Day 1 Sandakan / Sepilok Forest Edge Resort / Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Rainforest Discovery Centre / Sepilok Forest Edge Resort Arrive at Sandakan Airport and begin your Borneo adventure. Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – stroll along a scenic wooden boardwalk through lush rainforest to the feeding platform, where semi-wild orangutans appear during the 10:00 Hrs feeding session. Learn about orangutan rescue and rehabilitation at the Nature Education Centre through an engaging conservation video. Continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – observe the world’s smallest bear species from an elevated viewing deck and discover their behaviours, diet, and conservation challenges. Enjoy a local lunch at a nearby restaurant. Explore the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) – walk the towering canopy walkway for panoramic forest views, visit the botanical gardens, and enjoy birdwatching for hornbills, kingfishers, and other exotic species. Savour a seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the rainforest. Lunch / Dinner Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
Day 2 Sepilok Forest Edge Resort / Gomantong Cave / Kinabatangan River Cruise Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort. At 09:00 Hrs, depart for Gomantong Cave, famous for its dramatic limestone formations and thriving swiftlet bird nest industry. Join a guided cave exploration to learn about its unique ecosystem, the role of swiftlets in the local economy, and the cave’s ecological significance. Continue your journey to Bilit, a charming village along the Kinabatangan River. Savour a delicious lunch upon arrival, followed by some leisure time to soak in the riverside atmosphere. Embark on an afternoon Kinabatangan River cruise, gliding past mangrove and riverine forests while spotting proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and, if lucky, the elusive pygmy elephant. Witness the beauty of the Borneo rainforest as the sun sets over the river. Enjoy a satisfying dinner in Bilit before returning to Sepilok Forest Edge Resort for another peaceful overnight stay surrounded by nature. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
Day 3 Sepilok Forest Edge Resort / Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary / Sandakan Airport Enjoy your final breakfast at Sepilok Forest Edge Resort. Depart for the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, set within a protected mangrove forest. Watch the proboscis monkeys during their feeding sessions and observe their unique long noses, playful antics, and social interactions. Discover the sanctuary’s role in protecting these endemic primates and preserving their delicate mangrove habitat. Savour a local lunch at a nearby restaurant. Transfer to Sandakan Airport for your onward journey, bringing home unforgettable memories of Sabah’s wildlife and rainforest adventures. Breakfast / Lunch