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Mengalum Island Snorkeling
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- Newly developed island
- Not crowded
- Magnificent sea view
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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
- 07:00
Pick up from your hotel.
- 08:00
Depart from Tanjung Aru Jetty to Mengalum Island.
- 09:15
Upon arrival, served with welcome drink and proceed to Sundeck Restaurant.
- 10:00
Conduct safety briefing then proceed for 1st session boat snorkeling trip at selected coral reef.
- 11:00
Transfer back to island and free at your own leisure.
- 12:30
Buffet lunch will be served at the island.
- 13:30
Start 2nd session snorkeling.
- 14:30
Return to island and free at leisure time.
- 15:15
Get ready to return to Kota Kinabalu city.
- 15:45
Depart from Mengalun Island.
- 17:00
Return to Tanjung Aru 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 is follow to the island.
- Do not able to do beach snorkel or swim due to stingray around the sea and no lifeguard there.
Pickup Time & Transport Fee
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 (MYR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Kota Kinabalu city North (Gaya Centre, Hyatt, Gaya street area...) | 7 am | Free |
| B | Kota Kinabalu city Center (Cititel, 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, ...) | 6:45 am | Free |
| E | 1Borneo area (Tune, GrandBorneo, Novotel, Courtyard, ...) | 6:45 am | 20 |
| F | Outskirt area (Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Nexus Karambunai, ...) | 6:30 am | 30 |
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.
Bank Transfer
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.
Additional information
Min. Participant(s): 2 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
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. No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
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).
