OVERVIEW:

The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lays 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan islands. The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings. Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities. The other two islands are more for conservation activities.

DAY 1

Pick-up from hotel or airport and transfer to the Sandakan seafront where speedboats will take you to Selingan Island. Boat journey is approximately one hour. Check into simple accommodation facility and relax by the beach or take up snorkel at the nearby reefs. After dinner, Park Ranger will signal the appropriate time to view huge Green turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. Observe the eggs being transferred to hatchery.  Offer help to release baby turtles and be overwhelmed by the emotion of seeing the turtles rushing to the sea by some natural instinct.  Since the introduction of a conservative program in Selingan island in 1967, a large number of turtles are now returning to lay their eggs and the chance to see the sea creature is almost certain every night.  (L, D)

DAY 2

After breakfast journey back to Sandakan. Meet the wild man of Borneo at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre located in a tropical lowland forest. Upon arrival, proceed to the feeding platform and observe at close range orphaned Orang Utan being rehabilitated under a successful conservation program. Be amazed by the gentleness and intelligence of this man-like primate.  Visit the Nature Education Centre to learn more about the Orang Utan and its environment.  Proceed for a city tour around Sandakan before breaking for lunch.  After lunch transfer to airport or hotel. (B, L) END OF OUR SERVICE.