Tioman Island travel blog — The fullest Tioman travel guide for first-timers

Snorkeling

Tioman is a famous diving spot in the world, beautiful and diverse marine ecosystems are well preserved. The suitable locations for scuba diving are the west coast, the northern side of Air Batang, especially the beach near Pulau Tuai, also known as the Coral Island. Guests can easily find diving equipment at many places on the island, a fee for one diving day, with shuttle boat with the cost from 8 to 13 dollars. Also, you can take a dive course with a reasonable price of 1000MYR (about 23 dollars).

Hiking

Between the villages of the local people at Tioman are connected by trails. Thus, a trip to the Asah Waterfall in the southern tip of the island or a day trip off the edge of the island, from Tekek to Juara will delight explorers. But, be careful with wild animals such as snakes, lizards, monkeys … they can appear anytime. In addition, according to folk tradition, this island is the last resting place of the dragon princess, who gave the home to the residents here. The 3-days journey will take you to the princess’s crown located on the top of Gunung Kajang (higher than 1,000 meters), the volcano has been turned off.

Climbing

Not only the sea, coming to Tioman, you can also climb mountains. You can join the hiking trails beyond Juara, where you can climb the Tioman Mountain, long treks to the top of the mountain and climbing sports climb up the towering cliffs.

View the island by canoe

You can rent a canoe or take a tour to visit the island as a cultural experience in the traditional village here for 70MYR per person (about 17 dollars) for a long tour and prices from 30 -50MYR / person (from 7-8 dollars).

Other activities

Once arrive in Tioman, besides the main activities; visitors can also take part in the thrilling games such as paragliding, windsurfing … or you can go to the Massage cafes with fish to enjoy feeling interesting when the fish massage with only a few pieces of bread.

Cuisine: What to eat in Tioman Island?

Malaysia is a famous country for its cuisine, with interference between India, China, Indonesia and many other regions. So, on Tioman island, there are many dishes and restaurants for you to choose to enjoy the special food, including Air Batang restaurant is the first choice of many people want to eat BBQ fish, shrimp, squid as well as other seafood.

In addition, Santai Bistro restaurant serves dishes like fried shrimp, Thai tom yum soup and salad dressing also captured the hearts of many customers.

Tioman Island travel guide: Some other tips and advices

You should exchange Malaysia money in Singapore will have the value of 1SGD ~ 2.2MYR (0.5 dollars), if the exchange on the island is worse because the exchange rate is quite low only about 1SGD ~ 2MYR (0.49 dollar).

Due to the weather on the island is so hot, most of the time you are outdoors, you should bring sunscreen.

Carry your camera under the water to save the most beautiful moments.

Tioman Island is a tax-free area so you can shop for nuts, tacky souvenirs, and T-shirts at a few small shops scattered around the town of Tekek.

Tioman Island is close to Singapore, so you can consider making a reasonable route, if possible, you can come to Singapore.

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