Les îles Perhentians (Malaisie)
by Gaevin
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour,
nous allons partir en malaisie du 1er au 21 juin 2008 pour la 1ere fois. nous avions pensé qu'une fois arrivé a l'aeroport de kuala lumpur (le lundi 2 juin)nous partirions directement a malacca pour 2 jours (mardi 3/mercredi 4)puis nous pensions rejoindre les iles perhentians en bus de nuit (de mercredi 4 a jeudi 5) (malacca-kota baru-kuala besut puis bateau) et y rester 3-4jours. ma question est :est il possible de faire ce voyage (malacca -iles perhentians) dans la nuit de mercredi a jeudi? pensez vous que nous trouverons un logement pas trop cher sur perhentian kecil le jeudi sachant qu'on nous dis que c'est la saison haute, et que le week end c'est plus cher? est ce que quelqu'un a bonne adresse a nous conseiller ?
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J'ai adoré les îles Perenthian mais j'ai aussi beaucoup aimé Tioman...Je ne sais pas quelle est la suite de votre périple mais si vous ne vous rendez pas en Thaïlande, ou dans une région au nord, je trouve que ça fait beaucoup de route.
Sinon, le trajet est peut être faisable, renseigne toi sur le site de Transnational (c'est eux qui assurent la plupart des grandes destinations mais il faut peut être transiter par KL). Il existe également une mutlitude de compagnies privées. De Kota Baru, il faut compter environ 1H pour rejoindre KBesut. De KBesut, il faut prendre les billets avant l'embarcadère. Les bateaux ne partent pas forcément à heures régulières, il vous faudra peut être patienter en sirotant un jus sur le port. Ensuite il faut entre 30 et 45 mins pour rejoindre les îles selon où se trouve votre hôtel (si je me souviens bien).
Consernant un Hôtel à Perenthian, nous étions au Flora Bay resort. Mais ayant prêté mon Lonely à des amis, je ne sais plus sur laquelle des 2 îles il se trouve. En tous cas, il était très bien.
merci pour ta reponse,
on compte aller sur les perhentians car dans les differentes conversations qu'on a eu sur le site on nous a dit que c'etait les meilleurs sites de snorkling et qu'on pouvait y effectuer des randonnées, on ira pas en thailande car on y a deja ete mais on comptais apres kecil partir pour penang. on a lu sur le routard que l'affluence sur ces iles etaient enorme de mai a septembre, vu que l'on y va en juin quels sont nos chances de pouvoir prendre un bateau et de trouver un logement si l'on arrive le jeudi ?
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De mon côté, je suis allée un mois en août en Malaisie. L'affluence n'a rien à voir avec ce que nous connaissons en Europe (je ne sonnais pas encore d'autres pays en Asie du SE). Côté ouest, vous n'aurez pas trop de pb car ce n'est pas franchement la bonne saison (l'eau est trouble).
Nous sommes passés à Georgetown pour aller à Langkawi (A/R). Nous étions au 75 travellers lodge qui était très bien (très sommaire mais propre, 18RM sans sanitaire pour 2)
Concernant les îles Perhentians, nous avons adoré, nous étions sur Besar (je viens de vérifier). Nous y sommes restés 1 sem car nous passions notre padi OW. Nous avons fait autrement rando (traversée de l'île) + snorkelling, tout était parfait (j'étais très triste en quittant ce lieu). De plus, il n' y a pas de voiture sur les îles, ce qui renforce le côté magique du lieu. Concernant le snorkelling, vous n'aurait pas de mal à trouver des plages qui vous satisferont.
Nous avions rencontré des gens qui était au Coral Bay l'année dernière (Besar) . Tout était très beau, cependant, ils construisaient un ponton, ce qui a fait fuir de nombreux touristes. Si leurs travaux sont finis, je vous conseille de choisir cet hôtel qui avait l'air vraiment très bien, mais je ne pense pas que c'était dans les moins chers.
