9 days in Terengganu Itinerary

Pulau Perhentian Besar looks almost otherworldly with its blue waters, lush jungles, and white-sand beaches.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): stop by Universal Diver and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Perhentian Island Resort Turtle Hatchery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Turtle Sanctuary Beach, and then kick back and relax at Teluk Keke.

To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Pulau Perhentian Besar day trip app.

Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Perhentian Besar is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry. In August in Pulau Perhentian Besar, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Kecil.

The smaller of the two coral-tinged Perhentian Islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil remains more popular with the younger backpacker crowd due to more affordable living costs.

On the 25th (Thu), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Long Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Perhentian Island Mosque.

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Getting from Pulau Perhentian Besar to Pulau Perhentian Kecil by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can travel to Kuala Besut.

Kuala Besut is a mukim in Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.It is the departure point for boats to the Perhentian Islands.There are a variety of tour operators that tourist can choose for getting to Perhentian Islands. Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Pantai Bukit Keluang, then step off the mainland to explore Perhentian Islands, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Lata Belatan Amenity Forest and then admire the sheer force of Lata Tembakah.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Kuala Besut planning site.

Explore your travel options from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Kuala Besut with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kuala Terengganu.

Once a small fishing village, Kuala Terengganu is now a developing city where skyscrapers often stand shoulder to shoulder with traditional kampong-style houses.

Kuala Terengganu is known for historic sites, shopping, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Crystal Mosque, don't miss a visit to Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, tour the pleasant surroundings at Penarik Beach, and hunt for treasures at Pasar Payang.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Kuala Terengganu travel planner.

You can drive from Kuala Besut to Kuala Terengganu in 2 hours. In August in Kuala Terengganu, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the ferry to Pulau Redang.

Pulau Redang represents a picturesque island paradise with clear turquoise waters, white beaches, and coral reefs teeming with exotic fish.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Redang Marine Park Centre and then head off the coast to Redang Island.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Pulau Redang day trip tool.

You can ride a ferry from Kuala Terengganu to Pulau Redang in 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.