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- Diving paradise
- Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area
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Description
A jewel-like tiny island in the Sulu Sea, a 1.5 hour boat rides north of Sandakan; Lankayan has been declared part of an immense Marine Protected Area to adopt the eco-tourism concept. Unpopulated and covered by thick tropical island vegetation on its topside, this peaceful, untouched little bit of paradise is ringed by an endless pure white sandy beach, offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in all 23 wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront chalets.
While the ideal destination for those who search for tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lankayan Island is also becoming one of the hottest diving destinations on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boasting unbelievably colorful macro, fauna, fascinating wrecks and in season from March to May, regular sightings of gigantic and harmless whale sharks, the "dream date " of every diver in the world.
Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, Lankayan Island is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles; most commonly Green and Hawksbill Turtle. Therefore, guests will have a chance to see turtles nesting as well as new hatchlings of baby turtles released to the sea especially in season from June to September.
** The resort have 40 armed personnels based on the resort and doing the same rotation rounds – 24 hours.
Boat Schedule:
- PSR Jetty to Lankayan Island - 10:00 am
- Please book flights that arrive Sandakan at 9:00 am
- Lankayan Island to PSR Jetty - 7:00 am
- Please book flights that are after 11:00 am
** Resort provide land & boat transfer on the check‐in and checkout day only.
Come and dive here!
This tour rate is vacation rate (non-divers rate), should you participate in diving:
- 3 daily boat dives, except arrival & departure day.
- Unlimited house reef dive in front of LANKAYAN Dive Centre, this is an unguided dive & must be accompanied by buddy.
- Boat, tanks, weight and weight belts are provided.
*For 3D2N Package will need a minimum of 4 adults, a fuel surcharge of MYR 864 per booking will be imposed if the booking does not meet the requirement.
Rental Price for extra equipments or service (Final price is subject to the resort)
- Guest are encourage to bring their own equipments if any.
- BC Jacket - MYR 38 / day
- Regulator / Gauges / Octopus - MYR 38 / day
- Torch with batteries - MYR 25 / Usage
- Mask - MYR 16 / day
- Snorkel - MYR 7 / day
- Fins - MYR 13 / day
- Wet suit - MYR 32 / day
- Booties - MYR 12 / day
- Kayak - MYR 35 / hour
- Kayal (Transparent) - MYR 50 / hour
Meals Time Table
Breakfast: 06:20 am - 10:30 am
Lunch: 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Dinner: 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
*Strictly no outside food and drinks allowed into the resort.
Check-In/Check-Out Time
Check-In Time into Chalet– 13:00 pm
Check-Out Time from Chalet– 06.00 am
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
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Recommend to take the earlist domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
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As soon as you arrive Sandakan, our representative will be at the airport to meet/transfer you to Sandakan PSR Jetty by bus/van (approx. 35 minutes).
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Leave Sandakan PSR Jetty for Lankayan Island by boat.
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Boat will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes depending on the sea/weather condition that day.
- Price quoted is not included snorkeling or diving, and related equipments’ fee.
- Each chalet will charged on 2 adults price rate basis.
- Single/Solo traveler is subjected to Single Supplement Charge (additional 30% from above rate) for own chalet.
- Pregnant women, infant (24 months and below) and elderly (80 years old and above) are not allowed by boat to Lankayan Island.
- Please notify us upon booking if you wish to take Diving Package.
- To book Diver Package, one must be a certified / licensed diver.
- Combining Diver Package and Vacation Package is not allowed.
- Check-in time to Chalet: 1 pm.
- Strictly no outside Food & Drinks allowed into the Resort.
- 2 armed guards to escort during the boat journey to and from island.
- January and February will be closed due to monsoon season.
- 3G mobile connection is available at restaurant area and rely on weather condition.
- Boat snorkeling is not available until further notice.
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Free and leisure. Enjoy the nature and peaceful on island.
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If you are diver, there will be 3 boat dives, and unlimited dives in front of Lankayan dive centre with own dive buddy.
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Note: Number of dive depends on flight departure time the next day. (Please bear in mind the requirement of pre-flight surface interval the next day)
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Check out and transfer to Sandakan PSR Jetty.
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Transfer back to Sandakan airport or your respective hotel.
- Check-out time from Chalet: 6 am.
Pickup Time & Transport Fee
Pickup time below is for reference only, actual time will be sent to you upon booking is confirmed. Transport fee quoted is per person.
| Zone | Hotel | Pickup Time | Fee (MYR) |
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| A | Sandakan city (Four Points, Sandakan Hotel, Nak, ...) | 9 am | Free |
| B | Sabah Hotel | 9 am | Free |
| C | Mile 4 area (Bandar Indah area, Prima Square area, ...) | 8:45 am | Free |
| D | Airport | 8:45 am | Free |
| E | Sepilok area (Sepilok Jungle Resort, RDC, ...) | 8:30 am | Free |
How to Pay
Pay on travelling day
No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.
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Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Bank Transfer
for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account
for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.
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