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  • 10 PANDUAN & AKTIVITI MENARIK DI PULAU KAPAS 2024 [PAKEJ PULAU KAPAS & PULAU KAPAS DAY TRIP]

    Pulau Kapas yang sangat menarik, namanya seindah maksudnya membawakan anda desiran pantai memutih dek kapas. Adakah berbaloi bercuti di Pulau Kapas?

    Pulau Kapas adalah tempat persembunyian suasana tropika yang santai hanya 6.5 kilometer dari tanah besar Terengganu. Melalui jeti Marang dengan menaiki bot laju anda bakal dikejutkan dengan keindahannya.

    Pulau ini bukan sahaja menjadi destinasi pelancong dari dalam negara, bahkan pelancong asing turut sama datang untuk menikmati percutian pulau yang pencil ini.

    Semua pantai dan penginapan terletak di sebelah barat pulau yang menghadap ke tanah besar. Anda boleh melakukan perjalanan singkat ke hutan dengan merentasi bukit rendah di pulau Kapas ke pantai sebelah timur untuk melihat matahari terbit yang mengamit memori.

    Laut biru berwarna pirus ‘turquoise’ di sini mengandungi banyak batu, beberapa tompok karang dan beberapa bangkai kapal yang karam termasuk dari zaman jepun dahulu.

    Snorkeling dan Menyelam di Pulau Kapas

    Aktiviti snorkelling dan menyelam skuba merupakan aktiviti yang tidak asing lagi apabila anda bercuti di kawasan pulau.

    Pulau Kapas ini juga tidak ketinggalan dalam menyediakan kelengkapan untuk anda melakukan aktiviti tersebut.

    Setiap pengunjung yang pernah menyelam di sini begitu berpuas hati dengan ribuan ikan dan terumbu karang yang menyapa mereka di dasar laut.

    Antara spesies hidupan laut yang anda bakal bertemu adalah belut laut,ikan pari, kerang gergasi, sotong, landak laut, gamat dan banyak lagi.

    Tambahan pula, jika bernasib baik anda boleh beramah-mesra dengan penyu yang kadang2 muncul diperairan pulau kapas !

    Melawat Blue Lagoon Pulau Kapas

    Ada dua cara untuk sampai ke blue lagoon. Cara yang pertama adalah melalui jalan laut dengan menaiki bot untuk sampai ke blue lagoon.Anda boleh dapatkan tiket untuk ke sana melalui syarikat bot berpengalaman seperti  Kapas Marine  .

    Cara kedua adalah dengan melalui jalan darat iaitu jungle trekking merentasi tengah pulau untuk sampai ke sana.Cara ini hanya disyorkan kepada anda yang sudah ada pengalaman meredah hutan tetapi kami lebih syorkan untuk menaiki bot sahaja. Selain ke blue lagoon,anda juga boleh melawat dan melihat sendiri apa yang ada di sekeliling pulau kapas !

    Berkayak di Pulau Kapas

    Percutian di Pulau Kapas bersama rakan-rakan pasti lebih menyeronokkan apabila anda turut melakukan aktiviti kayak. 

    Di waktu petang, anda boleh menyewa peralatan untuk berkayak dan mula berkayak di sekitar pulau sambil menikmati pemandangan pantai dan keindahan matahari terbenam.

    Untuk lebih mencabar, anda boleh mengadakan pertandingan berkayak dengan rakan-rakan dan pengunjung yang ada.

    Mendaki Bukit Singa di Pulau Kapas

    Jika ke Pulau Kapas anda wajib untuk ke Bukit Singa kerana ia merupakan landmark kepada pulau ini. Ia dikenali Bukit Singa kerana dari sisi bukit ini ia kelihatan seperti kepala singa.

    Untuk ke sini anda perlu memakai pakaian yang sesuai kerana perjalanannya yang memerlukan anda untuk mendaki bukit dan kawasan yang berbatu licin.Sekurang-kurangnya memakai kasut atau selipar yang sukar untuk tertanggal !

    Kebanyakkan pengunjung ke sini untuk menikmati pemandangan Pulau Kapas dan merakamkan gambar yang begitu menakjubkan!

    Jungle trekking Di Pulau Kapas

    Anda juga boleh mencuba aktiviti jungle trekking di kawasan hutan Pulau Kapas melalui track yang sudah sedia ada.

    Anda boleh meredah hutan ditengah pulau kapas untuk ke tempat-tempat menarik seperti ke Blue Lagoon !

    Mandi di dalam Gua Batu Kapas

    Dah berada di sekitar Bukit Singa, apa kata anda mengajak rakan-rakan untuk mandi-manda di dalam gua yang terletak di belakang Bukit Singa. 

    Jika anda inginkan kenangan bercuti yang berbeza, lokasi ini wajib dikunjungi!

    Kawasannya tidaklah begitu luas, namun kejernihan air laut yang ditambah tengah tempias cahaya matahari bakal menarik perhatian anda untuk meluangkan waktu untuk berendam di sini.

    Bersiar-siar di sekitar Pantai Batu Kapas

    Di waktu petang semestinya anda inginkan aktiviti yang lebih santai, jadi luangkan masa anda di kawasan tepi pantai.

    Anda boleh menyelusuri gigi air atau bersiar-siar di jambatan batu di sekitar pantai pulau kapas.

    Aktiviti santai ini bukan sahaja dapat menjamu mata dengan keindahan laut malah dapat memberi kelegaan buat anda yang sudah penat menyelam atau mendaki bukit.

    Jika membawa anak-anak, ini merupakan waktu terbaik untuk melepaskan mereka meneroka pasir pantai yang dipenuhi dengan pelbagai cangkerang.

