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2D1N Selingan Turtle Island with Turtle Watching at Sandakan

from $324.62

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Highlights

  • Get a chance to observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles as well as the releasing of baby turtles into the sea.
  • 1 night stay to witness the turtle landings which will only happen after dusk
  • Can join scuba diving and snorkeling during the day time
  • An island in the Sulu Sea surrounded by coral reefs
  • Watching mother turtles come on shore to lay their eggs

About this experience

Itinerary Day 1 Time: 09:30 - Pick up from hotel / airport in Sandakan - Sabah Parks Jetty to Selingan Island by boat - Lunch - Check into your chalet - Relaxing, swimming & snorkelling - View the slide show featuring information of the turtle park & turtles before dinner - Dinner - Gather at Cafeteria - Proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site - Witness the mother turtle laying eggs - Transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea - Overnight stay at Selingan Island Chalet Day 2 Time: 06:00 - Breakfast - Return to mainland - Transfer back to hotel / airport in Sandakan

What's included

  • English-speaking staff (based on your selected option)
  • English-speaking professional driver/guide (based on your selected option)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel (based on your selected option)
  • 1-night accommodation at Selingan Island Chalet
  • Chinese / English-speaking guide (based on your selected option)
  • Round-trip transfers (based on your selected option)
  • Exclude: Other personal expenses, Tips and gratuities, Beverage, Hiring of snorkelling gears at the island, Tourism Tax (MYR10 per room per night, payable directly onsite (based on your selected option)

Not included

  • Other personal expenses (based on your selected option)
  • Tips and gratuities (based on your selected option)
  • Beverage (based on your selected option)
  • Hiring of snorkelling gears at the island (based on your selected option)
  • Tourism Tax (MYR10 per room per night, payable directly onsite) (based on your selected option)

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

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