Trip to Tioman Island

Trip3D2N to Tioman Island was a gift from My Hubby to celebrate Our Anniversary....
We've been traveling together for quite some time but this is our 1st time to an Island.
(Excluding Langkawi and Bali and Penang la... that Pulau semua dah maju)....

 Day 1

We joined a group of photographers called Nawai2Creative as my hubby is an avid photographer himself.

Our trip began at 3 am from KL using the LPT Highway to Gambang. We stopped at Gambang R&R for food and solat at 6 am and at 7 am going straight to Pekan and arrived there about 7.45am. Then we took the coastal road to Rompin and arrived at Tanjung Gemok at 10.00 am. 

We took a brief break by having our lunch at the roadside food stall beside the Tanjung Gemok’s jetty and embarked the ferry (bluewater express - fare RM70 all around) at 11.15 am... but the ferry took their own sweet time to set sail and we left around noon in a very comfortable, air-conditioned and uneventful ride which takes around 2 and half hour to reach Tekek. Our stop is at ABC (Kg. Air Batang).


Upon arriving at the jetty, I saw what the buzz is all about. All around you are the blue-green sea and very transparent water with fishes, corals and white sandy seabed. It’s just like gazing into a big aquarium. And from the jetty, I saw a stretched of sandy white beach, a lush hilly green forest, villages by the sea that so enticing and beckoning. Finally, we’ve arrived in Tioman and everyone was very excited.

In ABC we stayed at Mawar Chalet which offer an option of air-conditioning or ceiling fan room.  Dinner is served at nearby Mawar Eatery and the food is delicious (we’re quite hungry). Before dinner, we took the opportunity to explore the villages. From ABC we walked to Tekek.  It’s a long walk (estimated 30 minutes walk turn to 2 hours walk) because everything that catches our attention will be captured by the lenses of my hubby and his friend's camera.

Sunset on that day was a little cloudy due to rain and I'm sure every photographer that eagerly await the moment to snap a few shots of the sunset was a little bit disappointed... well I do. But we still have tomorrow.

Few Tips on This Trip

1. The route from KL to Gambang (Kuantan), Pahang is the longest. It took 6 hours to reach Tg. Gemok. You may try PLUS highway to south and exit either Seremban or Ayer Hitam Toll. The shortest route will be Seremban and it will shave off about 100km compare to KL-Gambang-Tg. Gemok route. But the Seremban route through Kuala Pilah, Bahau, Muazam and then Rompin is quite scary at night
2. Bring a lot of sunscreen/ sunblock and Big Hat. Don't forget mosquito's repellent. If you in budget motel/hotel please bring your own towel, soap etc. If you need ironing... bring one. 
3. The cost of drinking water is RM4.00/1500L and RM2.00/500L bottle.  
4. The Internet is costly... If you don't have broadband/ wi fi/ data plan.
5. Bring a good walking shoe if you want to explore the island. If you keen on beach snorkeling, bring an aqua shoe to protect your feet from corals.
6. It's quite far walking from the jetty to the chalet (depending on where you rent). So consider a backpack or wheel luggage.