3D2N Singapore To Tioman Island Full Itinerary From S$81: Transport + Package Price + Tips
Tioman Island is just close enough to plan for a weekend getaways from Singapore!
Nonetheless, you’ll still want to have a Tioman Island itinerary to follow so you can make the most of your time there!
So what do you do if you have just 72 hours on Tioman Island?
As an answer to that question, we’ve got a couple of ways that you can plan a 3 day 2 night itinerary to Tioman Island – including getting there!
1. How To Get To Tioman Island From Singapore
2. Getting Around Tioman Island
3. Best Time To Visit Tioman Island
4. Tioman 3D2N Itinerary From Singapore
5. Opt 1: 3D2N Tioman Land & Sea Activities Trip
6. Opt 2: 3D2N Tioman Diving & Snorkeling Trip
7. 3 Day 2 Night Tioman Island Package Price
1. How To Get To Tioman Island From Singapore
First, let’s get the obvious out of the way!
Getting to Tioman Island from Singapore is a 2-part journey that starts with overland transfer from Singapore to Mersing Jetty (or Tanjung Gemok Jetty Teluk Gading Jetty) where you can take a ferry to Tioman Island.
1.1 Private Car To Tioman Island From Singapore
A private car to Tioman service can save you a whole lot of inconvenience, particularly so if you’re travelling with your whole family!
Step 1: Private Car To Mersing Jetty Or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Singapore
Take SGMYTAXI private car service straight from your home in Singapore to whichever jetty you prefer. Leave the driving to their reliable drivers!
The direct transfer service does not even require you to leave the comfortable and spacious MPV car during the immigration clearance!
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Step 2: Ferry To Tioman Island From Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty) Or Mersing Jetty
At Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty), you can board the Bluewater Express or Cataferry ferry service.
The crossing takes 1.5 hours to 2 hours.
Tips:
- The ferries from Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) to Tioman Island tend to be on time compared to those departing from Mersing Jetty!
- CataFerry & Bluewater Express Tioman offer 2 additional piers – Mukut Jetty or Juara Jetty on Tioman Island.
- To get your tickets ahead of Malaysian and Singaporean public holidays (or school holidays), book your ferry tickets online!
- Take heed of which Tioman Island pier you have to alight from! Hint: Whichever is closest to your hotel!
1.2 Bus To Tioman Island From Singapore
Buses are a very affordable means to get to the ferry jetties.
Just be aware that you have to alight from the bus (and get on again) for immigration clearance between Singapore and Johor.
Step 1: Bus To Mersing Jetty Or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Singapore
There are numerous bus services from Singapore to Tioman Island. You can either choose to leave before dawn or take an overnight bus for the 3 to 4 hour-long journey.
Most of the buses stop at Mersing Jetty or Mersing Bus Terminal which is a short walk from Mersing Jetty.
Also read: How To Get To Mersing From Singapore
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So you may have to take a ~20-minute taxi up to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) from Mersing if that is your chosen departure point.
Also read: 9 Best Things To Do In Mersing
Tips:
- Pack a jacket, snacks and some water for the ride!
- Make sure you keep your tickets and passport with you.
Step 2: Ferry To Tioman Island From Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty) Or Mersing Jetty
You have a further 2 hours’ worth of travel once you reach the jetty:
Ferries departing from either jetty may not always be on time so do try to plan your journey so that you arrive with at least 1.5 hours to spare before the stated departure time!
2. Getting Around Tioman Island
Tioman Island has some basic infrastructure especially in the main village, Tekek Village but no real roads.
So the most common way of getting around is motorcycle or a water taxi if you need to get to another side of the island!
3. Best Time To Visit Tioman Island
Aside from the monsoon season (November to February), Tioman Island is usually a sunny place!
The water is clearest during the middle of the year (May to September) with July being the peak!
Naturally, this will be the time that most visitors come to the island too!
Also read: Mersing to Tioman Ferry Schedule
4. Tioman 3 Days 2 Nights (3D2N) Itinerary From Singapore
Now with logistics out of the way, here are some options on how you can plan a 3 day 2 night itinerary to Tioman Island from Singapore!
For this itinerary, we will be using Berjaya Tioman Resort at Tekek Village as the base!
Also read: Tioman Island Packages (How To Pick The Right Package)
Option 1: 3 Day 2 Night In Tioman Island (Land And Sea Activities)
Day 1: Get From Singapore To Tioman Island
Day 2: Snorkel & Jungle Trek At Tioman Island
Day 3: Snorkel & ATV Ride On Tioman Island Before Going Back To Singapore
Option 2: 3 Day 2 Night In Tioman Island (Snorkeling & Diving)
Day 1: Get From Singapore To Tioman Island
Day 2: Full Day Snorkeling Trip At Tioman Island
Day 3: Snorkel & Kayak At Tioman Island Before Going Back To Singapore
Tips: What To Pack For Tioman Island
- Sunscreen, insect repellent and basic toiletries.
