2D1N Sepilok & Kinabatangan Tour in Sandakan | Sabah
Calling all nature lovers! Embark on an unforgettable journey when you take a wildlife tour of Sepilok and cruise down the mighty Kinabatangan River.
- Explore Sandakan's famous attractions, the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Take a boat ride along Kinabatangan River, the second longest river in Malaysia
- Enjoy a one-night stay in the middle of a tropical rainforest, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Catch stunning sceneries and glimpses of exotic wildlife up close in this memorable tour!
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2D1N Sepilok & Kinabatangan Tour
What's included in 2D1N Sepilok & Kinabatangan Tour in Sandakan | Sabah
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1
Meet and greet at Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Departure from Sepilok Jungle Resort (SJR)
Departure from City Hotels in Sandakan
Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to meet with Malaysia's most iconic wildlife
Watch scheduled video show programs at the Exhibition Hall to learn more about orangutans (25 mins)
Head over to the nearby Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment
Lunch en route at Sepilok Jungle Resort
Arrive at Bilit Adventure Lodge and check into your accommodation
Have an afternoon tea of local delights and snacks
After a short briefing by the nature guide, take an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan River and spot local wildlife
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay amidst a lush tropical rainforest at Bilit Adventure Lodge
Food and Drinks
Day 2
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and birds and start the day with an early river cruise
Proceed back to Bilit Lodge for a nice breakfast
Enjoy your return trip to Sandakan
Tour around Sandakan Nature City's best historical sites, which includes a visit to Sandakan Memorial Park
Visit Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, located on a steep hill top where you can have a magnificent view overlooking Sandakan Bay
Continue to St Michael's & All Angels Church, the oldest stone church in Sabah
Check out 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
Make a final stop to 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
The tour ends with a drop-off at SDK or your hotel
Food and Drinks
— What You Can Expect —
This fun 2D1N tour offers you a quick but in-depth look at the most popular destinations in Sandakan, from the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Kinabatangan River. Starting with a convenient pick-up service, your expert tour guide will take you to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you can see and even interact with rescued orangutans, Malaysia's iconic national animals. Then, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear. Further wildlife spotting can be done when you set sail along the majestic Kinabatangan River, the second longest river in Malaysia with a length of 560 km. You'll also spend a wonderful night in the middle of a tropical rainforest at Bilit Adventure Lodge and visit historical sites to learn more about Sandakan. Packed with many delights for the nature lover, this trip is perfect for friends, families, couples, and even solo travelers!
Inclusions
- Tour and land transfers (Ex-SDK)
- English speaking guide
- Meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- 1-night stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge based on twin sharing basis
- Park entrance fees where applicable only
- Tips
- Airfare
- Camera fee
- Beverages
- Tourism Tax (TTx) @ RM 10.00 p/room/night
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- SDK
- Hotels In Sandakan
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- You are recommended to bring: Raincoat, 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
