PULAU TIGA MARINE PARK
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Pulau Tiga Marine Park
Survivor Island of Borneo
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Information and Places of Interest in Sabah

The
Pulau Tiga Marine National Park has soared to world fame as 'Survivor
Island' because of the popular Million Dollar Prize Money TV series
'Survivor' bythe 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.
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 bythe 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 bya private enterprise with chalets, diving and
watersports facilities. 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.
Other
Islands
There are two more
islands in the Pulau Tiga Park, approximately 20 minutes byboat 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 bythe 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.
ACCOMMODATION

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.
FACILITIES
The resort restaurant offers good food and
excellent company. Outdoor BBQ and picnic baskets can be provided for bythe 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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2D1N PULAU TIGA
ESCAPADE 2008/2009
(Ex - Kuala Penyu)
Notice:
The Resort will closed from 5-11 Nov 2008 for yearly Maintenance
Types
of Room |
PRICE PER PERSON (min 2 pax) MYR |
2 Days/1 Night |
Extension Per
Night |
Inclusive; |
Superior
(Twin or Double) |
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Return Schedule boat
transfer from Kuala Penyu to Pulau Tiga Resort
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Welcome drink
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Accommodation with ensuite bathroom
& aircond (except Long House Room)
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Lunch, Dinner &
Breakfast with unlimited Free Flow of hot
and cold beverages (excluding alcoholic & carbonated drinks)
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Evening Tea Break
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Escorted trip to the
Mud Volcano (1 trip)
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Sabah Parks'
entrance fee
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Adult |
RM 380 |
RM 250 |
Child
(age 2-12 yrs old) |
RM 190 |
RM 125 |
Single
Supplement |
RM 505 |
RM 375 |
Standard
(Twin or Double) |
Adult |
RM 320 |
RM 210 |
Child
(age 2-12 yrs old) |
RM 160 |
RM 105 |
Single
Supplement |
RM 425 |
RM 315 |
Long
House (Triple) |
Adult |
RM 215 |
RM 130 |
Child
(age 2-12 yrs old) |
RM 108 |
RM 65 |
Single
Supplement |
RM 280 |
RM 195 |
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Rates are in Ringgit
Malaysia and subject to 10% service charge and 4.5% e-commerce
charge for credit card payment.
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Price subject to change
with or without prior notice.
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Package
Excludes Government Service Tax (GST)
@ RM 3.00 per person per night stay.
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Return Schedule Shuttle
Transfers Ex-Kota Kinabalu can be arranged with additional fees.
- RM 180 per person (min 2
paxs) / RM 150 per person (3-4 paxs) / RM 120 (5-6 paxs)
Standard Scheduled Shuttle Transfer
(approx 2hrs driving distance from Kota Kinabalu City)
Kota Kinabalu to Kuala
Penyu at 8am or 12.30pm
Kuala Penyu to Kota
Kinabalu at 10am or 3.00pm
Standard Scheduled Boat
Ride (approx 30 mins ride from Kuala Penyu Jetty)
Kuala Penyu to Pulau Tiga
Resort at 10am or 3.00pm
Pulau Tiga Resort to Kuala
Penyu at 9am or 2.00pm
(Note: For
all unscheduled land or boat transfers, additional cost will be imposed)
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Room Type
Difference:
Superior Room
Family chalet available in first
come first serve basis
Available in Twin and Double
bedded
Air-conditioned
Tea and coffee making
facilities available in the chalet
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Attached bathroom with hot
shower
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Standard Room
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Longhouse
/ Hostel
(Dormitory
room for group 3 adults)
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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)
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flying fox
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obstacle course
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arrangement and
payment direct to the resort's reception
Snake
Island Trip |
RM 35 per pax PTR/Snake Island/PTR
(min 2 paxs) |
Kayaking
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RM 30 per half day |
Flying
Fox |
RM 20 per pax |
Banana
Boat |
RM 15 per pax (min 5 pax / 15 minutes per ride) |
Fishing
Trip |
RM 300
per boat / 3 hours (bait & fishing tackles is not provided)
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Shore
Dive |
RM 15 per
dive / diver (min 2 diver) - Includes Dive Master, tanks, weight
belt & weights; Excludes scuba dive equipment for rental
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Boat
Dive |
RM 80 per
dive / diver (min 2 divers) - Includes Dive Master, dive boat,
tank, weight belt & weights; Excludes scuba dive equipment for
rental |
* Above Prices
subject to change
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VISIT ITINERARY |
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 bythe 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
e.g water sports,
snorkeling, kayaking, snake island trip etc. at min. cost to be
arranged & pay direct at the Resort. |
1930 hrs |
Buffet dinner. |
2000 hrs |
Free at leisure - karaoke singing /
indoor games |
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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
- Suggested Things to
Bring:- Personal Toiletries and Tropical Beach Wear, Insect
Repellent and torch light. |
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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 bytrees 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 bytheir 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
HAVEN
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.
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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
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How
To
Get
There

Located
48 km south of Kota Kinabalu and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Tiga
Park is reached bydriving the 140 km to Kuala Penyu, a small settlement
on the tip of the Klias Peninsula. From here it is another 18 km, or about
30 minutes, byboat. Another way of getting there is bychartering a speed
boat from Kota Kinabalu and cruise to Pulau Tiga, or fly to Labuan Island
and charter a speed boat from Labuan.


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