5D4N The Ultimate Sandakan Experience Tour
Information
- Location:
- Sandakan
- Duration:
- 5D4N
- Min. Pax:
- 2 Adult
General Information
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre is located about 25km west of Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia. The centre opened in 1964 as the first official orang utan rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal hunting or kept as pets. The orphaned orang utans are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as they are ready. The sanctuary is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve which covers an area of 4,294 ha (10,610 acres), much of which is virgin rainforest. Today around 60 to 80 orang utans are living in this reserve.
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is the only sun bear conservation centre in the world. It was founded in Sabah, Malaysia in 2008 with two aims to provide care and rehabilitation to rescued sun bears; and to increase awareness of sun bears internationally. These aims work to ensure the absolute right of every bear to live in the forest. The facility includes large forest enclosures to provide a natural environment suited to the needs and welfare of the sun bears and facilitate their rehabilitation back into the wild. In 2014, the Centre opens to the public. Visitors can learn about sun bears and observe them in their natural habitat.
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) situated 23 kilometres from Sandakan Town and not too far from the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, the RDC’s main highlights are its exhibition halls, the Plant Discovery Garden, the Kapili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, environmental education programmes and a small lake for boat rides. It provides visitors a chance to get intimate with nature and become the official venue for the annual Borneo Bird Festival which attracts the participation of birding enthusiasts from all over the world.
Selingan Turtle Island Park is located 40km North of Sandakan. The island consists of several islands, including Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan island. It provides a safe haven for the endangered green turtles and toads and it is a rare opportunity to let you witness the process of lay ashore. Selingan is the largest island and the park's headquarter was bulit on the island. There are also hatcheries, accommodation and other basic facilities. The other two islands are mostly engaged in activities to protect nature.
Gomantong Cave is 95 km from Sandakan City and is located in the heart of the Gorman East Rainforest Reserve. Known by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as the world's top edible bird's nest distribution center. Therefore, for centuries, the Gomandong cave was also regarded as the concentration of bird's nest. It is worth noting that this cave is made up of two caves,Simud Hitam and Simud Putih.
Accomodation based on twin sharing basis (1Night Sepilok Jungle Resort + 1Night Selingan Island Chalet + 2Nights Bilit Adventure Lodge),
Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb) or Umbrella, Cap, Swim wear, Sun glasses, Sun cream, Insect repellent, Torch light, Binocular, Camera,
Highlight
- The world's only Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- 147 metres Canopy Walk
- Visit one of the oldest hatcheries in the world
- Witness the collection of sea turtle eggs and the hatching of baby turtles
- The longest river in Sabah (560 kilometers)
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As stated in "GENERAL INFORMATION"-
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Meet on upon arrival at SDK airport or pick up at respective hotels as listed on above.
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Transfer to Sepilok Jungle Resort (SJR). Unpack.
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Take a 5mins leisure walk to the nearby Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards to the feeding station in the forest. Watch the scheduled video show programme, visit to the Exhibition Hall.
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After Sepilok, proceed to Sun Bear Conservation Center to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment.
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Lunch en route at SJR. Then, second visit to the sanctuary for the afternoon feeding.
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Continue a visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre situated within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. The Exhibition Centre and the Plant Discovery Centre will bring you a lot of information about the nature in the area. After that, a chance to walk on a suspension bridge and ending it with the only Canopy Walk (147 metres long) in Sandakan. The 28 metres above ground walkway allows you to walk among the rainforest giants such as the mengaris trees. Birdwatchers will be fascinated by this place as it has one of the rarest birds in Sabah, The Borneon Bristlehead and another 250 species of other birds like the Hornbills, Broadbills, Pittas and Kingfishers.
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Dinner & stay overnight at SJR.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- Departure Time: 0830 hrs (STW Office, City Hotels, Sandakan Hotel); 0845 hrs (Sabah Hotel); 0915 hrs (Sepilok Jungle Resort).
- Sandakan Airport Pick Up by BKI/SDK flights MH2042 0700-0740hrs / AK6492 0705-0750hrs.
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
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After breakfast, depart SJR by 0815hrs, transfer to Jetty for a boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorised boat will take about 1 hour.
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After lunch, grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Or, you can choose to relax or sun bathing by the beach.
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Before dinner, treat yourself to a slide show featuring information of the turtle island park and turtles.
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After dinner, standby at the Cafeteria. Wait for Park Ranger’s signal before proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea.
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Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- Photographing of turtles only with camera of unaided flash.
- Snorkelling gears are available to hire (Please refer to the Island).
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
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After breakfast, depart island by 0700hrs and return to mainland.
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Then, proceed for the Sandakan Nature City Tour. Visit to Sandakan Memorial Park, Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay & the Town Centre.
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Then, continue to one of the oldest church in Sabah, St. Michael's Church. Drive to the Central Market where you can see the local produce and fresh seafood being sold.
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Visit to the Agnes Keith Museum to learn about the life in the colonial days on Agnes & Harry Keith.
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Stop at the nearby English Tea House where you may have another spectacular view of Sandakan Nature City.
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Lunch enroute. After lunch, we will continue overland to Gomantong Cave to explore the largest limestone and bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home.
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After visiting the cave, wait at the cave entrance to witness the feeding of bathawk on millions of bats that merge out from the cave in search for food.
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After that, transfer to Bilit Adventure Lodge. Check into your accommodation. Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- Evening guided board walk & insects screen, pay locally @ RM30/pax.
- Tree planting also can be arranged, pay locally @ RM10/tree.
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
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Wake up at 0530hrs. 0600hrs, depart for an early morning river cruise to see wildlife.
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After the 1hours boat cruise, return back to Bilit Lodge for breakfast.
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Late morning, depart for a guided nature jungle walk to experience the riverine forest.
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Trek back to lodge. Freshen up. Lunch.
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By 1530hrs, have an afternoon tea break before we depart for second afternoon river cruise.
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Dinner. Tonight, we proceed for a guided night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife.
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After night walk, return to Bilit Adventure Lodge for your second night stay.
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
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After breakfast, depart Bilit by 0830hrs and return to Sandakan.
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Transfer back to your respective hotel or airport in Sandakan.
Included
Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes depending on the conditions of the day.
Additional information
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Should you wish to cancel your booking once it has been confirmed, we will collect 10% of tour fee as administrative fee; cancellation less than 7days will deduct 50% of tour fee; cancellation less than 3 days full cancellation charged. If the product relate with 3rd party service (Air Ticket, Accommodation, Mount Climbing & etc) will require to refer back to 3rd party Terms & Conditions & the company will still collect an extra 10% of tour fee as administrative fee.
Tour Type
Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Pickup Service
Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.