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Balamani Iyengar
It is one of the best place for all water sports activities. The rates are also normal. Not on higher side.
Trip Starting From: Kota Kinabalu
Trip Location: Kota Kinabalu
About Mantanani Island:
Mantanani island Sabah is one of the most picturesque yet-to-be-explored destination Malaysian state that brims with pristine beaches, thick-wooded rainforests, abundant coral reefs, and diverse marine life.
Sabah is one of the best spots for snorkeling and offers amazing views of underwater life. The crystal clear waters of the Mantanani island literally lets you see the bottom of the ocean and swimming and snorkeling Sabah are the best ways to enjoy Sabah’s untouched natural beauty.
Snorkeling in Sabah is absolutely safe and lets you revel in the astounding beauty of the coral world. Sabah boasts of rich wildlife and the Kawa Kawa river cruise takes you closer to them. Sabah is the home to a number of not-so-common animals like Proboscis monkeys and dugongs.
Fireflies are found in huge numbers in Sabah and observing them in their natural habitat late in the evening is undeniably a sight to behold. The Dugongs are a medium-sized, friendly marine mammal that has become the cutest attraction amongst tourists who choose snorkeling Sabah packages.
About the Snorkeling Scuba Diving at Mantanani Islands :
-You can enjoy the first dive with beach dive to familiarize yourself with the equipment at the big Mantanani Island.
-Then followed immediately by the second dive, which is a boat dive.
-You'll be provided 1 oxygen cylinders. For those who are a qualified diver with certification, please notify us that you will take part in leisure dive upon booking, your second oxygen cylinder will be provided by free.
-Diving equipment included: weights, weight belt, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, scuba tanks.
-The whole diving trip is guided by professional PADI Dive Instructor / Master, and we do provide a translator who can communicate in Mandarin and Cantonese.
-After taking the lunch and if weather permitted, you can get the life jacket and mask from staff to do beachside snorkeling. However, this does not accompany by guide/staff and snorkel at your own risk.
-After taking the lunch and if weather permitted, you can get the life jacket and mask from staff to do beachside snorkeling. However, this does not accompany by guide/staff and snorkel at your own risk.
-Heading to Kawa Kawa River after return to the mainland.
- It will be an exhilarating and memorable experience observing the Proboscis monkeys both young and adult leaping from tree to tree and eventually down to feed on young leaves and plants.
- You will also enjoy a night cruise with glows of fireflies lighting up the trees.
Itinerary:
07:00 am: Pick up at the hotel and proceed to Kota Belud Jetty
09:15 am: Arrive at Kota Belud Jetty.
09:30 am: Depart for Mantanani Island.
10:30 am: Learn diving at the beach (beach dive) - first dive and then begin with the first boat dive
10:50 am: Take a boat to dive in open water - second dive.
12:00 pm: Back to Mantanani Island for lunch.
13:30 pm: Free and leisure, unlimited snorkeling from the beach.
15:00 pm: Departing to jetty.
16:00 pm: Upon arrival jetty, coffee and tea will be served with homemade cakes.
16:30 pm: Boat cruise start in search of probosci's monkey or wildlife animals.
18:00 pm: Enjoy sumptuous buffet dinner served in glimmering lanterns hug around lodging.
20:00 pm: Back to jetty and Depart for Kota Kinabalu.
22:30 pm: Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer back to the hotel.
Pick-up time and location:
Kota Kinabalu city North- 7:30 am
Kota Kinabalu city Center- 7:15 am
Kota Kinabalu city South- 7:15 am
Airport area- 7:00 am
1Bornea area- 8:00 am
Outskirt area- 8:30 am
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It is one of the best place for all water sports activities. The rates are also normal. Not on higher side.
When consumers book the activity of Snorkeling Scuba Diving at Mantanani Islands on Thrillophilia, they receive an email confirmation immediately, along with the booking voucher.
They can then present this booking voucher to the operator on site either in print or on a mobile screen for the redemption of the same. The voucher is only valid on the date and time specified on it.
The best time to indulge in snorkeling Sabah is during the morning hours. The two time slots available for tourists to choose from are well thought of and offer the best views of the underwater world of corals and fishes.
Yes, Mantanani Island Sabah has been popular as a snorkeling destination for years now. Here, both, beginner as well as advanced level snorkelers enjoy the best of snorkeling Sabah without any hindrances.
Tourists who come to Mantanani Island Sabah for snorkeling Sabah forget behind the mundane of every day and beat the crowded tourist spots for experiencing the best of the underwater world. As you start swimming around fishes and discover the life of corals underwater with the clearest visibility, you realise how every moment and penny spent is worth it.
As the island is located off the north-west coast of Sabah state, it becomes an offbeat one that attracts many birds over water and preserves the underwater life from commercial exploitation; thus making Mantanani Island Snorkeling attractive destination.
The meeting point for the tour is the hotel lobby that the visitors will be staying at, from where the tour operator shall pick them to start the journey ahead.
Snorkeling in Sabah Malaysia can be performed solo as well as in a group.
There are two packages available for snorkeling in Sabah-
1. Snorkeling Only -
This package includes return land transfer within Kota Kinabalu city area, jetty and entrance fees, return boat transfers to Mantanani Island, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, buffet lunch and Chinese or English speaking guide - subject to availability. This package does not include - personal travel insurance, Korean speaking guide, and any alcoholic drinks.
2. Snorkeling + River Cruise
This package includes return land and boat transfers as mentioned in the itinerary, jetty and entrance fees, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, river cruise activity, buffet lunch, and dinner and Chinese or English speaking guide - whichever may be available. Similarly, the package excludes - personal travel insurance, Korean speaking guide, and any alcoholic drinks
Yes, English or Chinese speaking guides are provided to all snorkelers before the start of the activity. Korean speaking guides are also available and can be availed by paying additional charges.
Snorkeling enthusiasts are suggested to wear proper swimsuit or suitable swimming attire for the activity.
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