Ce que vous conseille éventuellement de faire c'est réserver vos tickets grandes distances de car dès que vous pouvez. Par exemple dès votre arrivée à Malacca pour Perenthian. Et à votre arrivée à Kota Baru pour Penang. Normalement, vous ne devriez pas avoir de pb. (de notre côté nous avions rien réservé du tout mais nous avons eu beaucoup de chances, nous avons rencontré des français pour qui ça n'a pas été le cas). Pour Perhentian, si vous ne réservez pas avant, réservez au moins un hôtel auprès des agences de voyages où vous acheterez vos billets pour la traversée. Ce sera plus sûr pour trouver quelque chose, d'autant plus que le bateau vous laissera sur la plage correspondante.
Mais, encore une fois, Tioman est très bien, beaucoup plus grande et vous avez également de superbes rando et snorkelling à faire.
Pour info voici le parcours que nous avions fait (excuse moi pour l'orthographe des noms de villes):KL 2nuits Cammeron Highlands (2nuits) Penang 1 nuit Langkawi (3nuits)Penang (1 nuit) Pulau Pnagkor (nous rejoignions une amie qui travaillais à KL) (2nuits)trajet Lumut/ Kota Barhu de nuit (1 nuit, moin de 10h) Perenthian (6 nuits) Pulau Kapas (2 nuits) Cherating (2 nuits) Nous n'avons pas du tout aiméKuantan (1nuit) transit Tioman (3nuits)KL (1nuit)
Ce que vous conseille éventuellement de faire c'est réserver vos tickets grandes distances de car dès que vous pouvez. Par exemple dès votre arrivée à Malacca pour Perenthian. Et à votre arrivée à Kota Baru pour Penang. Normalement, vous ne devriez pas avoir de pb. (de notre côté nous avions rien réservé du tout mais nous avons eu beaucoup de chances, nous avons rencontré des français pour qui ça n'a pas été le cas). Pour Perhentian, si vous ne réservez pas avant, réservez au moins un hôtel auprès des agences de voyages où vous acheterez vos billets pour la traversée. Ce sera plus sûr pour trouver quelque chose, d'autant plus que le bateau vous laissera sur la plage correspondante.
Mais, encore une fois, Tioman est très bien, beaucoup plus grande et vous avez également de superbes rando et snorkelling à faire.
Pour info voici le parcours que nous avions fait (excuse moi pour l'orthographe des noms de villes):KL 2nuits Cammeron Highlands (2nuits) Penang 1 nuit Langkawi (3nuits)Penang (1 nuit) Pulau Pnagkor (nous rejoignions une amie qui travaillais à KL) (2nuits)trajet Lumut/ Kota Barhu de nuit (1 nuit, moin de 10h) Perenthian (6 nuits) Pulau Kapas (2 nuits) Cherating (2 nuits) Nous n'avons pas du tout aiméKuantan (1nuit) transit Tioman (3nuits)KL (1nuit)
""meilleurs sites de snorkling"" OUI c' est Tip top
"" l'affluence sur ces iles etaient enorme de mai a septembre"" Avant d' y aller en juin dernier, j' avais lu et entendu la même chose. Et en fait, je n' ai vraiment pas eu cette sensation d' affluence.
Certes, j' avais réservé par le net au Watercolours sur Besar mes 2 premières nuitées et après j' ai changé sans aucune tracasserie.
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
salut veinard, je reviens justement des îles perhentian (kecil) et ça vaut le détour..! Je me suis bien reposé avec ma copine, bien bronzé, la plongée, les gens, les grillades de poisson au barbeuk, les teufs..
je te conseil les bungalow Lily's: 60RM avec ventilo et 140RM avec clim (nikel celui là, on l'a négocié à 120 et les bungalow sont vraiment bien, un des jeune serveur s'appel Hon et il est super sympa.
Des potes étaient dans les "chalets mohsin" c'est pas mal nonplus.
