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Code: |
MLS 29 |
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Routes: |
Turtle Island - Sepilok -
Sandakan |
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Duration: |
2 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Turtle Island
Day 2 : Sepilok/Sandakan
SANDAKAN Situated by a beautiful,
natural deepwater bay, Sandakan was formerly the
administrative capital of British North Borneo. At
one time, timber was the major export but this is
now supplanted by the oil palm industry. With world
famous Sepilok, the first Orang Utan Sanctuary,
Sandakan plays host to nature lovers who can also
visit Selingan, one of the Turtle Islands 1 hours
away from the town as well as Sukau, in the upper
reaches of the Kinabatangan River where primates,
especially the proboscis monkeys (endemic only to
Borneo) are easily sighted.
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 : Turtle Island
(L,D)
Meet at Sandakan airport upon arrival from MH2042 ETA 0740hrs.
Transfer to jetty for 1 hours boat ride to Selingan Island. Check-in
at Chalet and lunch at Selingan cafeteria. Free at leisure, you can
swim or snorkel around the island. In the evening, two species of
marine turtles - the green and hawksbill come ashore here to lay
their eggs. After dinner, witness the laying of eggs and the release
of turtle hatchlings to the sea. Overnight at Chalet.
Day 2 : Sepilok/Sandakan (B,L)
0700am return to Sandakan by boat ride and proceed to Sepilok Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Orphaned and injures Orang Utan are
brought to Sepilok to be rehabilitated to return to forest life.
Sepilok is a primary lowland forest, a fine showcase of Borneo’s
remaining rain forest. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan from a
platform in the forest. Watch the scheduled video documentary show
at the Sepilok Information building. The 20 minutes show will give
you an affair with the Orang Utan, proceed to visit Puj Jih Sih
Chinese temple, located 300m above sea level. Here you can see the
colorful interior carvings and decoration of this magnificent temple
with a commanding view of Sandakan bay. Proceed for lunch at local
restaurant. Drive around Sandakan town and see the busy street and
market, proceed to Sim Sim water village where you can see houses on
stilt occupied by the local Chinese and Malay people. Transfer to
Sandakan airport for your return flight to Kota Kinabalu at MH2705
1515hrs.
B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
Package includes :
- 1 night accommodation at Selingan Island
- 1 breakfast/2 lunch/1 dinner
- Land and boat transfer
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
Note :
- Rates valid from 01 Apr 06 till 31 Mar 07
- Excluded airfare
- Child below 02 to 12 years old sharing room with parent.
- Excluded video and camera fees RM10
What to bring :
Raincoat, hat, insect repellent, sun lotion, swim wear, towel,
drinking water, torch, toiletries & items of personal use. Use good
walking shoes. Comfortable cotton T-shirt, long or short pant
Remarks:
1. Please take note that Sabah Parks authority does only allow use
of camera with unaided flash to take photographs of the turtles at
Selingan Island. Use of video / digital video cameras are not
allowed to photograph the turtles.
2. Sabah Parks authority does forbid visitors from roaming the beach
of Selingan Island on their own from 06.00 p.m. - 06.00 a.m.
