Come join me, Rarindra Prakarsa to meet Bajau Sea People in Samporna Island, Sabah, Malaysia. You will find their uniqe life with their home in the middle of the sea, boat house and tiny islands. !
The Date: 10-14 October 2025 (Incl. arrival-departure days)
Package price per pax: USD 1075
Group Size: 5-6 people + Rarindra +local guide
Flight Destination: Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia (KL-Tawau-KL). Malaysia Airlines arrival at 5:30 pm in
Tawau if you want to get free pickup to hotel. Please find the flight schedule in photo gallery underneath.
What’s included in the package?
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2 Nights accomodation at hotel in Samporna town (Single sup/one person one room) and 2 nights sharing room in island. (Unfortunately there is no single sup. optiion staying in Island).
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Ground Transportation all throughout the trip
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Tuition and setups (field mentoring) By Rarindra and local arangement by Muslianshah
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Meals (BF+Lunch+Dinner). Lunch will be in box as there is no restaurant all over islands.
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All Talents/model, Entrance fee. Permit etc
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Boats to visits islands
What’s NOT included?
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Accommodations outside the tour date
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Flights to/from Tawau, Malaysia.
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Tipping for driver/assistant
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Alcohol or any beverage
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Food ordered not by organizer.
What to Bring
Photography gears
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Two camera bodies is highly suggested for backup
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Lenses: 16-35mm, 24-70 (or 24-105) and 70-200.
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Godox triggers: Xpro or X2T or X1T
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Tripod. (optional for landscape enthusiast)
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Polarizer filter (optional) for remove water reflection.
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Passport (Check your passport validation before leaving--6 months earlier)
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Details what to bring will be informed later in group email and whatsapp group.
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Water resistant shoe & 3/4 pants when shooting on water
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Payment method:
1st payment : USD 400 or IDR 6.5 mil (Before June 15th)--Non refundable
2nd payment: USD 675 or IDR 10 mil (Before Sep 1st)--
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Bank Transfer
(US Dollar account):
BANK CENTRAL ASIA
Account number: 4912 260 571
Account name: Budi Prakasa Karyadi
Branch: Jalan Panjang
Address: Jalan Panjang 79 EF, Kelapa Dua, Jakarta 11520, Indonesia
SWIFT Code: CENAIDJA
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Paypal:
(additional cost USD 50)
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Itinerary
Oct 10
Travel day from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Pickup by Van and travel to Semporna Town (1 Hour). Check-in at selected hotel
19.00pm – Dinner near hotel area.
Oct 11
07.00am – Breakfast at Hotel
08.00am – Move to Jetty from hotel (walking distance)
08.30am – Island Permit arrangement
09.00am – Move to Maiga Island for Human Interest (people photography) shot
11.45am – Move to Selakan Island Lunch (optional lunch pack)
14.00pm – Move to Tatagan Island for Human Interest shot
17.00pm – Move back to Hotel
19.30pm – Dinner near hotel area
Oct 12
07.00am – Breakfast at Hotel
08.00am – Check-out and Move to Jetty and go to Bual-Bual Village (THIS NIGHT STAYING AT ISLAND FOR SUNSET AND SUNRISE)
11.45am – Move to Selakan Island Lunch (optional lunch pack)
12.45pm – Check-In at Homestay Selakan Island.
14.00pm – Move to Tatagan Island for Human Interest shot and Sunset Shot
18.00pm – Move back to Hotel
19.30pm – Dinner at Homestay / Free and Easy
Oct 13
05.00am – Sunrise at Maiga Island
07.00am – Move to Homestay-Breakfast, Packing and Check-Oout
09.00am – Move to Omadal Island for Human Interest.
11.45am – Move for Lunch (optional lunch pack)
14.00pm – Move to Semporna Town Check-In Hotel and hunting Philipine Market shooting. 17.00pm – Move back to Hotel.
19.30pm – Dinner near hotel area.
Oct 14
07.00am – Breakfast at Hotel.
08.00am – Checkout from hotel and transfer to Tawau Airport.
FORM for joining
