Arrive at Sandakan airport, meet and transfer to Sepilok Jungle Resort,
enclosed within a tropical virgin rainforest and is just 5 minutes walk
to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Watch one of the nature’s
most endangered animal species – the “orang utan” or
“man of the jungle” in local language swing from branches
to branches towards the feeding station. Free at leisure and watch the
second feeding in the afternoon. Alternatively, do an optional tour to
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary in the afternoon or night jungle
walk at the Rehabilitation Centre. L,D B,L,D
denotes meals provided; B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Day 2 : Sandakan - Selingan Turtle
Island
After breakfast, we will transfer to Selingan
Turtle Island. Grab your mask, fins and snorkel and head to the beach
where you can find lots of juvenile marine life. Before dinner, treat
yourself to a slide show featuring information of the turtle park and
turtles. After dinner, park rangers will take you to the egg-laying site
to witness turtles lay eggs and also a chance to calculate the amount
of eggs being laid on that night. You will also get a chance to witness
the release of young turtles to the ocean. B,L,D
Day 3 : Selingan Turtle Island
- Gomantung Cave - Bilit, Kinabatangan River
After breakfast, transfer to Gomantung Cave to explore the largest
limestone and bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make
the cave their home. Then, we will continue overland to Bilit, Kinabatangan River, home to
the 10 species of primates namely Proboscis monkeys, langurs, macaques,
orang utan, slow loris, western tarsier, 8 species of hornbills such as
Rhinoceros Hornbill, Pied Hornbill, Black Hornbill, Helmeted Hornbill
(50kg, 120cm), kingfishers, bubuls, trogons, flycatchers, sunbirds, broadbills,
herons, mangrove snakes, vipers, estuarine crocodile, asian elephants
and many many more wildlife. Take an afternoon cruise along the Kinabatangan
River where you can observe wildlife on the boat itself. After dinner,
free at leisure. B,L,D
Day 4 : Bilit, Kinabatangan River - Ox Bow Lake - Sandakan
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and birds. This morning we cruise
to an Ox Bow Lake where we will take a walk in the jungle and have the
opportunity to meet the ‘bloodsuckers’ in the jungle –
leeches! Stay calm and relax and treat your ears to the many fascinating
sights and sounds of the jungle wildlife. After that, we will transfer
to Resort and stay overnight and get ready to go back home the next day
. B,L,D
Day 5 : Sandakan - Onward journey
After breakfast, we will transfer to airport
for your onward journey. End of tour. B
Price (The Absolute Wildlife Tour):
1 person: RM2269.00*
2 persons:RM3579.00*
Rooms at Sepilok Jungle Resort (SJR), Selingan Turtle Island and Bilit Adventure Lodge (BAL) are air-conditioned.
Rooms at SJR and BAL are with attached bathroom. Please add additional of RM50.00 per room if you prefer a room with attached bathroom at Selingan Turtle Island. (subject to availability)
What to bring (recommendations):
Raincoat (wet season Nov-Feb), cap/hat, swim wear, insect repellent, sun cream, good walking shoes, socks, (leech socks are available for sale), a pair of sandals, torch light, comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant, binocular, camera, personal toiletries and medications.
Includes:
Meals stated above, English speaking guide, land and boat transfers,
entrance fees to Sepilok centre, Gomantung cave and Turtle Island.
Excludes:
Camera fees to Sepilok, Turtle Island and Gomantung cave, carbonated
and alcoholic drinks, costs of hiring masks, snorkel and fins and any
other items not stated above.
* Prices mentioned above do not include the
optional tour and it is based on the room rate of executive room. Please
add RM40.00 to the mentioned price if guests
prefer to stay in executive room with private balcony.
Optional tours: Labuk Bay Proboscis
Sanctuary
1 person: RM230.00
2 persons: RM360.00
Includes: Land transfer, English speaking guide and entrance fees
Excludes: Camera fees
Sepilok Forest Night walk (please
bring along a torchlight)
Minimum 1 hour, Maximum 2 hours
1 person: RM40.00 per hour
2 persons: RM60.00 per hour for 2 persons
Includes: Sepilok ranger guiding fees and permit
Excludes: Items not mentioned above
Payment is by cash. Payment by any other mode will incur a 3% surcharge.
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