pulau perhentian advice needed

ggodetucsamoht · 8th March 2009

Hi divers of Cs...

i am trying to plan for a leisure trip for my gangs in the coming month, i have look around but can't really find any good deal for DIY trip to perhentian, can anyone please share with me any good deal for resort and transportation?

thanks you..........

eesiang · 8th March 2009

Hello.

I've been there 1 yr plus ago.

My itenary as below.
Buy tickets at Larkin to Kuala Terrenganu (nite departure, reached K.Terrenganu ard 5 or 6am)
Went to rest house to wash up.
Land transfer from K.Terrenganu to Kuala Besut (provided by tour agent at additional cost)
Sea transfer from K.Besut to P.Perhentian(included in the package)
Stay 3D2N at Coral View Resort(very nice, food voucher provided for all meals. for me it's more than enuf and very delicious somemore)

I booked my package at pinganchorage.com.my total is less than RM500. You can check thier web for more details.

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ggodetucsamoht · 8th March 2009

hi eesiang

thanks and really appreciate for your kind sharing.

Thomas

thejerrytan · 8th March 2009

I just went last Oct.

Booked with Tuna Bay and their place was really clean and fantastic. (plus they have alcohol)

I arranged my own transport there though, with bus directly to Besut from Singapore.

Kinda long and tiring bus ride. I would really prefer to take coach to KL and take a 45 min flight instead

Any transport from the state of Terrenganu is best settled with the agent. Saves a lot of time and they are quite flexible.

Google for the tuna bay website and they should have some information.

ggodetucsamoht · 8th March 2009

Originally Posted by thejerrytan

I just went last Oct.

Booked with Tuna Bay and their place was really clean and fantastic. (plus they have alcohol)

I arranged my own transport there though, with bus directly to Besut from Singapore.

Kinda long and tiring bus ride. I would really prefer to take coach to KL and take a 45 min flight instead

Any transport from the state of Terrenganu is best settled with the agent. Saves a lot of time and they are quite flexible.

Google for the tuna bay website and they should have some information.

hi, how much you spend for the whole trip?

Thanks

thejerrytan · 9th March 2009

Originally Posted by ggodetucsamoht

hi, how much you spend for the whole trip?

Thanks

Gee, I can't quite remember the exact figure

I suppose it was around 250 SGD each for 2 person 4D/3N with all the food and transport. Of course I did save a lot by taking bus, but I rather take the plane next time. Moreover, it was really off peak as the monsoon season is just around the corner.

I didn't went diving so it was pretty cheap. Just chill out and enjoy the pristine beach every day.

ggodetucsamoht · 9th March 2009

Originally Posted by thejerrytan

Gee, I can't quite remember the exact figure

I suppose it was around 250 SGD each for 2 person 4D/3N with all the food and transport. Of course I did save a lot by taking bus, but I rather take the plane next time. Moreover, it was really off peak as the monsoon season is just around the corner.

I didn't went diving so it was pretty cheap. Just chill out and enjoy the pristine beach every day.

250SGD is pretty cheap for a 4d3n trip. btw where do you book the transport at? is it a coach or those mini van 12 pax type? how muh do you pay for it anyway?

thanks you

thejerrytan · 9th March 2009

yah i don't think you can get any cheaper than that as there are a lot of factors that reduced the price.

There is only one bus service from SG direct to Jerteh. The kiosk is at Singapore-Malaysia Coach Terminal at Kallang Bahru. I think its Transnational. Depending on your luck. They can promised business class but don't expect them to deliver.

Other than the long and arduous 11 hrs of bus ride, the trip was very memorable.

Better go now before the water gets murky from too much tourism.

Octarine · 9th March 2009

I always did my trips DIY. First get the booking at the resort (I like Flora Bay), then get the bus tickets at Singapore-Malaysia Coach Terminal at Kallang Bahru. Flight is off if you want to go for diving. Drop-off at Jerteh is quite common, the bus drivers know it already. Catch a taxi or any guy with car (there are always some guys waiting around6..7am) to get to Besut. It's RM 15 max. for 15min drive. For me the night bus is really the best way. Don't want to waste a day only for transport.

antacid · 9th March 2009

sometimes i feel its not worth the hassle to DIY just to save $50 or $60. i just pay and let some poor bugger take care of everything. the same poor bugger gets it when the bus doesn't arrive, or when i really need to pee very badly on the bus ride. heh heh

kuanwk · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by Octarine

I always did my trips DIY. First get the booking at the resort (I like Flora Bay), then get the bus tickets at Singapore-Malaysia Coach Terminal at Kallang Bahru. Flight is off if you want to go for diving. Drop-off at Jerteh is quite common, the bus drivers know it already. Catch a taxi or any guy with car (there are always some guys waiting around6..7am) to get to Besut. It's RM 15 max. for 15min drive. For me the night bus is really the best way. Don't want to waste a day only for transport.

darn, the cabbies r always quoting 30rm as an opener..
now if only they'll move the return bus forward 10hrs..

thejerrytan · 10th March 2009

When you reached the jetty, gotta recommend you to try the fried noodles from this chinese restuarant facing the bus kiosk.

That morning I had it, it was out of this world.

ggodetucsamoht · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by thejerrytan

When you reached the jetty, gotta recommend you to try the fried noodles from this chinese restuarant facing the bus kiosk.

