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Pulau Redang and Surrounding Islands

The Pulau Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang. Pulau Redang, the biggest of all Terengganu islands in the marine park, is perfect for snorkelling, suba diving, jungle trekking, boating and canoeing. Ranked among the best in the world, it abounds with marvelous marine fishes, turtle and coral reefs that ensure great snorkelling and scuba diving.

Pulau Redang has the largest breeding population of both green turtle and hawksbill turtles in Terengganu, with nestings occurring on the sandy beaches of the island.

Pulau Pinang is a part of the Pulau Redang group of islands which have been developed into a marine park. There are several popular dive sites around the island. Over here you can swim along coloured fish and feed them too with your own hand.

Visiting season is usually during the dry months between March to October. The wet season occurs during the northeast monsoon from November to early March. During this time, all resorts are closed except Berjaya Resort.

Most resorts are located around the sandy beaches at Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang.

Getting there

Pulau Redang can be reached within an hour by speed boat from jetty in Merang, a small fishing village about 30 minutes by road from Kuala Terengganu. Alternatively, you may also tako boatride from Shah Bandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu island.

Tips of Travel at Pulau Redang

The busiest months are from May to August, especially in June as this month coincides with school holidays both in Malaysia and Singapore. To save your budget, go travel in weekdays and avoid the school holiday. Believe me, you can save a lot!!
There is no cash withdrawal machine (ATM) on the island, so please bring enough cash. Some of the resorts may accept credit cards.
There is an in-house medical doctor at Laguna and another at Berjaya Resort that are available to visitors from other resorts too.
Insect repellant for sandflies, mosquitoes and other irritable species. Some lotions & insect repellants may contain oils, chemicals or additives that are harmful to marine life and should not be used in the water. If possible, use those that are safe for aquatic life (and without cfcs too).

How to get there ?

1. By Coach
2. By Train
3. By Air

By Coach

Express coaches depart daily from Kuala Lumpur (7 hours), Singapore (9.5 hours), Johor Bharu (9 hours) and Penang (9 hours). The journey include 2 rest stops or more along the journey for foods, refreshments and toilet stops. The most comfortable coaches ( VIP ) have 24-32 seats in a 2-1 seating arrangement. The seats are spacious with plenty of leg room. There are also 36-40 seater coaches 4 seats abreast that would as well get you to Terengganu in best comfort. If you are travelling overnight, bring some warn clothing (Jacket/ Sweater). It can be quite cool. Soft or inflatable pillow can help you sleep more comfortably.

Most of the ticket counter only sell one way ticket, passengers may book return ticket plus tour through local tour operator. Night coaches arrive Kuala Terengganu Tanjung Bus Terminal around 5.30am - 6.00am.Ping Anchorage also provide free daily pickup 5.30am in the morning from Kuala Terengganu express bus terminal to Travellers center for rest and wash up.

Kuala Lumpur (Putra (PWTC) Station)
Journey around 6-7 hours, ticket can be purchase at Putra bus terminal. Company operate to Kuala Terengganu: TransNasional Tel: +603-4256 8218, Mutiara, SE warisan Sutra Express, KKKL, Kesatuan Express and Sani Express. Both (2-2) seating arrangement and comfortable 2-1(VIP) seating arrangement available.

Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:00, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00
Price : RM 29.70 (normal) - RM 30.40 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:00, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00
Price : RM 29.70 ( Normal ) and RM 30.40 (VIP) adult / child

Singapore ( Lavender Street / Kallang Bahru Juntion)
Transnasional runs 3 daily services between Singapore and Kuala Terengganu. Transnasional is the only coach operator that have a permit from Singapore Transport Authority and Malaysia Authority to operate express services between Singapore and Kuala Terengganu / Kota Bahru (36 seater). Transnasional Express ticket office and departure point located at junction of Lavender Street and Kallang Bahru roads. Tel : +65-62947034 / 5). If you are unable to get any seats, you can try Transnasional coach which depart from Singapore to Kota Bahru and ask to drop off at Kuala Terengganu or Jerteh if you heading for Perhentian island which is the nearest bus stop to Kuala Besut jetty (15 min journey by taxi). There are tour company run coaches services from Golden Mile Complex at Beach Road but prices are much higher than Transnasional and passengers need to change to a different bus at the causeway or second link and passengers have to bring own luggage through Malaysia customs and immigration.

