ABOUT TURTLE ISLAND PARK
The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 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.
It takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to arrive at Selingan ( Turtle Island Park) at Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
*Notes
Boat Schedule
9.30am - Leaves Sabah Park Jetty, Jalan Buli Sim Sim
7.00am - Leaves Selingan Island
Accommodation:
25 Air-Conditioned Room with ceiling fan.
CHALET A – 5 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed (attached bathroom)
CHALET B – 6 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed (attached bathroom)
CHALET C – 5 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed. (attached bathroom)
CHALET D – 6 Twin Bed Room (attached bathroom)
ABOUT TURTLE ISLAND PARK
The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 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.
It takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to arrive at Selingan ( Turtle Island Park) at Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
*Notes
- Please take note that Sabah Parks forbid visitors taking photograph or video of the Turtles whether at night or during the day time.
- The Sabah Parks alson forbid visitors from going around the island on their own from 6.00pm – 6.00am.
- Bookings are subject to availability and minimum 2 Pax
Boat Schedule
9.30am - Leaves Sabah Park Jetty, Jalan Buli Sim Sim
7.00am - Leaves Selingan Island
Accommodation:
25 Air-Conditioned Room with ceiling fan.
CHALET A – 5 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed (attached bathroom)
CHALET B – 6 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed (attached bathroom)
CHALET C – 5 Twin Bed & 1 Double Bed. (attached bathroom)
CHALET D – 6 Twin Bed Room (attached bathroom)
- All rooms with mini refrigerator and windows fully covered with mosquito net.
- 24 hours electricity, 220/240V,50 cycles.
- Observing marine turtle conservation program at night.
- Swimming/snorkeling.
- Souvenir shop.
- Cafeteria.
- Exhibition Hall
