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Pulau
Tiga Marine National Park has soared to world fame as 'Survivor
Island' because of the popular Million Dollar Prize Money TV series
'Survivor' by the CBS TV network, USA. This is the exact island
that the entire first series was filmed! The fact that this island
was chosen was due to its untouched natural landscape and marine
life.
The Pulau Tiga Park covers an area of 15,864 ha and was gazette
as a National Park in 1978. As far back as 1933, the main island,
together with the two smaller islands of Kalampunian Besar and Kalampunian
Damit were designated as Forest Reserve. |
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| Facilities |
The
Park Headquarters is situated in an open grassy clearing just behind
the beach on the southern side of Pulau Tiga and consists of office,
staff quarters and a resthouse for visiting scientists. A network
of trails, marked at 50 meter intervals, leads to various points
of interest. The island was initially developed jointly by the Sabah
Parks Trustees and the Sabah branch of the University Kebangsaan
Malaysia (UKM) as a marine research centre, but now there is also
a new resort called "Pulau Tiga Resort," run by a private enterprise
with chalets, diving and watersports facilities. |
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For
day trips, Pulau Tiga has excellent facilities for BBQ and sun bathing
with complete shelter and toilet facilities. You will need to pre-arrange
your food and beverages with Pulau Tiga Resort as they only service
in-house guest. |
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| Other
Island |
There
are two more islands in the Pulau Tiga Park, approximately 20 minutes
by boat to the north of the main island, Pulau Tiga. They are very
different. Kalmpunian Besar is a small sand cay built up from unconsolidated
coral fragments, and the shape of the island shifts and changes
with the prevailing monsoon winds and currents. Kalampunian Damit
(also known as "Snake Island") is celebrated as a breeding
ground for the amphibious sea snake Laticauda colubrina, which comes
to the shores to lay eggs. The snakes can usually be seen coiled
in a tangled mass under boulders or among tree roots.
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| Pulau
Tiga Resort |
The
resort is an ideal retreat that offers opportunities to experience
nature, become immersed in the beauty and serenity of the island.
You may also experience the various water sport activities provided
by the resort which includes snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing,
kayaking, banana boat ride, fishing and many more. The ample grounds
surrounding the resort are suitable for group outings to carry out
their activities.
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The
resort accommodation facilities ranges from Standard to Superior
air-conditioned rooms with either twin or double beds and all fitted
with ensuite bathroom facilities. For cost conscious travelers the
triple sharing long house accommodation offers a comfortable alternative.
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| Accommodation
Facilities |
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The
resort restaurant offers good food and excellent company.
Outdoor BBQ and picnic baskets can be provided for by the
resort on request. With prior arrangement couples can make
special request to enjoy a romantic interlude on the nearby
Sand Spit.
The games room provide an array of board games, dart board,
a pool table and karaoke facility for those who would like
to try out their vocal talents. The TV viewing room is fitted
with a satellite channel to catch on the latest development
around the world. T-shirts and other souvenirs are made
available at the nearby Novitan gift shop. |
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| Pulau
Tiga Park |
Pulau Tiga's three low, forest covered hills barely up to 100 m
in height, are largely the result of the mud flows from the mud
volcanoes that have built up the island. Mud volcanoes from where
natural gas builds up enough pressure to escape along cracks in
the earth's surface, carrying with it mud, water and rocks. Normally
the volcanoes bubble fairly quietly, but occasionally more violent
eruptions do occur, as happened on Pulau Tiga in 1941 when an eruption
of the eastern volcano was heard as much as 160 km away! The outburst
smothered almost 30 ha of forest with boiling hot, liquid mud. These
mud volcanoes are interesting and must be visited when you are on
the island. Directions of trails are available from the Park or
Pulau Tiga Resort, and the paths are well maintained and indicated.
Because
of its history as a Forest Reserve, Pulau Tiga is one of the very
few undisturbed offshore islands left in Sabah, and this is reflected
in the luxuriant plant life. The shore is lined by trees with wide
crowns and branches spreading low over the sand. Behind the shelter
of the coastal fringe lies a fairly open forest of pole-like trees
with the two giant 'ranggu,' easily recognized by their grayish-yellow
trunks.
A
mangrove lagoon with crystal clear waters lies near the Park Headquarters.
Animal life on this islands is abundant with multiple species of
birds such as the magnificent black-and-white Pied Hornbills, Nightjars,
Magpie-Robins, and of course the curious megapodes. Flying foxes
roost behind the mangrove inlet. These large, orange-brown bats
are a magnificent sight at dusk when they flap slowly towards the
mainland in search of fruits for their evening meal.
