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Sepilok
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3 Days / 2 Nights |
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Itinerary (Sepilok - Oxbow Lake - Kinabatangan River Cruise - Gomantong Cave) |
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. |
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Sepilok, Oxbow Lake, Kinabatangan River Cruise & Gomantong Cave (FULL BOARD) SDK22
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.
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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.
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*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
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Sepilok (3 days) |
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| PACKAGE TOURS RATES - US Dollar |
| Number of passengers (Nett per person in half-twin room) |
| Joint Tours (Seat In Coach) |
| 2 Persons |
4 Persons |
Child |
| 399 |
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299 |
| Validity : 01 April 2007 - 31 March 2008 |
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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 07 till 31 Mar 08
- 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.
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