1D1N Selingan Turtle Island Tour
Information
- Location:
- Sandakan
- Duration:
- 2D1N
- Min. Pax:
- 2 Adult
General Information
Turtle Island park is located 40km North of Sandakan. The island consists of several islands, including Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan island. It provides a safe haven for the endangered green turtles and toads and it is a rare opportunity to let you witness the process of lay ashore. Selingan is the largest island and the park's headquarter was bulit on the island. There are also hatcheries, accommodation and other basic facilities. The other two islands are mostly engaged in activities to protect nature.
Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb) or Umbrella, Cap, Swim wear, Sun glasses, Sun cream, Insect repellent, Torch light, Binocular, Camera,
Highlight
- snorkeling
- egg-laying site
- witness the release hatchlings to the sea
Included
Tours & Land Transfers, Return Boat Transfers, English Speaking Guide, 1Night stay Selingan Island Chalet (based on twin sharing basis), Meals (1Breakfast + 1Lunch + 1Dinner)-
0800hrs
Start pick up from hotel and transfer to Jetty for a boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorised boat will take about 1 hour.
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After lunch
Grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Or, you can choose to relax or sun bathing by the beach.
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Before dinner
Treat yourself to a slide show featuring information of the turtle park and turtles.
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After dinner
Standby at the Cafeteria. Wait for Park Ranger’s signal before proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea. Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet.
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Breakfast
Included
Lunch
Included
Dinner
- Departure Time: 0830 hrs (STW Office, City Hotels, Sandakan Hotel); 0845 hrs (Sabah Hotel); 0915 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort).
- Sandakan Airport Pick Up by BKI/SDK flights MH2042 0700-0740hrs / AK6492 0705-0750hrs.
- Photographing of turtles only with camera of unaided flash.
- Snorkelling gears are available to hire (Please refer to the Island).
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
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0600hrs
Breakfast.
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0700hrs
Depart the Island and return to mainland.
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0800hrs
Arrive jetty, transfer back to respective hotels or SDK Airport .
Included
Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
Additional information
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Should you wish to cancel your booking once it has been confirmed, we will collect 10% of tour fee as administrative fee; cancellation less than 7days will deduct 50% of tour fee; cancellation less than 3 days full cancellation charged. If the product relate with 3rd party service (Air Ticket, Accommodation, Mount Climbing & etc) will require to refer back to 3rd party Terms & Conditions & the company will still collect an extra 10% of tour fee as administrative fee.
Tour Type
Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Pickup Service
Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.