MUST VISITED PLACES - PART 2 (ISLANDS)

REDANG ISLAND

Redang Island is the largest of the state's islands. It is famous for its picture-postcard views and fabulous dive sites. The most popular stretch is the 800m Long Beach. Futher away on the northeastern coast Teluk Dalam Kecil and, a sheltered cove that houses five-star resort. Berjaya Air, a private carrier, provides direct air links to the island. Redang also accessible by sea. The jumping-off points are the Shahbandar Jetty situated in Kuala Terengganu town or Merang Jetty, situated about an hours drive from Kuala Terengganu. 

You can experience:  

• Snorkeling at the Marine Park

• Explore the 31 dive sites on the island

• Take a walk along the breathtaking Long Beach

• Enjoy a jungle walk to see monkeys, squirrels, and birds

REDANG ISLAND

PERHENTIAN BESAR AND KECIL ISLAND

Perhentian Island  (Besar and Kecil) offer amazing views of sparkling white sand a clear blue waters. The excellent visibility makes these island a firm favourite among divers and snorkellers. A 10 minutes boat ride is all it takes to get from one island to other. Access to the island is via a 45 minutes boat ride from Kuala Besut Jetty on the mainland.

You can experience:

• Island-hopping
• Diving at Tokong Laut to see bamboo sharks
• Banana boat ride or try canoeing

PERHENTIAN BESAR ISLAND

PERHENTIAN KECIL ISLAND

LANG TENGAH ISLAND

Lang Tengah is a smaller, most scluded gateaway located between Redang and Perhentian Island. The waters are crystal clear, the view stunningly beautiful and the atmosphere totally peaceful. There are only three rseorts in this island that can give visitors total relaxation lots of privacy. Access to this island via Merang Jetty. There are about 15 dive sites around Lang Tengah, all within 10 minutes boat rides from one another. 

LANG TENGAH ISLAND

KAPAS ISLAND AND GEMIA ISLAND

Kapas Island lies a short distance off the coast of Terengganu. A tiny tropical paradise, the island is home to a variety of both hard and soft coral, amongst which reside rich marine life. The island is known for squid, fishing at certain time of the year.

Gemia Island is a privately-owned island with a solitary boutique. It is the place for a quite holiday with activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, jungle trekking and beach games. The island is just 15 minutes away from the mainland. The jumping-off point id Marang Jetty (not to be confused with Merang Jetty which is the staging point to Redang Island). 

KAPAS ISLAND

GEMIA ISLAND