&ldquo;If you&#39;re looking for good diving and snorkeling I would highly recommend taking the time to travel out to the Mantanani Islands. The corals are beautiful and it&#39;s the first time I&#39;ve seen such an abundance of turtles! Crystal clear waters and not at all crowded! The islands themselves are beautiful and a little piece of paradise.&rdquo; &mdash; <a href="https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/ShowUserReviews-g298307-d2432363-r636384343-Mantanani_Island-Kota_Kinabalu_Kota_Kinabalu_District_West_Coast_Division_Sabah.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carina, Hong Kong</a>

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No trip to Kota Kinabalu would be complete without a visit to the breathtaking Mantanani Island, said to be one of the best snorkeling spots in the world.

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The waters around the island are famous for its coral reefs and aquatic life. Whether you&rsquo;re a beginner or a snorkeling enthusiast, our certified instructors will be happy to assist you. Who knows? You might even get the opportunity to swim alongside the island&rsquo;s cutest residents, the dugongs or sea cows!

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Fun Fact: While a dugong has flippers and flat tails resembling a whale, they are in fact more closely related to the elephant!

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The tour begins with a hotel pick up followed by a transfer to the jetties of Rampayan and Kota Belud. We&rsquo;ll then jump on a boat to Mantanani Island, made up of two flecks of land fringed by bleach-blond sand and ringed by a halo of colorful coral. We&rsquo;ll snorkel here &ndash; 25km off the coast of northwest Sabah &ndash; a remote an untouched jewel within reach of Kota Kinabalu (KK).

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After a tropical lunch, we&rsquo;ll return to the sea for swimming and more snorkeling at the house reef. We&rsquo;ll then either head back to KK, or continue onto Kawa Kawa River for the dinner cruise (optional add-on).

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The boat cruise begins at the jetty, where homemade cakes will be served with coffee and tea. As we float on the river, keep a lookout for endemic wildlife species the likes of playful proboscis monkeys. Buffet dinner ensues, and as night falls, the glow of fireflies will light the way&hellip;

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Includes: Transportation, guide, snorkeling equipment, optional buffet lunch

Mantanani Snorkeling & Kawa Kawa River Cruise – Full Day

&ldquo;If you're looking for good diving and snorkeling I would highly recommend taking the time to travel out to the Mantanani Islands. The corals are beautiful and it's the first time I've seen such

Mantanani Snorkeling & Kawa Kawa River Cruise – Full Day

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