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A clear aerial view of a large lake surrounded by lush green hills and a prominent mountain range in the background. 1
Two people kayaking on a calm lake with mountains in the background. 2
An underwater scene with coral formations and yellow fish swimming around. 3
Two kayaks on a calm lake with mountains in the background. 4
Two people kayaking on a clear body of water. 5
By Bigfin Divers
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$82 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Refreshing snorkel or dive at the tiny uninhabited island of Pandan Pandan
    • Explore the beautiful Mengkabar Bay with a Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard
    • Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch by the ocean
    • Secluded private beachfront location away from crowds, no mass tourism
    • Relaxing beach time in a stunning spot surronded by Borneon Jungle

Activity location

    • Sabah
    • Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 88WF+FM Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia | Please wait on the beach and look for Bigfin Divers boat
    • Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia

Check availability

Valid for 8 Hours, Kota Kinabalu: Pandan Island Snorkel, Kayak & SUP in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Return boat trip to Pandan Island, 1 hour snorkelling session. Unlimited kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (self-guided). The live guide delivers the tour in Malay and English.

Price details
NZ$81.78 x 2 AdultsNZ$163.56
Total
Price is NZ$163.56
Until Fri, 13 Nov

Valid for 8 Hours, Kota Kinabalu: Pandan Island Discover Scuba Dive, Kayak, SUP in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

2 Discover scuba dives with PADI dive centre (Bigfin divers). Introductory dives for beginner 1st time divers. No experience necessary! Certified PADI instructor & equipment rental included. The live guide delivers the tour in Malay and English.

Price details
NZ$247.56 x 2 AdultsNZ$495.12
Total
Price is NZ$495.12
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Snorkelling or scuba diving (if selected) at Pandan Island
  • Inclusions
    Snorkelling / diving equipment rental (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, BCD, regulator, weights)
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (self-guided)
  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch, tea and coffee
  • Inclusions
    Scenic boat ride to Bigfin private beach
  • Inclusions
    Taxes, no extra permits or fees
  • Exclusions
    Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Land transfers from Kota Kinabalu / Tuaran / Karambunai not included
  • Exclusions
    Taxi to Bigfin meet point (Dragon beach, Kota Belud): Kota Kinabalu city - RM150 per taxi, 1 hour 20 mins. Tuaran / Karambunai (Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus, Hilton Garden Inn, Borneo Beach Villas) - RM130 per taxi, 45 mins

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering, Touching marine life
    • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

  • Meet at 8.30am Bigfin meeting point (Google Maps), Dragon Bay Beach, Kota Belud. We recommend departing from Kota Kinabalu at 6.45am, (Tuaran/Karambunai Resorts at 7.30am).
    On arrival, take a short scenic boat ride to Bigfin Beach resort, size up your equipment then head to the tiny uninhabited Pandan Island to discover the marine life of Borneo.

    Spend 1 hour either snorkelling or scuba diving for the first time with our qualified PADI dive instructors. Head to beautiful Bigfin Beach and have fun kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in the bay. At midday, enjoy a delicious lunch at Bigfin Beach resort.

    In the afternoon, soak up some sun on the secluded beach, take a nap in a hammock and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings. If desired, you are welcome to continue kayaking or paddleboarding at your leisure.

    Finally, when you are ready, return to the boat and head back to Dragon Beach, Mengkabar, Kota Belud, where you can arrange onward transport back to your hotel.

    Important note: Transfers to/from Kota Kinabalu not included.
    We recommend guests self drive, private taxi or GRAB (taxi e-hailing app).

    Taxi rates to Bigfin meeting point (Dragon beach, Kota Belud):

    Kota Kinabalu city - RM150 per taxi, 1 hour 20 mins
    Tuaran / Karambunai (Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus, Hilton Garden Inn, Borneo Beach Villas) - RM130 per taxi, 45 mins

Location

Activity location

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    • Sabah
    • Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 88WF+FM Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia | Please wait on the beach and look for Bigfin Divers boat
    • Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia