“got a question about a trip? WhatsApp message me - https://wa.me/6591840209 | +65 9184 0209 - I love uncovering hidden Travel gems & going the distance to experience them all around South East Asia over Singapore's various public holidays / long weekends! I'm particularly a fan of Animals, Wildlife & Nature - believe in taking the time to research about Ethical Animal Experiences, enjoy the most natural Wildlife Safaris, meaningful experiences, spend less time at touristy / but must see spots + dedicate most time in my itineraries to Nature. ”
got a Question about this trip? WhatsApp message me (nicole, Animal Encounters) at +65 9184 0209
want to just TRY DIVING first? go to this link: https://www.threeplaygrounds.com/adventure/3d2n-vesak-day-try-diving-official-padi-half-day-course-east-tioman/510
TRIP DATES:
Sat 18 - Wed 22 May 2019
TRIP DURATION:
5 Days 4 Nights with Vesak Day Holiday
LEAVE REQUIRED:
2 Days ( Tue 21 May + Wed 22 May 2019 )
LEARN DIVING! PADI OPEN WATER COURSE
* PADI : Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the World's leading Scuba Diver training organisation.
Always wanted to Learn Diving but no one to go with? Come with Us! :D
DIVE ON THE LESS TOURISTIC SIDE OF TIOMAN
The West (left) side of Tioman Island where the Ferries drop People off are indeed crowded and Diving on this (left) side is not very nice anymore due to over population, pollution.. I first learnt my Diving there. 
photo: Klook
Fortunately I discovered the quaint East (right) side of Tioman Island on my quest to seek out a Turtle Conservation Centre on this (right) side of the Island.
We'll need to take a 20min Jeep ride across the Island to the other side! Not many people know about this unless they know to specifically stay there!
Here there are less Tourists than on the West / left side, though it is quickly gaining more and more popularity with bigger Resorts being built on this East / right side of the Island!
Diving here is still pretty nice, you can actually see Corals, Fish - unlike in the West / left side where I think I just most saw dying Coral and like a billion Sea Urchins!
STAY RIGHT ON THE BEACH
I think this will be like my 5th time in Tioman!
So I think I know where the best places are to stay! ;)
Breakfast Included!
GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT DIVING?
I am already a certified Diver and would like to organise this trip to help others come learn Diving too as I found it to be such a Fun, Exciting thing!
I never thought I would learn Diving, but as someone who loves Animals, I realised it is only in the Sea that Animals truly roam free of Human control. And it is a very wonderful, magical thing to see, Fish swimming freely. In fact, you will feel like a floating flying fish too!
Say what you want, Safaris are actually just really big parks.
But in the Ocean, Animals are truly Free!
want to just TRY OUT Diving first? go to this link : https://www.threeplaygrounds.com/adventure/3d2n-vesak-day-try-diving-official-padi-half-day-course-east-tioman/510
Got a Question about Diving? Ask me! :)
WhatsApp message me (nicole, Animal Encounters)
+65 9184 0209
VISIT TURTLE CONSERVATION CENTRE, JUARA TURTLE PROJECT
Other than Learning Diving we can also spend some time to pop by the Turtle Conservation Centre Juara Turtle Project.
Learn about Sea Turtles, their Plight, and Conservation Efforts.
Support an Ethical Turtle Centre. That prioritises the Animals' wellbeing rather than our Human need to see them. :)
No - they do not keep Baby Sea Turtles because that might disrupt their Natural Behaviour and Life Cycle.
Please Note: during this short visit, you will probably not get to see any live Baby Sea Turtles. it is also not yet the good season for this.
If you would like a chance to see Baby Sea Turtles, you can join our August National Day trip to Volunteer for 1 Week at the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre.
This will be the 4th time we will be running the August Sea Turtle Trip. We have been blessed and lucky to see Baby Sea Turtles every single time! 
VISIT ANIMAL WELFARE CATS / KITTENS CARE CENTRE
Nothing like a Cat / Kitten to melt your Heart on a Hot Summer Day!!
Hopefully Kittens. This Cat Centre was set up to help sterilise the Stray Cat Population we have also personally seen explode over the 4 years we have been here.
Some Cats here are sick and being tended to so they do not spread diseases.
Kittens are being kept here till they are old enough to be sterilised.
TRIP COST: S$695
want to just TRY Diving first? go to this link: https://www.threeplaygrounds.com/adventure/3d2n-vesak-day-try-diving-official-padi-half-day-course-east-tioman/510
got a question about a trip? WhatsApp message me (nicole) at +65 9184 0209
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read through the following terms of participation before RSVP: http://www.threeplaygrounds.com/pages/champion-terms-of-participation
* Itinerary serves as Guide only and may change due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond my control.
DISCLAIMER: Your safety and well-being during the trip are your sole responsibility. By RSVP for this event, you have confirmed that you have read, acknowledged, agreed and accepted the terms and conditions of participating in this trip.
By WEIRDOFREAKO OUTDOOR PTE. LTD. - TA License No: 02937
got a question about a trip? WhatsApp message me (nicole) at +65 9184 0209
>>> DAY 1 SAT 18 MAY 2019
Depart on Friday Morning to Avoid Long Weekend Jams
Take Coach, Ferry, Jeep to East / right side of Tioman Island
Settle into Accomodation / Afternoon
if time allows, visit Juara Turtle Project or Animal (Cat) Welfare Centre
>>> DAY 2 SUN 19 MAY 2019
Day 1 of Diving Course
You will probably have to do some Theory reading
Do a Quiz / Questionnaire
Start Learning about Diving Equipment
Diving Hand Signs for Communication Underwater
You will put on Diving Gear and try out Everything on the Beach / Shore in shallow Water
if time allows, visit Juara Turtle Project or Animal (Cat) Welfare Centre
>>> DAY 3 MON 20 MAY 2019
2-3 Open Ocean Water Dives
>>> DAY 4 TUE 21 MAY 2019
2-3 Open Ocean Water Dives
Welcome to the Diver Family!
You are now a Certified PADI Open Water Scuba Diver! :D
>>> DAY 5 WED 22 MAY 2019
Journey back to Singapore
Well organised and led trip
Well organize trip by Nicole. Highly recommended to anyone who like to experience snorkeling with whale shark and love adventure trips. Glad to meet many like minded friends on the trip.
If there is a word that I can use, it's SHIOK!!! We had a party organised and almost all of us were at the dance floor. What more can you ask for ?? We were strangers at the start and then we became friends at the end. Nicole, you are the best!!!
