3D2N Sandakan Nature Escape with Orangutans, Sun Bears, Kinabatangan Wildlife & Sabah Hotel Stay


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSK-SBH02
DESCRIPTION: 3D2N SANDAKAN NATURE ESCAPE WITH ORANGUTANS, SUN BEARS, KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE & SABAH HOTEL STAY
REGION: Sandakan
DURATION: 3 Days 2 Nights
MINIMUM: 1 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Pre-Book Needed
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Sandakan City / Sandakan Airport / Sepilok Area
PICK UP TIME: 08:00 Hrs (Sandakan Area) / 08:45 Hrs (Sepilok Area)
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Sandakan City / Sandakan Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 14:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Experience a 3D2N Sandakan and Kinabatangan wildlife journey, combining conservation visits, cave exploration, river cruises, and rainforest discovery
  • Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and observe semi-wild orangutans during their morning feeding session
  • Learn about sun bear rescue and conservation at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Explore the Rainforest Discovery Centre, featuring canopy walkways, botanical gardens, and birdwatching opportunities
  • Discover the limestone caves and unique ecosystem of Gomantong Cave, home to swiftlet bird nests
  • Enjoy Kinabatangan River cruises at Bilit, with opportunities to spot proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and other wildlife
  • Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to observe iconic long-nosed monkeys in their mangrove habitat
  • Stay overnight at Sabah Hotel (Run-of-House), offering comfort and convenience between daily excursions

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Sandakan Airport / Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Rainforest Discovery Centre / Sabah Hotel

Arrive at Sandakan Airport and meet your guide before heading straight into Sandakan’s wildlife heartland.

Your first stop is the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you will witness the morning feeding session at 10:00 Hrs as semi-wild orangutans make their way out of the forest. A short presentation at the Nature Education Centre offers insight into the rehabilitation journey of these endangered primates, followed by a walk along the rainforest boardwalk to the feeding platform.

Continue to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where rescued sun bears roam within forested enclosures. Learn about their behaviour, threats, and the conservation efforts in place to protect the species.

After lunch at a local restaurant, spend the afternoon at the Rainforest Discovery Centre, exploring elevated walkways, botanical gardens, and forest trails that showcase Sandakan’s rich plant life and bird species.

As the day winds down, enjoy a seafood dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to Sabah Hotel for your overnight stay.

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sabah Hotel (Run-of-House)

Day 2 - Sabah Hotel / Gomantong Cave / Bilit Kinabatangan River Cruise / Sabah Hotel

After breakfast, depart Sandakan for Gomantong Cave, one of Sabah’s most notable limestone cave systems. Join a guided walk through the cave to explore its dramatic rock formations and learn about the cave ecosystem, including the famous swiftlet nests that are harvested sustainably.

Continue onward to Bilit for a day excursion along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest river and an important wildlife corridor. Enjoy a river cruise through the surrounding rainforest, with opportunities to spot proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and other animals along the riverbanks. Lunch will be served in Bilit, followed by time to relax before the return journey.

After dinner in Bilit, travel back to Sandakan and return to Sabah Hotel for your overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sabah Hotel (Run-of-House)

Day 3 - Sabah Hotel / Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary / Sandakan Airport

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, located within a mangrove forest on the outskirts of Sandakan. Observe the proboscis monkeys during their feeding session and watch their distinctive behaviour as they move through the trees and platforms.

After the visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Sandakan Airport for your onward journey.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch

Meals 02 Breakfast, 03 Lunch & 02 Dinner
Accommodation 02 Night Accommodation in Sabah Hotel (Run-of-House)
Include Return Land Transfer (Seat-in Coach), Meals as Stated, Entrance Fees, English-Speaking Guide, and English-Speaking Support Team.
Exclude Domestic Airfares (BKI/SDK/BKI), Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses, Peak Season Surcharge (if any), Tipping (Optional), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned

OVERVIEW

Sabah Hotel is located in Sandakan and offers a comfortable place to stay while exploring the area’s wildlife and nature attractions. Its location makes it easy to travel between Sandakan Airport and nearby sites such as Sepilok and other conservation areas.

The hotel is suitable for short stays and stopovers, providing a relaxed space to rest after a day of sightseeing. Whether you are arriving from a flight or getting ready to continue your journey around Sabah, Sabah Hotel offers a straightforward and comfortable overnight stay as part of your trip.

LOCATION

Sabah Hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Sandakan Airport and within easy driving distance to Sandakan’s main attractions, including the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and surrounding nature reserves.

ROOM

Guests will stay in Run-of-House rooms, with room types assigned by the hotel based on availability. Room categories may include Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite, or Executive Suite.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Check-in Time: 15:00 Hrs
  • Check-out Time: 11:00 Hrs

ROOM AMENITIES

Each room is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Complimentary high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Television
  • Electronic safety box (subject to room type)
  • Refrigerator
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bathtub (subject to room type)

HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES

  • Complimentary daily breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping service
  • Outdoor free-form swimming pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi
  • Recreation Club with gymnasium, sauna, and steam bath
  • Lobby lounge
  • On-site restaurants offering a variety of dining options
  • In-room dining service
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Event halls suitable for meetings, seminars, conferences, and weddings
  • Laundry service (available at an additional charge)
  • Insect repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Water bottle
  • Sun hat
  • Good walking boots
  • Comfortable clothing (preferably not bright colours)
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Sun block
  • Personal medication
  • Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan.
  • Recommended flights:
    • From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: Malaysia Airlines MH2042 (ETD 0705Hrs / ETA 0745Hrs)
    • 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.
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of RM10/room/night regardless of the star level of the accommodation. 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. 
  • 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.
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.