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- Mantanani Island
- Kawa Kawa Mangrove Forest
- Sunset + Fireflies
- Free diving lesson
- Full set of diving equipments
- Provide Chinese speaking translator
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Description
Mantanani Islands are a group of three isolated islands located northwest of Kota Belud, about an hour’s drive from the state capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. These islands are approximately 45 minutes boat ride by speedboat from the mainland.
The islands boasts of crystal clear blue waters filled with a myriad of marine life and white sandy beaches fringed by coconut palm trees. One of the main reasons that Mantanani Islands is popular for local and tourists alike is because of its picturesque scenery, cool breezes and serene environment.
Enjoy your first dive with a 20 minutes beach dive to familiarize yourselves with the equipments at the big Mantanani Island. Then followed immediately by the second dive, the boat dive. You'll be provided 1 oxygen cylinders. For those who is a qualified diver with certification, please notify us that you will take part in Leisure Dive upon booking, your second oxygen cylinder will be provided by FREE!
Diving equipment included: weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, scuba tanks.
Wetsuits / rash guards are provided for the diving participants. This also depends on the water temperature, if the water is warm, then you can choose not to wear wetsuits and just use rash guards (top skinsuit).
The whole diving trip is guided by professional PADI Dive Instructor / Master, and we do provide a translator who can communicate in Mandarin and Cantonese.
After taking the lunch and if weather permitted, you can get the life jacket and mask from staff to do beach side snorkeling. However, this does not accompany by guide / staff and snorkel at your own risk.
Heading to Kawa Kawa River after return to mainland.
For those who love to watch these unique primate not found elsewhere in the world is a “Must See”. It would definitely gives you one of the most exhilarating and memorable experience observing the Proboscis monkeys both young and adult leaping from tree to tree and eventually down to feed on young leaves and plants. The leaping act is superb, fast, steady, stylish and perfect. Proboscis monkeys survive mainly on a diet of leaves, seeds, and unripe fruits but will occasionally consume insects as well. As well experiencing a night cruise with glows of fireflies lighting up the trees.
Comparison between Discover Scuba Dive and Leisure Dive
| Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) |
Leisure Dive (LD) |
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|
Diving Lesson |
Yes |
No |
| Guided by Dive master | Yes | Yes |
|
Total Oxygen Cylinder |
1 |
2 |
| Total Beach Dive | 1 | 0 |
|
Total Boat Dive |
1 |
2 |
| 1 Dive Master lead no. of divers | 2 - 4 | 1 - 2 |
| Depth of Dive | 5 - 12 m | 12 - 18 m |
| Requirement | No | Diving licence is needed |
Precautions
This tour might be cancelled due to bad weather condition especially in Monsoon Season (November ~ January, and June), the tour company will inform you if the trip has been cancelled by early morning before 7:00am on traveling day. If so, you may contact us for immediate arrangement of other trips or simply tell us to postpone this tour to next available day.
Sometime the weather is fair and the tour keep going, there might be rough sea condition and choppy water, you probably will not feel comfortable. If the weather is not getting better, only ONE session of diving will be conducted at shallow water area and will leave the island earlier than usual for safety reason. No refund will be given for any part of the services after commencement of tour.
Thanks for your understanding!
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Strictly no expecting mothers allowed for Mantanani trip and surface interval of 24 hours prior to flights after diving. |
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
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1
Pickup at hotel and proceed to Kota Belud Jetty.
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2
Arrive Kota Belud Jetty.
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3
Depart for Mantanani Island.
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4
Learn diving at beach (beach dive) - first dive.
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5
Leisure Diving – Begin first boat dive.
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6
Take boat to dive in open water - second dive.
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7
Leisure Diving - second dive at different dive site.
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8
Back to Mantanani Island for lunch.
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9
Free and leisure, unlimited snorkeling from the beach.
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10
Departing to jetty.
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Upon arrival jetty, coffee and tea will be served with homemade cakes.
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12
Enjoy the sunset by the sea.
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13
Enjoy sumptuous buffet dinner served in glimmering lanterns hug around lodging.
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14
Boat cruise to watch fireflies slowly lighting up and decorating the mangrove trees. Listen to the crickets singing.
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15
Back to jetty and Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
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16
Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to hotel.
- Please bring your own towel, or you may rent towel from staff (MYR30 / pcs).
- Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper, camera, sun glasses, binocular.
- Participant must be physically fit as this tour is for those who love adventure.
- Liability Release Form MUST be signed and understood by the participant before the tour commences.
- You might get WET during the boat journey, so please be sure to pack and stow your belongings properly during the journey. Dry bags or raincoat for waterproofing are recommended.
- You should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly due to medical safety and surface interval reasons.
- In the event of ’no show’ or ’last minutes cancellation’ on 1 day prior the tour date, 100% cancellation fee will be imposed by tour company.
- For meeting at Rampayan Jetty, the exact location is subjected to change, will be confirmed a day prior.
Pickup Time & Transport Fee
Pickup time below is for reference only, actual time will be sent to you upon booking is confirmed. Transport fee quoted is per person.
| Zone | Hotel | Pickup Time | Fee (MYR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Grandis, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 7:30 am | Free |
| B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) | 7:15 am | Free |
| C | Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) | 7:15 am | Free |
| D | Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) | 7 am | Free |
| E | 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) | 8 am | 30.00 |
| F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 8:30 am | 30.00 |
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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Traveller Reviews
2019.04.05
離開美人魚島時於岸邊船隻擱淺45分鐘才駛離岸邊
路程中又發生船隻故障失去動力,在海上漂流了2小時多
從白天等到了黑夜才有船隻來接駁
後面的行程~下午茶、晚餐、長鼻猴、螢火蟲等皆無法進行
整個行程延誤皆為旅行社因素造成
又讓旅客因船隻故障失去動力於海上漂流2小時多
(於美人魚島離開時其中一具引擎螺旋槳即已經故障)
從天亮等到天黑遲遲無人救援
讓旅客於黑夜中恐懼陡升
並持續忍受著風浪暈船
故於此要求旅行社應全額退款賠償旅客
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