3D2N / 4D3N Lankayan Island: Lankayan Island Dive Resort
About the Resort
A jewel like tiny island in the Sulu Sea, an hour and a half boat rides 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, offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in all 23 wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront chalets. While the ideal destination for those who search for tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lankayan Island is also becoming one of the hottest diving destination on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boasting unbelievable colorful macro, fauna, fascinating wrecks and in season from March to May, regular sightings of gigantic and harmless whale sharks, the "dream date " of every diver in the world. The island is also a nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles. You can watch as the baby turtles are released back into the sea.
About the Diving
Described as a true macro-world paradise, there are also larger marine creatures such as leopard sharks, marbled stingray and giant grouper as well as schools of bumphead parrotfish, yellowtail barracuda and scads. Lankayan Island is also a nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles as Turtle Islands Park are nearby. You can watch as the baby turtles are released back into the sea. The availability of jungle interior and interesting diving attracts both divers and non-divers alike to Lankayan.
How to Get Here
Take a short 40 minutes domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
Meet at Sandakan Airport and transferred to Private Jetty at Sandakan Yatch Club by van. Journey takes approximately 30 minutes drive.
Transfer to Lankayan Island by speedboat. Boat ride takes approximately 90 minutes.
Recommended Flight Options
Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
Book the earliest flight to arrive Sandakan. Latest by 0900 hrs, for transfer to resort on same day (boat to LKY is at 1000 hrs-once daily only). The earliest flight to look for is from Kota Kinabalu.
Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Book any flight from 1100 hrs onward. Depart from LKY is at 0700 hrs-once daily only.
Boat Schedule (Fixed Departure Time)
Sandakan Yatch Club jetty to Lankayan Island: 10:00 am
Lankayan Island to Sandakan Yatch Club jetty: 7:00 am
RATES
Rates are based on per person basis & Mininum 2 person
Category Category: |
MALAYSIAN TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING MALAYSIANTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
INTERNATIONAL TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING INTERNATIONALTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
Diver Package For certified diver only |
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Non-Diver Package |
For Certified Diver Only (All Dive Program / Arrangement will be Organised by the Resort's Dive Centre)
Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Guest may also choose to dive cetain day or time only but no refund. Non Diver Package:
Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Example - snorkel and fins.
For:-
(A) NON-DIVER
Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
(B) NOT A CERTIFIED DIVER YET or
Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
(C) DIVER WHO DO NOT WISH TO DIVE DURING BOOKING
but later wish to dive may do so and will be charged at the resort based on Per Dive Rate.
- 2-way land transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sandakan Yacht Club jetty (35minutes)
- 2-way boat transfer from Sandakan Yatch Club jetty to Lankayan Island Resort (105 minutes)
- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in the Resort
- Fresh Food Cooked by our Chef on buffet style.
- Afternoon snacks served.
- Tea/Coffee, Cold Water and Cordial served throughout the day
- Provide tanks/weights and belt
- Diving by boat for Diver - 3 boat dives daily except on arrival/departure day (strictly NO fly policy within 24 hours after the last dive)
- Unlimited house reef dives in front of Lankayan Dive Centre (for Diver only)
- No extra charge for Night dives in front of Lankayan Dive Centre (strictly for Advanced Diver or diver with night dives experience only)
- Snorkel around the Island (from the shore or from Lankayan Dive Centre)
- Optional guided tour to the Orang Utan Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre on last day (should this option to be included, guest will pay for their own entrance fee at the gate)
- 2-way land transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sandakan Yacht Club jetty (35minutes)
- 2-way boat transfer from Sandakan Yatch Club jetty to Lankayan Island Resort (105 minutes)
- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in the Resort
- Fresh Food Cooked by our Chef on buffet style.
- Afternoon snacks served.
- Tea/Coffee, Cold Water and Cordial served throughout the day
- Snorkel around the Island (from the shore or from Lankayan Dive Centre)
- Optional guided tour to the Orang Utan Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre on last day (should this option to be included, guest will pay for their own entrance fee at the gate)
FACILITIES
Check-in time to Chalet - 13:00hrs
Check-out time from Chalet - 06:00hrs
MEALS & TIMING
Snorkeling and Swimming
Ocean Kayak - MYR 30 Per Hour
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
Meals are informally served at the central open building, which boasts an amazingly beautiful open-air wooden terrace surrounded by swaying casuarinas, the ideal spot for after dinner relaxation and chatting, all the while admiring the dozens of juvenile black tip sharks swimming leisurely a few feet beneath. Occasionally, head out to the sunset bar for an evening get together BBQ while enjoying the panoramic view of the sun surrendering for the day.
Breakfast: 06.00am - 10.30am
Lunch: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Dinner: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
- Only Certified Divers may participate in scuba diving activities, unless they are enrolled in a scuba training program and under the strict supervision of their certified instructor.
- Guests need to produce their certification card prior to diving. Failure to product certification card/credentials may result in the guest being denied permission to scuba dive until they can prove their certification level.
- Certified divers minimum requirement is PADI Open Water-recreational dive certificate or equivalent.
- All scuba divers must accept full and complete responsibility for themselves, their actions and their equipment.
- Divers may elect to use their own gear, or arrange to rent the resort's dive equipment. subject to the rental rate.
- All reservation MUST provide the following information: Name as per passport, Passport Number, Nationality, Gender, Date of Birth, Medical & Flight details
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For Diver, the following additional INFORMATION required:-
a) Diving Qualification & Level :
b) Number of logged dives (approx) :
c) Last logged dive (dd/mm/yy) : - After commencement of service, no refund, in part or full, will be given for services included in the package which have not been utilized
- Weather conditions: We cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes in accordance with local requirements.
- Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your drop off location is different from pickup location.
- No compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).
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- Over 14 days (From date of departure) charge 30% of Tour fare.
- 7 days (From date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare.
- Less than 7 days (From date of departure) charge full tour fare.
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