Perhentian Kecil Island, July 2007

Took the Mutiara bus from Putra Bus Station in KL at 9.00 PM, and arrived in Kuala Besut, Terengganu at 5.30 AM.  The seat was surprisingly comfortable, and I could sleep peacefully, other than the occassional sharp turn the bus took.  Mid-way, the bus stopped at it's rest area somewhere in Gua Musang.  I stepped out and looked up to the sky.  You could see the stars so clearly, despite the cloudy weather.  Nothing else to do at the rest stop other than have a cup of tea or coffee and stretch a bit.

The bus reached Kuala Besut very early in the morning. There were already boat operators waiting to offer their services to take passengers to Perhentian Island.  I followed a lady called Kak Ani, she operates a travel agency called Kuala Besut Tour and Travel (i think).  It's a 1-2 minute walk from the bus stop to her office, which is right in front of the Kuala Besut Jetty.

The bus ticket costs RM30.80 one way.