| 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 |
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.
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.
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 | 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
ROOM AMENITIES
Each room is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring:
HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES