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Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is a virtually uninhabited island located in the Sulu Sea. This tiny island is covered by thick tropical jungle that is surrounded by smooth, white sand - the perfect getaway.
It has the only dive resort in Malaysia's Sulu Sea called the Lankayan Island Dive Resort and is one of the best spots for whale shark sightings. The location of the whale shark is usually indicated by flocks of seabirds screeching high above the placid surface. With luck, divers and snorkellers may get close to this gentle giant, although it won't stay close for long.
During the day you can witness black-tip sharks swimming about by the beach. At night, hawksbill and green turtles may be spotted coming to shore. Large stretches of beautiful hard and soft corals belonging to numerous genera can also be found here, the perfect habitat for colourful juvenile fishes.
Among the 40 dive sites is Lankayan Wreck, where the remains of an ocean-going fishing boat can be explored. This wreck now hosts many different species of fish from small glassfish, harlequin ghost pipefish, painted frogfish to giant grouper and marbled stingrays.
Despite the remoteness, the island has all the amenities of a tropical resort. Visitors can stay in wooden bungalows that blend into the natural surroundings. Indeed, Lankayan is not only for discerning divers but for anyone who appreciates the tranquility of a paradise island that offers beautiful sunrises, spectacular sunsets and magnificent seascapes.
Key Tips
Lankayan's speciality is 'macro' diving - looking for beautiful tiny creatures - although 'big fish' pelagic diving is also available.
How to get there
By Air Guests will have to catch the morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. By Sea Speedboat transfer is from the Sandakan Yacht Club to Pulau Lankayan, takes about an hour and a half.
It has the only dive resort in Malaysia's Sulu Sea called the Lankayan Island Dive Resort and is one of the best spots for whale shark sightings. The location of the whale shark is usually indicated by flocks of seabirds screeching high above the placid surface. With luck, divers and snorkellers may get close to this gentle giant, although it won't stay close for long.
During the day you can witness black-tip sharks swimming about by the beach. At night, hawksbill and green turtles may be spotted coming to shore. Large stretches of beautiful hard and soft corals belonging to numerous genera can also be found here, the perfect habitat for colourful juvenile fishes.
Among the 40 dive sites is Lankayan Wreck, where the remains of an ocean-going fishing boat can be explored. This wreck now hosts many different species of fish from small glassfish, harlequin ghost pipefish, painted frogfish to giant grouper and marbled stingrays.
Despite the remoteness, the island has all the amenities of a tropical resort. Visitors can stay in wooden bungalows that blend into the natural surroundings. Indeed, Lankayan is not only for discerning divers but for anyone who appreciates the tranquility of a paradise island that offers beautiful sunrises, spectacular sunsets and magnificent seascapes.
Key Tips
Lankayan's speciality is 'macro' diving - looking for beautiful tiny creatures - although 'big fish' pelagic diving is also available.
How to get there
By Air Guests will have to catch the morning flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. By Sea Speedboat transfer is from the Sandakan Yacht Club to Pulau Lankayan, takes about an hour and a half.
Places to visit : Batu Punggul Pinnacle » Danum Valley » Rafflesia Centre » Kinabalu Park » Lankayan Island » Layang Layang Island » Mabul Island » Madai Caves » Pulau Tiga Marine Park » Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary » Sipadan Island
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