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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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South and Southeast Asia > Malaysia > Borneo > Sabah
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Duration:
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5 Hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Rantau Abang, located 56 kilometres north of Kuala Terengganu, is a sanctuary for the giant leatherback turtle and a popular tourist destination. This is also one of only six beaches in the world where the giant leatherback turtles come in yearly between May and September to lay their eggs on the beach. This is one of the most famous tourist overnight-stop spot to watch the female turtles lay their eggs at night. The beach has a steep and deep slope that allows the turtles to land straight up the beach and lay their eggs. Leatherback turtles come to the same spot every year to lay their eggs.