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About this trip
REDANG TURTLE VOLUNTEERING
The location:
Redang Island, located off Malaysia's east coast, is a pristine tropical paradise known for its powdery white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. This idyllic retreat offers excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities, vibrant coral reefs, and a laid-back atmosphere, making it a perfect escape for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts.
The Conservation Project:
Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary is located at the northern part of Redang Island. This bay is home to the largest turtle nesting colony in Peninsular Malaysia and is run by the UTM Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. It is one of the important nesting beaches for Green and Hawksbill turtles. with nesting ranging from 700 to 1700 nests annually. Peak nesting season is from May to July. Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary is a secluded and sheltered bay surrounded by majestic rocky cliffs. Its 350m crescent-shaped beach overlooks clear blue waters and a pristine coral reef — a perfect environment for sea turtles to take shelter and feed before making their way onto the beach to nest.
You will help to patrol the beach at night for nesting mothers and help collect her eggs. If there are hatchlings you will also help to release them. You will help with any research that is ongoing at the time and create educational materials or other projects that need doing.
Group Itinerary
Day 1 - 8 June 2024
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Meet and Greet at the airport by our facilitators
Orientation and briefing for the group by our facilitators
Transfer by monorail to the Kuala Lumpur Bus Terminal TBS
Board the night bus to Kuala Terengganu (approx. 6 hours)
Day 2 - 9 June 2024
Arrival at Redang Island and introduction
Morning activity: Boat to Redang Island,
Afternoon activity: Introduction to the turtle project
Evening activity: First turtle patrol
Day 3 - 10 June 2024
Turtle Hatchery & Night patrol
Morning activity: : Rest (after night patrol)
Afternoon activity: Turtle hatchery assistance
Evening activity: : Turtle patrol
Day 4 - 11 June 2024
Turtle Hatchery & Night patrol
Morning activity: : Rest (after night patrol)
Afternoon activity: Turtle hatchery assistance
Evening activity: : Turtle patrol
Day 5 - 12 June 2024
Turtle conservation project
Morning activity: : Rest (after night patrol)
Afternoon activity: Turtle conservation project activities
Evening activity: : Turtle patrol
Day 6 - 13 June 2024
Departure for KL
Morning activity: : Boat to Kuala Terengganu
Afternoon activity: Bus to Kuala Lumpur
Evening activity: : Check into KL accommodation (see option below)
Day 7 - 14 June 2024
Return: Transport to airport and flight back home (see option below)
Optional: Kuala Lumpur accommodation and return airport transfer
We can arrange accommodation at our favourite budget hotel near the Kuala Lumpur Sentral station, Pods Packpackers, and a return transfer by public transport or private bus
What’s included
- Group facilitatorA trained local (English and Chinese speaking) facilitator will accompany the group for the whole trip and provide briefings and guidance.
- Project activitiesTurtle Beach Patrol, Nest protection and Egg relocation, Turtle Hatchery Maintenance, Beach Clean Up, Assistance on conservation projects
- All mealsVolunteer are provided with all daily meals from the communal kitchen on site. The food consists of simple Malaysian dishes mixed with some Malaysian styled western foods.
- Transfer to projectThe volunteer fee includes return boat transfer from and to Kuala Terengganu.
- Dormitory accommodationMale and Female dormitory in wooden beach chalets with camp beds and shared washrooms.
- Electric supplyThe buildings are solar-powered; usage of electricity must be kept at MINIMUM and charging is limited to phones only.
- Airport transferMeet & greet at the airport, transfer to KL Bus terminal and bus journey to and from Kuala Terenggany jetty included
- Travel InsuranceVolunteers must have personal accident and travel insurance from a local provider @Rm 200 p. person
What’s not included
- Air fares & airport taxAny travel to and from Kuala Lumpur
- Meals in Kuala LumpurMeals on Day 1 and Day 7 are not included
- KL accommodationAccommodation in Kuala Lumpur can be arranged on request
- Return Airport TransferTransfer to the KLIA airport can be arranged on request
Available Packages
Redang Turtle Volunteering, 7 Days/6 Nights: Rm 1,900 plus Rm 200 Personal Accident and Travel Insurance