5D4N Diving @ Lankayan Dive Resort,
Sandakan, East Malaysia, Borneo
A tiny jewel-like island in the Sulu Sea, just a 90-minute boat ride 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 of white sandy beach.
The Resort offers simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in all 16 wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront double-occupancy chalets and 2 bungalows which consist of 4 and 5 units of standard room respectively.
While the ideal destination for those who search for tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lankayan Island has also become one of the hottest diving destination on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boast unbelievable colorful macro, fauna, fascinating wrecks.
From March to May each year, gigantic and gentle whale sharks can be found in the waters surrounding the island.
Lankayan Island, being situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles; most commonly the Green Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle. Guests will have the chance to see turtles nesting as well as new hatchlings of baby turtles released to the sea especially in season from June to September.
5D4N Dive Package Cost
Chalets
- S$1,332 Diver Twin
- S$1,980 Diver Single
- S$1,073 Non-diver Twin
- S$1,591 Non-diver Single
Chalet Extension Night
- S$ 282 Diver Twin (includes diving)
- S$ 418 Diver Single (includes diving)
- S$ 227 Non-diver Twin
- S$ 336 Non-diver Single
Standard Rooms
- S$1,203 Diver Twin
- S$1,785 Diver Single
- S$ 969 Non-diver Twin
- S$1,435 Non-diver Single
Standard Room Extension Night
- S$ 256 Diver Twin (includes diving)
- S$ 377 Diver Single (includes diving)
- S$ 205 Non-diver Twin
- S$ 304 Non-diver Single
Dive Package Includes
- Return land/sea transfers from Sandakan to Lankayan Island
- 04 nights in choice of Chalet or Standard room
- 03 buffet-style meals a day & afternoon tea & snacks
- 03 guided boat dives per day accept on arrival & departure days, and subject to no-fly limitations, etc.
- Scuba tanks, weight belt with weights
- Unlimited self-guided buddy diving in front of Dive Centre
- Self-guided night buddy diving for certified divers
- Snorkelling around the resort for non-divers
- Conservation Fees
- Optional visit to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre (on departure day from Lankayan Island, excludes Entrance Fee payable at the Rehabilitation Centre)
Dive Package Excludes
- All airfare and airport taxes
- All equipment rental; resort has limited gear available
- All other consumption other than served during standard meals
- Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
Dive Package Validity
- Apr 01, 2008 - Mar 31, 2009
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Boat Schedules to/from Lankayan Island Resort
- Sandakan to Lankayan: 1000 hours
- Lankayan to Sandakan: 0700 hours
Recommended Arrival Flights to Sandakan Airport
- MH2042 BKI/SDK 0730/0810 - 1000 hours boat transfer to Lankayan
- All other flights will require an overnight stay in Sandakan - please check with us for options and cost, etc.
Recommended Departure Flights from Sandakan Airport
- MH2709 SDK/BKI 1415/1500 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan (recommended)
- MH2047 SDK/BKI 1640/1725 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
- MH2067 SDK/BKI 2100/2145 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
- MH3063 SDK/TWU 1715/1755 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
- AK5643 SDK/JHB 1610/1850 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
- AK5823 SDK/BKI 1310/1355 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
- MH5163 SDK/KUL 1710/1955 - 0700 hour boat transfer from Lankayan