Singapore to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 20:00, 21:00
Price : S$35.90 adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Singapore
Depart : 09:00, 20:30
Price : RM35.90 adult / child

Johor Bharu (Larkin Station)
Alternatively get a seat from Johor Bharu (Larkin Station) to Kuala Terengganu.Coaches that operate from Larkin station e.g. Transnasional, Koperasi/ Damai Ria, Cepat Express, Adik Beradik etc. Mutiara and Damai Express offer comfortable 2-1( VIP ) seating arrangement.

Johor Bahru to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 21:00, 21:30
Price : RM 34.00 ( Normal) and RM 37.00 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Johor Bahru
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 21:00, 21:30
Price : RM 34.00 ( Normal) and RM 37.00 (VIP) adult / child

Penang (Komtar Station)
SP Bumi Express and Atieza Express depart daily from Komtar Station or Butterworth Station to Kuala Terengganu.

Penang to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 21:00
Price : RM 30.00 ( Normal) and RM 35.00 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Penang
Depart : 21:00
Price : RM 30.00 ( Normal) / RM 35.00 (VIP) adult / child

By Train

No train service available to Kuala Terengganu but if passengers travel to north part of Terengganu like Perhentian Island. Keretapi Tanah Melayu train (KTM) service is available from economy class to comfortable sleeping berth from Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru/ Singapore to Tanah Merah, Wakaf Bahru and Tumpat in Kelantan region. Passengers can stop at Tanah Merah station which is the nearest point to Kuala Besut jetty, about 45 minutes by taxi and 90 minutes to Merang jetty.

KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU (KTM):

CALL CENTER (MALAYSIA-BOOKING)
Tel: +603-2267 1200

SINGAPORE (ENQUIRY)
Tel: 02-62225165, 02-62213390
www.ktmb.com.my

By Air

From Kuala Lumpur:

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia offer daily flights from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Kuala Terengganu Airport. Journey by air takes approximately 45 minutes.

Berjaya Air operates flight from Subang Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Redang Island (flight journey 1 hour).

From Singapore:

Berjaya Air operates flight from Seletar Airport (Singapore) to Redang Island (flight journey 1 hour).

Alternately, travellers must fly via KLIA. If flying via KLIA from Singapore is too costly, consider flying from Senai Airport in Johor with Malaysia Airlines or Air Asia.
Malaysia Airlines passengers can catch the SPS coach from Singapore to Senai which departs from:
Malaysia Airlines Singapore City Terminal
Copthorne Orchid Singapore Hotel
214 Dunearn Road
Singapore 299526
Tel: +65 6250-3333

Operating hours: 0515 to 1815 daily
Travelling time is about 2 hours.

Accommodation

Accommodation is best organised as a package from any of the travel agents in Kuala Terengganu. Most of the resorts are located in Pasir Panjang on the east coast of the island.

Redang Beach Resort

Tours

[ 3D2N Redang Holiday Beach Villa ] [ 3D2N Snorkeling Package on Standard Room 2011 ] [ 3D2N Snorkeling Package on Deluxe Room (joining Door) 2011 ] [ 3D2N Diving Package on Standard Room 2009 ] [ 2 Days 1 Nights Standard Sharing Package ] [ 3 Days 2 Nights Standard Sharing 2009 Packages ( From Apr 09) ] [ 3D2N Deluxe Package 2009 ] [ 3D2N Deluxe Package - March 2009 Promo ] [ 3D2N Diving package on Deluxe Room (Joining door) ]

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