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Turtle Islands Park

National park in Malaysia

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The Turtle Islands National Park is made up of three islands in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Sabah's East Coast and near the maritime border with the Philippines. The three islands are

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Visits to Pulau Selingan are only available as part of an organised tour with an approved guide authorised by Sabah Tourism.

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UnderstandThe islands making up the park are the breeding grounds for Hawksbill and Green Turtles. At night, female turtles come up onto the beach and lay their eggs in the sand.

Get inVisits to Pulau Selingan are only available as part of an organised tour with an approved guide authorised by Sabah Tourism.

FeesVideo cameras and flash photography are banned, but this is not strictly enforced although prolonged bright light at night is.

SeeOvernight visitors to Pulau Selingan are given the opportunity to view a mother turtle laying her eggs; see the rangers burying the eggs in the hatchery; hold a hatchling and witness the hatchlings being released into…

DoDuring the day, visitors can enjoy the beaches and snorkel in the sea. Snorkels and fins are available for hire on the island.

EatBuffet meals are provided in the cafeteria as part of the visit to the Island. The food is pleasant and just enough for the 12 people and guides, boat drivers, and staff.

SleepAccommodation is in a lodge providing basic but clean and comfortable air-conditioned individual rooms the beds and foam pillows are excellent.

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