- Unless you prefer having your own, you can rent snorkeling gear from a dive shop and some resorts.
- Water shoes to avoid stepping on sharp, dead coral.
Tips: Things To Know Before You Go
- The ATM is at Tekek Village by the airport
- Reliable Wi-Fi is not prevalent on Tioman Island. The locals depend on SIM cards.
5. Option 1: 3 Day 2 Night Tioman Land & Sea Activities Trip
This option is for you if you want to do some amount of snorkeling but spend equal time on land too!
Day 1: Get From Singapore To Tioman Island
Start your journey as early as you can!
If you’ve booked the private car service, you will waste little time in getting to the jetties to catch a ferry to Tioman Island.
Except if there’s considerable traffic at the border, you should reach Tioman Island by the afternoon.
Also read: How To Get To Rawa Island From Singapore
As one of the largest resorts on the island, Berjaya Tioman Resort should be a cinch to locate!
- They provide a shuttle service for the jetty transfer to the hotel.
- Check out your stay for the next 2 nights and get ready to hit the water!
Berjaya Tioman Resort has a decent beach in front. Go for a swim to stretch out your limbs after the exhausting journey!
- Kayak rental per hour from 9:00am to 6:00pm: RM20 (Single), RM40 (Double)
- You can only kayak if it’s high tide
- Stand-up paddle rental cost RM40/hour.
Celebrate your arrival to Tioman Island with an authentic Thai dinner at the on-site restaurant at Berjaya Tioman Resort!
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- Authentic Thai cuisine
- View of the beach
- Can request for a private pavilion
Also read: Top 29 Things To Do In Tioman Island (First Timer Travel Guide)
This seaside bar opens from 4pm until midnight!
- Serves cocktails and other beverages
- You can order snacks too
Day 2: Snorkel & Jungle Trek At Tioman Island
Full day ahead with plenty of outdoor activities!
Guests at Berjaya Tioman Resort get to enjoy the breakfast buffet at Sri Nelayan – another one of their on-site restaurants!
- Buffet is open from 7:00am to 10:30am
- Beautiful wooden interior
- Malaysian and international cuisine
You’ll see more fish if you venture further from the shore. A snorkeling trip by Berjaya Tioman Resort is ideal for this reason!
- There is a 1-hour trip (Renggis Island) or 4-hour trip (Coral Island) available
- Snorkeling trips include the gear you will need
- Price range: RM40 to RM150 per adult
- Earliest trip starts at 9:00am
Tekek is relatively central and you can walk or trek to other villages. Usually through a jungle trail which is a good opportunity to bump into the local wildlife and see some tropical foliage!
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Trekking Trails:
- Tekek To Air Batang (ABC) – Takes ~1 hour one-way and from ABC, you can continue on to Monkey Beach and even Salang Village
- Tekek To Juara – 2 to 3 hours one-way of moderate difficulty. Possible to detour to Ali’s Waterfall.
-Have the Maps.me (offline map) app in your phone
-Inform someone where you are heading to and when you expect to be back.
For seafood that’s done in Thai-style, you can make your way to the jetty where Delima Tomyam & Seafood Restaurant is!
Other places to eat if you want something besides Thai food:
- Restoran Hasbul – Malaysian and Western food
- Sarang Seafood Restaurant – Seafood and Chinese cooking
- Sea View Restaurant – Halal Chinese food
Tioman Cabana Beach Bistro is where all the action is after 7:00pm!
They have live music and occasionally, fire performances!
Day 3: Snorkel & ATV Ride On Tioman Island Before Going Back To Singapore
Squeeze in another snorkeling session before you start your journey back to Singapore!
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Go snorkeling one last time before you have to check out!
Or if you prefer to stay dry, try to riding an ATV for a change of pace!
- Berjaya Tioman Resort rents ATVs out at RM150/hour for a single rider.
- Additional RM30 for a shared ATV
Grab a quick lunch after checking out!
6. Option 2: 3 Day 2 Night Tioman Diving & Snorkeling Trip
Want to spend as much time as possible in the incredible underwater world of Tioman Island?
Look no further!
Day 1: Get From Singapore To Tioman Island
Do yourself a favour and start your journey early!
Better still, a private car service from your door-step will cut down on the stresses that you would otherwise face with public transport (e.g. queues, getting to the bus station, etc)!
Also read: Tioman Ferry Schedule
Also read: 13 Popular Tioman Resort & Hotel
If all goes well, you should find yourself on glorious Tioman Island in time for the check-in at your resort!
