Visit Tioman Island, Malaysia
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Tioman Island has for a long time been the clandestine haunt of divers eager to explore the beautiful coral.
Diving and snorkeling
Easily accessible from both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, this is the largest and one of the most impressive of the east coast islands, its main attractions being the beautiful white-sand beaches and the fabulous snorkeling and diving.
Fauna and flora
There is also fascinating flora and fauna on Tioman, and nature lovers will find the rugged trails of the mountainous interior worth exploring.
Getting there
The permanent population of Tioman is small and only one main road exists. As such, much transport around the island is by boat but Tioman is well geared up for visitors and dive courses are readily available.
who's been there
Start planning your tailor-made trip to Tioman Island by calling one of our Malaysia specialists at 617-223-4135
Suggested itineraries featuring Tioman Island
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Tioman Island, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Jungles & beaches of Malaysia and Borneo
Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo combine easily together. On this trip, you can take in some of the wildlife and culture of Borneo along with a stay in a beautiful beach property on Tioman Island in Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysia's unspoilt beaches & Kuala Lumpur
The perfect blend of relaxation and culture and a superb introduction to Malaysia, staying in excellent boutique hotels.
Map of Tioman Island
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Tioman Island
- The East Coast 91 miles away
- Malacca 139 miles away
- Kuala Lumpur 173 miles away
- Taman Negara National Park 173 miles away
- Fraser's Hill (Bukit Fraser) 180 miles away
- Kuala Terengganu 190 miles away
- Redang Island 222 miles away
- Cameron Highlands 226 miles away
- Perhentian Islands 239 miles away
- Pangkor Islands 269 miles away
- Belum Rainforest 276 miles away
Photos of Tioman Island
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Accommodation choices for Tioman Island
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Tioman Island. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
JapaMala
One of our favorite boutique hotels in Southeast Asia. With just 15 rooms bookings need to be made as far in advance as possible, particularly for travel between May - September.