    Island Hopping Pulau Kapas

    Selain itu anda boleh mendapatkan perkhidmatan bot untuk melakukan aktiviti island hoping atau mengelilingi pulau kapas.

    Bagi aktiviti ini anda bakal dibawa ke destinasi shark point iaitu lokasi yang mempunyai ikan jerung yang banyak, melihat kawasan tebing yang berbentuk hati ,melawat gua kelawar dan melawat blue lagoon yang terletak di belakang pulau kapas.

    Walaupun destinasi untuk island hoping ini tidak begitu banyak, tetapi ia cukup untuk membuat anda terpesona dengan keajaiban alam ini.

    Anda juga berpeluang untuk menyaksikan panorama Pulau Gemia yang dikenali sebagai pulau mewah di Kuala Terengganu.

    Melawat Rumah Api Pulau Kapas

    Majoriti pengunjung yang bertandang ke pulau begitu teruja dan tidak akan melepaskan peluang untuk menyaksikan fenomena matahari terbit dan matahari terbenam.

    Jika di Pulau Kapas, spot yang terbaik untuk aktiviti ini adalah di Rumah Api.

    Anda boleh bertanya arah tentang lokasi ini melalui jurupandu pelancong di sana.

    Lokasi ini kurang menjadi bualan para pelancong namun ia cukup berbaloi untuk anda ke sana!

    Tempat Penginapan di Pulau Kapas

    Pulau yang berkeluasan kira-kira 2.72 km persegi ini turut menawarkan beberapa chalet dan resort penginapan yang begitu selesa untuk anda melepaskan lelah.

    Antaranya adalah:

    •  Kapas Island Resort
    •  Ombak Kapas
    •  Qimi Private Bay
    •  Captain’s Longhouse
    •  Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    •  Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    •  Longsha Campsite 
    •  Lokoloko Campsite

    dan lain-lain dengan pelbagai pilihan pakej yang menarik. Jika anda ingin merasai pengalaman berkhemah di pulau anda boleh menggunakan pekhidmatan Longsha Campsite dan Lokoloko dan semuanya boleh ditempah melalui Kapas Marine 

    Cara ke Pulau Kapas

    Untuk ke Pulau Kapas ini memerlukan anda semua menggunakan perkhidmatan bot Kapas Marine yang beroperasi di Jeti Pulau Kapas Marang sama ada untuk buat daytrip ke pulau kapas atau bermalam di pulau kapas.

    Diingatkan sekali lagi nama jeti tersebut adalah Marang, bimbang jika anda tersalah ke Jeti Merang di Setiu pula !

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • PAKEJ PULAU KAPAS TERENGGANU – DAY TRIP PULAU KAPAS & RESORT PULAU KAPAS

    Pulau Kapas means Cotton Island and is located about 5 nautical miles or 6km off the shore of Marang, Terengganu. This island is a place where many locals and backpackers go due to its fast accessibility from the jetty. You will be able to reach the island in 10 minutes time by speed boat from Marang Jetty. Marang is located 18km south of Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu state. Do not confuse this Marang town with Merang town. Merang town is located north of Kuala Terengganu in Setiu province. 

    The activities that you can do on this island are swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, hiking, fishing, kayaking. As you dive or snorkel, you will be able to see colourful fishes, corals, turtles and other marine creatures within the vicinity of the island. Divers, take note that there is a World War II shipwreck north of Gemia island where you can go for your diving activity. 

    Best Time To Go

    If you would prefer to have a time of tranquility and peace alone on this island, the best time to go is during the weekdays when most of the locals are working. Due to the monsoon season, most resorts will be closed from November to early February. Hence,the best time to go will be during the months of March, April ,May , June, July, August, September and  October.

    A smaller island beside Pulau Kapas, called Pulau Gemia or Gem Island is located just north of the main island. There is only one resort in Gem Island known as Gem Island Resort. The standard room rate starts from RM205 nett per night onwards depending on the seasons and time of your booking. This is an exclusive island and the facility here are only accessible to those who are staying at the resort.

    Accommodation

    As it only takes 10 minutes by speed boat from Marang Jetty, most of the locals just go for a day trip to the island. Ifyou do not want to rush, you can stay at the resorts in the island. There are about 9 main resorts in Pulau Kapas and 1 resort in Pulau Gemia. Chalet, dorm and room rates ranges from RM20 to RM300 per night.

    Resorts at the main Pulau Kapas are:

    •  Kapas Island Resort
    •  Ombak Kapas
    •  DSeri Pulau Kapas
    •  Qimi Private Bay
    •  Captain’s Longhouse
    •  Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    •  Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    •  Longsha Campsite 
    •  Lokoloko Campsite

    Getting Here

    There have several option to choose,If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, use the Karak and East Coast Highway and go towards Kuala Terengganu after you exit the Highway. Follow the coastal Highway 3 and you will pass the town of Kemaman, Kijal, Kerteh, Dungun, Rantau Abang before reaching Marang. The journey will take you 6 hours. Once you are in Marang, follow the sign board Jeti Marang and you will arrive here in 5 minutes. There are plenty of car park bays available for your use. 

    The speed boat transfer cost around RM39 for a return trip. The main service provider is Kapas Marine  which has an office just by the jetty. 

