TIOMAN ISLAND

All you have to do is relax and enjoy the nature in this 39km long and 12km wide. Back to basic with your t-shirts, shorts and flip flop to Tioman Island. Thousands species of mamals and birds amidst of the mountains call Tioman home. You can enjoy both, jungle and sea. For jungle, you should not miss 4 hour trek stretch from Tekek to Juara. Your sweat will be paid by hundred years old of tall trees, monkeys and lizards. Unstoppable jungle sounds are the best tune once you march into the tropical jungle. For sea, all shapes and colours of corals are filled the water around the island. White, clear and warm water that line along the island are godsend. Almost all resorts offer a packages for waters sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing.
Juara Mutiara Resort and Salang Indah Resorts have complete package for everything you need in this island. Accomodations, coral outings, boat services and meals are all inclusive in this package. However, it costs you more if you come for one or two persons. There are a lot more resorts in this island. Its all depend on you. Other than backpackers and budget travellers, Tioman Island is also suitable for family, honeymoon and corporate events. There are few luxury resorts in Tioman too. How to get there:

1) The famous way is from Mersing town. You can choose from few ferry operators in Mersing town. Two main options are speed boat (1 hour) and ferry (1 1/2 hour). Speed boat is more expensive but both are around RM 40 to RM 60. Mersing town is connected with major cities such as Kuala Lumpur (6 hours), Johor Bahru and Singapore (3-4 hours) by Transnasional non stop bus.

2) Berjaya Air has direct 46-seats flights from Kuala Lumpur (1 hour) and Singapore (40 minutes). Their aircraft operates from Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur (not KL International Airport) and Seletar Airport in Singapore (not Changi Airport).

Some tips:

1) Monsoon season is in November to early January. Meaning that: rough sea, reduced ferry trips, limited water activities during this period.

2) Some dive centres have their underwater photography services and camera and case rental.

3) Tioman Island is duty free island. It is duty free price for alchohol and cigarettes. Drink till you drop!

4) Just walk in for the ferry services. But it operates during the day only.

5) Mobile phone reception is poor in most of the area in Tioman Island.

6) If you are from Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, take a midnight bus and you will reach Mersing town early in the morning. You can catch the earliest ferry services. Sunrise from the South China Sea is waiting for you!

7) It might be cheaper if you don't take package from agents/middle man in the main land especially in Mersing town. Just book any resorts to stay, plan what are your activities and NEGOTIATE with the operators for the best deals.