Things to Do in Perhentian Islands
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
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Water Sports
Get PADI Open Water certified
Get PADI Open Water certified (RM 1,100 / ~$245 for 3 days; Turtle Bay Divers, Bubbles, Monkey Dives)
from $245
Hike the jungle trail from Long Beach to Coral Bay, then to the lighthouse viewpoint
Hike the jungle trail from Long Beach to Coral Bay, then to the lighthouse viewpoint
Free
Kayak around the island
Kayak around the island (RM 20–30/hour)
Free
Night snorkeling to see bioluminescent plankton
Night snorkeling to see bioluminescent plankton (ask dive shops)
Free
Snorkel right off Long Beach or Coral Bay
Snorkel right off Long Beach or Coral Bay — turtles are almost guaranteed
Free
Sunset from Coral Bay beach
Sunset from Coral Bay beach — the west-facing beach gets golden light
Free
Take a snorkeling boat tour to Turtle Point, Shark Point, and Fish Garden
Take a snorkeling boat tour to Turtle Point, Shark Point, and Fish Garden (RM 50 / $11, full day)
from $11