    Schedule of boat tranfer:

    Marang Jetty to Kapas Island

    Starting from 8:00am – 3:00pm (1:00pm service not available on Friday)

    Kapas Island To Marang Jetty

    8:30am- 5:30pm (1:30pm service not available on Friday) 

    For more details ,please deal with our main service provider , Kapas Marine

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • PULAU KAPAS PACKAGE FOREIGNER TRAVEL GUIDE 2024 

    A rustic tropical island just 10 minutes from the mainland, Pulau Kapas is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a cheap, relaxing few days. A popular spot for backpackers who are looking to get off the beaten track, this is a great place to meet other travellers. Pulau Kapas is not a party island but somewhere to go to read, swim, snorkel, hike or take day trips to neighbouring islands. You can easily get bored here so pop it in your itinerary between busier places when you need a little downtime. The vibe of the island is super rustic, relaxed and everyone living and working on there seems so chilled out that it ends up being contagious. 

    When To Go to Pulau Kapas

    As with the rest of the islands on the east coast, resorts open and ferries start in Early February after the monsoon season ends, and close at the end of October when it kicks off again. February and October are seen as the off peak ‘shoulder’ months with tourist numbers slowly going up through March and May before peaking in June and July, then gradually tailing off again.

    In the peak months (June – July) it’s worth it to book ahead to guarantee a bed for the night, but I’m sure you can pitch a tent somewhere if you do decide to go on a whim. As with the rest of the islands in Malaysia, Kapas gets busier on weekends with locals coming for a short break.

    We were here in March and had incredible weather and it was quiet, but there was still a great vibe around the place and lots of people to chat to.

    How To Get To Pulau Kapas

    Boats leave Marang Jetty, near Kuala Terengganu, and cost MYR 40 for two ways. You can book the boat here (note that schedule can change depending on the weather). The sea crossing here can be rough but it’s very short around 10 minutes – I would still take some anti-nausea tablets if you’re prone to sea sickness. You can book the boat at the jetty or call ahead using the number on the above website. 

    From Kuala Lumpur

    To get to Kuala Terrengganu you can take a direct bus from Kuala Lumpur (6-7 hours, MYR 45 or fly directly from Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia . It’s best to book your bus before you go, even in low season and especially at weekends, when a lot of Singaporean and Malaysian people will visit the islands. We used BusOnlineTicket.com to book our buses. The prices are the same as quoted on other websites but the customer service is better and you can pay by PayPal for your protection. You get to choose your seats when you book so you will be guaranteed to sit with your travel buddy!

    Pulau Kapas Resort And Chalet

    Kapas Beach Chalet (KBC) 

    This is where we stayed on Kapas and we absolutely loved it. This Dutch-run beachfront place offers a variety of rooms for small to medium budgets and a great menu full of cheap local and western food. The staff are really friendly and it seems to attract a lot of young travellers so it would a be spot to meet people.

    The budget rooms in KBC are MYR 19 for a bed in a dorm room, MYR 80 for a double fan room with a shared bathroom and MYR 120 for a double air con room with en suite. The rooms are clean and well kept, you don’t hear much noise apart from the ocean and the chickens that roam freely around the place every day. They have western toilets and the showers are cold water, but it’s so hot that it didn’t really matter. They also offer mosquito nets in the rooms.

    The confusing thing about KBC is that there are two of them, right beside each other. We heard a rumour that the original KBC was set up and run by a Dutch guy and was very popular with westerners. More recently the Malaysian authorities made him hand half of it over to be run by a Malay person so you have one side (where we stayed) that has budget dorm and double rooms (air con & fan), and another (the Malay side) that offers beach chalets. Googling KBC will mostly get you the chalet side – I can’t find our rooms anywhere. The two places are basically combined so they’re right beside each other, but the chalets are a bit more expensive at MYR 170 per night.

    I’d recommend staying at KBC (the Dutch side) and when we go back to Kapas I’ll definitely book back in! The food was SO good (Tim recommends the Thai beef salad!) and really cheap, so if you don’t stay here then at least pop over here to eat.

    Kapas Turtle Valley 

    Set on its own private beach with sea-facing bungalows, Turtle Valley is the most upmarket resort we saw on Kapas. This is another Dutch-owned resort, and offers rooms from MYR 240 for a double room with private bathroom, hot showers, breakfast and wifi. There is a minimum of two nights per booking and they are the only place that we found that takes card payments. If you’re on a romantic break / honeymoon or just have more money then it would be a good option.

    What To Bring to Pulau Kapas

    There is a small shop in KBC resort that sells crisps, Oreos and toiletries, plus another small shop up by the jetty which doesn’t seem to open much but sells noodles and other sorts of snacks. Apart from that you won’t be able to buy anything there. There is no ATM either so bring enough cash with you for your entire stay.

    Bring plenty of suncream and bug spray as you will definitely need both. It’s always more expensive to buy these on islands so always stock up in a pharmacy before you leave.

    There are no laundry facilities on the island (although KBC does offer a service where your laundry is taken to the mainland and brought back clean the next morning), so bring some detergent to wash your clothes in the sink . This is true of all of the islands we went to apart from Tioman so bring it with you when you leave!

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    5 Top Activities Can Be Done On Kapas Island

    1. Snorkelling

    The snorkelling around Kapas is superb! You can snorkel right from the beach or else you can do it as part of a tour organised by Kapas Marine Boat Service. It’s MYR 10 to rent a snorkel and usually around MYR 10 to join a snorkel tour, although you can haggle a bit. If you’re a good swimmer you can snorkel across to nearby Gem Island, a private island just beside Kapas.

    2. Kayaking

    You can rent kayaks from your accommodation to explore the island and islands nearby. 

    3. Gem Island

    This tiny, beautiful island is right next to Kapas and a good place to visit on a day trip. There is just one resort here but it’s very expensive – around 3x more than Kapas, so only go here for food if you have the budget. There are deck chairs or hammocks where you can relax and read or you can snorkel around the island. You can swim, kayak or take a boat here which should cost RM20 per person return. 

