Reliable daily speedboat service from Kuala Besut Jetty to Matahari Chalet on Perhentian Kecil. Budget-friendly island stay. Book your tickets online from RM40.
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Q: How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Matahari Chalet, Perhentian Kecil?
From Kuala Lumpur, take a bus or drive to Kuala Besut Jetty (approximately 6 to 7 hours by road, or fly to Kota Bharu then 1 hour by taxi to the jetty). Board our speedboat from Kuala Besut and arrive at Perhentian Kecil in 40 to 45 minutes. Total travel time from KL is typically 7 to 9 hours.
Planning a trip to Matahari Chalet | Perhentian Kecil? 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 3-11), it is RM 20.00 one-way.
Traveling to Speedboat Transfer to Matahari Chalet (Perhentian Kecil) 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.
From Kuala Lumpur, take a bus or drive to Kuala Besut Jetty (approximately 6 to 7 hours by road, or fly to Kota Bharu then 1 hour by taxi to the jetty). Board our speedboat from Kuala Besut and arrive at Perhentian Kecil in 40 to 45 minutes. Total travel time from KL is typically 7 to 9 hours.
One-way tickets cost RM40 per adult and RM20 for children aged 3-11. A return ticket is RM80 per adult. Babies aged 0-2 travel free on our speedboats.
The first speedboat from Kuala Besut Jetty departs at 7:00 AM and the last departure to the island is at 5:00 PM (last return from the island 4:00 PM). Speedboats operate daily from March to October. We recommend the 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM boat to maximise your time on the island.
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Direct boat transfer to Arwana Perhentian Eco Resort & Beach Chalet on Perhentian Besar. 45-min speedboat from Kuala Besut Jetty. One-way from RM40. Book online.
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