What to do there?
What to do there?
Tioman is well known for a diving and snorkeling paradise, just like Redang and Perhentian in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. Usually you pay around RM90 for each dive - this includes use of equipment. Non-divers can enjoy a bit of snorkeling at one of the many snorkeling sites around the island. Most resorts have a house reef; where you can snorkel right in front of your cabana.
Tioman is popular among those that like fishing. Deep-sea fishing trips can be arranged at many places on the island.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Spend your day relaxing by the beach of Paya. Paya Beach is the must go to place to check out on your visit in Tioman Island. The vibe of the beach gives a very relaxed environment that soothes out all your tensed senses. The Paya Beach Resort is the perfect place to get excellent messages whilst sipping through watermelon juice while enjoying the sunset.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
For the best diving experience, the best time to go is on March - September.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
Tioman has two varieties of food that you can get at such reasonable prices. They serve the best local and western food- island style.
For local food, make sure you choose the best place that serves great Nasi Goreng or Roti Canai, especially if it's made by the locals themselves. Besides that, there are also stalls that sells best local Ramly Burger that is famous among Malaysians.
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
There are remotically a lot of places to eat at Tioman as they served the best kind of seafood cooked in both local or western style.
Air Batang’s ABC Restaurant is famous for their fish, prawn and squid barbeque while Juara’s Santai Bistro is a perfect place to sample regional delights including sambalprawns, spicy tom yam soup and mixed vegetable salads.
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Assalamualaikum - Peace be upon you
- Thank you - Terima kasih
- Selamat jalan - Goodbye
- Selamat petang - Good evening
- Take care - Jaga diri
- Ikan - Fish
- Makanan laut - Seafood
- Karang - Corals
- Selam - Dive
- Makan - Eat
- Minum - Drink
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Make sure you choose the perfect date to go to Pulau Tioman. Do not pick during school holidays as the Island would be packed with people and avoid going during monsoon season as the weather will be horrible.
- In Tioman, there is a lot of places that you can choose to stay as there is several villages there. Make sure you pick the right one according to your budget. Where you stay should be comfortable as that will be your temporary home while you’re in Tioman.
- Your ferry ticket to Tioman is recommended to be bought earlier when you have already confirmed your planned trip. The best way to travel to Tioman is to take the ferry from the Mersing Jetty. Buy your return ticket as soon as you arrive at the jetty so it won’t be a hastle for you.
- Cheaper way to go Tioman Island is by bus, head to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan Kuala Lumpur or you can buy online at https://www.easybook.com/en-my . Most of traveler prefer to take a ferry from Tanjung Gemok jetty rather then Mersing because you will save about 1 hour travel time.
To experience the taste of Asia that Tioman has to offer- with a touch of nature. Explore into the wilderness to sunbathing at the beach, Tioman has it all!
To experience the taste of Asia that Tioman has to offer- with a touch of nature. Explore into the wilderness to sunbathing at the beach, Tioman has it all!
What to do there?
What to do there?
Tioman is well known for a diving and snorkeling paradise, just like Redang and Perhentian in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. Usually you pay around RM90 for each dive - this includes use of equipment. Non-divers can enjoy a bit of snorkeling at one of the many snorkeling sites around the island. Most resorts have a house reef; where you can snorkel right in front of your cabana.
Tioman is popular among those that like fishing. Deep-sea fishing trips can be arranged at many places on the island.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Spend your day relaxing by the beach of Paya. Paya Beach is the must go to place to check out on your visit in Tioman Island. The vibe of the beach gives a very relaxed environment that soothes out all your tensed senses. The Paya Beach Resort is the perfect place to get excellent messages whilst sipping through watermelon juice while enjoying the sunset.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
For the best diving experience, the best time to go is on March - September.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
Tioman has two varieties of food that you can get at such reasonable prices. They serve the best local and western food- island style.
For local food, make sure you choose the best place that serves great Nasi Goreng or Roti Canai, especially if it's made by the locals themselves. Besides that, there are also stalls that sells best local Ramly Burger that is famous among Malaysians.
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
There are remotically a lot of places to eat at Tioman as they served the best kind of seafood cooked in both local or western style.
Air Batang’s ABC Restaurant is famous for their fish, prawn and squid barbeque while Juara’s Santai Bistro is a perfect place to sample regional delights including sambalprawns, spicy tom yam soup and mixed vegetable salads.
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- Assalamualaikum - Peace be upon you
- Thank you - Terima kasih
- Selamat jalan - Goodbye
- Selamat petang - Good evening
- Take care - Jaga diri
- Ikan - Fish
- Makanan laut - Seafood
- Karang - Corals
- Selam - Dive
- Makan - Eat
- Minum - Drink
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Make sure you choose the perfect date to go to Pulau Tioman. Do not pick during school holidays as the Island would be packed with people and avoid going during monsoon season as the weather will be horrible.
- In Tioman, there is a lot of places that you can choose to stay as there is several villages there. Make sure you pick the right one according to your budget. Where you stay should be comfortable as that will be your temporary home while you’re in Tioman.
- Your ferry ticket to Tioman is recommended to be bought earlier when you have already confirmed your planned trip. The best way to travel to Tioman is to take the ferry from the Mersing Jetty. Buy your return ticket as soon as you arrive at the jetty so it won’t be a hastle for you.
- Cheaper way to go Tioman Island is by bus, head to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan Kuala Lumpur or you can buy online at https://www.easybook.com/en-my . Most of traveler prefer to take a ferry from Tanjung Gemok jetty rather then Mersing because you will save about 1 hour travel time.
