A turtle hatchery and visitors to have the chance to release baby turtles from the hatchery.
| Location | : | Libaran Island, Sandakan |
| Accommodation Type | : | Tent / Camping |
| Avg. Price Per Person | : | RM498 Nett |
| Contact | : | +6012-833 7657 |
| Check-In Time | : | 10.30am |
| Average Price Per Person | : | RM498* Nett (min 4 pax) |
| Tax | : | 6% |
| Charge Children & Extra Bed | : | Child – RM350* Nett. (Child rate apply from 5 to 12 years old)Bed – No Extra Bed |
| Location | : | Libaran Island, Sandakan |
| Check-Out Time | : | 8.00am |
| Pets | : | Pets are not allowed |
| Cancellation / Prepayment info | : | Cancellation required to be notified 7 days prior date of arrival. Failure to do so will incur 1 night charges. |
Libaran Island lies on the north-eastern coast of Sabah, about 40 minutes boat ride from Sandakan and five minutes away from the main islands of Sabah – Turtle Island Park.
This resort started operations on November 2013 with eight units of Glamping tents.
Turtles are a protected species and efforts have been made by both the government and private sector to curb illegal harvesting of their eggs. There are about 450 inhabitants on the island, whose main source of livelihood is fishing and boat making. Turtles are known to come ashore and lay their eggs on the island. Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Sabah Wildlife Department on July 2013, a turtle conservation program was set up on the island.
As part of the company corporate social responsibilities (CSR), Walai Penyu Resort, Libaran has opened a turtle hatchery and visitors now have the chance to release baby turtles from the hatchery. It is very satisfying to see the little ones strike out to the sea. If one is lucky, one might see turtles coming on shore to lay eggs.
Rest and relaxation through the day are the best thing to do after enjoying breakfast. Breakfast by the sea, watching the waves crash on the shore and the birds flitting by, what can be more idyllic than that.
Lunch and dinner should be looked forward to as it’s a time to sample local cuisines prepared by local chefs.
Glamping tent – double or twin with shared bathroom
| Brief Introduction of the room | : | 37sqm tent with 2 single beds or 1 double bed. Enjoying beautiful sea & garden view. The tent features clean linen sheets, towels, water bottles, a desk and cloth rack. Bathroom facilities are shared. |
| Max Adults | : | 2 adults |
| Max Children | : | 1 child |
| Room Amenities | Desk, outdoor seating area, clothes rack, shared bathroom, shared toilet, toilet paper, towels, linen, bottled water. | |
| Price per Room | : | – |
| Price Per Person (if any) | : | RM498* Nett |
| Charge for Children (if any) | : | RM350* Nett (5 to 12 years old) |
| Number of Rooms | 10 |
*Rate inclusive of return boat transfer, 1 night stay (2 people per camp/twin beds), meals(L/D/B), welcome drinks, free flow of coffee tea, activities as per itinerary, in-house ranger, conservation levy of RM50.00 per person.
Glamping tent – single with shared bathroom
| Brief Introduction of the room | : | 37sqm tent with 1 single bed. Enjoying beautiful sea & garden view. The tent features clean linen sheets, towels, water bottles, a desk and cloth rack. Bathroom facilities are shared. |
| Max Adults | : | 1 adult |
| Max Children | : | – |
| Room Amenities | Desk, outdoor seating area, clothes rack, shared bathroom, shared toilet, toilet paper, towels, linen, bottled water. | |
| Price per Room | : | – |
| Price Per Person (if any) | : | RM606* Nett |
| Charge for Children (if any) | : | – |
| Number of Rooms | 10 |
*Rate inclusive of return boat transfer, 1 night stay (2 people per camp/twin beds), meals(L/D/B), welcome drinks, free flow of coffee tea, activities as per itinerary, in-house ranger, conservation levy of RM50.00 per person.
| Room Amenities | : | Clothes rack, desk, bottled water |
| Bathroom | : | Toilet Paper, linen, towels, shared toilet, shared bathroom, shower |
| Views | : | Garden view, Sea view |
| Outdoors | : | Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Garden |
| Access | : | Pets are not allowed, 24 hours security, Check-in/Check-out (express) |
| Activities | : | Beachfront, snorkeling, trekking, canoeing, village walk, tours |
| Other Facilities | : | Provided restaurant, Non-smoking rooms, Internet (limited access) |
| Language | : | English / Bahasa Malaysia |
Day 1
| 1000hrs | : | Meet at Sandakan Yacht Club , Sandakan. Register and stand by for departure. |
| 1030hrs | : | Departure from jetty |
| 1115hrs | : | Arrive at Libaran island. Welcome drink to be served. Briefing by the team at Walai Penyu Conservation Park. Proceed to check-in. Free and easy at leisure. |
| 1230hrs | : | Lunch |
| 1430hrs | : | Village Walk to Kampong Pulak Libaran, the only village on the island. The village in the island is a small and quiet place surrounded by coconut trees. Here you will be able to see how these villagers carry out their daily routine. They are mainly boat makers, fisherman and fishnet-makers. |
| 1600hrs | : | Return to Walai Penyu Conservation Park. |
| 1800hrs | : | Briefing about the turtle’s conservation program by our in-house Honorary Wildlife Warden. Visit the turtle hatchery after the briefing (free admission) set up by Walai Penyu Conservation Park with the collaboration of the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) an effort to address the threat of the extinction of turtles as well as creating awareness and educate the public. |
| 1830hrs | : | May have the opportunity to release baby turtles if there are hatchlings. |
| 1900hrs | : | Dinner |
| 2000hrs | : | Video show about Turtle and conservation program. Thereafter, a waiting game for the ranger call for turtle sighting Overnight- camping style. |
**Even though record shows turtles come to Libaran island consistently, the sighting is still NOT GUARANTEED.
Day 2
| 0700hrs | : | Breakfast |
| 0800hrs | : | Check-out. |
Extra person in a camp only applicable for child (12 years old and below).
Rate inclusive of return boat transfer, 1 night stay (2 people per camp/twin beds), meals(L/D/B), welcome drinks, free flow of coffee tea, activities as per itinerary, in-house ranger, conservation levy of RM50.00 per person.