2D1N Turtle Island (Selingan) & Sepilok sanctuaries

Yes, children are welcome to join this tour. The maximum number of guests per room is strictly 2 adults and 1 child under 10 years old. Families with a child over 10 years old, or with 2 children, will need to book 2 rooms.

There is a 50% discount for one child aged 2 to 10 years old sharing a room with 2 adults, on an extra bed. There is no discount for one child sharing a room with one adult.

Space on the boat is limited, so if you are travelling with large suitcases we advise packing a small overnight bag for Turtle Island and leaving your main luggage in storage on the mainland.

After dinner you wait for the park rangers to call and alert everyone to turtles coming onto the beach to lay their eggs. If turtles have laid any eggs, the rangers will transfer them to the Sabah Parks Turtle Hatchery, and if there are any hatchlings ready for release you will have the opportunity to observe them making their way to the ocean.

During peak nesting season from May to October, over 20 female turtles lay their eggs on Selingan island's shores each night. Outside of these months, it is not uncommon to have 5 or more turtles visit in one night. This is nature so there are no guarantees, but it is rare to not see a female turtle laying or hatchlings being released during your visit to Turtle Island.

There is only one boat from Sandakan to Turtle Island each day, leaving at 10am. Guests are advised to fly in the day before their tour starts to ensure they are on time. Delayed or cancelled flights may result in you missing the boat and there is no refund if this happens. The boat leaves from Turtle Island at 7am and arrives back in Sandakan around 8am. Hotel pick ups and drop offs are included in your package.

All tours are subject to weather conditions, as the crossing to Selingan Island is by boat. We will keep you informed if conditions affect your departure. In the rare event that the weather makes it unsafe for the boat to leave, your night on Turtle island will be cancelled or rescheduled. There is no refund for cancellations due to adverse weather conditions but we will help to provide alternative accommodation. If you are visiting between November to February, try to keep your plans flexible to allow for rescheduling.

Our regular departure days for this tour are Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, however additional or alternative departures may be available. Please contact us for advice and so that we can check availability for you.

Absolutely. You will arrive back in Sandakan in time to join our 5D4N East Coast Wildlife Adventure, 5D4N Jungle in Style and other longer wildlife itineraries. Let us know where you would like to go and we will be happy to provide a customised itinerary and quotation.