Pulau Tioman

Tioman Island is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in beetwen the state of Pahang and Johor. The island is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The island is served by ferries from Mersing in the state of Johor and Tanjung Gemok in Pahang. The island also served propeller plane by Berjaya Air. There are also a lot of resorts and budget hotel around the island which has duty-free status.

Considered by many as one of the world’s most beautiful islands, Tioman served as a scenic backdrop in the 1958 movie, “South Pacific.” Although one of the most commercially developed Malaysian islands, Tioman still preserves much of its natural beauty and wildlife diversity that includes monitor lizards. Because Tioman is surrounded by coral reefs, the island is a hot spot for diving and snorkeling. Tourists here can also enjoy jungle trekking, swimming under waterfalls, visiting a turtle farm and experiencing the local culture at the traditional village on Juara Beach.

Visitor can rent a boat for a tour around the island for about RM 100 per person. Because Tioman is surrounded by coral reefs, the island is a hot spot for diving and snorkeling. Tourists here can also enjoy jungle trekking, swimming under waterfalls, visiting a turtle farm and experiencing the local culture at the traditional village on Juara Beach.

Interesting Places :

1) Salang Beach  - most popular  beach
2) Tioman Marine Park
3) Minang Cove - the only cove in the island
4) Asah Waterfall
5) Bagus Reatreat Place - eco-friendly area 
6) Juara Turtle Project - sea turtle and environmental conservation
7) Tekek Village
8) Monkey Bay

Map of Tioman Island

Asah Waterfall

Southern Mountains

Monkey Bay

How to get there ? 

If you are driving from KL, instead of exiting the North-South Expressway at Ayer Hitam and following the Kluang route, exit Seremban instead, then follow Kuala Pilah, Muadzam Shah and then drive along the coastal road.

If you're driving from Singapore, just keep going at Mersing for a little while longer until you see Tanjung Gemok. The drive from Singapore to Tanjung Gemok is generally slightly longer than to Mersing. But the upside is that the ferry crossing from Tanjung Gemok to Tioman is generally shorter.
 
There are also an air service provide by Berjaya Air from Subang Skypark Terminal in Subang and Changi Airport in Singapore. ETA is around 45 minutes from both airports directly to Tioman Airport.

Accomodations :

There are a lot of accomodations in the island for visitors to choose, from budget hotel to variety of resorts from as low as RM 40 up to RM 300 per night.

Where to Stay in Pulau Tioman



Basic Package : 

Annual Event :

1) Sail Malaysia Passage to The East Yacth Rally
2) Sultan Ahmad Shah Tioman International Eco Challange - Marathon Event
3) Tioman Surfing Event