WELCOME TO LAGOON
at either end of the golden sand of Juara beach,
River View and Juara Lagoon sit facing the turquoise, South
China Sea. Both
from being located next to river mouths, with clean sandy beds. Similarly, both sites
benefit from having no neighbors.
The chalets, whose doors open straight on to
the beach, are built in the Malay Kampong style, blending seamlessly
homes of the friendly locals living nearby.
A variety of accommodation is available to suit singles,
in the 1970s, Time
magazine considered Tioman amongst the 10 most beautiful
islands in the
world. A lack of
easy access to Juara
has meant that little has changed since then. In
addition to the stunning views of the beach and
the sea, the bay is enclosed by virgin rainforest covered mountains. This helps to create a
feeling of seclusion
and contributes to an overall sense of peace and tranquility.
variety of activities can be enjoyed in the local
obvious, of course, is diving
and snorkeling. The
island is a designated
marine national park and the warm, clear waters in the area boast an
of marine life and coral reefs. Other
activities include kayaking, sailing, jungle trekking and rock climbing.
in such a pure and striking environment, it is hard
not to feel a sense of duty to help protect it.
For that reason, we have set up a turtle hatchery project
to aid the
turles that come to Juara to lay eggs and who will be threatened by
development in the bay. We believe the
pituresque splendor of this spectacular place
is all that is needed to tempt a prospective visitor and so
don’t expect the
usual tourist treats; we don’t do karoke!
In that respect, some may consider us an
no concern to us and if that’s what you’re after,
then look elsewhere.
can be reached by flying from Kuala
Lumpur, or Singapore. A ferry runs regularly
operating stance of both River View and Juara Lagoon is
the sustainable defense of an area of outstanding natural wealth and
it is possible to enjoy a pristine environment without destroying it.
Contact: John Amos