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2D1N Selingan Turtle Island with Turtle Watching at Sandakan





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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
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About 2D1N Selingan Turtle Island with Turtle Watching at Sandakan
General Information about the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
Experience a special 2-day 1-night trip to Selingan Turtle Island from Sandakan to observe the life cycle of sea turtles up close, from egg-laying to hatching and releasing hatchlings into the vast ocean.
Highlights of the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
The main highlight is observing mother turtles come ashore to lay eggs at night, the relocation of turtle eggs to the hatchery, and the release of sea turtle hatchlings back into nature. Additionally, you'll stay overnight in a private chalet on Selingan Island.
Key Attractions or Activities of the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
Day 1: Pick-up from hotel/airport in Sandakan, travel by boat to Selingan Island. Have lunch, check into your chalet. Relax, swim, and snorkel. Watch a slideshow about the turtle park and sea turtles. Have dinner. Gather at the cafeteria, travel in small groups to the egg-laying site. Observe mother turtles laying eggs, relocate turtle eggs to the hatchery, and release hatchlings into the sea. Overnight stay in a chalet on Selingan Island. Day 2: Have breakfast, return to the mainland, and transfer back to hotel/airport in Sandakan.
How to Get to the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
The journey begins with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Sandakan airport. Then, travel by boat from Sabah Parks Jetty to Selingan Island.
Location of the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
Selingan Island is located in the marine protected area of Sabah, Malaysia, near the city of Sandakan.
Operating Hours of the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
This activity is a 2-day 1-night tour, with activities starting around 09:30 AM on day one and concluding on the morning of day two after breakfast.
Other Facilities for the Selingan Turtle Island Tour 2 Days 1 Night with Sea Turtles
Chalet accommodation on Selingan Island and a cafeteria are available.
Recommendations or Things to Note
Please prepare swimwear, personal snorkeling gear (if any), sunscreen, a hat, and a camera (flash photography is prohibited when observing turtles).