The Survivor Island

The Pulau Tiga is a quaint island retreat that offers opportunities to experience nature and at the same time enjoy the serenity of this pristine and unique island off the coast of Borneo. The Pulau Tiga Marine National Park has soared to world fame as 'Survivor Island' because of the popular Million Dollar Prize Money TV series 'Survivor' by the CBS TV network, USA. Pulau Tiga is ideal to discover some of the unique Borneo flora & fauna. Trails for trekking are well indicated and the patient nature observer will spot a variety of rare birds, such as the curious megapodes, hornbills and sea eagles. Animals frequently seen are monitor lizards and other reptiles, and the naughty macaques.

The trekking trails also lead to the mud volcanoes on the island, famous for their hot, mineral enriched mud that is said to have healing properties and is good for the skin.Sea turtles inhabit the surrounding seas and are occasionally spotted during diving along the seven kilometer long coral reef that surrounds the island, a veritable underwater haven for divers.

Located 48 km south of Kota Kinabalu and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Tiga Park is reached by driving the 140 km to Kuala Penyu, a small settlement on the tip of the Klias Peninsula. From here it is another 18 km, or about 30 minutes, by boat. Another way of getting there is by chartering a speed boat from Kota Kinabalu and cruise to Pulau Tiga, or fly to Labuan Island and charter a speed boat from Labuan.