Turtle Island Escapade, Sarawak
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Description:
Day 1 SELINGAN TURTLE ISLANDS PARK
Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport (MH2042 ETA 0810hrs). Transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands Park. The journey to Island will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.Upon arrival, register at Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet.
After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g swimming or snorkeling. After dinner, wait for rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs. Transfer the eggs to the hatchery and if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of baby turtles to the open sea. Overnight at chalet (Common or Attached Bathroom). ( Lunch / Dinner )
Remarks: please add RM 50.00 per room for any request attached bathroom.
Day 2 SEPILOK ORANG UTAN / SANDAKAN CITY
0700 AM depart island to Sandakan. After breakfast, proceed in an air- conditioned vehicle to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. At this center, observe man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. Witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at the feeding platform.
1100 hrs return to Sandakan drive up hill to the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the Sandakan Bay.
After lunch, transfer to airport for your flight MH2709(ETD1415 hrs) or Hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Recommended Personal Gear
Torch, swim wear, sandals, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binocular and sun screen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant.
IMPORTANT
- Please take note that Sabah Parks allow only camera of unaided flash to take photographs of the turtle. Video/Digital Video Camera are not allowed.
- Sabah Parks also forbid visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am.
Includes: English speaking guide, land/boat transfers based on joining basis, entrance fees, accommodation and meals as stated. Excludes: Airfares/taxes/insurances, Camera / Video camera fee & beverages(alcoholic/juice/carbonate).
Minimum: 2 Adults Per Order