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3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise - Amazing Borneo Tours
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Travel Period: 01 January 2025 till 31 December 2025

ALL MARKET

Categories Price Per Person
Adult Traveller
Twin Sharing
I have a group of 2 & Above
Run of House
MYR 3,500
2,625
Adult Traveller
Triple Sharing
I have a group of 3 & Above
Run of House
MYR 3,235
2,425
Child Traveller
With Bed
I am travelling with 2 paying guests (Adults)
Run of House
MYR 1,755
1,315
Adult Traveller
Single Traveller
I am travelling alone
Run of House
MYR 6,895
5,170
  • Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour Basis (shared guide & vehicle).
  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

  • Additional MYR 600 per person for single supplement.

PRIVATE TOUR SERVICE

  •  Request for Private Tour at a reasonable fee (private guide & vehicle).

3D2N Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort & Kinabatangan River Cruise

Tour highlights

  • Stay at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort, a peaceful nature retreat surrounded by tropical rainforest near Sandakan
  • Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and observe Borneo’s iconic great apes in their natural forest environment
  • Explore the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and learn about the world’s smallest bear species
  • Walk the canopy trails of the Rainforest Discovery Centre, a prime spot for birdwatching and rainforest exploration
  • Discover Gomantong Cave, home to nesting swiftlets and thousands of bats within towering limestone chambers
  • Cruise along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s most famous wildlife corridor, in search of hornbills, crocodiles, and pygmy elephants
  • Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for close-up encounters with Borneo’s endemic long-nosed primates
  • Ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking a short, immersive escape into Borneo’s lowland jungles

Tour Overview

This 3D2N tour across Sandakan and Kinabatangan is an ideal introduction to Sabah’s tropical lowland rainforests and diverse wildlife. Designed for nature lovers and first-time visitors, the tour combines meaningful wildlife experiences with a comfortable stay at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort.

Your journey begins in Sepilok, home to some of Sabah’s most important conservation centres. Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and the Rainforest Discovery Centre, where you will encounter rescued wildlife, walk through rainforest trails, and spot birds along treetop walkways.

From there, explore the limestone chambers of Gomantong Cave before heading to the Kinabatangan River, one of Borneo’s best places for wildlife viewing. Cruise through river channels in search of the Borneo Big 5, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, rhinoceros hornbills, estuarine crocodiles, and possibly even pygmy elephants. On your final day, visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for a close look at these unique and endemic primates before returning to Sandakan. This short yet enriching journey offers the perfect blend of comfort, discovery, and nature.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Sandakan / Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Rainforest Discovery Centre / Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

Arrive at Sandakan Airport and begin your adventure with a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Learn about Sabah’s most iconic primates and observe them up close during feeding time. Next, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world’s smallest bear species and hear their conservation story.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Explore canopy walkways, rainforest trails, and botanical gardens rich in birdlife.

End the day with a seafood dinner at a local restaurant, then check in to Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort for your overnight stay.

Lunch / Dinner Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Day 2

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort / Gomantong Cave / Kinabatangan River Cruise

After breakfast, depart at 09:00 Hrs for Gomantong Cave, famous for its limestone formations and thriving swiftlet and bat populations. Take a guided walk through the forest and cave to learn about its ecological significance.

Continue to Bilit along the Kinabatangan River. After lunch at a riverside lodge, head out on a wildlife river cruise to search for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and possibly even wild pygmy elephants.

Return to Sepilok after dinner for another peaceful night at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Day 3

Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort / Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary / Sandakan Airport

After breakfast, check out and visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. Watch these uniquely Bornean primates during their feeding sessions and observe their natural behaviours in a mangrove setting.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Sandakan Airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast / Lunch
End

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 02 Breakfast, 03 Lunch & 02 Dinner
Accommodation 02 Nights Accommodation in Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Include Return Land Transfer (Seat-in Coach), Meals as Stated, Entrance Fees, English-Speaking Guide, and English-Speaking Support Team.
Exclude Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, Peak Season Surcharge (if any), Tipping (Optional), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Check-in Time: 14:00 Hrs
  • Check-out Time: 12:00 Hrs

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe Room

  • 1 air-conditioned bedroom (king or twin bed)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Ceiling fan, private balcony, basic amenities provided
  • Ideal for 2 guests (max. 3 with extra mattress)

Triple Deluxe Room

  • 1 air-conditioned bedroom (1 king bed + 1 single bed)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Ceiling fan, private balcony, basic amenities provided
  • Ideal for 3 guests

Dormitory

  • Air-conditioned dormitory with 3 bunk beds (6 single beds per room)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ideal for budget travellers and group stays

MEAL TIMES & DINING

All meals at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort are served at the Sepilok Restaurant, which seats up to 60 guests and offers both à la carte and set menus.

  • Breakfast: 07:00 Hrs - 09:00 Hrs
  • Lunch: 12:00 Hrs - 14:00 Hrs
  • Dinner: 19:00 Hrs - 21:00 Hrs
  • Free flow of coffee and tea is available during meal times.

FACILITIES

  • Restaurant operating hours: 07:00 Hrs - 21:00 Hrs (last order at 20:30 Hrs)
  • Swimming pool: 10:00 Hrs - 20:00 Hrs
    • Adult depth: 1.2 M
    • Child depth: 0.6 M

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

  • Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC): Approx. 10-minute walk
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: Approx. 20–25-minute walk
  • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre: Approx. 20–25-minute walk
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary: Approx. 30-minute drive

  • Insect repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Water bottle
  • Sun hat
  • Good walking boots
  • Comfortable clothing (preferably not bright colours)
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Sun block
  • Personal medication
  • Leech socks

  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings. 
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings.
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia has implemented a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.

  • Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan.
  • Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: Malaysia Airlines MH2042 (ETD 0705Hrs / ETA 0745Hrs)
    Recommended flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu: Air Asia AK6499 (ETD 1820hrs / ETA 1910hrs)
  • The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Please always check with the airline schedules for the correct flight timings that are most suited to your needs.

Why Travel With Amazing Borneo

TAILORED LOCAL EXPERIENCES

For once, travel to get out and get real! Be wowed by our unexpected surprises along the way as we design experiences around you. Tell us and we will do it your way.

THE AMAZING TEAM

We are your friend in need! We make your adventures unique and unforgettable, alongside our fun-loving guides, sharing insights into the authentic local culture.

VALUE PRICE GUARANTEE

What are you actually paying for? We guarantee the unrivalled prices and services, allowing you to pay LESS and travel more, for that desired quality and satisfaction.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

Particular about food? So are we! We handpick restaurants, including quaint eateries around the corner of the alleys to give you that immensely local dining experiences.

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