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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