Mengalum Island Snorkeling

3.6 · 16 Reviews

Highlight

  • Newly developed island
  • Ria Beach
  • Kayak, Stand Up Paddle is free to use

Included

Return land and boat transfer, welcome drink, buffet lunch* 1, snorkeling equipments, boat snorkeling* 2, life jacket, soft drink on boat, jetty fee.

Description

Two snorkeling point, mask & snorkel are provided.

Situated 35 miles (56 km) North-West of Kota Kinabalu,it’s a remote tropical island paradise surrounded with white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. It is a destination for those who want to relax in total tranquility and appreciates seafood. The waters off Mengalum known for its rich and diverse marine life is a renown deep sea fishing ground and a fishing location for the annual Sabah International Fishing Tournament, an off-shore fishing competition that promotes the sport and also aims to encourage conservation of marine resources.

Mengalum Island is suited for tourism, resort and leisure development. The island resort can therefore tap upon the municipality’s population as a source of employment and support services. Its distance from Kota Kinabalu can give island guest the feel of a remote tropical island paradise.

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.
  • 1

    Pick up from your hotel.

  • 2

    Depart from Jetty to Mengalum Island.

  • 3

    Upon arrival, served with welcome drink.

  • 4

    Conduct safety briefing then proceed for 2 session boat snorkeling trip at selected coral reef.

  • 5

    Transfer back to island and free at your own leisure.

  • 6

    Buffet lunch will be served at the island.

  • 7

    Free & leisure time.

  • 8

    Get ready to return to Kota Kinabalu city

  • 9

    Return to Jetty and transfer back to hotel.

N/A
Breakfast
Buffet lunch
Lunch
N/A
Dinner

Warm Remind

  • Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper.
  • No outside meal is allowed bring to the island.
  • No tour guide will be following to the island, it just leads by staffs.
  • Do not able to do beach snorkel or swim due to stingray around the sea and no lifeguard there.

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 am Free
B Kota Kinabalu city Center (Marriott, Marina Court, Horizon, ...) 7 am Free
C Kota Kinabalu city South (Sutera Harbour, KK Time Square, ...) 7 am Free
D Airport area (Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Aeropod, ...) 6:45 am Free
E 1Borneo area (Tune, Grand Borneo, ...) 6:45 am 20.00
F Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) 6:30 am 30.00
Where is my hotel?

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.

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.

Good to know

Min. Participant(s):  1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu
Recommend to book:  1 month(s) in advance
To book at least:  7 day(s) in advance
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.
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. 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).
Cancellation & Refund Policy:  Over 14 days (from date of departure) charge 30% of Tour fare; 7 to 14 days (from date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare; Less than 7 days (from date of departure) charge full tour fare.

Traveller Reviews

3.6
Based on 16 reviews
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JAC*** Verified Traveller 2023-06-07
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KOH*** Verified Traveller 2022-07-30
L** Verified Traveller 2022-06-02
M** Verified Traveller 2022-06-02
網站上提供的行程表內容不乎，時間被縮減。導遊不負責任，因為由上船一刻開始就遺忘我們，並強行上另一隻船，然後，對我們的查詢愛理不理，令我們感到徬徨無助，又說上岸後會找我們集合，但竟然將我們置諸不理，然後63號船的導遊說上餐廳後各自找位置坐，當我們找到位置後，又叫我們去找自己的導遊安排。我們要求的華語導遊將我們分配給63號船的導遊，但是63號船的導遊對我們漠不關心。總結 : 整個旅程讓我們感受到被遺棄被忽視及不公平對待，對整個都極之不滿不愉快，我們對貴公司非常失望。

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