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Between the Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil, there are water taxis that ply the routes. Rates double after 7:00 p.m. Fares between the small and big island are about RM8-10.
There are some paths on both islands. On Perhentian Kecil, you can go between Long Beach and the other side on a fairly well-worn path in about 15 minutes.
On Perhentian Besar, there are two trails. A very challenging one goes between the jetty at the very south of the island about 15 minutes after Abdul's to Flora Bay and Teluk Perhentian Dalam, taking about 40 minutes. It is steep and not very well kept but manageable. The other between Teluk and Perhentian Island Resorts is better and takes about half that and is not nearly as demanding. Then you can walk through the beach and climb rocks to get back to the Abdul's side although this latter path is a bit treacherous and can take about 30 minutes.
There are also taxis and organized trips to D'Lagoons and the fishing village.
Written Jun 14, 2004
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Get off at Jerteh (if you are taking a coach), walk along the passageway between the 2 rows of 2-storey long shop houses and turn right up along the road at the end of that passageway. There is a bus station as well as a taxi stand to. It's only a short walk of about 150m. The taxi there charges RM10, which is the standard published fee.
If you hop on to a taxi where the coach stops, is more expensive, usually RM15-20.
Written Jun 24, 2004
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From Kuala Lumpur - via Kuantan - Kuala Terengganu :
i) Follow Route No: 2 & 3 - via Kuala Lumpur / Karak Highway / Kuantan / Kuala Terengganu
(approx. 455 km)
From Penang - via East West Highway - Jertih - Kuala Terengganu :
i) Follow Route No: 4 - via Penang / Sungei Petani / Baling / Grik / East-West Highway / Jeli / Jertih / Permaisuri / Kuala Terengganu
(approx: 460 km)
From Johor Bahru - via Mersing - Kuala Terengganu :
i) Follow Route No: 3 via Johore Bahru / Mersing / Pekan / Kuantan / Kuala Terengganu
(approx: 534 km)
From Johor Bharu - via Segamat (Tun Razak Highway) - Kuala Besut :
i) Follow Route No: 12 via Johore Bharu / Yong Peng / Segamat (Tun Razak Highway) / Kuantan / Kuala Terengganu
(approx: 562 km)
From South Thailand - via Sg. Golok - Kota Bharu - Kuala Besut :
i) Follow Route No: 3 via Sg Golok, Thailand / Rantau Panjang / Kota Bharu / Jertih / Permaisuri / Kuala Terengganu
(approx: 198 km)
From South Thailand - via Padang Besar - East West Highway - Kuala Besut :
i) Follow Route No: 4 - via Padang Besar / Alor Setar / Sungei Petani / Baling / Grik / East-West Highway / Jeli / Jertih / Permaisuri / Penarik / Merang / Batu Rakit / Kuala Terengganu
(approx: 598 km)
Written Jun 14, 2004
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The Transnasional Express runs a service from and to Singapore and Kota Bahru
Buy your tickets from Kallang Basin Interchange, opposite the Singapore Casket. Book a one-way ticket to Kota Bahru at around SGD 35. Be sure to book a day in advance.
Bus leaves at the evening daily around 7.30pm, and you have to request to stop at JERTIH, 15 kilometers from KUALA BESUT before the journey's final stop - Kota Bahru. You will reach JERTIH at 5.30 am in the morning (If the bus left Singapore at 7.30pm).
There is 1 company at Goldenmile that has direct Super VIP to Kuala Besut jetty. Is more costly though.
Updated Jun 24, 2004
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The jetty to Perhentian is located at Kuala Besut. Besut is located about 18 km from the town of Jerteh and 36 km from Pasir Puteh. From Kuala Terengganu, there are direct buses leaving at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and arriving about 2 1/2 hours later. It is best to try to catch the earlier one. Alternatively, you can bus to Jerteh which leaves every 2 hours starting from 7a.m. from the local bus terminal. From Jerteh, you can take a direct bus leaving every 40 minutes to Besut and taking 30 minutes. Alternatively, taxis to Besut cost RM10 per person.
From Kota Bharu, you can either take an RM8 taxi ride or take a bus (leaves every 30 minutes) to Pasir Puteh and then another bus to Besut leaving every 40 minutes. The cost difference is about RM4. On the whole, the journey will take about 2 hours from KB to Besut.
Written Jun 14, 2004
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Slow boat RM25/person (one way transfer) and RM40/person for return transfer AND fast boat /speed boat RM35/person (one way transfer) and RM60/person for return transfer.
It is better to book your accommodation before you arrive the jetty. There are resort offices at the jetty area. Usually, ferry transfer is available.
Written Jun 14, 2004
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You will need to board a boat at the Kuala Besut Jetty to cross over to the perhentian islands. Just buy your ticket from the operators near the jetty.
2 types:-
1) Fast RM60 return (30 mins)
2) Slow RM40 return journey (90mins).
Recommend: speedboat ride... fast & EXCITING!!!
Updated Jul 8, 2004
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If your resort doesn't provide any speedboat connection for you, don't worry, you can get speedboat tickets at RM60 (return) from many agencies near the jetty in Kuala Besut.
If the sea is calm, it takes about 30 minutes to get to the island. If the sea is rough, expect to spare at least 45 minutes on a scary boat ride!!! Grab the metal bar tightly!
Written Oct 9, 2004
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The fares on these Water taxis are more or less the same as it is pretty competitive. Use them to whizz across the Big and Small island. Nearly all chalet operators have their own fleet of water taxis ... prices are put up on notice boards there.
However, its still alright to negotiate prices if you do want the boat for an entire day or a few hours or whatever ... all up to your negotiating skills !!
Updated Dec 3, 2003
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When you jump off the train at Tanah Merah, some local taxi drivers will approach you. Most of their taxis are actually cars or vans, so don't expect any meters. Just agree a price before getting into any one. We paid RM40 for an air-conditioned (so-called) van to the jetty at Kuala Besut though the driver asked for RM50 at the beginning.
Written Oct 9, 2004
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