Well what can I say?!! My first dive was fantastic!! Our instructor Adrian was very attentative.
We chose the Sealantis Dive Centre along the pathway just before you enter the Paya Beach Resort.... more
Generally there are two types of tours; Trip 1 includes 4 sites and Trip 2 includes 6 sites. Check for prices. The most expensive we found (as a guideline) were:
Trip 1 : 9:30am to 13:30pm 60RM per... more
Asah waterfalls (also known as Mukut waterfalls) is located in the deserted Kampung Asah in Tioman.
Set amidst the lush tropical rainforest, it is said to be one of the best and most famous... more
Another 30 minutes of sail brought us to the other side of the Coral island. This was the place where we were supposed to have our lunch. There was a small beach with perfect white sand, and clean... more
The Paya Beach Resort has it's own Spa for lovely massages, body wraps, facials and hair treatments etc.
My friend Paula had two treatments, a facial and a body wrap. She totally recommends the... more
jungle trekking from Paya beach :
there is a small waterfall if you walk through the jungle just beside the paya beach Hotels.You can get route from the reception.
Good to visit if you have nothing to... more
Tioman boasts a beautiful sunset. With some beaches almost deserted at dusk (local Muslims are superstitious about being out during dusk), it's a good time to bring out a bottle of wine, sit back with... more
This scenic twin peaks is undoubtly the most recogniseable landmark of Tioman.
Nenek Semukut is made up of the peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut and Gunung Batu Simau at Kampung Mukut on the southern... more
The beaches on Tioman island are absolutely superb.The sand is fine and the water is clear and really good for snorkelling and diving.The sea is nice and warm... more
Fishing is technically illegal but everyone’s doing it and so it probably wouldn’t hurt to engage in some fishing either. There are signs all over the island... more
Kampung Tekek can be considered as the administrative and commercial centre of Tioman. The island's public facilities - its main jetty, airport, tourist... more
Kampung Juara and its beach is probbaly the most secluded place on Tioman since it is located on the eastern side of the island facing the South China Sea.... more
The marine area around Pulau Tioman and eight other nearby islands have been gazzetted as marine parks and marine reserves, confined to an area two nautical... more
We only tried the resort pool the one time. The beach was better.Unfortunately the water must be mountain creek water and smelt that way. It wasn't a very... more
There's nothing better than going for an early morning walk along the beach when on holiday! It's good for the soul :o)Walking along the beach on Tioman was a... more
If it happens that you are really bored, or the weather is bad again, why don't you make your way to Marine Park Centre? This is sort of a museum that tells you... more
Most expensive we found for this was 100RM per adult. That should give you a guideline.Tour from 9:30am to 1630pmItinerary:View Twin Peaks (Dragon's Horns) &... more
Instead of staying in one of the resorts, you can also join an LOB (Live On Board) trip around Tioman. If you love the sea and want to spend more time in the... more
Sort of secluded beach with yellow/brown sand. I didnt really like it cos I am happy with the nice fine whitish sand nearer to Panuba.But I guess the selling... more
It was painfully obvious till this most recent posting that I never really got to experience the legendary waters off P.Tioman. 12 years in between visits, but... more
If you are staying at Berjaya, consider walking to the main gate and charter a van to drive you to the nearest village. Ask him to come back in a couple of... more
The sharks in this area are really small and shy (and thank heavens for that!). However you might be able to spot some of them if you ask your local diving... more
The best thing about Tioman is that you will not feel bored at night when all beach activities come to an end. After sun set, you will see people sun tanning on... more
Tioman island is a good place to catch a good tan or simply laze around at the beach & enjoy the sea breeze! You can find some secluded beaches if you dare to... more
The most rewarding thing I did on Tioman was to take a four wheel drive taxi to the far side of the island, and walk back throught the jungle from Juara Beach.... more
I've been to Pulau Tioman (Pulau in Malay means island) 7 times simply because it's 1 of the nearest island from Singapore in Malaysia and it provides snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities with......
There're a few villages in Tioman: Juara, Paya, Mukut, Tekek and Salang are just to name a few. Each has it's own beauty but my favourite is Salang.
Never really thought I'm going to like this...
..."This was my second trip overseas when it was plenty green behind my ears. It wasn't the best of trips as my group was fraught with infighting as we wanted different things individually. I have...
Located on the South China Sea, Pulau Tioman is the largest island on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is part of the Seribuat Archipelago which is made up of 64 volcanic islands (including...
I wanted to do something I had never done before on my 50th milestone. I also had promised the family that we would go overseas together..... We did both!!
What a wonder discovery - Pulau Tioman...
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