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Code: |
MLS 27 |
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Routes: |
Sepilok - Oxbow Lake -
Kinabatangan River Cruise - Gomantong
Cave |
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Duration: |
3 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Sepilok Orang Utan/Sukau
Day 2 : Oxbow Lake/Kinabatangan River
Cruise
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 at Sandakan airport upon arrival from
MH2042 ETA 0740hrs. Transfer 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. 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 to survival. After
your 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 in 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/Kinabatangan River Cruise (B,L,D)
At 07.00 a.m., depart Selingan Island for
Sandakan by boat. After breakfast in Sandakan, drive for
approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation
Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform. At
approximately 10.00 a.m. you will see the feeding of the Orang
Utans. At the center man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” is
being rehabilitated for a wild existence in it’s natural habitat.
Depart Sepilok and transfer to the boat jetty in Sandakan. Take an
hour long boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary
where you will have your lunch at Abai Village. This is a wonderful
journey of discovery from the waters of the Sulu Sea through a
magnificent scenery of the mangrove forest. After lunch, cruise
up-river to Sukau village in search of primates, especially the
endemic proboscis monkey, birds and other wildlife. Arrive at Sukau,
check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. In the late afternoon,
take another river cruise to Menanggul River, a small tributary of
the Kinabatangan river. Return for dinner and stay overnight at
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge.
Day 3 : Gomantong Cave/Sandakan City Tour (B,L)
After breakfast, 0800hrs depart
for Gomantong cave, the drive will take 30 minutes. Upon arrival,
take a 15 minutes walk to the cave, the short jungle walk will take
you to the unique limestone vegetation and lowland forest, here you
can observe birds and primates. Explore one of the fascinating cave
in Sabah, the cave is home to the millions of bats and swiflets. The
swiflets nest is collected for the famous Chinese edible bird’s nest
soup. After exploring the cave, return to Sandakan to visit Puj Jih
Sih 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 :
- 2 nights accommodation at Sri Menanggol Cabins
- 2 breakfast/3 lunch/2 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
