Ready for a whirlwind tour of some of the best islands in Malaysia? There’s definitely no shortage of beautiful beaches and fantastic diving sites in this Southeast Asian destination for you to explore and enjoy. If you think that’s all there is to the islands though, you’ll definitely be surprised. Here are Malaysia’s top island destinations for you to visit:
1. Tioman Island
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| Get closer with turtles when you go for snorkelling |
This beautiful Malaysian island is surrounded by a vast bed of coral reefs, making it an ideal destination for divers and recreational snorkellers. However, if you prefer to be on landmost of the time, you can also enjoy yourself with a spot of jungle trekking. Its location inthe South China Sea makes it a vital sanctuary for turtles and you can pay a visit to the local turtle farm to learn more about this endangered sea creature. There are also several waterfall areas you can visit on the island. To experience the local culture, it’s just a short trip to a traditional village on Juara Beach.
How to get there: Take a bus or drive to Mersing. From there, it’ll be a two-hour boat ride to the first jetty on the island. For those who prefer to fly, there’s also a small airport on the island which is accessible from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
2. Perhentian Islands
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| Enjoy diving on Perhentian Island |
Although it’s made up of a few small islands, the two main islands are known are Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. It’s located off the coast of northeast Malaysia in the stateof Terengganu and is just a short way from Thailand’s border. Here, you can enjoy a trip filled with beautiful beaches and some great diving sites. There’s plenty of affordable accommodations, which makes this place an ideal spot for budget travellers. Inland, visitors can also explore the tropical jungle that covers most of the islands itself.
How to get there: There are several regular buses from the Hentian Putra Bus Terminal inKuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. An alternate route is to fly to Kota Bharu (with one stop) andthen catch a taxi to the port town of Kuala Besut. After that, it’ll be a 30- to 45-minute ferry ride to the islands.
3. Langkawi Island
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| The reddish-brown eagle at Dataran Lang |
It’s a well-known holiday destination that’s much loved. With an archipelago of 99 islands
in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi stands out as the largest island with a population of about 75,000 people. With a diverse landscape that spans from mountains and beaches to mangrove wetlands and rainforests, there’s just so much to explore and discover. One of the most popular activities to do here is the cable car ride up Gunung Mat Cincang where you canwalk across the Sky Bridge and enjoy scenic views as far as Thailand. Other attractions you can visit include Underwater World, Laman Padi and Oriental Village to enjoy cultural shows, ride an elephant and be mesmerised by snake charmers.
How to get there: There’s dozens of daily flights to and from this popular island from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Penang so it’s definitely an easily-access you don't have to worry about running out of tickets!
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