non-group tour
3 DAY TURTLE HATCH & RELEASE EXPERIENCE BORNEO
Feel the magic as you witness pregnant turtles arriving in the evening for the arduous task of digging a safe haven for her precious eggs. Emotionally connect with her energy as you feel her instincts kick in to provide the best possible start for her young before making your way to the hatchery to release the delicate newborns off on their own journey.
A once in a lifetime adventure and a privilege only a select few will ever experience. You’ll be talking about this forever!
TOUR START DATE
On Request
START LOCATION
Sandakan, Borneo Malaysia
TOUR END DATE
On Request
END LOCATION
Sandakan, Borneo Malaysia
HIGHLIGHTS
- Swim, snorkel and explore this island jewel in the Sulu Sea
- Be mesmerised as turtles dig their nest and lay eggs
- Send them off with love as the baby turtle hatchlings are released to the sea to begin their life
- Contribute to one of the worlds most important conservation programs for sea turtles
- Total relaxation
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Day 1:
Overnight in Sandakan
Arrive in Sandakan and relaxing afternoon to laze by the pool with a cocktail in hand or set out and explore the area.
PLEASE NOTE: Effective 1st September 2017, foreign guests will be charged a flat rate of RM10 per room per night for all Tourism Tax (TTx) registered hotel classifications in Malaysia. This is paid directly to the hotel and is not included in your package.
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan.
Meals: N/A
Activities: Transfer to accommodation.
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Day 2:
Watch Turtle Egg Laying & Release
After breakfast, you’re off to Sandakan jetty for a 1 hour boat ride to Selingan Island.
Free afternoon at leisure to explore island, swim and snorkel. After dinner, wait for the signal from the Park Ranger before proceeding to watch green turtles lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to the hatchery and release baby turtles to the sea.
Accommodation: Basic twin share room at Turtle Island, Pulau Selingan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Activities: Boat transfer to the island, turtles laying eggs, hatchlings to the sea.
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Day 3:
Farewell to Turtle Island
Enjoy your last island breakfast reminiscing over last nights memories before returning to Sandakan by boat and onwards to Sandakan Airport for your flight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast.
Activities: Boat transfer to Sandakan, transfer to the airport.
