Lankayan Island

Not far from the city of Sandakan, eastern Sabah, lies the island of Lankayan. Lankayan is a small but beautiful tropical island in the Sulu Sea. The island is very popular among scuba diving enthusiasts and is often visited to get some well deserved rest after having done one of the activities on Borneo. The area around Lankayan is an official protected marine park; this was done to preserve the rich eco-tourism value. This site is also one of the most beautiful dive sites in Malaysia.

Between June and September turtles come to shore to lay their eggs. During the same season, visitors can witness baby turtle hatchlings that find their way into the sea. Most common turtles that can be found around Lankayan are the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle. So many turtles live in this area that even people who only do snorkeling are able to spot them underwater.

Accessibility: Head to Sandakan Sabah then hop on a speedboat

Good to know: March- May for whale sharks sightings