3 days Orang Utans, river, lake and Gomantong cave. Borneo

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3 days Orang Utans, river, lake and Gomantong cave

Itinerary (Sepilok Orang Utan - Sukau (Kinabatangan River) - Oxbow Lake - Kinabatangan River Cruise - 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.

Joint tour : Departure everyday from Sandakan

Day 1

Sepilok Orang Utan - Sukau (Kinabatangan River) (-/Lunch/Diner)
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.
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 .

Day 2

Oxbow Lake - Kinabatangan River Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner)
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.
Near the lake you can take a short walk to experience the riverine forest vegetation and see the unique strangling fig trees, lianas or climbers, and other interesting flora.
After morning cruise, return to lodge for breakfast.
Free at leisure.
In late afternoon, proceed for another river cruise in Kinabatangan to search for more wildlife and birds.
Overnight

Day 3

Gomantong Cave - Sandakan City Tour (Breakfast/Lunch/-)
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. ,br> Proceed for lunch at local restaurant. ,br> 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 departure flight MH3037 ETD 1850hrs. (B/L) End of service.

ALL PRICES ARE NET INCLUSIVE OF TAX & PER PERSON. THEY ARE IN DOLLARS U.S.

JOINT TOUR (Minimum 2 persons. Price per person in sharing twin / double room)

HOTEL CATEGORY

MINIMUM 2 PERSONS

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Standard / First

569 US$

Validity: Our package tour rates are valid from May 1st 2012 to March 31st 2013

OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
* 2 nights accommodation at Bukit Melapi Lodge or River Lodge
* 2 breakfast/3 lunch/2 dinner
* Land and boat transfer
* English speaking guide
* Entrance fees

OUR PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF:
Excluded fees for camera, video camera, items that not specify above

Note : Discount starting 4 people
Child below 12 years sharing room with parent is charge at 80% from adult rates.
* Child below 02 years old is charge 50% for entrance fees.
* Surcharge apply for transfer between 19:00pm-07:00am (min 2 paxs)
* Private arrangement - private guide and land transfer can be arrange, additional 50% of the above rate (note that all boat trips are sharing basis).

Note : Suggested item to bring : Binocular, insect repellent, raincoat or poncho, good walking shoes, hat.

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