Located at the north-eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. About 21 km off shores the remote town of Kuala Besut. There are two lovely unspoiled island lie amidst exquisitely clear waters. Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian) and Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) comprise the Perhentian Island, aptly named after "henti"(stop) as fishermen from mainland Kelantan and Terengganu have, for centuries, stopped over at the island for a rest or to shelter during a major storm. A rocky virgin jungle provides hour of adventures for trekkers who may chance upon flying fox, long-tailed macaques and monitor lizards, while the underneath marine life shows off a splendid garden of coral.
Perhentian Besar
As most of Perhentian Besar's interior is covered by virgin tropical jungle, hiking and trekking are there possible recreational pursuits. A luxury resort here can be booked for accommodation .At trip to this lush and exotic tropical island is a must for all nature lovers and those who enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating and canoeing.
Perhentian Kecil
Claimed to be one of the best getaway beaches in the world among travellers and tourist. Long beaches (locally known as Pasir Panjang) prides itself with long stretch of sandy beach of fine sand with crystal clear water up to a depth of 20ft. Calm waters make you feel as you are in a very large swimming pool !
Corals are awaiting for you
The waters of the Indo-Pacific are renowned for their colourful corals. With over 70 genera and prolific growth-rate in the clear visibility, the reefs around Malaysia offer beautiful expanses of corals that are reminiscent of flower gardens.
Soft tree corals, cup corals, sea fans, sponges and some stony corals, quite literally, make colourful coral gardens.
The Secret Sea
Many divers dash around the reef hoping to see large creatures but detailed observation of small areas can be equally rewarding, especially when visibility is low. Looking for smaller creatures or those that are well camouflaged, photographers witness intriguing behaviours that often go unnoticed.
Knowledge of marine subjects will enhance your appreciation of the marine ecosystem. Predators are most active at dawn and dusk, small creatures hide in corals or the spines of urchins, others conceal themselves on similar coloured substrates and several organisms live in symbiosis with others.
The Living Seas
Beneath Malaysia's waves, many creatures live out their life relatively close to their place of birth. We also find pelagic fish that roam the open sea and turtles, which migrate over enormous distances. From large Manta Rays and whales to tiny single-celled algae, from huge shoals of barracuda and caranx to solitary blennies and nudibranchs, Malaysia is truly a country surrounded by living seas.
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