Go on an adventure and discovery at Ara Dinawan Island Resort. Be surrounded by beautiful nature, lush rainforest and clear blue seas, rejuvenated after an overnight in the glamping retreat. Embark on a meaningful trip with us and repurpose your vacation in one of Sabah’s most beautiful islands. 

Start with organizing your flight or drive trips to Kota Kinabalu by determining your arrivals point. For international travelers, we recommend to start with all your visa, passport and identification arrangements as most government agencies recommend a minimum of 6 months passport validity. Some countries (e.g ASEAN countries) do not require visas, while other countries and even Malaysian states have a maximum of 90 days visit pass. This is important for voluntary or research programs. For more detailed information, please visit your local immigration website.

Ara Dinawan Island is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in Malaysia. The nearest airport is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and for international travelers the connecting airport is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Ara Dinawan Island is accessible via the Apai Jetty (Beringgis Seafood Restaurant) which is approximately 30 to 45 minutes drive depending on traffic. There are scheduled boat transfers daily, all bookings will be communicated in advance. 

The resort offers various trip options including all-inclusive day trips and overnight trips. For trips arriving via flights as well as self drives, please refer to the complete guide and reference on the itineraries below;