Perhentian Islands

In the northeast of Peninsular Malaysia, near the town of Kota Bharu, there are two small islands that form the Perhentian Islands. Perhentian Besar, the larger of the two and popular among couples and families with children, and Perhentian Kecil, the smaller and more popular island among budget travelers.
Both islands have plenty of accommodation available to spend the night. This extends from luxurious resorts that offer full cabins with air-conditioning, simple lodges where you will face with cold water and a fan. There are no hotels (internationally renowned). Perhentian is the most popular because the excellent places for diving and snorkeling;
In most cases, you can enjoy the underwater world just in front of the station. It is also very popular because the island is easily accessible; although during the monsoon season (October to March), virtually the entire island is closed to tourists. As Perhentian Island is part of a marine park, visitors must pay an RM5 conservation fee. The island is located about 20 kilometers from the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia.