4D3N Bilit Rainforest Lodge - Sepilok Orangutan / Kinabatangan River / Gomantong Cave / Sandakan Print

Sandakan / Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Bilit Rainforest Lodge / Kinabatangan River Cruise

• Rise and shine! Meet and pick up at your hotel lobby or Sandakan airport.
• Embark on a journey to the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve.
• Upon arrival, your guide will provide a short briefing session before entering the Centre.
• You will then be brought to watch a short video documentary providing you with information on the rehabilitation of an orphaned Orang Utan.
• Enjoy and explore as you get to encounter Bornean-endemic Orang Utans up close as they frolic in their natural habitat.
• You will proceed to a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding from a feeding platform.
• After enjoying some time with the Orang Utans, you will proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
• Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of adult is around 120cm to 150cm (while standing); weight around 27kg to 65kg. You can easily spot white or yellowish crescent marking on its chests.
• You will embark on a 2-hour journey through rustic countryside villages to the Bilit Jetty.
• Upon arrival at the jetty, you will take a boat ride to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located along the lower end of the Kinabatangan River at the Bilit Village.
• You will be greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival at the Bilit Rainforest Lodge as you check-in.
• Lunch is served for you to refuel and recharge!
• In the evening, you will be whisked away on a Kinabatangan River cruise to discover wildlife situated along the river. A few favourites include the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants!
• At 1900hrs, dinner at the lodge restaurant. After dinner, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds.
• After a full day out, it’s time to have some leisure time to yourself before spending the night at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.

Morning Cruise or Jungle Trek

• For the beginning of Day 2, you’ll have the option of either going for an early morning river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of more Bornean-endemic wildlife (or) to go for a jungle trek to the Oxbow Lake where you’ll get to see several bird species.
• After the morning cruise searching for wildlife, it's time to refuel and recharge with a hearty breakfast at 08:00 Hrs
• Free and easy leisure time to yourself until it’s time for lunch in the afternoon. You can opt to add on a jungle walk (guided tour) at a reasonable fee.
• It’s time to head out on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of a variety of Bornean-endemic wildlife along the Sukau Kinabatangan River. You may be lucky enough to encounter a herd of Pygmy Elephants!
• After your river cruise, dinner is served in the dining hall. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.

Gomantong Cave / Sandakan City Hotel

• Rise and shine! A hearty breakfast will be served to kick start the day!
• It’s time for some cave exploring. You will be taken on a 30-minute drive to the famous Gomantong Caves!
• Explore the Gomantong Caves – home to millions of bats and swiftlets.
• If you’re lucky, you may get to witness the birds’ nest harvesting in action!
• After your Gomantong Caves tour, you will be brought out for some well-deserved lunch in Local Restaurant.
• You’ll be transferred to Sabah Hotel (or similar) in Sandakan where you will have leisure time to yourself and spend the night in Sabah Hotel (4 Star Hotel or similar), or join in any add-on tours.

 
OPTIONAL-ADD ON: SANDAKAN CITY TOUR OR RAINFOREST DISCOVERY CENTER (R.D.C) OR SANDAKAN WAR MEMORIAL OR AGNES KEITH HOUSE
(Additional charge of MYR 70/- per pax per tour) 

• Continue the tour to the additional add on tours of your choice. Tour ends between 1400hrs (if you choose any 1 optional-add on tour) or 1600hrs (if you choose any 2 optional-add on tours) 

Sandakan Airport or Hotel

• Breakfast will be served in the hotel.
• After breakfast, it’s time to check out and bid your 4-day trip goodbye as you are transferred to your respective hotels or Sandakan airport.