The Sibu Archipielago lies only 30 minutes from the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. The scenic cluster of islands is made up of Pulau Sibu Besar, Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujung, Pulau Kukus and Pulau Tinggi, “Pulau” being the Malay word for island. The archipelago is rich in natural beauty and sea turtles crawl ashore here in July to lay their eggs. It is hard to think that this peaceful area was once the site of a Vietnamese refugee camp.

Most of these islands continue to be uninhabited but, luckily, on Pulau Sibu Besar, various resorts have opened their doors, providing a tropical escape for those needing a break from city life.
On Sibu Island, there are the numerous outdoor activities, fishing trips being particularly popular. Scuba diving is also a good option as this area was designated a Marine Park in 1993 for the conservation of the marine life in the surrounding water. The lush tropical vegetation of Sibu is perfect for a bit of jungle trekking. While you won’t need serious equipment to brave the 15-20minute walks that take you from one resort to another, a good insect repellent is a must.

Map of Pulau Sibu

Twin Beach Resort is a speacial resort.Twin Beach Resort is on the narrowest point of the hourglass-shaped Sibu Island. This makes it the perfect destination for beach lovers because, as the name says, it has a two beautiful beaches on both sides of the resort.
Between the twin beaches, simple wooden chalets are scattered on a gently sloping, grass-covered hillside. Some of the wooden chalets are fitted with air-conditioners for added comfort, and all have attached bathrooms with showers. Very affordable packages are available, which includes your boat transfers and meals.
Here and there, tall trees rise up between the buildings. The restaurant overlooks the ocean and right at the edge of the sand, the beach bar is the perfect place to relax with a refreshing drink. Apart from the many activities on offer here (see below), the resort can also arrange “Kelong” fishing trips where you are taken to a house on stilts in the sea and introduced to the lifestyle of real local fishermen.