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Turtle Island Park

Sandakan, Malaysia
6088 248 698 211 732
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Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Sandakan
Type: National Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013 via mobile

Amazing experience getting to see the mother turtle lay eggs and then watching new ones be released into the ocean. Felt like our own private island. Remember to take bottled water as they don't provide any with your meals. A good insect repellant is also required. Snorkelling gear can be hired on the island but don't snorkel at low tide... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

A great boat ride to the island, a lovely snorkling day at the beautiful beach and then the turtle laying eggs experience will be remembered for a long time. Very well done. Rooms were clean and comfortable and quite new.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

An expierience I will never forget, a chance to see nature close up, well worth the trip. Accommodation very, very basic but worth it.

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UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

This island is absolute paradise. We stayed one night and took our snorkelling gear - we spent the afternoon checking out all the fish that we in water that was about knee deep! The huts were basic but that is to be expected when you're away from the mainland - we had everything we needed. The island is wonderfully small,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

We were warned away from Turtle Island and we had read some reviews which were unfavourable + have been to a similar set up in CostaRica so werent sure of the need to visit Turtle island. We were glad we did. The turtles are of course the highlight and I will get to them but the island itself is a... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I and my family had the opportunity of visiting Turtle Island Park a Marine Park off Sandakan, Sabah, East Malaysia. The vacation was an excellent one and one can have a very relaxing stay for a day or two. Its a protected marine park where one can witness the entire life cycle of tortoise. The tour includes witnessing laying of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

We travelled to turtle island as part of a 4 day, 3 night tour around Sandakan organised by SI tours. Our tour guide met us at Sandakan airport. He was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We first travelled to Sepilok Orangutang rehabilitation centre (separate review). After this we started our journey to Turtle Island. It was about 45... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Our visit to Palau Selingan (Turtle Island) was part of a 3 night 4 day safari by Wildlife Expeditions. We were concerned that we may not get there because of recent security issues, but fortunately Wildlife Expeditions resumed their itinerary in May after having shut down for some 6 weeks previously. Our accommodation was basic but very clean and comfortable.... More

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Rivenhall, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The accommodation and food is basic but acceptable, and if you want to get close up to Green Turtles, this is the place. You get to see the whole conservation from egg laying, to the hatchery, then release of the Hatchlings. During the day you can swim and relax, as this is a proper tropical island, with a Coral sand... More

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Hong Kong
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Having read the reviews of Turtle Island, I wasn't expecting much when it came to the accommodation, but it exceeded my expectations. I've lived in Asia for a while so I don't expect the Hilton, but the en-suite, air conditioned rooms were fairly new and absolutely fine, in fact better than a lot of places I've stayed. I promise you... More

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