Go for a celebratory swim straight off the beach that is walking distance from the resort!
Or rent a kayak!
- Kayak rental per hour from 9:00am to 6:00pm: RM20 (Single), RM40 (Double)
Or you can get your first snorkeling session in with either a trip to Renggis Island or the Marine Park.
It takes 10 minutes to walk from Tekek Village to Air Batang Village. Just go before the sun sets so you’ll roughly know your way back when it gets late!
There’s a lot to eat at Air Batang Village – take your pick of Western or Malaysian food!
- Hijau Restaurant At Nazri’s Place 2 – Sea views and seafood barbeques!
- Arini’s Family Restaurant–Traditional Malay food
- Nazri’s Place 1 Restaurant & Café – Western food; Next to Sunset bar.
Have a drink before heading back to your resort for a good night’s sleep!
Day 2: Full-Day Snorkeling Trip At Tioman Island
Heaps of islands to visit today! And a snorkeling trip too!
You’ll need all the energy you can get!
Time to check out some of the little islands around Tioman Island! The best snorkeling spots tend to be offshore anyways!
There are 2 such trips that Berjaya Tioman Resort offers:
- Tulai Island, Malang Rock, Batu Mumbang, Magician Rock
Or
- Labas Island, Tiger Reef, Golden Reef, Sepoi Island
Go on a leisurely stroll around the island or pick up some souvenirs to take back home at the largest duty-free shop (Vision Duty Free) on the island!
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You can have dinner at the breezy Matahari Restaurant at Berjaya Tioman Resort.
But if you want to try something else:
- Sarang Seafood Restaurant – Chinese-style Seafood
- Restoran Hasbul – Malay and Western food
- Sea View Restaurant –Chinese food (halal)
A drink at one of Tekek’s night-time hangouts is ideal to commemorate your last night on Tioman Island!
Day 3: Snorkel & Kayak At Tioman Island Before Going Back To Singapore
Make the most of what time you have left in Tioman Island with a morning swim or other water-based activity before leaving the island for Singapore!
Tuck into your last hearty breakfast at your resort!
If it’s still high tide, you can take a kayak out onto the water.
Else snorkeling and stand-up paddling are equally viable options to spend your last couple of hours on Tioman Island!
- Kayak rental costs RM20/hour (Single), RM40/hour (Double)
- Stand-up paddle rental costs RM40/hour.
7. 3 Day 2 Night Tioman Island Package Price
To make life simpler, you can book an all-inclusive package from some resorts on Tioman Island!
- Aman Tioman Beach Resort
- The Barat Tioman Beach Resort
- Tioman Paya Beach Resort
- Berjaya Tioman Resort
- Tioman Sun Beach Resort
Use this handy table to compare the different Tioman Island packages!
Note:
- Surcharges of ~RM20 apply for peak season (e.g. public holidays, weekends and school holidays)
- Rates tend to be cheaper for bigger groups
| Package | Price Range (per person) | Jetty To Alight | Includes: | Excludes: |
| 3D2N Aman Tioman Beach Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $170 to $270 | Paya Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) ● 1 snorkeling trip (3 locations) with gear ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)) |
● International tourism tax
● Johor National Park Fee ● Marine Park Fee
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| 3D2N The Barat Tioman Beach Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $190 to $590 | Tekek Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meal vouchers (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) ● 1 snorkeling trip with gear ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)) ● 2-Way Transfer (Tekek Jetty to hotel) |
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| 3D2N Tioman Paya Beach Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $81 to $302 | Paya Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meal vouchers (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) ● 1 snorkeling trip with gear ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)) ● Yoga session ● Mangrove walk ● Welcome drink |
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| 3D2N Berjaya Tioman Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $200 | Tekek Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meal vouchers (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) ● 1 snorkeling trip with gear ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)) ● Bicycle rental (1 hour) ● 2-Way Transfer (Tekek Jetty to hotel) |
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| 3D2N Tioman Sun Beach Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $140 to $575 | Genting Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 2 suppers) ● 1 snorkeling trip – no gear ● Welcome drink ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty))
*Snorkeling gear rental at RM 18 per person per set |
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| 3D2N Tioman Salang Indah Resort Snorkeling Package | ~SGD $140 to $220 | Salang Jetty | ● 2 nights’ accommodation
● Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) ● 1 snorkeling trip (Coral Island) – with gear ● Return ferry tickets (Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)) |
Conclusion
You’ll have more than an inkling of what you want your Tioman Island itinerary to look like after reading this guide!
3 days gives you sufficient time to get a feel of how wonderful Tioman Island is with enough time to snorkel too!
And if you don’t want to crack your head over planning, you can get a full-board package for Tioman Island!
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