Turtle and Orang Utan
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This island has been a park conservation area since 1977. Turtles nest on the island every night throughout the year. During this overnight trip you will have the opportunity to watch Green Turtle lay eggs, transplant eggs to the hatchery and release baby turtles to the sea. This is a magical experience that gives you the opportunity to commune with nature.
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Location: Sandakan
Day 1
- From Sandakan airport transfer to jetty Selingan Island by 1 hour speed boat ride.
- Check into chalet.
- Free time to explore island, swim and snorkel.
- After dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger before we proceed in small groups to watch Green Turtle lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of baby turtles to the sea.
- Overnight in Twin Share room.
Day 2
- Return to Sandakan by boat and proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for video show. - Trek through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 10:00.
- Lunch.
- Short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial.
- Transfer to airport for late afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu.
- From Sandakan airport transfer to jetty Selingan Island by 1 hour speed boat ride.
- Check into chalet.
- Free time to explore island, swim and snorkel.
- After dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger before we proceed in small groups to watch Green Turtle lay eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of baby turtles to the sea.
- Overnight in Twin Share room.
Day 2
- Return to Sandakan by boat and proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for video show. - Trek through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 10:00.
- Lunch.
- Short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial.
- Transfer to airport for late afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu.
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