Known as ‘
The Jewel of the Borneo Banks’, Layang Layang has created for itself a calm lagoon which teems with wildlife. As many as 13 coral reefs have formed here, creating a magnetic underwater scenery. Diving is the pinnacle of Layang Layang’s beautiful experience – expect a vacation like no other on this isolated atoll.
Layang Layang is an atoll of 14 sq km in diameter, jutting 2,000 metres from the depths of the South China Sea. In 1985, the Malaysian Federal Government began reclamation works and created a 50-acre island on one part of the reef.
Thus, what is ardently known to East Malaysians as "Terumbu Layang Layang" or "Swallow's Reef" has now become Layang Layang Island.
May is known as the best diving season for Layang Layang where school of Hammerheads are usually spotted. Layang Layang is also famous for spotting of manta rays, schooling Jacks, schooling Devil Rays (spotted by Bummies Elvin, Tat and Caryn last year May 2007), macrolife such as pygmy seahorse and not forgetting over the years visibility from 20 – 40 metres.
So what are we waiting for? Divebums is organising a trip to Layang Layang this May! Below are the details.
May 18 – 23 2008
Prices Diver:-
6D5N Dive package
Malaysians or Expats with Msian work Permit
Rm2600 + Rm726 flights LYY per pax twin share basis ex KK
Foreigner without Msian work permit
RM3500 + RM846 flights LYY per pax twin share basis ex KK
Sporeans and Bruneians
SGD1228 + SGD382 flights LYY per pax twin share basis ex KK
(msian exchange upon date of payment)
Package includes:-
Flight KK – Layang Layang - KK
aircond room (twin share) in Layang Layang
All meals in Layang Layang
Unlimited jetty dive in Layang Layang (self dive - in buddy team only)
Boat dives (Day 1 check out dive/Day 2 – 4 3 dives per day /Day 5 1 dive/Day 6 NO Diving)
Tanks and Weights
Exclusive:
Flight to KKinabalu (return)
Equipment rentals
Accommodation in KKinabalu
Airport transfers
Sample of itinerary for 6D5N trip:
Day before Fly to KK . One night stay in KK
Day 1 Fly KK – Lyy.
Arrival in LYY - 1 check out dive
Day 2 3 boat dives
Day 3 3 boat dives
Day 4 3 boat dives
Day 5 1 boat dive (no fly time)
Day 6 Fly to KK
Fly KK – KUL
If you wish to join this trip, kindly advise the following as my seats are limited . Full name and Passport number / Nationality. Seats are limited and strictly on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. You will need to make deposit payment of 30% from total package to secure your seats.
So, bummies, HURRY and secure your seats! Let me know ASAP.
Beautiful Layang Layang!
