The diving here is characterized by walls that descend as deep as 2000m, flourishing with a multitude of pristine corals and featuring some of the best wall diving in the world. Here, you have the best chances of spotting scalloped hammerhead sharks schooling in large numbers. The atoll has generated some excitement in recent years with numerous appearances of short-finned pilot whales, measuring seven meters in length with a bulbous forehead.
Recommended stays here at between 6 to 14 days at the one and only award-winning Layang Layang Island Resort. If you are looking at escaping the crowds, this will be the perfect spot for you. This idyllic resort even has a freshwater swimming pool, SPA facilities, and offers full board packages (5 meals!) with 3 daily guided dives.
The untouched beauty and rich biodiversity of Layang Layang atoll offer an encounter with an almost perfectly healthy ecosystem. The clear nutrient-rich waters permit dense coral growth to a depth of more than 50 meters. Watch the action unfold as you descend into the crystal blue waters and experience the kaleidoscope of nature’s most lavish seascape and inhabitants.
* Insider Info: Hammerhead mating season typically runs from April to May. Chances of seeing the hammerheads are higher during these months.
* Note: It is highly recommended that you book 1 month in advance (or at least 2 weeks) before your arrival date for obtaining permits from the Malaysian Navy for your visit to Layang Layang.
Price reference based on 6D5N packages
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Explore the “Jewel of Borneo Banks” in total privacy while getting pampered with the resort’s outstanding service quality. As the only resort in the area, Layang Layang offers a truly unprecedented “One Island One Resort” exclusive experience.
If you are looking to travel to Layang Layang Atoll, you are inevitably looking for a weather forecast. So here’s a forecast for the next 7 days. Although weather forecasts are not always accurate with ever-changing weather patterns, it does provide a good guess on what’s to come. Every little bit helps! 😀