This package is bound to be the experience of a lifetime, offering you close encounters with two of our planet's most beautiful animals, the majestic sea turtles and the enigmatic orang utan. Watch one of nature's most mysterious wonders, the sea turtles' landing and nesting on Selingan Island and make a date with the Orang Utan, one of man's closest cousins.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Selingan Island

The day begins with a 45 minute boatride from Sandakan to Sabah's very own turtle island, Selingan Island. Relax and enjoy an afternoon of leisure after registering at the Turtle Island Park's headquarters. Unwind at your chalet or go for a swim or snorkel, the choice is entirely up to you!

The highlight of the day begins after dinner, when the ranger issues a call to watch the turtles nesting and laying their eggs. These eggs will eventually be transferred to a specialized hatchery. If you are lucky, you just might also have the opportunity to see young turtle hatchlings being released into the sea!

Day 2: Selingan Island to Sandakan

After breakfast, you return to Sandakan for a visit to one of Sabah's well known tourist attractions, the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Initially set up to rehabilitate orphaned orang utans in 1964, this centre has developed into a major draw for tourists, providing a window into the life of the orang utan.

In the afternoon, pay homage to the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers who served in Borneo at the Australian War Memorial located in Sandakan before departing for Kota Kinabalu by flight.

Selingan Island

Turtle nesting

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Sandakan

Australian War Memorial

Sabah Parks allow only non-flash photgraphy of turtles. Video and digital video cameras are not allowed.

Unsupervised movement on Selingan Island from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am is prohibited by Sabah Parks.