    4. Hiking

    There is a hike you can do to a hill that’s called Bukit Singa. If you do want an activity then you can reach  Kapas Marine Boat Service to set up the activities you like.

     5. Explore the beaches

    The best beaches on the island aren’t the ones that have resorts on them, possibly because of so many boats coming and going. Further up the island, away from main beach there are some beautiful and empty beaches with crystal clear water and no sharp coral to walk on when you first get into the water. One unique thing about Kapas is the gorgeous steps that have been built into the rocks to take you from beach to beach. Some of these have been damaged from monsoon season so be little careful, but definitely explore the beaches and don’t just stay near your resort.

    Tips On Kapas Island

    We paid MYR 39 return for our boat trip to Kapas, but I’ve read on the  Kapas Marine website that they offer various kinds of activities. This might be outdated information, but just in case, you can find their information on their website.

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • KAPAS ISLAND ONE OF MALAYSIA’S TOP DESTINATIONS (PULAU KAPAS PACKAGE & PULAU KAPAS RESORT)

    Kapas island, aka. Pulau Kapas, or Cotton Island, just off the coast of Marang in the Terengganu state, on the eastern side of Malaysia’s peninsula, is perhaps one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Or rather, that’s what it felt like when we arrived on Kapas island during the Hari Raya period, a major holiday in the country and a very popular time for local tourism in Malaysia.

    We had expected the little Kapas island to be packed with locals since we were aware that Malaysian people enjoyed travelling to the beaches during this time of year, just after Ramadan, when the kids were off school. If you’re looking for a slightly more developed island in Malaysia compared to Pulau Kapas, check out our blog post about Redang Island.

    Living the Slow Life on Kapas Island (Pulau Kapas)

    What we found on Kapas island was empty, soft, white-sand beaches, pristine blue water and a delightful tiny compact island ready to be explored, as we will show you in this Pulau Kapas blog!

     Sure, there were a few local families around, as well as a handful of backpackers camping on Pulau Kapas, but they all seemed to settle into their own secluded spot or hammock where they would spend much of the day.

     Chilling out and relaxing appears to be the order of the day around here. Indeed, there isn’t much to do except lounge in the shade of the coconut trees, occasionally taking a dip in the shallow, blue, crystal-clear water when the heat is too much to bear.

    The few tourists seemed to be primarily spread out on the bay, in the stretch of sand between the jetty and the Lokoloko campsite, and in the bay near Kapas Coral Beach Resort & Ombak Kapas Resort. Some of the other beaches slightly further away (like 500m away) were deserted entirely and even more beautiful. The beaches on Pulau Kapas are connected via a white walkway, providing access over the rocks and making the west side completely accessible. 

    How to get to Kapas island (Pulau Kapas)

    Pulau Kapas Jetty @ Marang Jetty is the jumping-off point to Kapas island.

     We took boat transfer & other activities services from the primary service provider, Kapas Marine Boat Services, which has an office just by the jetty.

    Penang to Marang Jetty

    We took an overnight bus to Kuala Terengganu from Koptar Bus Station in Penang at 10 pm for RM35 (about €7) each. Buses in Malaysia are extremely comfortable with reclining seats and air-con. It gets really cold at night. So be sure to have a jacket or warm clothes handy on your journey! Buses on this route are scheduled throughout the day and can be booked directly at the offices near Komtar Tower.

     The trip was about 8 hours long, so we arrived around 6 am and took a taxi to Marang Jetty from Kuala Terengganu for RM30 (€6). We might have been overcharged for the 30-minute ride, but we were too tired to wait for a bus, especially knowing we needed to catch an early boat from the jetty to Kapas Island.

    Kuala Lumpur to Marang Jetty

    Kuala Terengganu is also served by direct buses from Kuala Lumpur with a journey time of around 6-7 hours. The tickets cost around Rm44 (about  €9).

    Marang Jetty to Kapas Island: 

    The ticket for the ferry to Kapas Island, which we had already booked online from Kapas Marine Boat Services, cost  Rm39 (about €8) each, both ways. Various tour packages, including ferry and accommodation, can be arranged with different tour operators, but of course, we suggest dealing with Kapas Marine Boat Services . 

     The ferry stopped us in front of Kapas Coral Beach Resort, so we walked across the beaches to Kapas Island Resort, which took about 10 minutes. The resorts are all really close to each other, so getting from one to the other is really not a problem.

    We did manage to take the boat back from the jetty near Kapas Island Resort (where we were staying) though, after having informed Kapas Marine Boat Services of our intention to leave – a day’s notice was sufficient. 

    Pulau Kapas accommodation

    There are few Pulau Kapas accommodation options, mostly located on the west side of the island where the beaches are. Every beach seems to house its “own” resort although the beaches on Kapas island in no way belong to these resorts and are completely accessible to all.

    Tourists rarely seemed to venture much further afield than the beach on which their resort is located – the beaches are all beautiful, and staying close to the resort where you can keep your stuff is convenient.

     Resorts at the main Pulau Kapas are:

    • Kapas Island Resort
    • Ombak Kapas
    • Qimi Private Bay
    • Captain’s Longhouse
    • Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    • Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    • Longsha Campsite 
    • Lokoloko Campsite

    The only reason we didn’t sleep outside on the beach was because we knew that we would fall prey to the many mosquitos eagerly waiting to feed on every inch of our Mediterranean skin. Mosquito repellent is essential!

    If you afford some luxury, the secluded Gem Island Resort and Spa found on Gemla, an even smaller island just off Kapas, is the preferred accommodation option.

