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- Experience snorkeling in Mataking
- Photogenic landscape in Timba Timba Island
- Relaxing on Pom Pom Island
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Description
Mataking
Mataking Island is made up of the "Kecil"(Small island) and the "Besar"(Big island), these islands are connected through a sandbar making visitors have a unique experience of feeling like walking on water.
The journey from Semporna to Mataking takes about 45 minutes by boat.
With its sparkling white sand, mesmerizing blue water and top-class resort making Mataking is the best place for a getaway. Divers can gear up and explore the Eel Garden, Coral Garden, Nudibranch Garden, Turtle Playground, Lobster Lair, and Hump Head Point.
The island is also known for the newlyweds spending their honeymoon since it's a romantic place to spend with their loved ones.
Timba Timba Island
With its long white sandy beach and photogenic landscape, the island attracts visitors looking forward to a picture-perfect vacation.
Every corner of the island is an opportunity to pose and snap a memorable picture. You can rest at the gazebo, lounge on the hammock, or find your sunbathing spot anywhere on the island. The alluring blue hues surrounding the island make it irresistible to swim on it.
Important Notice:
- Starting in November 2023, and as mandated by Sabah Parks, there will be a landing fee of MYR 10 per person for visiting Timba - Timba Island. Please bring cash for the landing fee, which can be paid directly to the person in charge at Timba - Timba Island.
Pom Pom Island
Pom Pom Island is a small coral reef island in the Celebs Sea. The island is 2.3km in circumference at the high tide line with fringing coral reefs 4km long.
The island is rich with many rare and uncommon species. The region is a part of the coral triangle which has 500-plus coral species.
Pom Pom Island is the best place for you to visit and spend some time relaxing or sunbathing. If you wish to see an amazing view to see how the little baby sea turtles get out from their nest, you can come around the month of May and August, since this is the time when sea turtles nest on the island.
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
1st Day
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Upon arrival at Tawau Airport, our representative will transfer you to check in at the hotel in Semporna Town.
- Only fully vaccinated travelers were accepted.
- Children below 12 years old must be accompanied by fully vaccinated guardians.
- Youth between 12-18 years old must receive at least 1 dose of vaccination.
- Guest will bear the cost of transportation if symptomatic during the trip/stay and tested positive.
- Children below 10 years old are not allowed to participate in diving activities.
- Strictly "No Fly" within 18-24 hours after diving.
- Please remember to bring swimwear, insect repellent, sunblock, a change of clothes, a drinking bottle, and a first aid kit.
- An amendment fee of MYR 30 will be charged for any amendments after the confirmation is issued and payment done, except for additional days, tours, number of rooms, or number of people booked.
- A surcharge will be supplied during the festive seasons, such as Christmas. New Year Eve and many more.
- Transport timing will be arranged based on given flight time. Please request for private transport with us if you wish to customise your pick up time, extra fee will be applied.
2nd Day
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Meet Grace Hotel Semporna.
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Register at the Semporna office and be ready to depart to Timba Timba Island(The journey takes an hour by boat).
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1st Snorkeling session.
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Depart to Mataking.
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Lunch will be served at Mataking.
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Enjoy the 2nd Snorkeling session.
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Depart to Pom Pom Island, leisure time.
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Arrive back at Semporna.
- Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper.
3rd Day
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Leisure time.
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Transfer to Tawau Airport for departure flight.
How to Pay
Pay on travelling day
No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.
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Pay Online
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Bank Transfer
for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account
for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.
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