🏝️ Your Private Island Escape
A 3-day exclusive island retreat off Sandakan, Sabah — tiny island, world-class dive sites, and seasonal whale shark encounters.
Package Overview
Lankayan Island is a hidden gem in the Sulu Sea — a tiny, pristine island with a single eco-resort and some of Borneo’s finest diving. With limited guest capacity to protect the surrounding reef, this is the ultimate escape for serious divers and couples seeking seclusion.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Best for: Divers, couples, honeymooners
Highlight: Whale shark sightings (seasonal, April–May)
Itinerary Highlights
Sandakan → Lankayan Island
Speedboat transfer from Sandakan to Lankayan. Afternoon dive or snorkel on the pristine house reef right off the beach.
Full-Day Diving
Up to 3 guided dives — wreck dives, macro sites, and open-water reefs. Seasonal whale shark encounters (Apr–May). Non-divers enjoy unlimited house reef snorkelling.
Morning Dive & Departure
Final morning dive or beach time before speedboat transfer back to Sandakan.
What’s Included
Included
- Return speedboat transfers (Sandakan)
- Eco-resort accommodation (2 nights)
- Unlimited house reef diving/snorkelling
- Dive guide for all dives
- All meals (full board)
- Island conservation levy
Not Included
- Flights to Sandakan
- Dive equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
🌿 Our Green Commitment
Island conservation levy included with every booking. Lankayan operates a turtle hatchery programme and limits guest numbers to protect the reef ecosystem.
Escape to Lankayan?
Get in touch for availability and personalised dive packages.