    What to do on Kapas island (Pulau Kapas)

    1. Chill on the beaches in Kapas island

    The best activity on Kapas island is to practice being a beach bum! Lie on the beach, get a tan, swing from a hammock in the shade of the coconut trees and enjoy the ultra-slow life on the island.

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    2. Snorkel around Kapas island

    If you want to get moving, snorkelling in the crystal-clear water around the rocks near Captain Longhouse is fun! There is also a lovely coral garden around the rocks on the northern side of Qimi Beach Resort.

    There have been many turtle sightings in the area and, if you’re lucky, you can get to see some reef sharks like we did.

    3. Diving around Kapas island

    Diving is also possible at the only diving facility called Aquasport Divers, who organise diving trips to a nearby Japanese war wreck.

    4. Trekking across Kapas island jungle

    What was supposed to be a short easy jungle trek turned out to be much more than we had bargained for! Somehow, given the easy and slow-paced life on the tiny island, we had assumed that the trek would be a short comfortable walk.

    What we didn’t know though was that the internal part of Kapas island is hilly and covered in jungle with lots of protruding roots and thick foliage.

    As we sweated our way along the path, we chided ourselves for not having brought repellent along with us. I was covered in itchy bites by the end of the trek and Nick (who claims that his blood is too sweet for the mozzy palate) had also fallen way down the food chain! The path starts off behind Captain Longhouse through a steep flight of steps which fork off into the jungle. You need to take the left path.

    The route is pretty straightforward, as a rope and some rudimentary markers conveniently line the path throughout most of the trek. The last part of the trek includes a very steep descent until you come across a dirty rocky beach which, quite frankly, is not worth the effort it takes to reach it.

    A second path takes you back to the west part of Kapas island. Although our intention was to trek back through this route, we could not find the elusive second path, (and neither did the only other rambler we met on this side of the island), so we had to backtrack along the same route.

    Be sure to take mosquito repellent and to carry plenty of water on the trek. Don’t be fooled by the fact that Kapas island is so small. The trek can be challenging and there’s no phone reception in case of an accident. Unless you’re really craving exercise, there’s no real reason to go on this trek and you would be much better off keeping cool by the water. 

    Where to eat on Kapas island

    Most of the resorts prepare some food, but be prepared for basic meals without much variety.

    Our favourite place to eat was actually the same resort we were staying at, Kapas Island Resort because we found that it offered the best dining option in terms of quality and price. Be prepared for very slow service during busy periods though! The coconut chicken curry, which cost about 10 RM (about €2) is exceptionally tasty.

    Kapas Island Café (located a few metres away from the jetty) is also a great dining option although it closes really early, so forget late night dining under the stars here.

    The buffet-barbeque at Kapas Coral Beach Resort was quite a let-down. The food was pre-cooked and very bland, but for RM20 (€4) each, we shouldn’t have expected better really!

    There are only two convenience shops around the island offering little variety, and which can be rather pricey too. Stock up on some of your favourite snacks from the mainland.

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    Tips for visiting Kapas island

    1. Bring cash to Kapas island. There are no ATM’s!
    2. As already mentioned earlier, bring mosquito repellent.
    3. Bring all the snacks you might need with you. There are very few places to purchase ‘extras’.
    4. As with other Malaysian islands off the mainland’s east coast, the best time to visit is during the months of March to October. The island is closed from November to early February.

    Initially we had wondered whether four nights on Kapas island would be an overkill given its size, but had we not had transport and accommodation already booked on Redang Island (our next stop), we would have been happy to spend more time in one of our favourite destinations in Malaysia. We hope that our Pulau Kapas blog will convince you that Kapas Island is one of Malaysia’s top destinations!

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Bercuti di Pulau Kapas Resort : Pengalaman Trip 3 Hari 2 Malam

    Alang-alang sudah sampai Terengganu dan cuti masih panjang, kita teruslah bercuti ke Pulau Kapas lepas keluar dari Pulau Redang. Booked the trip to stay at OMBAK KAPAS RESORT. 

    I used to come to this island like 8 years ago and at that time I don’t really like the place, maybe because at that time I don’t know how to swim so I didn’t really enjoy it.Now takderlah terrer sangat swim tapi setakat selamatkan diri sendiri boleh la.. hahaha.. 

    Total Cost Bercuti di Pulau Kapas:

    So here goes the trip: 

    • 3 hari 2 malam 3d2n full board package – RM 285/pax for standard room.
    • Actually bilik ini untuk 2 orang tetapi my friend sudah bayar semua tak dapat datang, so duduk la sorang-sorang kat bilik. The price is a little bit high due to school holiday season.

    Hari Pertama

    • 13:40 – Arrived at Jetty Merang from Redang and terus picked up by my friend untuk pergi Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang. The trip took around 45 mins.
    • 15:00 – Take the boat transfer via Kapas Marine  from Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang to this island.
      The boat ride will take around 10 mins to reached there.
    • 15:20 – Arrived and checked in
    • 16:00 – Free & easy
    • 19:00 – Dinner

    Hari Kedua

    • 07:00 – Breakfast
    • 08:00 – Snorkeling depan pantai
    • 12:00 – Lunch and rest
    • 20:00 – Dinner & relax

    Hari Ketiga

    • 07:00 – Breakfast
    • 9.00 – Hiking Bukit Singa
    • 12:00 – Check out
    • 13:30 – Depart to Jetty Marang

    Tips Bercuti di Pulau Kapas

    1. So during off time, you can go for

    1. snorkeling
    2. just relaxing by the beach. Ambik angin tepi pantai best weh!
    3. end to end beach walk – to complete your daily 10k steps count!
    4. mandi pantai la apa lagi..

    2. The beach can be divided into 4 main beach area and there are stairs that connect each side. You are free to roam at each area without anyone stopping you. During low tide, you can just swim across to the other side. 

    3. During night time, in front of Ombak Kapas chalet, there are fire performance show and live band. Boleh la lepak ambil angin malam while listening to music. 

    4. Makanan atau minuman seperti biasa harga pulau. A cup of teh tarik costs around rm3.50. So if you don’t take the full board package, either bring your own food or prepare some cash money since there are no ATM machine on the island. 

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    5. It is possible to do a one day trip. Just ask Kapas Marine ,their office located at Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang. The return boat ride will costs around rm29-39. You can choose either to do a day trip or to stay overnight on the island.

    Senarai Chalet Di Pulau Kapas, Resort atau Campsite

    • Kapas Island Resort
    • Ombak Kapas
    • Qimi Private Bay
    • Captain’s Longhouse
    • Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    • Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    • Longsha Campsite 
    • Lokoloko Campsite

    Koleksi Gambar-gambar menarik di Pulau Kapas

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Pakej Pulau Kapas & Pulau Kapas Resort 2024

    Sedang mencari pakej Pulau Kapas untuk percutian korang? Jom baca perkongsian menarik kami kali ini.

    Dalam perkongsian kali ini, kami akan kongsikan kenapa Pulau Kapas merupakan sebuah destinasi percutian yang menarik dan berbaloi untuk korang kunjungi.

    Kami juga akan kongsikan apa aktiviti menarik dan pilihan pakej Pulau Kapas terbaik untuk korang. Jom baca!

    Kisah Menarik Asal-usul Nama Pulau Kapas

    Kalau korang perasan, unik sebenarnya nama pulau-pulau di Malaysia. Sama juga halnya untuk Pulau Kapas. Ada banyak kisah berkenaan asal-usul nama pulau ini dan semuanya kisah yang sangat menarik.

    Kebanyakan penduduk tempatan percaya bahawa suatu ketika dahulu, pasir di sepanjang pantai di Pulau Kapas ini berwarna kuning. Kononnya, sebuah kapal dagang yang membawa muatan kapas telah tenggelam di sini.

    Segala bahan dan muatan yang dibawa telah hanyut dibawa ombak sekaligus mengubah warna pasir di pulau ini sehingga menjadi warna putih. Ada juga yang mengatakan bahawa nama pulau ini diambil bersempena nama pokok kapas.

    Ada banyak pokok kapas pada ketika itu di pulau ini sehingga diberikan nama sebagai Pulau Kapas oleh penduduk setempat. Begitulah sedikit sebanyak sejarah asal usul nama pulau ini. Menarik kan?

    Lokasi Pulau Kapas

    Ia merupakan salah satu lokasi percutian popular di Malaysia yang terletak hanya enam kilometer sahaja daripada daratan negeri Terengganu jika korang datang ke sini melalui jeti Marang dengan menaiki bot.

    Pulau di Laut Cina Selatan ini yang terletak di dalam daerah Marang, Terengganu ini mengambil masa sekitar 30 minit jika korang menaiki bot biasa. Sebaliknya, korang boleh menjimatkan perjalanan korang dan sampai sekitar 10 minit sahaja dengan bot laju.

    Ia juga tidak jauh dengan Kuala Terengganu. Daripada jeti Marang ke Kuala Terengganu yang merupakan ibu negeri Terengganu, ia hanya mengambil masa sekitar 20 minit sahaja.

    Keunikan Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Dalam pakej Pulau Kapas yang akan kami kongsikan ini, korang akan dibawa untuk menikmati keindahan alam semulajadi pulau ini yang terkenal dengan pasir pantainya yang putih, kejernihan air lautnya dan beberapa aktiviti menarik yang korang tidak patut lepaskan untuk dilakukan disini.

    Korang juga akan didedahkan dengan aktiviti utama yang menjadi tarikan dan tumpuan pelancong dari dalam dan luar negara. Selain beberapa hidden gems yang ada di Pulau Kapas ini.

    3 Aktiviti Utama Pakej Pulau Kapas

    1. Snorkeling dan Menyelam di Pulau Kapas

    Aktiviti snorkelling dan menyelam skuba merupakan aktiviti yang tidak asing lagi apabila korang bercuti di kawasan pulau.

    Pulau Kapas ini juga tidak ketinggalan dalam menyediakan kelengkapan untuk korang melakukan aktiviti tersebut.

    Setiap pengunjung yang pernah menyelam di sini begitu berpuas hati dengan ribuan ikan dan terumbu karang yang menyapa mereka di dasar laut.

    Antara spesies hidupan laut yang korang bakal bertemu adalah belut laut,ikan pari, kerang gergasi, sotong, landak laut, gamat dan banyak lagi.

    Tambahan pula, jika bernasib baik korang boleh beramah-mesra dengan penyu yang kadang2 muncul diperairan pulau kapas !

    2. Mendaki Bukit Singa di Pulau Kapas

    Jika ke Pulau Kapas korang wajib untuk ke Bukit Singa kerana ia merupakan landmark kepada pulau ini. Ia dikenali Bukit Singa kerana dari sisi bukit ini ia kelihatan seperti kepala singa.

    Untuk ke sini korang perlu memakai pakaian yang sesuai kerana perjalanannya yang memerlukan korang untuk mendaki bukit dan kawasan yang berbatu licin.Sekurang-kurangnya memakai kasut atau selipar yang sukar untuk tertanggal !

    Kebanyakkan pengunjung ke sini untuk menikmati pemandangan Pulau Kapas dan merakamkan gambar yang begitu menakjubkan!

    3. Island Hopping Pulau Kapas

    Selain itu korang boleh mendapatkan perkhidmatan bot untuk melakukan aktiviti island hoping atau mengelilingi pulau kapas.

