Description
Come and join the local guides of Sandakan who will share their local expertise and knowledge with you. Explore the wonder of forest filled with wildlife such as The Biggest Nose of Borneo – The Proboscis Monkey found only in the island of Borneo, Orang Utan, Pygmy Elephants, Snakes and Birds whilst doing the fascinating river cruising and jungle trekking.
Highlights
Daily meals
Complimentary hand sanitiser
Fully escorted by English speaking guide
Twin-sharing accommodation
Tours and transfers
Location
Sandakan is the second largest city located on the east coast of Sabah. Sandakan is well known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations where fauna, flora and cultural heritage are the main attractions.
Itinerary
Day 1
AM: Sepilok Orang Utan and Bornean Sun Bear Tour
PM: Kinabatangan River Cruise
Day 2
AM: Morning Cruise, Jungle Trekking
PM: Kinabatangan River Cruise
Day 3
AM: Depart Bilit, drive back to Sandakan
PM: Free to relax at Sepilok Jungle Resort
Day 4
AM: Sandakan sightseeing tours (temple, church, water village)
PM: Departure transfer to SDK Airport
Shared accommodation: Twin bed
Day 1 and Day 2: Bilit Adventure Lodge
Bilit Adventure Lodge is located at Kampung Bilit, Kinabatangan River. It is about 2.5 hours drive from Sandakan Town and about two hours drive from Sepilok Jungle Resort. or about 30 minutes drive from Gomantong Cave.
Day 3 and Day 4: Sepilok Jungle Resort
Just five minutes walk to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Jungle Resort offers comfortable lodging for visitors around the world to get close but un-intrusive glimpse of this nature paradise.
Day 1: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Breakfast
In the jungle, you will be able to see some wildlife around the lodge. Feel free to take photos. However, you are not encouraged to feed the birds, squirrel, monkeys and even orang utan if you happen to see them.
Accommodation
English-speaking guide
Hand sanitizer
Parks entrance fees
Tours and transfers
Airfares
Beverages
Camera fees
Face mask
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Arrival by flight
You can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK) direct from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu or Tawau.
Arrival by land
You can travel to Sandakan by express bus from Kota Kinabalu (approx. 6 hours), Lahad Datu (approx. 4 hours), Tawau (approx. 5 hours) and Semporna (approx. 5 hours).
In lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic, you can opt to postpone your trip once it is safe to travel again. Kindly contact the property owner for more information.
Sepilok Travel Wildlife Adventure is a licensed inbound tour operator with Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and also the sister company of Sepilok Jungle Resort.