That morning I had it, it was out of this world.

wow......i will try if i am there......

antacid · 10th March 2009

if you're hoping to go diving there during the april and may long weekends, just call the diveshops and ask for the price...it might even be cheaper than DIY sometimes. and hassle-free! maybe $20-50 more? that's a small price to pay for peace of mind and someone to scream at if something goes wrong. hahaha

ggodetucsamoht · 12th March 2009

hmmmmm, now i have a dilemma of whether to go redang or perhentian.

as i am bringing a big group of friends for leisure, not going for diving but maybe just snorkeling i am not sure which is the suitable island to go. anyone has any idea if perhentian or redang is better?

snorkeling ing which island better in this case?

Octarine · 12th March 2009

I think it depends what your friends want to do beside snorkeling. Perhentian is really laid back. Either you roast in the sun or you are in the water. Nothing much left beside this (some resorts have Internet cafe or small libraries, there is a jungle treck at Perhentian Besar going round the island). Redang seems to be better for those who expect also some night life

Perhentian is simply quiet

(which I personally prefer).

Cyberian · 29th April 2009

I went there last year Mar '08 and stay in Awana Resort. This is how I get there:

Took a bus to KL and stay 1 night in a cheap hotel. My wife and 2 children (14yrs n 4yrs) was with me.
I took a plane, Fireflyz, Subang > Kuantan.
Land transfer to Kuala Bersut.
Boat to the island.

Have to a bus there before... is really back breaking for me... maybe is my age, coming to 45yrs liao. Anyway, I'm going to Lang Tengah this Jun 09.

8th March 2009	#1
ggodetucsamoht Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 867	pulau perhentian advice needed Hi divers of Cs... i am trying to plan for a leisure trip for my gangs in the coming month, i have look around but can't really find any good deal for DIY trip to perhentian, can anyone please share with me any good deal for resort and transportation? thanks you.......... __________________ I am Thomas, my name is Thomas, people will call me Thomas, because I am Thomas

8th March 2009	#2
eesiang New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AMK, Singapore Posts: 28	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed Hello. I've been there 1 yr plus ago. My itenary as below. Buy tickets at Larkin to Kuala Terrenganu (nite departure, reached K.Terrenganu ard 5 or 6am) Went to rest house to wash up. Land transfer from K.Terrenganu to Kuala Besut (provided by tour agent at additional cost) Sea transfer from K.Besut to P.Perhentian(included in the package) Stay 3D2N at Coral View Resort(very nice, food voucher provided for all meals. for me it's more than enuf and very delicious somemore) I booked my package at pinganchorage.com.my total is less than RM500. You can check thier web for more details. (= __________________ halfpress@flickr

8th March 2009	#3
ggodetucsamoht Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 867	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed hi eesiang thanks and really appreciate for your kind sharing. Thomas __________________ I am Thomas, my name is Thomas, people will call me Thomas, because I am Thomas

8th March 2009	#4
thejerrytan New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed I just went last Oct. Booked with Tuna Bay and their place was really clean and fantastic. (plus they have alcohol) I arranged my own transport there though, with bus directly to Besut from Singapore. Kinda long and tiring bus ride. I would really prefer to take coach to KL and take a 45 min flight instead Any transport from the state of Terrenganu is best settled with the agent. Saves a lot of time and they are quite flexible. Google for the tuna bay website and they should have some information.

9th March 2009	#8
thejerrytan New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed yah i don't think you can get any cheaper than that as there are a lot of factors that reduced the price. There is only one bus service from SG direct to Jerteh. The kiosk is at Singapore-Malaysia Coach Terminal at Kallang Bahru. I think its Transnational. Depending on your luck. They can promised business class but don't expect them to deliver. Other than the long and arduous 11 hrs of bus ride, the trip was very memorable. Better go now before the water gets murky from too much tourism.

9th March 2009	#9
Octarine Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,566	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed I always did my trips DIY. First get the booking at the resort (I like Flora Bay), then get the bus tickets at Singapore-Malaysia Coach Terminal at Kallang Bahru. Flight is off if you want to go for diving. Drop-off at Jerteh is quite common, the bus drivers know it already. Catch a taxi or any guy with car (there are always some guys waiting around6..7am) to get to Besut. It's RM 15 max. for 15min drive. For me the night bus is really the best way. Don't want to waste a day only for transport.

9th March 2009	#10
antacid Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, Singapore Posts: 1,188	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed sometimes i feel its not worth the hassle to DIY just to save $50 or $60. i just pay and let some poor bugger take care of everything. the same poor bugger gets it when the bus doesn't arrive, or when i really need to pee very badly on the bus ride. heh heh __________________ www.colouredshots.com Kodak film disposable camera

10th March 2009	#12
thejerrytan New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed When you reached the jetty, gotta recommend you to try the fried noodles from this chinese restuarant facing the bus kiosk. That morning I had it, it was out of this world.

12th March 2009	#15
ggodetucsamoht Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 867	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed hmmmmm, now i have a dilemma of whether to go redang or perhentian. as i am bringing a big group of friends for leisure, not going for diving but maybe just snorkeling i am not sure which is the suitable island to go. anyone has any idea if perhentian or redang is better? snorkeling ing which island better in this case? __________________ I am Thomas, my name is Thomas, people will call me Thomas, because I am Thomas

29th April 2009	#17
Cyberian Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 441	Re: pulau perhentian advice needed I went there last year Mar '08 and stay in Awana Resort. This is how I get there: Took a bus to KL and stay 1 night in a cheap hotel. My wife and 2 children (14yrs n 4yrs) was with me. I took a plane, Fireflyz, Subang > Kuantan. Land transfer to Kuala Bersut. Boat to the island. Have to a bus there before... is really back breaking for me... maybe is my age, coming to 45yrs liao. Anyway, I'm going to Lang Tengah this Jun 09.