    Bagi aktiviti ini korang bakal dibawa ke destinasi shark point iaitu lokasi yang mempunyai ikan jerung yang banyak, melihat kawasan tebing yang berbentuk hati ,melawat gua kelawar dan melawat blue lagoon yang terletak di belakang pulau kapas.

    Walaupun destinasi untuk island hoping ini tidak begitu banyak, tetapi ia cukup untuk membuat korang terpesona dengan keajaiban alam ini.

    Korang juga berpeluang untuk menyaksikan panorama Pulau Gemia yang dikenali sebagai pulau mewah di Kuala Terengganu.

    Senarai Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Ada beberapa jenis pakej Pulau Kapas yang kami ingin tawarkan kepada korang. Pakej-pakej ini dibuat mengikut jumlah hari yang korang ingin luangkan disini, jenis aktiviti dan juga mengikut bajet korang. Korang juga boleh untuk dapatkan resort sahaja di Pulau Kapas melalui Kapas Marine

    1. Pakej Pulau Kapas 3H2M Full Board

    Pakej ini adalah untuk 3 Pax dimana anda diberikan tiga pilihan penginapan yang berbeza iaitu: 

    •  Superior (Kipas) : Serendah RM372
    •  Suite Garden (Aircond) : Serendah RM410
    •  Deluxe (Aircond): Serendah RM430

    2. Pakej Pulau Kapas 2H1M Full Board

    •  Superior (Kipas) : Serendah RM220
    •  Suite Garden (Aircond) : Serendah RM254
    •  Deluxe (Aircond): Serendah RM260

    3. Pakej Camping Pulau Kapas

    RM80 per camp per night for 4 pax


    4. Custom Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Pakej Untuk custom Aktiviti,Makanan & Penginapan pada tawaran harga yang paling baik !

    Sila Berhubung Dengan Team Kami Untuk Lebih Detail Kapas Marine

    Tempat Penginapan di Pulau Kapas

    Pulau yang berkeluasan kira-kira 2.72 km persegi ini turut menawarkan beberapa chalet dan resort penginapan yang begitu selesa untuk korang melepaskan lelah.

    Antaranya adalah:

    • Kapas Island Resort
    • Ombak Kapas
    •  DSeri Pulau Kapas
    • Qimi Private Bay
    • Captain’s Longhouse
    • Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    • Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    • Longsha Campsite 
    • Lokoloko Campsite

    Jom pilih dan tempah pakej yang paling sesuai dengan anda kerana Pulau Kapas sentiasa menjadi pilihan ramai terutamanya pada musim-musim cuti. Jadi, lebih cepat anda tempah, lebih baik.

    Banyak sangat perkara, aktiviti dan keunikan yang kami ingin anda rasai sendiri di Pulau Kapas. Jadi, kami ingin mengajak anda untuk baca dengan lebih lanjut mengenai pakej-pakej yang kami tawarkan.

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Pulau Kapas: the perfect Malaysian island you have to visit

    When one think  about islands in Malaysia, just about every other tourist ends up in Perhentian Islands, Langkawi or Sipadan in East Malaysia. As a local, I knew better but despite that fact, and having escaped to many islands on the east of Malaysia (not just the ones mentioned), Pulau Kapas was strangely never on my radar. 

     

    I was tasked with the planning of our holiday with my parents-in-laws. Wanting to ensure that they get an authentic Malaysian island experience, I had a list of criteria to check off: it has to be affordable, convenient, pristine, beautiful and yet not too touristy. Booming party music till dawn is a huge no-no. Also preferably, it should be a destination that Chris and I have never been to so that it’ll be much of a new territory to us as it is to them. 

     

    Surprisingly, there isn’t much information on Pulau Kapas available. There were a few blog posts written up by travellers, with photos of azure waters and swaying palms, enough to convince us that this quiet island could be an ideal addition to our trip, but information about accommodation, bus or boat timings, were scarce. There was nothing much we could book in advance.

    ARRIVAL AT KAPAS ISLAND JETTY , MARANG

    We took an overnight bus from Penang to Kuala Terengganu. As it was the beginning of March and barely the start of the season, bus tickets were hard to procure in Georgetown. We had to go to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, the main bus terminal in Penang, to get our tickets the day before.

    We left at 8.30 pm and arrived at 5 am at Kuala Terengganu bus terminal. Stepping off the bus, I almost kissed the ground, giving thanks to the divine that we arrived in one piece. It was one of those rides where you never know if you’ll survive.

    A cab driver drove us to Marang Jetty, where we were to take the speed boat across to Pulau Kapas, but he warned us that since it was barely 6am, nothing’s going to be opened. Most of the villagers were still doing their morning prayers in the mosque nearby.

    He was right. When we pulled up to Marang Jetty, nothing stirred except for a fellow backpacker there–a young Spanish guy, whose figure lay curled up in a ball with his backpack serving as a pillow. He took the bus from Kuala Lumpur and got dropped off at near the jetty area. He was glad that he now had some company.

    Eventually, someone came to pull up the steel awnings of the shop that we were sitting in front of. A young affable man sold us return speed boat tickets for RM39 each via Kapas Marine Boat Services. The prices are probably the best i believe. The earliest departure was at 8.00am, we were told.

    The medium Kapas Marine Boat Services speedboat sped across the clear turquoise waters as we hung on tight on the sides of the boat. The boat heaved and dipped each time we crossed a swell, causing the just-eaten roti canai to swirl in our tummies. I looked over at my in-laws but they looked like they were having the time of their lives.  Salty water grazed my hair and skin. The morning sun was slowly warming the atmosphere up. I have craved for this feeling for a long time.

