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!
Sandakan, Malaysia
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.
Pulau Selingan, Malaysia
After breakfast, leave the turtle island and return to Sandakan with drop-off at Sandakan Airport or Sandakan Hotel included.
Our crew will pick you up at sandakan city or sandakan airport in a shared transfer based on the start time. please be aware that shared tours may be delayed due to traffic, location, and other customer response times. return location can be flexible either these list as well.
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