| TOUR CODE: | ABSK-WA1601 |
| DESCRIPTION: | 5D4N BORNEO WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION TOUR: SEPILOK ORANGUTAN, KINABATANGAN RIVER, GOMANTONG CAVES, AND BILIT RAINFOREST LODGE |
| REGION: | Sandakan |
| DURATION: | 5 Days 4 Nights |
| MINIMUM: | 6 Pax |
| AVAILABILITY: | Every Wednesday |
| PICK UP POINT: | Your Hotel in Sandakan City / Sandakan Airport |
| PICK UP TIME: | 08:30 Hrs - 09:15 Hrs |
| DROP OFF POINT: | Your Hotel in Sandakan City / Sandakan Airport |
| DROP OFF TIME: | 13:00 Hrs - 14:00 Hrs |
Begin your journey with a pick-up from your hotel lobby or Sandakan Airport. Your first stop is the renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. After a brief orientation and an introductory video about orangutan rehabilitation, you'll have the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Walk along the boardwalk to witness their feeding at the platform.
After dinner, you have the option of joining a complimentary night safari cruise to spot nocturnal animals and crocodiles, or simply relax before retiring for the night at the lodge.
Following your visit, embark on a 2-hour drive to Bilit Jetty, where a boat ride will take you to the Bilit Rainforest Lodge at Bilit Village. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch before setting off on an evening Kinabatangan River cruise in search of Bornean wildlife like proboscis monkeys, rare birds, and possibly pygmy elephants.
Next, head to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you’ll learn about the world’s smallest bear species, identifiable by the distinctive crescent-shaped markings on their chests.
Start your day with an early morning river cruise along the Kinabatangan River, searching for more wildlife or embark on a jungle trek to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake for birdwatching.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until lunch. For an additional fee, you can opt for a guided jungle walk.
In the afternoon, embark on another river cruise for further wildlife spotting. The second longest river in Malaysia, Kinabatangan River is considered a hotbed of wildlife activity and one of the best places to spot the Borneo Big Five: Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis Monkeys, Orangutan, Rhinoceros Hornbills, and Estuarine Crocodiles.
Return to the lodge for dinner and some leisure time before spending the night at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out to explore Gomantong Caves, a short 30-minute drive away. These caves are home to millions of bats and swiftlets, and you may get the chance to witness the harvesting of edible bird nests.
After your cave exploration, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to your Sandakan hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Spend the day at your own pace, exploring Sandakan as you wish.
Consider a range of options, including the Sandakan City Tour, Sandakan Heritage Trail, Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan War Memorial, or Agnes Keith House.
After breakfast, enjoy some final leisure time before checking out.
You will be transferred to Sandakan Airport for your departure – your tour ends here.
| Meals | 04 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, and 02 Dinners |
| Includes | 04 Nights Accommodation, Meals As Stated, Entrances Fees As Per Itinerary, Airport/Tour Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Hotel Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Scheduled Boat Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Overland Transfers, English-Speaking Guide and Support Team |
| Accommodation | 2-Night Stay at Bilit Rainforest Lodge 2-Night Stay at Amanson sigNature Hotel |
| Excludes | Airfares Not Mentioned, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Juices, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), 8% SST (If Applicable), Guide Tips (Optional), Any Items/Activities Not Mentioned |
Optionals
Optional Add-On Tours : (SIC basis, min. of 2 persons)
(ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED)
Private River Cruise Service :
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