"An island to relax for at least 3 nights" Pulau Perhentian Besar by kelnsha

Pulau Perhentian Besar Travel Guide: 217 reviews and 530 photos

Awana Perhentian Resort - Pulau Perhentian Besar

Our 1st time stepping on Perhentian Besar island

It was love at first sight and was so impressive when we arrived at the Awana Perhentian Resort - nice resort with a small but sturdy wooden floating jetty.

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My 1st diving experience around Perhentian islands

Nurse shark

I saw many nurse sharks, scorpionfish, lionfish, triggerfish, moray eels, colourful nudibranchs, corals and etc...

I will be updating my tips and photographs progressively.

Do come back and check them out...

Our food tasting on Perhentian Besar island

Group photo @ Awana Perhentian Resort during lunch

I will be updating my tips and photographs progressively.

Do come back and check them out...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not so touristic but depend on seasons and resorts popularity
Cons:A very long drive if you do not fly there
In a nutshell:Nice island resorts to relax and chill out!

Last visit to Pulau Perhentian Besar: Aug 2006
Intro Updated Jul 29, 2007
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Scuba Diving @ Tiger Rock, Perhentian... Things to Do (7)

Terumbu Tiga or Tiger Rocks is a dive site that should not be missed and is claimed to be the best off the Perhentian... more travel advice

Tailess blue-spotted stingray - Pulau Perhentian Besar

Scuba Diving @ Teluk Dalam-Perhentian... Things to Do (7)

This dive site cosist of a jumble of rocks going down to sand. The deeper rocks support many black corals and these in... more travel advice

A pair of rabbitfish - Pulau Perhentian Besar

Scuba Diving @ Batu Butuk, Perhentian... Things to Do (7)

This dive site is a jumble of boulders descending to sand, with good stony corals. The fish and shell fish life is... more travel advice

Awana Perhentian Resort pools - Pulau Perhentian Besar

Swim at the resort pool Things to Do (7)

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noddle Aug 6, 2008 at 8:49 AM

Now you can fly from Subang airport by Airasia and Firefly
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juliewong May 25, 2007 at 9:38 AM

Wow, beautiful underwater photographs.
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backpackerbaby Nov 16, 2006 at 6:17 AM

hi, thx for your bday wishes. Your underwater pics are so amazing! What camera did you use?
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icyjo24 Sep 22, 2006 at 2:47 AM

Nice underwater pictures...