Imagine living in a wooden house on stilts, on a rustic and picturesque island. In Pantai Sun fishing village, visitors can live with fisherfolk and join in their daily activities. Watch traditional performances, join cooking classes and even go deep-sea fishing! The village is 30 minutes away by boat from the Pengkalan Kok Majid Jetty in Tumpat.

Savour fresh coconut water as your welcome drink and sample durians, touted as ‘the king of fruits’. The lush greenery here abounds with a variety of birds, butterflies, flowers and herbs. A range of activities await you - join a dikir barat performance, or learn how to play kertok, a musical instrument. The village is about an hour’s drive from Kota Bharu.

A rafting adventure to the Nenggiri River is among the highlights of a homestay experience here. Visitors can traverse an aboriginal settlement area, camp under the stars and take a refreshing dip at the waterfall. The friendly villagers are mostly farmers and rubber tappers. It is a 20-minute drive from Gua Musang town.

Situated about 130km from Kota Bharu, this village lies close to natural attractions such as the Stong State Park, Jelawang Waterfall and Pergau River. Aside from the outdoor pursuits, visitors can take delight in traditional pastimes such as top-spinning or enjoy a round of sepak takraw, a rattan ball game.