Introduction
Explore the many beautiful islands off Semporna
Itinerary
Day 1 ~ Arrive Tawau / Tawau Sightseeing / Semporna Island
Meet and greet at Tawau Airport. Proceed to Tawau town and transfer to local restaurant for nice seafood lunch at guest own expenses. Thereafter, visit the market before depart to Semporna town for 1 ½ hours drive. Upon arrival, check in at Jono’s Place. Free at own leisure. You may find your own food nearby the hotel.
Day 2 ~ Island Hopping Adventure (Tatagan Island, Bohey Dulang Island, Mantabuan Island and Sibuan Island) – Breakfast / Picnic Lunch
Light breakfast at Jono’s Place.
0800hrs Be at our office for registration and also briefing (5-minutes’ walk from hotel to our office).
- Reminder: Bring your swim wear, hat, SUNTAN LOTION, towels and insect repellent
0830hrs Depart for the islands from the nearby jetty.
NOTE: Island permit is only issued on the day of the tour itself. Ticketing for Group sometimes queue for tickets may delay departure although we shall try to mitigate.
0915hrs Visit Tatagan Island - where there is a sea gypsies village nearby. They have been living a seaborne lifestyle by erecting houses on stilts and traveling in lepa-lepa, a handmade boat.
1000hrs Proceed to Bohey Dulang Island which is about 15 minutes away. From the base, trek up the summit of the island and to catch an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding islands. The name Bohey Dulang is derived from bohi (bohey) meaning water and dulang meaning pools or depression in Bajau language. This may refer series of oval rock pools, roughly 2- 3 m across along the small waterfalls and main freshwater stream on the eastern side of the island.
1130hrs Descend down back to the island base where lunch awaits you
1215hrs Picnic lunch
1400hrs Continue your island hopping to Mantabuan Island and also Sibuan Island. Mantabuan Island is the smallest island among the Tun Sakaran Marine Parks, just about 10 hectares in size. Whereas, Sibuan Island is known to be one of the most beautiful island in Celebes Sea. You will enjoy snorkeling activities here.
1600hrs Time to head back to Semporna town. Free at own leisure.
Day 3 ~ Leisure Island Tour (Mataking Island, Pom Pom Island and Timba Timba Island) - Breakfast / Picnic Lunch
Light breakfast at Jono’s Place.
0800hrs Be at our office for registration and also briefing (5-minutes’ walk from hotel to our office).
- Reminder: Bring your swim wear, hat, SUNTAN LOTION, towels and insect repellent
0830hrs Depart for the islands from the nearby jetty.
NOTE: Island permit is only issued on the day of the tour itself. Ticketing for Group sometimes queue for tickets may delay departure although we shall try to mitigate.
1000hrs At Mataking Island you will be welcomed by a sparkling white sandy beach and mesmerizing blue waters. It is an island that is for both avid diver and non-diver. It is also a paradise for just those who wants to snorkel as the whole island is surrounded by house reefs.
1200hrs Continue your island visit to Timba Timba Island.
1400hrs Next Island to explore is the Pom Pom Island. The island has a white sand coral beach and is a significant nesting location site for Green and Hawksbill turtles. You may go for another snorkeling activity or just relax. Picnic lunch.
1600hrs Time to head back to Semporna town. Free at own leisure.
Day 4 ~ Free & Easy Gateway (Mabul Island and Kapalai Island) - Breakfast / Picnic Lunch
Light breakfast at Jono’s Place.
0800hrs Please be at our office for registration and also briefing (5-minutes’ walk from hotel to our office).
- Reminder: Bring your swim wear, hat, SUNTAN LOTION, towels and insect repellent
0830hrs Depart for the islands from the nearby jetty.
NOTE: Island permit is only issued on the day of the tour itself. Ticketing for Group sometimes queue for tickets may delay departure although we shall try to mitigate.
0920hrs Arrive Mabul Island briefly to collect your snorkeling set. Thereafter continue your journey to Kapalai Island.
1000hrs Kapalai Island - The mere name conjures the image of crystal clear waters and a floating paradise like no other. Kapalai island is one of the many beautiful diving havens in this part of the world. However, Kapalai is truly unique because it is not quite an ‘island’. Though it is called an island it is actually a big sandbar situated on the Ligitan Reef with a very exclusive resort with beautiful villas built on stilts. Kapalai used to be a real island with vegetation, but over the last
few hundred years it was reduced to sea level due to erosion.
1200hrs Return to Mabul Island and sumptuous lunch awaits you. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon snorkeling.
1600hrs Time to head back to Semporna town.
Day 5 ~ Depart Semporna / Tawau Airport - Breakfast
Light breakfast at Jono’s Place.
Free at own leisure.
It is time to farewell Semporna and depart to Tawau Airport for flight home or your next destination…
Includes
- 4 nights’ accommodation at Jono’s Place (Standard Room)
- All land transfer as per itinerary
- 4 Breakfasts + 3 Picnic Lunches
Terms and Condition
- All prices quoted are nett per adult & based on min. 2 adults per tour departure. Should you have more than 8 adults per tour & departure, please feel free to contact us for a re-quote.
- All prices quoted are subject to change without prior notice & peak season surcharge applied.
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