A
troop of long tailed macques frequent the trees and Monitor Lizards
are abundant. The Golden Skink is often encountered along the trails.
Coral reefs fringing parts of the islands are easily accessible,
with some species of corals not found elsewhere on the west coast!
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| Divers
Heaven |
Come
dive into the silent world of legendary clear waters and explore
the 7-km coral reef that surrounds the island. It is home to many
marine life including sharks, barracudas, school of colorful coral
fish and sea turtles.
Whether
you are a snorkel, beginner's diver or certified diver, the Dive
Center offers you various underwater adventure to suit your needs.
The team of expert instructors and fleet of comfortable dive boat
will guide you on an experience you will treasure.
The
Dive Center also offer scuba diving courses from a beginner level
to a professional Divemaster.
With only one resort on Pulau Tiga, you can guarantee a relaxed
and tranquil dive holiday. Pulau Tiga Resort offers PADI dive courses
and many dive sites for the novice and experienced divers including
some unexplored dive locations. A rich variety of marine life can
be seen including nudibranchs, bamboo sharks, cuttlefish, marbled
stingray and of course, a visit to nearby “Snake Island”
guarantees sightings of banded sea snakes. The surrounding reefs
are shallow with healthy coral and water visibility ranging from
6m to 20m. Several species of mammals, numerous birds (including
the very rare megapode), a variety of reptiles and amphibians and
hundreds of species of insects can be found on Pulau Tiga making
it truly wild tropical island. |
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| Pulau
Tiga Escapae Package Terms & Conditions |
| Includes |
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Return boat transfer from Kuala Penyu to Pulau Tiga Resort (boat
schedule depart at 1000 hrs & 1500 hrs from Kuala Penyu to resort;
0900 hrs & 1400 hrs from resort to Kuala Penyu)
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Air-cond room with ensuite bathroom on twin sharing basis
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Buffet meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast)
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Free flow of hot and cold beverages (excluding alcholic & carbonated
drinks)
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Escorted trip to the Mud Volcano
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Sabah Park entrance
fee |
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| Surcharge |
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Government tax of RM3 per person per night
• Coach transfer Kota Kinabalu/Kuala Penyu at RM75 per person
(one way) & RM100 per person (return)
• Additional 50% for single traveler |
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| Reduction |
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50% for child 2 - 12 years old from the rate above
• FOC for child 2 year old below
• Valid from 1st April 2005 till 31st December 2005 |
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| Optional
activity (min cost imposed) |
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Water sport activities (scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, banana
boat ride, trip to the Snake Island)
• Flying fox
• Obstacle course
• Arrangement and payment direct to the resort's reception |
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| Snake
Island Trip |
RM20 per pax PTR/Snake Island/PTR (max 2 pax per boat)
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| Kayaking
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RM30 per half day |
| Flying
Fox |
RM20
per pax |
| Banana
Boat |
RM15
per pax (min 5 pax / 15 minutes per ride) |
| Fishing
Trip |
RM300
per boat / 3 hours (bait & fishing tackles is not provided)
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| Shore
Dive |
RM15
per dive / diver (min 2 diver) - Includes Dive Master, tanks,
weight belt & weights; Excludes scuba dive equipment
for rental |
| Boat
Dive |
RM80
per dive / diver (min 2 divers) - Includes Dive Master,
dive boat, tank, weight belt & weights; Excludes scuba
dive equipment for rental |
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| Tour Description
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Day
1>>
0945 hrs: Assemble at Pulau Tiga Resort Jetty (Kuala Penyu) for registration.
1000 hrs: Depart Kuala Penyu for a 25 - 30 minutes boay ride to Pulau
Tige Resort.
1030 hrs: Welcome by the crew, briefing and check-in to the rooms.
1230 hrs: Buffet lunch.
1400 hrs: Escorted trip to the Mud Volcano / visit to the Survivor
Tribal Council.
1500 hrs: Free at leisure - optional activities (water sports etc.
at min. cost).
1930 hrs: Buffet dinner.
2000 hrs: Free at leisure - karaoke singing / indoor games
Day
2>>
0730 hrs: Buffet breakfast.
0830 hrs: Optional trip to the Snake Island at RM20 or free at own
leisure
0900 hrs: Depart Pulau Tiga Resort to Kuala Penyu |
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| Note:
Late departure to Kuala Penyu at 1400 hrs can be arrange in advance.
Complimentary buffet lunch will be served. |
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