NATURE & ECO

SABAH 2

Sandakan Safari

Ref. No

A2/11

Outbound From

RM 870 / USD 235

Sandakan

DAY 1

Sandakan/City Tour/Sukau (Lunch/Dinner)

Meet on arrival at the Sandakan airport. Proceed for a short tour of Sandakan town including the water village and the Australian War Memorial.
Continue your journey either by land transfer or by boat transfer to Sukau. Upon arrival, check into the lodge. In the late afternoon, cruise along the Kinabatangan river and enjoy the opportunity to view birds, wildlife in the mangroves, wetland and rainforest. Search for some of the local primate species including the Proboscis monkey as they settle sown on treetops along the river.
Return to the lodge for dinner and slide show. Overnight at the lodge.
DAY 2
Sukau / Sepilok / Sandakan (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, transfer either by boat or on land to Sandakan. After lunch, visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to witness the feeding of the Orang Utans.
Transfer to airport for flight out, or return to hotel in Sandakan.

INCLUDES

*Transportation  * English speaking guide  *meals as stated 

*1 night stay at river lodge (share basis).

 NOTE

*The river lodge is simple accommodation (twin/triple share) with wash room facilities.

*Things to bring: Extra clothing, trekking shoes, raincoat, personal toiletries

and insect repellent

Proposed Flights (Schedules subject to change):
MH2042 BKI/SDK ETD0700hrs ETA0740hrs
MH2065 SDK/BKI ETD1720hrs ETA1800hrs

Airfare BKI/SDK/BKI - RM190 / USD53

3 Days Sandakan Wildlife Safari

Ref. No

A2/12

Outbound From

Price as below from 2 to 

8+ persons

Sandakan

DAY 1

Sandakan/Selingan Island (Lunch/Dinner)

Meet at Sandakan airport or pick up at hotel in Sandakan. Proceed to the jetty to depart for Selingan Island (Turtle Island). Upon arrival, check in at the chalet, free to swim or snorkel. After dinner, follow tha Park rangers to wait for turtles to come ashore to 

lay eggs. Overnight at simple lodge.

DAY 2

Selingan Island/Gomantong Caves/Sukau (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Early morning depart for Sandakan town & proceed to Gomantong caves.  These are limestone caves where edible bird's nests are collected for the famouse Chines delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup.  Gomantong caves are home to bats and birds.  Continue your journey to the village of Sukau, by the banks of the Kinabatangan river.  On arrival, check in at lodge.  In the evening, cruise along the Kinabatangan river in search of Proboscis monkeys & other wildlife.  Return to the lodge in the late evening.  Dinner & overnight at the lodge.

DAY 3
Sukau/Sepilok/Sandakan (Breakfast/Lunch)
Early morning breakfast & depart for Sandakan town. On arrival, proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Tehabiliation Centre. At prescribed time, witness the feeding of the young orang utans. Walk along the nature trail & enjoy the realm of the tropical lowland jungle. Perhaps visit the nature education centre to view the displays & exhibits.
Depart Sepilok Orang Utan Centre for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, proceed for the Sandakan city tour. Visit the observation platform for a bird's eye view of Sandakan town. Stop at the Malay fishing village where the houses are built on stilts, visit the Chinese Buddhist temple which also offers a panoramic view of Sandakan town and last but not least, stop at the Australian War Memorial.
Transfer to the airport for flight out, or back to hotel in Sandakan.

INCLUDES

*Transportation  * English speaking guide  * meals as stated 

*1 night stay at Turtle Island Lodge (share basis)

*1 night stay at river lodge (share basis).

 NOTE

Selingan Island

*The lodge is simple accommodation, twin sharing. Rooms with private wash room facilities are subject to availability. Sabah Parks allow only camera of unaided flash to take photographs of turtles. Video/Digital Video cameras are NOT ALLOWED. Visitors are not permitted to walk around the island on their own between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

*Bring Along: Light clothing, short pants, sandals, swimming attire, comfortable shoes, raincoat, personal toiletries, towel, light jacket, insect repellent & torch/flashlight.