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Kapas Island answers to
all your hopes for an idyllic tropical island – swaying palm trees,
untouched jungle, turquoise water gently lapping at the beach and colourful
coral reefs just off the shore.
This picturesque getaway is less than 5 km from the mainland and is reached
within 15 minutes by speedboat from the coastal fishing village of Marang.
Its accessibility from the mainland makes it popular with locals for
daytrips and the fairly good availability of budget
accommodation
means that it is also popular with backpackers.
The resorts on Kapas Island are mostly spread out
over three beaches on the western shore, facing the mainland. Accommodation
here ranges from dorm rooms to moderately priced air-conditioned chalets.
More luxurious accommodation is available on
Gemia Island,
a small islet just a few hundred metres northwest of Kapas.
Pulau Kapas means Cotton Island in Malay and this peculiar name is
attributed to the pure white beaches that are the trademark of this island.
The name comes as no surprise once you have walked along these beaches: the
sand is soft and white and slopes gently into the crystal clear water.
Another reason why Kapas Island is popular is because
of the excellent
snorkeling
in the waters surrounding the island. There is an abundance of corals and
other marine life, visibility is good and the water is shallow and calm.
Because the coral is mainly around the rocky edges of the island, you can
still go swimming off the beautiful beaches, even at low tide.
Kapas Island may be easy to reach, but it is much harder to leave this
island after being immersed in its beauty.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Pulau Kapas is located 5
KM east, off the shore of Marang which is 20 minutes drive from Kuala
Terengganu and is accessible by speedboats within ten minutes.
TRAVELLING BY AIR :
Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) has two/three daily flights from Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA), Sepang to Kuala Terengganu. Flight time is
approximately 45 minutes.
For further detail, kindly contact:
MAS at Tel: 1-300-88-3000
Visit and book from their website:
http://www.malaysia-airlines.com
Alternatively, Air Asia has two daily flights from Low Cost Carrier Terminal
(LCCT), Sepang to Kuala Terengganu. Flight time is approximately 45 minutes.
For further detail, kindly contact: Air Asia at Tel: +603 7884 9000
Visit and book from their website:
http://www.airasia.com
From the airport, Taxi and Limousine Services are easily available to both
jetties or pick up and drop off services can be arranged by us.
TRAVELLING
OVERLAND (SELF DRIVE)
From Kuala Lumpur – via Karak Highway - Marang
Follow Route No: 2 & 3 – via Kuala Lumpur/ Karak Highway/ Kuantan by-pass/
Marang (approx.427 km).
From Penang – via East West Highway – Kuala Terenggau - Marang
Follow Route No: 4 – via Penang/ Kulim Gerik Highway/ Baling/ Grik/
East-West Highway/ Jeli/ Jertih/ Kuala Terengganu/Marang (approx. 426 km).
From Johor Bahru – via Mersing – Marang Follow Route No: 3 – via Mersing/
Pekan/ Kuantan/ Marang (approx. 593 km).
TRAVELLING BY
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are Luxury Express Coaches departing twice a day plying between Kuala
Terengganu to :
Kuala Lumpur
Penang
Johor Bahru
Singapore
You may request for drop off a Marang before arriving at Kuala Terengganu
and you will be met for the boat transfer to Pulau Kapas.
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