5D4N Gems of Sandakan

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A 5D4N Sandakan tour offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and history, making it a memorable experience for all travelers. Starting with an exploration of  Selingan Turtle Island, where visitors has the chance to watch the egg hatching of the baby turtles. Then moving on to Sandakan mainland itself, visitors can dive into the town's rich heritage at the Sandakan Memorial Park and the Agnes Keith House, which offers insights into the area’s colonial past. This also covers Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you can observe orangutans in their natural habitat, along with other endangered species at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. For nature lovers, a journey to the Kinabatangan River provides the chance for a wildlife safari, offering sightings of proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and various bird species.

Day 01: Selingan Turtle Island (Lunch/Dinner)

Transfer to Sabah Jetty for a 1000 hours boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island. Upon arrival at 1045 hours, check-in at Sabah Park HQ. Lunch at
1200 hours. Afterward, enjoy swimming, snorkeling (gear available for rent), or a walk on the beach. At 1800 hours, attend a briefing at the AV
room. Dinner at 1930 hours, followed by a night turtle watch, observing egg laying, egg collection, tagging, and the release of baby turtles. Rest
at your room afterward.

Day 02: City Tour / Sepilok / RDC (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Depart at 0700 hours for a Sandakan City tour. Visit Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, St. Michael's Church, Agnes Keith House, and the WWII
War Memorial Park. Lunch at 1230 hours at Mango Garden Restaurant, Sepilok. Check-in at 1300 hours. Explore the Rainforest Discovery
Centre with a canopy walk and botanical garden. Return to Tanini Sepilok by 1600 hrs. Dinner at Mango Garden Restaurant at 1900 hours. Rest
at your room.

Day 03: Sepilok / Kinabatangan River (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Wake up at 0600 hours for an exciting day. Check-out at 0800 hours and enjoy breakfast. Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Lunch at 1200 hours. Depart for Kinabatangan River, arriving at 1500 hours. After check-in, embark on a
2-hour river cruise to see wildlife. Dinner at Tanini Kinabatangan, followed by a night walk at 1930 hours. Rest by 2045 hours.

Day 04: Kinabatangan River (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Wake up at 0530 hours for a morning cruise. Return for breakfast at 0730 hours. Meet your guide at 0900 hours for a walk along the river. Lunch
at 1200 hours. Enjoy leisure activities or participate in tree planting or batik silk painting (optional). At 1600 hours, take an evening cruise. Return
for dinner at 1800 hours, then enjoy night trekking at 2000 hours. Rest by 2045 hours.

Day 05: Kinabatangan River / Sandakan (Breakfast)

Start the day with a final river cruise at 0530 hours. Pack up by 0730 hours, then depart for Sandakan at 0830 hours, dropping off at your
destination or Sandakan airport.

Return land and boat transfer as mentioned
Entrances fee for destination stated above
Accommodations in chalet for Turtle Island, Tanini Sepilok, Tanini
Kinabatangan (ROH)
English speaking guide
River cruise (2 morning and 1 late afternoon)
River side trekking
2 guided night nature walk
Free flow of coffee, tea, and filtered water
One ECO water bottle (600 ml) for each guest
KiTA conservation levy

Camera fee at Sepilok Orang Utan Centre and Selingan Turtle Island
(Each RM10 respectively)
Tourism Tax @ RM 10 per room per night