[PLACE] 20130804 Pulau Beras Basah @ Langkawi

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Pulau Beras Basah (translate: Wet Rice Island) is one of the many little islands surrounding Langkawi Island. It's located at the western tip of Langkawi and is one of the stops during the island hopping tour.

It's a quiet and serene island covered with fine white sand and clear waters. The island is not commercialised and has no public toilet, hence it's advisable for you to settle your "business" before the tour.

The island hopping tour usually stops on this island for about an hour, unless you are here via private tours. Visitors can choose to have a picnic here or to go for a quick swim or even snorkelling by renting the equipment from a small counter on the island. If you are here with a group of friends, you can also bring a beach volley ball along.

However, beware of your food and belongings on the island because the "locals" i.e. monkeys might have an extra hand some where.

Pulau Beras Basah
Telephone: Nil
Opening Hours: Nil

TO GO


The island is remotely located at the western side of the island and is usually part of the island hopping package which is available via many tour agents on the island. If you are visiting during peak season then my advice is for you to book in advance to avoid disappointment. However, if you are visiting during non-peak season, then you will have the luxury to bargain tour packages with the travel agents. Island hopping packages can be as long as RM20/pax up to RM150/pax, depending on number of islands and season.

Alternatively, you can arrange your own private tour or join the jet ski group island hopping. Do click on the street view to have a feel on the island hopping trail along Pulau Beras Basah, Eagle Cove and Pulau Dayang Bunting.


ATTRACTION



I arrived at Pulau Beras Basah as the first stop after a long ride on the speedboat from Kuah Jetty.


The island has nothing to offer except for fine white sands and clear water full with fishes. I hope the hygiene is still maintained after my visit otherwise it will be a pity that such a beautiful island is not maintained.


The island is far away from commercial activity and the waters are crystal clear and full of marine life.


After disembarking at the jetty, visitors are allowed to explore the island for an hour, free and easy. I headed to where most of the tourist are, which is the beach at the left hand side of the island.


The sand is very fine and soft and you can walk bare footed on the beach without the worry of cuts by rough coarse sand. The clear and warm Andaman sea water slowly lapping on the beach, enticing you to take a dip.


Taking a walk on the serene beach is very relaxing. There are spots where you can have a quick picnic but you need to bring your supplies with you.


There's a small little hut renting swimming and snorkelling equipments. Island monkeys are around to destroy your vacation, hence take care of your belongings if you are going for a dip.

I left the island thereafter towards the next destination, Pulau Dayang Bunting.

SUMMARY


Overall I enjoyed my short trip to Pulau Beras Basah despite the hot sun. I hope they allow a longer stay on this beautiful island as an hour is definitely not enough. The clean sand and clear water on a serene island makes it an ideal place to have an overnight camp. I hope the island condition will be maintained despite the volume of tourist.

Attraction
 ☆☆☆☆☆
clean fine sand and clear water. Serene environment
Cleanliness
 ☆☆☆☆

Entrance Fee
As per your travel agent
Opening Hours
N/A
Wifi
Nil
Parking
Nil
Website
Nil

GPS: 6.222967, 99.715879

farscope

Malaysian lad, engineer by background, banker by profession whom passionate in photography, food and travelling.

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