2D/1N PULAU TIGA WETLAND – THE SURVIVAL ISLAND

Scenario of your tour
Your journey starts at 7.30 am for a 2 hour drive to Kuala Penyu town. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the jetty and onboard a boat you will travel for another 25 minutes to Pulau Tiga island, Borneo Survival Resort. Upon reaching the island, you will be given a short briefing prior to your trekking to the Volcano mud and soak yourself into the pool of therapeutic volcanic mud.

After a muddy experience, retrace your journey back to the beach to wash off the mud with a short stop over at the site where the Fame SURVIVOR Series was filmed by the American CBS production in March 2000 and the UK based BBC production the following year. Lunch will also be served at the resort restaurant. Your final first day tour will be your free own leisure where you can choose your favorite activities such as going for snorkeling or for a swim. Dinner and an overnight stay at the island resort complete your tour of the day.

The second day tour starts with a breakfast at the restaurant of Pulau Tiga resort before your short trip to the Snake island. The boat ride to the island takes about 25 minutes. Back to Pulau Tiga you will have your lunch at the resort restaurant before you check-out of the resort for a boat ride back to Kuala Penyu jetty and then back to Kota Kinabalu.
Schedule time.

Day 1
0730 hrs /1200 hrs – Pick up from the hotel / airport for Kuala Penyu. 1000 hrs / 1230 hrs – boat transfer from Kuala Penyu jetty to Pulau Tiga Resort and check in upon arrival. Pulau Tiga was formed through the eruption of several mud volcanoes in 1897 and consisted of three islands (Pulau Tiga/Kalampunian Besar/Kalampunian Damit). Take a nature trail walk to see the mud volcanoes spewing cool and mineral-rich mud which can be found near the summit of the island. The notion that this mineral rich mud is good for your skin makes mud-bathing a must-do activity on this island. Pulau Tiga is also home to some fascinating land based wildlife, proboscis and macaque monkeys, flying foxes, bats, monitor lizards and a plethora of birds – including megapodes, hornbills and sea eagles. The islands fine white sandy beach provides an idyllic place to relax, swim and enjoy the peace and serenity of this uncrowned tropical paradise. Spend the days by swimming or snorkeling in its surrounding clear waters or go kayaking. Divers can explore its underwater treasures (diving courses are available)

Day 2
Visit the Kalampunian Damit island (weather permitted/optional) also known as “Snake Island”. It is a breeding ground for amphibious sea snakes Laticauda Colubrina, which come to the shores to lay eggs. The snakes can usually be seen coiled in tangled masses under boulders or among tree roots. Even though the snakes are not aggressive the trip to Snake Island will add some spice to your journey, knowing that these snakes belong to the most poisonous in the world.1200 hrs -Lunch at Resort restaurant and  free at own leisure until departure hours. 1400 hrs -Depart Pulau Tiga Resort by boat to Kuala Penyu jetty.1430 hrs -Arrival at Kuala Penyu Jetty and onwards journey back to hotel / airport.

Package inclusive :
- Return land transfers
- Return boat transfers
- Conservation fee for Pulau Tiga
- Mud Volcano Trip
- Snake island trip (optional)
- Free flow of hot & cold beverages (excluding alcohol & carbonated drinks)
- Accommodation at the Chalet (attached bathroom & air condition) except Long house (ceiling fan)
- English speaking guide
- 1 x Dinner / 1 x Breakfast / 2 x Lunch
- Sit in coach basis (SIC)

Remarks :
- Rates quoted are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) and subject to change without prior notice.
By Road
From Kota Kinabalu, drive 140km south (2 hrs) to Kuala Penyu then board a boat to the island.
By Sea
The islands are 18km away and about 30 minutes by boat.
Boat Schedule:
• Kuala Penyu Jetty – Pulau Tiga (AM – 1000 hours/PM – 1530 hours)
• Pulau Tiga – Kula Penyu Jetty (AM – 0900 hours/PM – 1400 hours)

Important Notes: Sighting of the wildlife animals cannot be 100 % guarantee.

A non-refundable deposit in local currency equivalent to 50% of the tour is required on bookings, together the guest personal details. Confirmation of booking (in form of invoice) will be send as receipt of deposit. The balance of payment to be paid not later than 3 weeks prior to the commencing date of the tour.

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2 Comments »

1. how much is this package?
   is the pick-up plc at kk?
   TQ

   Comment by Lela — March 17, 2008 @ 6:31 pm

2. How much is the package for 4 persons and the cost for an extension night?

   Comment by Pamela — May 14, 2008 @ 10:30 am

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