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Sandakan: 2D1N Turtle Island Tour

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2 days

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Turtle Island is a secret gems within the National Park, a well known marine sanctuary that was established in 1977 sponsored by government Their efforts are essential as sea turtles encounter a variety of challenges, from human activities such as fishing and pollution to the dangers posed by natural predators. It is expected that merely 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will thrive into adulthood. The island serves as a living laboratory collaborating with marine biologists conduct ongoing research, eg, monitoring how sand temperature affects the sex of hatchlings—a key factor in ensuring healthy future turtle population .

Exclusively accommodate limited guests each night, keeping it under 50 pax, ensuring intimate experience while preserving the natural environment; the tourism fees contribute directly to conservation initiatives and park management, which help local community. Plus, you can make the tour even more special with an extra visit to the enchanting Sepilok and Sunbear Rainforest!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Camera fees Note: Used of camera in the evening is chargeable at RM10. (Strictly without flash) The use of video camera after 6pm is strictly prohibited. It is to be paid whilst on the island to the park directly. Fee is subject to change without prior notice.

The itinerary might subject to change due to sea condition, weather and government regulations.

Pls bring cash for your personal expense.

This tour run in rain or shine.

What To Expect

Day 1

Night of the turtle

Accommodations

Overnight at the Chalet, Turtle Island.

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

1

Sandakan

Start your adventure with a hassle-free hotel pickup at any sandakan area, travel with ease in a van or car with air conditioning. Get on the boat at the harbour and head to turtle island. Watch for the stunning sea view and the blue outside the boat. Once you reach the island, retire into your cottage and spend your day as you wish. Alternatively snorkelling around the island is the best at own self leisure time. At dawn after dinner, head to the turtle nesting observation where rangers will carefully shows turtle's arrival, witness the intricate egg-laying process and hatchery. Discover the turtles' life cycle and behaviour while observing them in their natural habitat. Evaluate the external risks to their populations and use the opportunity to release the young ones into the wild . During the nesting observation, our local guide will provide turtle insights.

21 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Savoring the Last Moments

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Pulau Selingan

After breakfast, leave the turtle island and return to Sandakan with drop-off at Sandakan Airport or Sandakan Hotel included.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

2D1N Turtle Island ONLY

1 night stay: Overnight at the chalet, turtle island with twin sharing, a/c and private bathroom (minimum 2 pax per room) Duration: 2 days: Visit turtle island, turtle nesting, life cycle, rehabilitation and conservation island 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner Round trip transfer Pickup included

What‘s Included

1 Night stay in twin sharing with private bathroom + AC

English speaking guide

Dinner

Breakfast

All boat fee, + docking fee

Transfer pickup check in and check out roundtrip

Personal expense

Snorkeling gear - if required

Pickup points

OYO 89553 Hotel Benaria Bandar Indah

Lot 1, 2, 3, Block 32, Mile 4, North Road Sandakan Malaysia

Hotel Prima

Lor Prima 9, Lot 241, Tingkat Bawah & 1, Lot 236-240, Tingkat 1, Block 27, Prima Square Fasa 3, Mile 4 Sandakan Malaysia

Asia Hotel

Lorong Indah 9 Block 30 Bandar Indah Batu 4 Sandakan Malaysia

The Grand Hotel 2

Block 29, Lot 3-6 Bandar Indah, Mile 4 Sandakan Malaysia

OYO 43930 Hotel Esplanade

Lot 2, Block 31, Batu 4, Block 31, Lot 2 Mile, 4 Sandakan Malaysia

The Garden Boutique Hotel

4, Jalan Utara, 84, Block Mile, K Lot 82, Bandar Pasaraya Sandakan Malaysia

Hotel Premier Inn - Bandar Prima

Jalan Utara, Lot 229, Block 22, Ground and First Floor, Prima Square, Mile 4 Sandakan Malaysia

The Mark's Lodge

Lot 1-7 Block 36, Bandar Indah, Mile 4, North Road, Sandakan Malaysia

The Grand Hotel 2

Block 29, Lot 3-6 Bandar Indah Sandakan Malaysia

The Grand Hotel 2 Sandakan

Jalan Utara, Bandar Indah Batu 4, Blok 29, Tingkat Bawah Lot 3&4 Sandakan Malaysia

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    Maltwood01,Oct 26, 2025

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    4.00

    Wonderful experience seeing the turtles, hatchery and baby turtles being released. Pleasantly surprised about accommodation. Although basic very clean, air con and fan in room. Only small issue with room no hot water for shower, could hear the unhappiness of our very small neighbours getting into theirs! Good menu basic but plentiful. Unfortunately lots of plastic rubbish in sea although guests and lifeguards did their best to collect it’s a near impossible task to keep on top of.

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