| TOUR CODE: | ABSK-WA1602 |
| DESCRIPTION: | 5D4N BORNEO WILDLIFE ECO-TOUR: SEPILOK ORANGUTAN, KINABATANGAN RIVER, GOMANTONG CAVES, AND BILIT RAINFOREST LODGE |
| REGION: | Sandakan |
| DURATION: | 5 Days 4 Nights |
| MINIMUM: | 6 Pax |
| AVAILABILITY: | Every Saturday |
| 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 |
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from either your hotel or Sandakan Airport.
You will be transferred to your Amanson sigNature Hotel for check-in and relaxation at your own pace.
This day is entirely yours to explore Sandakan at your leisure.
You might consider some popular day tours or destinations such as the Sandakan City Tour, Sandakan Heritage Trail, Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan War Memorial, or Agnes Keith House.
After breakfast and check-out, visit the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre at Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. After a brief introduction and video about orangutan rehabilitation efforts, you'll witness these fascinating creatures in their natural surroundings. Walk along the boardwalk to the feeding platform for an up-close encounter.
Next, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the smallest bear species in the world, recognised by their distinctive chest markings.
Afterwards, embark on a 2-hour drive to Bilit Jetty for a boat transfer to Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch before heading out on an evening Kinabatangan River cruise.
On the cruise, keep an eye out for Borneo's unique wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and rare bird species.
After dinner, you may opt for a night safari cruise to spot nocturnal wildlife or relax at the lodge.
Start your day with a morning cruise along the Kinabatangan River, or choose to trek through the jungle to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake for birdwatching.
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast afterwards, with free time until lunch. For an additional fee, a guided jungle walk is also available.
In the afternoon, embark on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River, known for its abundant wildlife and opportunities to spot the Borneo Big Five: pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, orangutans, rhinoceros hornbills, and estuarine crocodiles.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, journey to the Gomantong Caves, just a short 30-minute drive away. Explore the caves, which house millions of bats and swiftlets, and possibly witness the traditional harvesting of edible bird nests.
Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Sandakan Airport for your departure, marking the end of your tour.
| 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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