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
October 10 – Arrival & Transfer to Semporna
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Arrival in Kuala Lumpur – Tawau (Flight, self-arranged)
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Transfer by van to Semporna Town (approx. 1 hour)
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Check-in at hotel
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19:00 – Dinner near the hotel
October 11 – Island Hopping & Photography
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07:00 – Breakfast at hotel
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08:00 – Walk to jetty (short walking distance)
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08:30 – Island permit processing
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09:00 – Depart for Maiga Island – Human Interest Photography
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11:45 – Transfer to Selakan Island – Lunch (lunch pack optional)
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14:00 – Continue to Tatagan Island – Human Interest Photography
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17:00 – Check-in at Homestay
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19:30 – Dinner
🏝 Overnight at Homestay
October 12 – Village Life & Sunset Shot
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07:00 – Breakfast at homestay
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08:00 – Check-out, boat to Bual-Bual Village
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11:45 – Transfer to Selakan Island – Lunch (lunch pack optional)
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12:45 – Check-in at Homestay – Selakan Island
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14:00 – Depart for Tatagan Island – Human Interest & Sunset Photography
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18:00 – Return to homestay
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19:30 – Dinner / Free time
🏝 Overnight at Homestay
October 13 – Sunrise & Market Scenes
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05:00 – Sunrise session at Maiga Island
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07:00 – Return to homestay – breakfast & packing
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09:00 – Depart to Omadal Island – Human Interest Photography
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11:45 – Lunch (lunch pack optional)
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14:00 – Return to Semporna Town, hotel check-in
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16:30 – 17:00 – Explore & shoot Philippine Market
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19:30 – Dinner near hotel
October 14 – Departure
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07:00 – Breakfast at hotel
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08:00 – Hotel check-out & transfer to Tawau Airport
* the words in blue is when we staying in Homestay.
FORM for joining
