Reefs / Diving / Stay / Getting There

• Introduction • Getting There  • The Islands  • Diving •