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Sabah Sample Itinerary
(This itinerary is an example only. For private charters one may customize one's itinerary entirely)
Sabah has long been an exiting holiday destination for lovers of nature, culture, diving and adventure. Known as the Land Below the Wind, this lush corner of Borneo lies outside of the typhoon belt free from major climatic disturbances, and is bounded by 3 seas: the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea, and the Celebes Sea. Here you will find tropical islands, including coral atolls and oceanic islands, pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, giant rivers, dense tropical jungle, high mountains, and an abundance of nature & wildlife. It is precisely the convergence of these factors that make Sabah one of the most bio-diverse lands in the world and a cruising destination with so much to offer.
(Day 1) Kota Kinabalu
Embarkation aboard Raja Laut and set sail to the
island of Pulau Tiga, known as the original
Survivor Island where the reality TV show was
first filmed. Geothermal activity below the
centre of the island has created warm bubbling
mud baths which are not only relaxing to sit in
but also therapeutic.
(Day 2 & 3)
Pulau Tiga & Marine Park
Here one can stretch the legs on nature trails
which take you through the jungle and across the
island, resident wildlife include macaques, giant
monitor lizards, wild boar, and hornbill.
(Day 4) Mantanani
On a clear day, the cruise towards Mantanani will
reveal great views of Mount Kinabalu, the
highest peak in Southeast Asia. Keen scuba
divers would have an exciting opportunity to
dive on a Japanese shipwreck lying in 35m of
water, a legacy of the 2nd World War. There is
also a chance to encounter the resident dugong
or sea cow.
(Day 5 & 6) Tip of Borneo
The northern-most part of Borneo island, with
miles of empty white sand beaches and offshore islands to explore. Here we will explore the
Rungus longhouse, a traditional communal
home of a tribe famed for their weaving,
beadwork and traditional music.
(Day 7) Lankayan
Sail through the Malawali channel and southeast
into the Sulu Sulawesi Sea lies Pulau Lankayan.
Empty white sand beaches and crystal clear
waters accompany this small and stunning
tropical island. Diving and snorkeling here is
very good. During the spring season the giant
but harmless whale shark are frequent visitors!
(Day 8) Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
Disembark in Sandakan port, just 20km by taxi
from the Sepilok orangutan sanctuary. The
Centre was set up in 1964 to rehabilitate
orphaned baby orang utan and a system of
walkways and feeding platforms give researchers
and tourists alike the opportunity to watch the
Orang Utan up close in their natural habitat.
(Day 9 & 10) Kinabatangan River
The Kinabatangan River sustains one of the
world's richest ecosystems and is one of only
two known places in the world where 10 species
of primates are found. In addition there are
pythons, crocodiles, pigmy elephants, and the
extremely rare Sumatran rhinoceros. A trip up
the river at dawn or dusk is the best opportunity
to see the wildlife.
(Day 11) Darvel Bay
In Darvel Bay, you will find the idyllic and rarely
visited islands of the Semporna Islands Park.
This area offers excellent diving and snorkeling
exploration.
(Day 12) Sipadan
First discovered by Jacques Cousteau, this island
is a real jewel, with immaculate white sand
beaches, clear turquoise blue seas and fringing
reefs. It is also one of the worlds best dive
destinations, home to huge schools of jacks,
spiraling barracuda, and turtles in abundance
which can be seen living in a varied underwater
topography of drop offs, caverns and coral
gardens.
(Day 13) Sipadan - Tawau
Disembarkation in Semporna and transfer to
airport for flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
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