Traveling the Banana Pancake Trail? Find out why Perhentian Kecil is a must-visit for backpackers traveling through Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Planning a trip to Adding Perhentian Island to Your Southeast Asia Backpacking Route? Here is the latest travel information you need right now. The standard adult fare for this route is typically RM 40.00 one-way and RM 80.00 for a return ticket. For children (aged 3-12), it is RM 20.00 one-way.
Traveling to Backpacking Southeast Asia requires careful planning to align your arrival with speedboat schedules. Our services provide direct transfers from the mainland to all major resorts, ensuring you spend less time traveling and more time enjoying the crystal-clear waters.
Whether you are a solo backpacker, a family seeking tranquility, or a group organizing a team-building retreat, this specific route is designed to offer the most efficient connectivity to Perhentian Island.
You can take a train from Thailand down to the Malaysian border at Sungai Kolok, cross into Rantau Panjang, and take a taxi directly to Kuala Besut Jetty.
Complete diving guide to Perhentian Islands. Top dive sites: Vietnamese Wreck, Temple of the Sea, Sugar Wreck. PADI courses from RM1,100. Fun dives from RM80. Book boat + dive package.
Complete journey from Paris to Perhentian Islands. Every step: Paris CDG to KLIA, KLIA to Kota Bharu (KBR), KBR to Kuala Besut Jetty, speedboat to Perhentian. Full ETA with PerhentianBoat transfers.
September offers a great balance of lingering sunshine, quieter beaches, and the start of the transitional weather period. Great for couples.
If your flight or bus arrives after 5:00 PM, you will miss the last boat. Discover where to sleep in Kuala Besut and how to catch the first boat the next morning.