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[Fullboard Package] 4D3N Sandakan Nature Experience Tour with Turtles, Orangutans, & Sun Bears | Sabah

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[Fullboard Package] 4D3N Sandakan Nature Experience Tour with Turtles, Orangutans, & Sun Bears | Sabah

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Dec 28
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Dec 29
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Dec 30
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4D3N Sandakan Nature Experience Tour

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Highlights

Step into the wonderful world of nature with this in-depth exploration of
Sandakan's diverse and unique landscape.


  • Check out one of the oldest hatcheries in the world and witness turtle egg collection and baby turtle hatchering at Selingan Turte Island
  • Visit the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see these furry creatures in their natural habitat
  • Cruise along the Kinabatangan River and spot various wildlife along the way
  • Trek through the riverine forest on a guided jungle to see Sandakan's various flora and fauna

— What You Can Expect —


Answer the call of the wild with this four-day, three-night tour of Sandakan's
vast eco world!


After a convenient pick-up at your designated location, take a scenic one-hour
boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island, a safe haven for hawksbill and green
turtles. Spend your day exploring this tiny island to your heart's content,
including diving at the nearby coral reefs at your own expense, and the
evening watching mother turtles lay their eggs on the beach.


In Sandakan, head over to the world-famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation
Centre for close encounters with orphaned baby orangutans. Next door is the
Bornean Sun Conservation Centre, where researchers and keepers work tirelessly
to protect and raise awareness about the smallest bear species in the world.


Spend two enchanting nights at Bilit Adventure Lodge, strategically located
along the Kinabatangan River and surrounded by a lush, verdant rainforest.
Observe a plethora of flora and fauna, such as monkeys, gibbons, hornbills,
and crocodiles, in their natural habitat as you cruise along the second
longest river in Malaysia and take a guided jungle walk through the riverine
forest.


Finally, don't miss the chance to discover Sandakan's iconic spots and learn
more about Sandakan's amazing history and culture!

Itinerary

  • 07:20

    Pick up from Sandakan Airport-1st Arrival
  • 08:30

    Meet and pick-up at Sepilok Jungle Resort (SJR)
  • 09:15

    Meet and pick-up from your hotel in Sandakan City
  • Depart from Sandakan to the CQ Jetty for Selingan Turtle Island. This journey by motorized boat will take about 1 hour.

  • After lunch, grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach where you can find lots of juvenile marine life.

  • Or, you can choose to relax or sun bathing by the beach.

  • Before dinner, treat yourself to a slide show featuring information of the turtle park and turtles.

  • After dinner, standby at the Cafeteria. Wait for Park Ranger’s signal before proceed in a small group to the egg-laying site to witness the mother turtle laying eggs, transferring of eggs to the hatchery and releasing of hatchlings to the sea.

  • Stay overnight at Selingan Island Chalet.

  • 06:00

    Wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast at 0630hrs
  • 07:00

    Take one last look around this hidden gem of an island before departing for your journey back to the mainland
  • Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watching one of the nature’s most endangered animal species, the ‘Orang Utan’ or ‘Man of the Jungle’, in local language swing from branches to branches towards to the feeding station in the forest

  • Discover the world's smallest bear species at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and find out how to help improve their animal welfare

  • Lunch en route at SJR. After lunch, take a scenic drive to Bilit, which is situated along the Kinabatangan River

  • 14:30

    Check into Bilit Adventure Lodge, a spacious accommodation in a gorgeous tropical landscape
  • 15:30

    Take a break with some afternoon tea and local snacks
  • Later in the afternoon, float along the scenic waterway of the Kinabatangan River and spot the various flora and fauna

  • Dinner & overnight stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

  • 06:00

    Wake up just after dawn to enjoy the misty and crisp fresh air with an early-morning river cruise
  • Head back to Bilit Lodge for breakfast

  • Late morning, depart for a guided nature jungle walk to experience the riverine forest.

  • Trek back to the lodge to rest, freshen up, and have your lunch

  • Rest. Enjoy afternoon tea break at local house.

  • Late afternoon, get ready for another afternoon river cruise to a different part of the river to see more wildlife gather along the Kinabatangan River.

  • After a long but fun day, enjoy your dinner and tuck in for the night

  • 07:30

    Enjoy breakfast
  • 08:30

    Depart Bilit to Sandakan for lunch. Afternoon, start your Sandakan City Tour.
  • Visit Sandakan Memorial Park, a memorial site dedicated to WWII prisoners of war

  • Marvel at the Buddhist statues and magnificent views of Sandakan Bay at Puu Jih Shih Temple

  • Continue your tour to St Michael's & All Angels Church, the oldest stone church in Sabah

  • Discover Central Market, which offers a range of local produce, seafood, and some of the tastiest dishes in Sandakan

  • Stop by the Agnes Keith House museum, a British colonial house that was once home to renowned author Agnes Keith, who wrote about her daily life in British North Borneo

  • Enjoy a light meal or refreshments at your own expense at the English Tea House & Restaurant, a colonial style villa with pretty gardens and stunning bay vistas

  • After tour, drop off respective hotel or airport in Sandakan.

What's included

INCLUDED

Tour guide
Tour and land transfers (Ex-SDK)
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
1-night stay Selingan Turtle Island Chalet on twin sharing basis
2-nights stay Bilit Adventure Lodge based on twin sharing basis
Park entrance fees where applicable only

NOT INCLUDED

Tips
Other expenses not mentioned above
Airfare
Camera fee
Tourism Tax (TTx) @ RM 10.00 p/room/night

Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • What to bring: Raincoat (wet season November–February), umbrella, cap/hat, sunglasses, a pair of good walking shoes and/or sandals, comfortable cotton T-shirt, long or short pants, insect repellent, sun cream, torch light, binoculars, camera, personal toiletries and medication 
  • Snorkeling gears are available for rent on-site at your own expense at Turtle Island
Reminders
Photographing of turtles only with camera of unaided flash.
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