A jewel-like tiny island in the Sulu Sea, a 1.5 hour 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 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 destinations on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boasting unbelievably 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.
Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, Lankayan Island is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles; most commonly Green and Hawksbill Turtle. Therefore, guests will have a chance to see turtles nesting as well as new hatchlings of baby turtles released to the sea especially in season from June to September.
** The resort have 40 armed personnels based on the resort and doing the same rotation rounds – 24 hours.
Boat Schedule
** Resort provide land & boat transfer on the check‐in and checkout day only.
Come and dive here!
This tour rate is vacation rate (non-divers rate), should you participate in diving:
International Price table
Vacation Package | |||
3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N | |
Beach Chalet | Adult: MYR 2180 Child: MYR 1120 | Adult: MYR 3020 Child: MYR 1555 | Adult: MYR 3861 Child: MYR 1990 |
Water Chalet | Adult: MYR 2519 Child: MYR 1289 | Adult: MYR 3529 Child: MYR 1809 | Adult: MYR 4540 Child: MYR 2330 |
Diving Package | |||
3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N | |
Beach Chalet | MYR 2773 | MYR 4059 | MYR 5345 |
Water Chalet | MYR 3112 | MYR 4568 | MYR 6024 |
Malaysian Price table (LOCAL MALAYSIAN AND EXPATRIATE with valid Malaysian work permit)
Malaysian PROMOTION PRICE with stay period till 31 December 2022
Vacation Package | |||
3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N | |
Beach Chalet | Adult: MYR 1979 | Adult: MYR 2725 Child: MYR 1400 | Adult: MYR 3470 Child: MYR 1785 |
Water Chalet | Adult: MYR 2292 Child: MYR 1171 | Adult: MYR 3248 Child: MYR 1661 | Adult: MYR 4098 Child: MYR 2099 |
Diving Package | |||
3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N | |
Beach Chalet | MYR 2488 | MYR 3615 | MYR 4742 |
Water Chalet | MYR 2801 | MYR 4086 | MYR 5370 |
*For 3D2N Package will need a minimum of 4 adults, a fuel surcharge of MYR 800/booking will be imposed if the booking does not meet the requirement.
Rental Price for extra equipments or service
Dining Time Table
Breakfast: 7 am - 10:30 am
Lunch: 12:30 pm - 2 pm
Dinner: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
Recommend to take the earlist domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
As soon as you arrive Sandakan, our representative will be at the airport to meet/transfer you to Sandakan PSR Jetty by bus/van (approx. 35 minutes).
Leave Sandakan PSR Jetty for Lankayan Island by boat.
Boat will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes depending on the sea/weather condition that day.
Free and leisure. Enjoy the nature and peaceful on island.
If you are diver, there will be 3 boat dives, and unlimited dives in front of Lankayan dive centre with own dive buddy.
Note: Number of dive depends on flight departure time the next day. (Please bear in mind the requirement of pre-flight surface interval the next day)
Check out and transfer to Sandakan PSR Jetty.
Transfer back to Sandakan airport or your respective hotel.
The pickup time is for reference only, actual time may be vary depends on number of visitors, distance, season, weather and road conditions, should be within 15 minutes. Transport fee quoted is per person.
Zone | Hotel | Pickup Time | Fee (USD) |
---|---|---|---|
A | Sandakan city (Four Points, Sandakan Hotel, Nak, ...) | 9 am | Free |
B | Sabah Hotel | 9 am | Free |
C | Mile 4 area (Bandar Indah area, Prima Square area, ...) | 8:45 am | Free |
D | Airport | 8:45 am | Free |
E | Sepilok area (Sepilok Jungle Resort, RDC, ...) | 8:30 am | Free |
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.
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.
Please request bank staff to calculate equivalent amount in USD before Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) to Malaysia. It takes 3 days to reach us. No 2.3% surcharge but you have to bear both side banks charges. The balances will be paid to either side as the case may be.
Min. Participant(s): 2 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
Tour location / Depart from: Sandakan . To reach Sandakan city, you have to take a domestic flight or bus express from Kota Kinabalu.
Recommend to book: 2 month(s) in advance
To book at least: 7 day(s) in advance
Cancellation & Refund Policy: (a) From 29 days to 15 days - 30% of the trip’s full price forfeited; (b) From 14 days to 8 days - 50% of the trip’s full price forfeited; (c) From 7 days to arrival day - 75% of the trip’s full price forfeited; (d) NO SHOW by customer - 100% of the trip’s full price forfeited. An administrative fee of MYR 160, bank charges, credit card charges and any exchange rate losses must be applied.
Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
Pickup Service: 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 dropoff location is differ from pickup location.
Specialities: You may decide the joining date, 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).