Pulau Pangkor Tour Packages & Holidays

Pulau Pangkor, or Pangkor Island, is an island that features a much more relaxed, kampung lifestyle while boasting white sandy beaches and lively coral marine life. Even when Pulau Pangkor can be overshadowed by its fellow big named brethren, such as Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Langkawi and also Pulau Tioman, this laid-back beach retreat is not short on activities as well as beauty for those who can see it. Pulau Pangkor is a trip that will be worth your while. Pulau Pangkor is a resort island located in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia.

Malaysia experience monsoon rain from November until February. However, Pulau Pangkor area suffers not much from the monsoon. Pulau Pangkor lies off Malaysia's west coast and experiences hot and humid weather all year round. The rainy season runs from April through October and the dry season runs from October through April.

A three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pangkor is accessible via the Simpang Pulai-Lumut highway and the West Coast Expressway. It's located 2 hours from Ipoh, and half an hour to reach from Lumut Jetty. Touring Pulau Pangkor can be challenging for those who can't ride independently. There are no bridges that link the island to the mainland as there is a strategy for limiting the number of vehicles on the island to avoid road congestion. With winding and narrow roads, it is advisable for you to rent a motorcycle to truly appreciate the blowing of the wind from Pulau Pangkor's beach as you tour this small yet relaxing island.

Pulau Pangkor is well-known as a beach destination with wonderful white sandy beaches. You can find different kinds of water sports on Pulau Pangkor such as diving, snorkelling and island hopping, as well as a hiking trail for the trekkers. At Pulau Pangkor, beachside activities are a must with snorkelling and island hopping as their highlight. Pulau Sembilan, for instance, is a cluster of nine uninhabited islands with several dive sites. The White Rock is the most popular site dive. Please take note that the current can be quite strong here, so be careful. Corals, parrotfish, jacks, barracudas, and hump head wrasses are some of the marine life you can find here. However, diving activities are only available around November until March.

If your legs could handle more, jungle trekking through Pangkor Hill is also highly recommended. The island is home to many rainforest reserves, including the Tortoise Hill, Telur Segadas Hill and the virgin jungle near the Pangkor Laut Resort for the adventurous ones. However, the most popular trekking trail among trekkers in Pulau Pangkor is the island's highest peak, Pangkor Hill. The trail begins from Pasir Bogak and ends near Pangkor beach. So, don't forget to bring along extra clothes to dip into the ocean afterwards.

If you want to take a break from the white sandy beaches, there are also few sights around the island that you can consider including the remnants of an old, Dutch Fort or Kota Belanda right in the heart of Pulau Pangkor. It is the only historical location on the Pulau Pangkor. The Dutch Fort is actually the remains of a building once used by the Dutch as storage of tin supplies hundreds of years ago. The fort is situated only a short distance from beach Pangkor. Pulau Pangkor is everything a beach paradise could hope for. Minus the mass number of tourist and beach parties. A refreshing change from the other famous beach tourist destinations. What is a trip to a beach retreat without having seafood! At Pulau Pangkor, you can expect seafood at its best. With a pretty reasonable price with a view to die for, the seafood here is something you have to try. Tons of seafood restaurants sprawling along the coast, with multiples choices of fresh seafood that will certainly satisfy your seafood craving.

A trip to Pulau Pangkor is for those who are looking for a place to sit low and experience a laid-back environment. So, sit back on that armchair, or relax on a hammock to experience Pulau Pangkor at its finest. Pulau Pangkor is a place of charming nature and culture, promise tourists a unique and enriching experience that will enrich your staycation.