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Code: |
MLS 28 |
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Routes: |
Sepilok Orang Utan - Kinabatangan
- Oxbow Lake Cruise |
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Duration: |
2 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Sepilok Orang Utan/Sukau
Day 2 : Gomantong Cave/Sandakan City
Tour
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 : Sepilok Orang Utan/Sukau (Kinabatangan River) (L,D)
Meet upon arrival on MH2042 ETA 0740hrs
proceed for 30 minutes drive to Sepilok Orang utan Rehabilitation
Centre. Orphaned and injured 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 video show will give you an insight of the
Orang utan rehabilitation process and its threats survival. After
morning affair with the Orang utan, you will depart overland for 2.5
hours journey to Sukau. Check-in and lunch at Sri Menanggol Cabins.
In late afternoon, proceed for river cruise to the Menanggol River,
a tributary of Kinabatangan River to search for wildlife, including
the unique Proboscis monkey, hornbills, kingfishers and many others.
The Kinabatangan
Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to
observe wildlife. Overnight at Sri Menanggol Cabins.
Day 2 : Oxbow Lake
Cruise/Sandakan City Tour (B,L)
0600hrs early morning river cruise to the
Oxbow lakes. (Oxbow lake was formed by large meanders of the river
that have been cut off from the main channel). The trip will take
you to see the riverine forest and the wildlife in the area. The
Oriental Darter, Storm’s stork, various species of Hornbills,
Kingfishers is common feature. After morning cruise, return to lodge
for breakfast. Return to Sandakan and 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
ETD 1515hrs.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
Package includes :
- 1 night accommodation at Sri Menaggol Cabins
- 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 RM10.00 per person.
- Suggested item to bring : Binocular, insect
repellent, raincoat or poncho, good walking shoes and hat.
(Sri Menaggol Cabins)
