Pulau Perhentian 

PERHENTIAN consists of Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil, the latter being more popular because of its happening beach at Pasir Panjang. Most people use the ferry service at Kuala Besut to get to the Perhentian islands, which are 25km away.

Perhentian Kecil has a stretch of a! ordable one-, two- and three-star resorts which are popular with backpackers. Tourists flock here to get away from the city, scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, fish or just sunbathe and swim in the crystal clear water around the island. Other fun activities include deep sea fishing, surfing, sailing, boating and canoeing.

Many Padi-certified dive operators have set up shop on Perhentian Kecil, and they usually have their own diving sites, some of which have exotic names.