Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary — Attraction in Pulau Redang

Chagar Hutang is a turtle sanctuary ran by staff and interns. They monitor the eggs laid by turtles so that the baby turtles have the highest chance of survival. They also guide the volunteers who went there on how conservation was done. This includes hard work like night patrols. There is basic accommodation (rooms with no fan / aircon) and volunteers are expected to take care in housekeeping matters such as cooking and sweeping. But you'll go away experiencing so much about turtle conservation and a new found respect for the people who do it. An...

Fantastic ecotourism/voluntourism experience. A lovely natural setting far away from the artificial and crowded resorts. Light work at night and during the day with more than enough time to chill on the beach and snorkel. Has been run for many years by...

The resort included a morning trip to swim with sea turtles here. We drove by boat and anchored for an hour. We saw five sea turtles. It was an amazing experience. The water is very clear and no rocks. Just clear to the...