    Pulau Kapas took our breath away even from the distance. Barely bigger than 5 km, this little drop of tropical paradise in the South China Sea is as idyllic as it gets. A few beach chalets scatter against the backdrop of a jungle.

    We enquired at three different places, namely KBC, Ombak Kapas and Kapas Coral Beach Resort but in the end settled for the last one. The wooden A-frame huts of KBC came highly recommended by backpackers on the Internet but it was extremely basic and not very cheap (from RM80). It room was dark and it smelt a bit dank. I got the rustic charm of it but I didn’t think my in-laws would enjoy their stay here.

    Then we moved on to Qimi Private Bay. It looked promising in the beginning. It was spartan as well but at least when you open the shutters, you get a lot of light and fresh air (mosquitoes too unfortunately) into the room. But there was no mosquito net. It was at least clean. RM150-RM180 for a fan room.

    In the end we settled on Ombak Kapas Resort because the garden chalets faced the sea. You could easily hang on in the balcony and chill. We paid RM250 for an air-conditioned room . It was too expensive for a rather basic room. The bathroom’s tiles were covered in some chalky residue, probably built-up left by hard water. Still, the toilet looked a little better than the ones in the previous accommodations that we checked out.

    KBC’s restaurant was probably the most popular, especially among western tourists. It was always full during meal times: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining there was comfortable affair. Western and Asian meals were offered at prices that were pocket friendly, mostly between RM 8-RM15. It was probably the only ala-carte restaurant that opens consistently from 8am till 10pm. Waiters were friendly and attentive. The German girl, probably the manager of the establishment, turned out to be an ex-resident of Leipzig, a city which is 45 minutes away from our place! She told us that she discovered Pulau Kapas seven years ago and has never left the place since!

    It was when we were having dinner there that we discovered the other KBC (which I shall call KBC 2). How could we have missed it? Tucked right behind the restaurant was a newly built 2-storey building with both air-conditioning and fan rooms. The fan rooms on the first level were from RM160 while the air-conditioned ones were RM185.

    KBC’s restaurant was probably the most popular, especially among western tourists. It was always full during meal times: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining there was comfortable affair. Western and Asian meals were offered at prices that were pocket friendly, mostly between RM 8-RM15. It was probably the only ala-carte restaurant that opens consistently from 8am till 10pm. Waiters were friendly and attentive. The German girl, probably the manager of the establishment, turned out to be an ex-resident of Leipzig, a city which is 45 minutes away from our place! She told us that she discovered Pulau Kapas seven years ago and has never left the place since!

    It was when we were having dinner there that we discovered the other KBC (which I shall call KBC 2). How could we have missed it? Tucked right behind the restaurant was a newly built 2-storey building with both air-conditioning and fan rooms. The fan rooms on the first level were from RM160 while the air-conditioned ones were RM185.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PULAU KAPAS

    • Go off-season. The official season starts from February to October but it doesn’t really get busy till May. Avoid weekends (Thursday evenings to Sunday mornings) and local school holidays because you’ll get the local crowds. We went in the beginning of March and it was perfect, including the weather.
    • There are no ATMs on the island so it’s best if you have some cash with you. Especially if you’re planning to stay long.
    • Bring mosquito repellent as you’ll need it between 5pm to 8pm. After that, locals say, the mosquitoes disappear. Interestingly, they’re right. That’s why dinner at Qimi’s always starts after 8pm.
    • If you’re crave for chips or cookies at random hours of the day, you might need to stock up from mainland. There a little sundry shop that sells water and sunscreen. 
    • Pulau Kapas is not an island where you’d party and have bonfires. 

     GETTING THERE

    • There are at least five boat departures and arrivals a day but the timings change according to season. To be safe, first departure to Pulau Kapas from Marang Jetty starts from 7.00-.800 am while the first boat from Pulau Kapas to mainland is 8.30 am. The boat ride between mainland and Pulau Kapas is 10 minutes. The main service provider is Kapas Marine  which has an office just by the jetty. 
    • There are overnight busses from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Kuala Terengganu or maybe even to Marang Jetty. They all take about eight hours and while comfortable, there’s a chance your driver is an aspiring F1 driver. Take busses at your own risk. Busses that take you to the Kuala Terengganu bus station will arrive at 5 am in the morning.
    • If you’re planning to take a taxi from the bus station to the jetty, do note that early mornings are the worst time to negotiate with taxi drivers. A taxi for two may cost RM30 while a taxi for four, RM45-60.
    • Flying could be a better option as you’ll be able get one-way tickets from AirAsia for as low as RM 42 (from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu). If you take a taxi between airport and Marang Jetty, you should factor in at least 45 minutes of travel time.

    WHERE TO STAY

    • There aren’t any Airbnbs or 5-star beach resorts on Pulau Kapas.  You’ll mostly find very basic rooms, like a small room with a bed. We’d initially wanted to stay at KBC A-Frames (there are also dorms available) because we’ve read good things about it but after seeing it, it wasn’t what we’d expected. So we chose Ombak Kapas Resort instead (we couldn’t check out the other places at the other end). It still wasn’t the best (RM250 for a double air-conditioned room) but it was okay. They also have fan rooms. Most people who stay here are local tourists on a package.
    • The newer KBC rooms would be our recommendation. You’ll find them tucked away behind the KBC Restaurant (RM160-RM185).
    • Kapas Turtle Valley offers better rooms but at a steeper price (RM200 and above) but if you stay there, it’ll be a bit cut-off from the rest of Pulau Kapas.
    • There are three camping sites, Lokoloko campsite Longsha Longhouse and Ombak Campsite.

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine !