Day Trip Sabah: Mantabuan, Sibuan & Bohey Dulang, Hiking and Snorkeling in Tun Sakaran Marine Park - Join Group

This trio of islands showcases Semporna’s dual magic—aerial vistas from Bohey Dulang and vibrant marine life at Mantabuan and Sibuan. It’s a microcosm of Sabah’s coastal splendor, all in one day!

Itinerary

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Day 1

Bohey Dulang Mantabuan Island Sibuan Island Pulau Semporna

08:00 AM – Meet at Grace Hotel Semporna
Your adventure begins at the main entrance of Grace Hotel Semporna, where you’ll meet your guide and fellow travelers. After a brief introduction, you’ll board a traditional wooden boat, setting sail across the jewel-toned waters of the Celebes Sea.

09:00 AM – Boat Ride to Bohey Dulang Island
As you glide past stilt villages and fishing boats, your guide will share insights about Tun Sakaran Marine Park (TSMP), Sabah’s largest marine park. The eight islands of TSMP form the silhouette of a "Sleeping Old Man," a local legend you’ll soon explore firsthand.

10:00 AM – Hike Bohey Dulang for Panoramic Views
Bohey Dulang, dubbed the "Pearl Island," was once home to Malaysia’s first pearl farm. Today, it’s famed for its 700-meter summit hike. The trail winds through lush jungle, with stone steps and tangled roots underfoot. After a 30–45-minute climb, you’ll reach the peak—where a breathtaking vista awaits. The sea below shifts from mint-green shallows to sapphire depths, framing the coral-rich bays of TSMP. Fun fact: The name "Bohey Dulang" comes from the Bajau words for "water pools," a nod to its crystalline tidal lagoons.

12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch with a View
Refuel with a packed lunch (included) amid the island’s untouched beauty. Keep an eye out for hornbills or sea eagles soaring above!

01:30 PM – Snorkel at Mantabuan Island
Next, dive into the waters of Mantabuan Island, the smallest in TSMP. Its powdery white sand and thriving coral gardens host parrotfish, clownfish, and even turtles. The island’s remoteness ensures an uncrowded, serene snorkeling experience.

03:00 PM – Explore Sibuan Island’s Warship Shape
Sibuan Island, shaped like a warship, offers a long crescent of sugary sand. Wade through its shallow turquoise waters or stroll the beach, where hermit crabs scuttle between coconut palms. Snorkel here to spot butterflyfish and—if you’re lucky—reef sharks patrolling the drop-off.

04:00 PM – Return to Semporna
As the sun dips, relax on the boat ride back, replaying the day’s highlights: the summit’s sweeping views, Mantabuan’s underwater kaleidoscope, and Sibuan’s idyllic shores.

08:00 PAGI – Bertemu di Grace Hotel Semporna
Pengembaraan anda bermula di pintu masuk utama Grace Hotel Semporna, di mana anda akan bertemu dengan pemandu pelancong dan rakan-rakan pengembara. Selepas sesi pengenalan ringkas, anda akan menaiki bot kayu tradisional dan berlayar merentasi perairan biru zamrud di Laut Celebes.

09:00 PAGI – Perjalanan Bot ke Pulau Bohey Dulang
Sambil merentasi kampung air dan bot nelayan, pemandu pelancong akan berkongsi maklumat tentang Taman Marin Tun Sakaran (TSMP), taman marin terbesar di Sabah. Lapan buah pulau dalam TSMP membentuk bayangan "Orang Tua Tidur," satu legenda tempatan yang bakal anda terokai sendiri.

10:00 PAGI – Mendaki Bohey Dulang untuk Pemandangan Panorama
Bohey Dulang, digelar "Pulau Mutiara," pernah menjadi lokasi ladang mutiara pertama di Malaysia. Kini, ia terkenal dengan pendakian ke puncaknya yang berketinggian 700 meter. Laluan mendaki ini melalui hutan hijau dengan anak tangga batu dan akar pokok yang bersimpul. Selepas 30–45 minit mendaki, anda akan tiba di puncak, di mana panorama memukau menanti. Laut di bawah berubah dari hijau pudina ke biru nilam, mengelilingi teluk-teluk terumbu karang dalam TSMP. Fakta menarik: Nama "Bohey Dulang" berasal daripada perkataan Bajau yang bermaksud "kolam air," merujuk kepada lagun pasang surutnya yang jernih.

12:00 TENGAH HARI – Berkelah dengan Pemandangan Indah
Nikmati makan tengah hari berbungkus (disediakan) sambil dikelilingi keindahan semula jadi pulau ini. Jangan lupa perhatikan burung enggang atau helang laut yang berterbangan di atas!

01:30 PETANG – Snorkeling di Pulau Mantabuan
Seterusnya, selami perairan Pulau Mantabuan, pulau terkecil dalam TSMP. Pantainya yang berpasir putih halus dan taman karangnya yang subur menjadi habitat kepada ikan bayan, ikan badut, dan juga penyu. Keadaan pulau yang terpencil memberikan pengalaman snorkeling yang tenang dan tidak sesak.

03:00 PETANG – Meneroka Pulau Sibuan yang Berbentuk Kapal Perang
Pulau Sibuan, yang berbentuk seperti kapal perang, menawarkan pantai berpasir putih berbentuk sabit. Berjalanlah di sepanjang pantai sambil meredah air cetek berwarna biru kehijauan atau saksikan ketam hermit berlari di antara pokok kelapa. Snorkeling di sini memberikan peluang untuk melihat ikan rama-rama dan—jika bernasib baik—jerung terumbu yang berenang di kawasan curam dasar laut.

04:00 PETANG – Kembali ke Semporna
Ketika matahari mula terbenam, bersantailah dalam perjalanan bot pulang sambil mengenang kembali detik-detik istimewa hari ini: pemandangan dari puncak Bohey Dulang, keindahan bawah laut Mantabuan, dan pantai indah Sibuan.

Note: The itinerary provided is for reference only. We reserve the right to change, alter, or modify the schedule, activities, weather considerations, and traffic arrangements as necessary. Actual arrangements may vary based on availability and other factors, with equivalent or similar alternatives provided to ensure a seamless experience.