| Kenyir Lake accommodation and packages...
By car
-From KL
From Karak Highway heading east, take Route no.2 to Kuantan. Follow this route all the way to Kuantan. (240km from KL). Just before entering Kuantan town, take the Kuantan bypass on the left. The road panel indicates 'to Kuala Terengganu & Kuantan Airport'. This is Route no.14. Travel down this route for another 208km until you reach 'Ajil'. From here take Route no. R106 to Kuala Berang. (another 49km). From Kuala Berang turn into Route no.11 and travel for another 35km to the turning into Tasik Kenyir. The road turning into Tasik Kenyir is Route no. T159. You are now in Tasik Kenyir territory. Another 12km from the turning, you will see the 'welcome to tasik kenyir' arch on the left. Pengkalan Gawi is the take-off point into the lake. Travelling time: approximately 6 to 7 hours.
Alternative route:
If you have the time and would like to see a little more of the coastal towns of Terangganu and Pahang, then take the coastal road. From Karak Highway heading east, take Route no.2 to Kuantan. Follow this route all the way to Kuantan. (240km from KL). From Kuantan follow Route no.3 all the way pass Kemaman, Dungun to Kuala Terengganu. From Kuala Terengganu, head for Tasik Kenyir.
By air
Malaysian Airlines have regular scheduled flights to Kuala Terengganu. Please check out malaysian airlines for time schedule.
From Kuala Terengganu airport, catch a taxi to Pengkalan Gawi at Tasik Kenyir. One way will cost RM80 per taxi.
By coach
From KL, there is a daily coach to Tasik Kenyir from the Putra Bus Terminal. Click to kenyir coaches for more information.
Travelling on the lake.
Boat rates from Pengkalan Gawi:
Destination |
Cost per boat |
Duration of trip |
Saok waterfall |
RM 60-80 |
2 hours |
Lasir waterfall |
RM 150 - 200 |
4 hours |
Kenyir Dam |
RM 150 - 200 |
4 hours |
Bewah and Taat cave/ Tanjung mentong |
RM 300 - 400 |
1 day |
Taman Negara/ Sungai Cacing |
RM 360 - 450 |
1 day |
Tembat waterfall/ Musang Kenyir Resort |
RM 180 - 250 |
4 hours |
Petuang waterfall/ Remis Rakit |
RM 210 - 250 |
4 hours |
Fishing trip |
RM 300 - 400 |
1 day/night |
Pertang waterfall |
RM 180 - 250 |
4 hours |
It is stated that all bookings are to be made on the day of arrival at Tasik Kenyir and fees are subject to minimum booking. There are safety jackets on board but if there aren't, do request for them. |
Lake Activity - Trek etc 
Getting There and Away
