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"Beautiful beach,
coral, fish, great food. In one word - Paradise."
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300
km North of Kota Kinabalu lies the " Jewel of the Borneo
Banks " Layang
- Layang
Island. This remote oceanic atoll is yet another example
of the World Class Diving to be found in Borneo, Malaysia.
It's Coral walls plunge a staggering 6000 feet (2000 meters)
down to the floor of the South China Sea. Venturing below the
surface of the sparkling blue water, you'll be met with an
average visibility of 150 feet (50 meters) and find a dive
destination that is largely unexplored. The only Resort
on the Island officially opened in March of 1996. This offers
the adventurous diver, an opportunity to experience Frontier
Diving at its best.
 The
dramatic underwater topography of this unique atoll, combined
with its remote location, accounts for the abundant marine
life and pristine condition. Large shoals of pelagic,
including massive numbers of barracuda, jacks and the
hammerhead shark frequent these waters. The reefs & walls
are also home to some of the finest & most spectacular
displays of hard and soft corals in the world. They also
harbor many species yet to be identified and named. Layang
- Layang Island
should be on every serious divers " Must See " list.
 Facing the calm
water of the lagoon with 76 rooms and 10 suites in six blocks of
hardwood timber structures, Layang Layang Island Resort caters to
all your worldly needs. Every room is air-conditioned with private
amenities and comes equipped with TV, fridge, extra size beds and a
private balcony...
Our resort offers a host of other
facilities such as a full bar in the reception lounge, 200 seats
restaurant, full service PADI
dive centre, a free form fresh water. pool and a souvenir shop
After a day of incredible
underwater adventure, one can sit back and soak in the beauty and
peacefulness of the spectacular sunset that only a remote island in
the middle of the South China Sea can deliver.
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How
to get there :
JNB/KUALA
LUMPUR/KOTA KINABALU/LAYANG LAYANG ISLAND
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 Layang
Layang Package
Closed due to monsoon season.
Fr 31st Aug 2007 to Feb 2008
Reopen on 01st March 2008.
Advance bookings are welcome |
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Facilities
- Guestrooms are equipped with
remote control air-conditioner, telephone, television with
in-house videos & programs from regional satellite
broadcast.
- Private bathroom-hot/cold shower
and toilet.
- 2 single beds (extra size) and a
private balcony.
- Bar, reception counter,
restaurant serving Asian and Continental specialties
- Souvenir shop and conference
room.
- TV and karaoke lounge.
- Free form swimming pool.
Note
The
resort
is temporally closed from August
until February.Suggestion
April and May is the best time to see
schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks, which gather to perform
mating rituals.
Bonus
A bird-watchers paradise as the atoll
is home to thousands of migratory birds.
Best time to visit
April through October. Rainy season is
November to March.
Conditions
Water temperature ranges from 79 to 86
degrees (26C to 30C) year round.
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