17 Things to do in Perhentian Islands , Malaysia

Great Choice for Budget trip in Malaysia, Perhentian Islands are the must-visit place on your list. It is the world’s admired beach with the best diving and has many low-cost accommodations. Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil islands have palm-fringed white sandy beaches and azure blue sea (bright, cyan-blue color). Perhentian means “place to stop” in Bahasa Malay (Austronesian language); the Island’s crystalline blue water is surrounded with sea life. This island is famed as Malaysia‘s pride in islands. Inexpensive scuba diving (underwater diving), striking beaches, and the chilled vibe of island life cause people to go their hearts buried in the white sand once they leave. Perhentian Kecil, the tiny island, tends to magnetize tourists, budget travelers, and younger crowds while the bigger Perhentian Besar draws in a more mature, resort-oriented crowd.

Perhentian Kecil is a place for excellent diving, sunbathing (sun tanning). Humid, turquoise water full of marine life splashes onto white sand beaches. The forest offers a lush, green backdrop for this island paradise. Many travelers admire Perhentian Kecil.