Perhentian Islands

Crystal-clear waters meet untouched jungle on these car-free islands. Perhentian Kecil pulses with backpacker energy while Besar offers serene beaches. Dive with blacktip sharks, trek through jungle, and toast sunsets with wine on the sand. This is Malaysia's last truly wild island escape before mass tourism arrives.

6 experiences 🇲🇦 Morocco moderate 1 week

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    Perhentian Islands Wine Beach

    The Perhentians are Malaysia's best snorkeling islands. Crystal water, sea turtles, and wine on white sand beaches.

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    Perhentian Kecil Beach Wine

    The backpacker island of the Perhentians. Long Beach has the action; Coral Bay has the snorkeling. Clear water, sea turtles, and proper beach bum vibes.

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    Perhentian Jungle Trek

    The jungle trail connecting Long Beach to Coral Bay - 20 minutes of monkey-filled rainforest adventure. Arrive sweaty at the other beach and reward yourself with a swim and your BYOB wine.

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    Perhentian Night Diving

    Descend into the dark ocean as the nocturnal reef comes alive. Bioluminescent plankton, hunting sharks, and creatures you've never seen. Surface to wine on the boat.

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    Redang Island Luxury Dive

    Malaysia's most beautiful island - turquoise water so clear it hurts. Better resorts than the Perhentians, equally good diving. Wine on the beach in style.

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    Tioman Island Diving

    One of the world's most beautiful islands - and also duty-free. Crystal diving, jungle-covered peaks, and the island from "South Pacific." Wine on the beach under stars.

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