Not far from the city of Sandakan, eastern Sabah, lies the
island of Lankayan. Lankayan is a small but beautiful tropical island in the
Sulu Sea. The island is very popular among scuba diving enthusiasts and is
often visited to get some well deserved rest after having done one of the
activities on Borneo. The area around Lankayan is an official protected marine
park; this was done to preserve the rich eco-tourism value. Unfortunately this
doesn't stop fishermen from illegal fishing
in the waters around (below) Lankayan. There is only one resort on the island,
Lankayan Island Dive Resort, and because of this prices are not that cheap
compared to other tropical islands in Malaysia. Between June and September
turtles come to shore to lay their eggs. During the same season visitors can
witness baby turtle hatchlings that find their way into the sea. Most common
turtles that can be found around Lankayan are the Green Turtle and the
Hawksbill Turtle. So many turtles live in this area that even people who only
do snorkeling are able to spot them underwater.
As Lankayan lies nearby the city of Sandakan in eastern
Sabah; you will first have to take a plane from Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu
(or any other city that flies to Sandakan) to Sandakan. The boat ride to
Lankayan Island takes about one and a half hour from Sandakan. As the boat
leaves very early in the morning; it is best to stay in Sandakan the night
before. The boat ride is always part of your reservation at Lankayan Island
Dive Resort; your reservation also includes a pickup from your hotel or resort
(in Sandakan).
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