Nestled on Gaya Island’s crescent Malohom Bay off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo, Gayana Marine Resort is a picturesque destination that strikes a balance between ecology and indulgent luxury. Our extraordinary 52 overwater tropical villas boast vistas of the aquamarine sea, mangrove forest or tropical jungle. Each abode is designed in such a way that enhances the lulling sounds of the surf beneath the villa. At the heart of the resort is the protection and regeneration of the island’s precious marine environment – the on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre, the only of its kind on an island resort, propagates endangered giant clams and coral reefs. The resort’s dining venues present palate-pleasing and soul-satisfying local and international cuisine, while the spa beckons with an array of pampering treatments.
Highlights
Explore resort’s waterfront teems with thriving corals and small yet wonderful wildlife
Participate in replanting corals in the reef, or get up close with sea creatures from seahorses to bamboo sharks
Look for undersea creatures from the clownfish and snapper to the pufferfish, sea turtle, lobsters and even the whale shark
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive at Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, from Jesselton Point Terminal you will use speedboat transfer to reach the |Borneo Eagle Resort. Enjoy the warm welcome of the resort staff with a complimentary welcome drink.
After the daily breakfast at Macac Restaurant, Enjoy your free time to explore the resort and its surroundings. Get a complimentary entrance to the Marine Ecology Research Center and participate in replanting corals in the reef, or get up close with sea creatures from seahorses to bamboo sharks. A key initiative is the Giant Clam Restocking Program, which has and continues to successfully propagate these endangered shell creatures. Another is the Reef Regeneration Program, set-up to repair coral reef damage on the island. To restore damaged coral beds is a long and slow process, and guests can take part in our efforts by planting a coral fragment. You will receive a certificate and updates throughout the year on your coral’s development.
Explore resort’s waterfront teems with thriving corals and small wildlife such as starfishes, crabs and resident fishes by Scuba diving or you could also take to the beautiful waters in a kayak, or go paddle boarding. Equipment for the activities are provided free of charge. Trekking is also available on various marked trails or take on the four-hour trek to Bungaraya Island Resort on the other side of the island.
More information about Bungaraya Island resort are available here.
Day 5: Return Home
1 Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, transfer to the Jesselton Point Terminal for your flight back home.
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Initial deposit is Full payment is required upon confirmation of booking, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 7 days prior to departure by Wire transfer
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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1 day ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
3 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
5 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
6 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.