Tu trouveras aussi plein de trucs à 25 - 50 RM super pas cher mais super pourri.. (pas de ventilo, cabane sur piloti casse-gueule, crade/ordure par terre, des araignée géantes à 1m du bungalow!..) mais tout depend du budget c'est vrai. Sinon si t'as + de $ sur Besar j'ai vu au loin des bungalow/hotel high standing mais rempli de vieux..français -bof. profite bien.
Ben
ca a l'air bien
merci pour vos reponses la on a plus de doute on va y aller des notre 1ere semaine!!!
on pense allez sur kecil si tu as un bon coin (nourriture, bar, ...) n'hesites pas
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Bonjour!
C'est rassurant ce topic, merci aux initiateurs! Etant en Thailande pr le moment je compte me rendre ensuite en Malaisie avant de repartir de Singapour. On m'a fortement conseille Pulau Perhentian pr la plongee mais mon guide mentionne effectivement que de mai a septembre il est vivement conseille de reserver car penuri de logements... vous me confirmez donc que ce n'est pas vrai et qu'on peut trouver facilement? (j'y serais a peu pres vers la 2 eme semaine de juin)
Autre petite question (j'en profite!), comme je serais un peu limitee ds le tps, qu'est ce qui est + sympa: Cameron Highlang ou Taman Negara?
Merci de vos conseils!
Taman Negara et Cameron Highlan n'ont rien à voir.
Tout dépend ce que tu veux faire.
Taman Negara c'est uniquement de la jungle. On nous l'avait fortement déconseillé car à priori, elle n'est pas exceptionnelle surtout si tu déjà vu d'autres jungles et il y a soit disant beaucoup de touristes. Cependant, je crois que le parcours sur la canopé vaut vraiment le coup.
Cameron Highland m'a beaucoup plu même si s'est assez touristique également.
Tu as pas mal de rando dans la jungle (où il n'y a personne) et tu as également les plantations de thé qui offrent des paysages superbes.
Sur perhentian nous n'avions rien réservé avant mais je te conseille de voir les dispo avec les agences de voyage qui vendent les tickets de bateau ou de bien choisir une plage avant d'arriver sur place.
Je confirme que sur Besar la plage principale est essentiellement fréquenté par des....
En revanche, il y a de superbes fonds à voir en snorkelling. Nous étions sur Besar mais de l'autre côté (au Flora Bay). La plage est essentiellement fréquentée par de jeunes couples et elle est super sympa car un peu perdue sur l'île.
L'autre côté de l'île est facilement accessible par un chemin qui longe la mer ou un autre qui traverse la jungle.
Salut, si tu veux va voir notre itinéraire dans la section blog de notre site web ci-bas, ça te donnera une idée des distances, prix, etc... des transports et hébergements. Bon séjour, si tu as des questions, je suis là! Passe par Cameron Highlands si tu peux!
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sur Besar j'ai vu au loin des bungalow/hotel high standing mais rempli de vieux..français
En tant que vieux et français, je me réjouis à l'avance de ne jamais vous croiser, en Malaisie ou ailleurs 😛
Cà serait d'ailleurs plus pratique de vous éviter si vous portiez une grosse étiquette sur le front, je vous laisse deviner ce qu'il faudrait écrire dessus 😎
En tant que vieux et français, je me réjouis à l'avance de ne jamais vous croiser, en Malaisie ou ailleurs 😛
Cà serait d'ailleurs plus pratique de vous éviter si vous portiez une grosse étiquette sur le front, je vous laisse deviner ce qu'il faudrait écrire dessus 😎
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Attention aux vacances scolaires, les resorts se remplissent d'un coup ! J'étais aux Perhentians du 14 au 17, pas grand monde pendant notre séjour, mais le jour où nous sommes repartis, le 17 donc, c'était le début des vacances scolaires et les touristes malais affluaient... En plus c'était un WE prolongé, impossible de trouver une chambre à Malacca par exemple ! Si j'ai bien compris les vacances durent 2 semaines, donc le 2 juin ça devrait être fini, mais à vérifier quand même.
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While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!






