Borneo

Itinerary for Abai Mangrove River Cruise Meet at Hotel lobby for transfer to jetty to board speed boat across the bay, into the Abai mangrove swamps. Cruise in the mangrove swamps till the Kinabatangan River mouth passing by the village of Maumiang. Proceed along the Kinabatangan River to the riverine village of Abai. A brief stop at the village to pay a visit while observing the village lifestyle. Cruise to search for the elusive proboscis monkeys as well as other wildlife. Return to Sandakan Town. On arrival, either transfer to Sandakan Airport for flight to next destination, or transfer to Hotel in Sandakan Town. End of tour. ( Lunch Provided ) NOTE: Tour Departure at 0900 Hrs or 1400 Hrs

Experience the Best of Sandakan Wonders of Nature & Wildlife Itinerary for Sandakan Wonders Day 1 Pick up form hotel/airport in the morning and transfer to jetty for boat transfer to Selingan Turtle Island Park. Upon arrival, check in to the Chalets. Free at leisure to swim and sunbathe. In the evening, have dinner while waiting for the park rangers to call for viewing of the turtle laying eggs. Overnight at the Chalet. ( Lunch & Dinner ) Day 2 After breakfast, depart for Sandakan Town. Travel overland to the village of Sukau. On arrival, check-in to a River Lodge by the banks of Kinabatangan river. Enjoy a 2 hour river cruise in search of the odd nose monkeys of Borneo - The Proboscis Monkeys, and other primates. Overnight at the River Lodge. ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ) Day 3 After breakfast, depart for Sandakan. Proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, watch the feeding of the Orang Utans. Proceed for a Sandakan City Tour. Visit the biggest Buddhist temple in Sabah. Also visit the Rotary Observation Pavillion for a bird eye view of Sandakan Town. Visit a Malay Water Village. Stop at the Australian War Memorial. Transfer

Meet the Icons of Sandakan Wildlife - Turtles at Selingan, and Orangutans at Sepilok Itinerary for Ex-Sandakan Wildlife Tour Day 1 Meet on arrival at Sandakan Airport or at Hotel Lobby. Depart for Sandakan Town. Meet at designated point and transfer to jetty to board boat for transfer to Selingan Turtle Island. The boat ride journey will be approximately 1 hr. Firstly upon arrival, register at the reception and check in to the chalet. Lunch at the cafeteria. Free at leisure. Meet at the cafeteria for dinner, while waiting for the park ranger to signal for turtle watching. Observe the whole activity of the turtle laying eggs and covering the hole, tagging of the turtle by the park ranger, as well as the transferring of the eggs to the hatchery. Also, if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the hatchlings being release to the sea. Overnight at the Chalet. ( Lunch & Dinner ) Day 2 After breakfast, depart for Sandakan Town. On arrival, proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Journey will take approximately 30 minutes overland. On arrival, register at the reception counter and proceed for a 30 min video show on

Unique wildlife tour at Kinabatangan River, Sukau near Sandakan to search for the Proboscis Monkeys, with stopover at Gomantong Caves Itinerary for Gomantong Caves & Kinabatangan River Day 1 Meet on arrival at Sandakan Airport or at Hotel Lobby. Depart for Gomantong Caves, described by WWF as 'the best-managed edible birds' nest cave in the world. Journey will take approximately 2 hrs overland passing by Oil Palm plantations and villages. On arrival, take a 10 minute walk to the cave entrance of Simud Hitam. Explore these magnificent limestone caves, home to millions of bats and swiflet birds. During the collection of the edible bird nest, there will be a lot of workers climbing long rattan ladders to collect the expensive nest. After exploring the caves, depart to the village of Sukau by the banks of the Kinabatangan River, the longest river in Sabah. On arrival, check in and lunch at the main hall. Depart for boat cruise along the Kinabatangan river to search for the odd nose monkeys of Borneo - the Proboscis Monkeys and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight at the river lodge by the banks of the Kinabatangan River. ( Lunch & Dinner )

Full Day Wildlife Excursion to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Followed by a Sandakan City Tour Itinerary for Sepilok Orang Utan & Sandakan City Tour 0740hrs - Meet upon arrival at Sandakan Airport or at Hotel lobby. Proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Journey overland will take approximately 30 minutes. On arrival, register at the reception counter. Firstly, proceed for a 30 min video show and briefing on the centre. Later, proceed to the Platform to observe the daily 1000 hrs feeding of the Orangutan. In addition, you can visit the nursery area where the younger Orang Utans first learn to be outside and play on a large climbing frame. Depart Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for lunch in Sandakan Town. 1400hrs - Proceed for the Sandakan City tour with the first stop at the Rotary Observation Pavillion for a bird's eye view of Sandakan Town. This is followed by a visit to the Buli Sim Sim Water Village, a stop at the St. Michael All Angels Church and lastly, visit the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple which offers a panoramic vista of the Sandakan Bay. Transfer to Airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu or

Full Day Excursion to Usukan Cove in Kota Belud, on the north-western part of Sabah, and enjoy the wetlands and river cruise along Usukan Bay Itinerary for Kota Belud Wetlands Usukan Cove Pick up from City Hotel at ~1.30 pm and depart for Kota Belud (~1.5 hour drive only from KK City). A journey offering a scenic view of paddy fields, villages and picturesque sight of Mount Kinabalu from a different angle. Arrive at Usukan Cove Lodge (UCL). Light refreshment will be served, and safety and program briefing will be conducted. Begin the river cruise with a boat ride across Usukan Cove amidst scenic view of its beaches, entering Kawa Kawa river. You will be greeted by the Majestic view of Mount Kinabalu at the background. Before long, the sight of bouncy crowds of Proboscis Monkeys will engross river cruisers. Village panorama along the cruise will equally fascinate you. The journey out from the river will be dramatic as the sun sets and if you are lucky, even a slight drizzle will add colours to the view as the rainbow appears on the horizon. Last but not least if the weather is favorable, the boat ride culminates with the show

Tabin Wildlife - A Lower Budget Rainforest Alternative to Danum Valley Itinerary for 3D/2N Tabin Wildlife (Ex-Lahad Datu) Day 1: Arrival Tabin Wildlife Resort / Lipad Mud Volcano Pick up at the airport or hotel in Lahad Datu and transferred by road to Tabin Wildlife Reserve (~1:30 hrs). Check into an attractive timber lodge at Tabin Wildlife Resort, nestled within the rainforest beside the Lipad river. The resort comes complete with private balcony, ceiling fan and hot water shower, a welcome luxury in the forest. This lovely setting is home to a surprising variety of birds, insects and also small mammals, even right beside the buildings of the resort. Discover the rich variety of jungle herbs, some endemic, used for generations by local folks for the treatment of various ailments. In the afternoon, visit the Lipad mud volcano which provides a mineral salt lick for wildlife. After trekking through the rainforest for 20 minutes, arrive at the elevated bare area of the mud volcano commonly frequented by wildlife and also birds. Try to identify the multitude of animal footprints here. In addition, climb the observation tower. Admire the contrasting landscape of the bare mud volcano and its surrounding thick forest,

Tabin Wildlife Reserve - Ideal for Wildlife Observation and Bird-Watching Itinerary for 2D/1N Tabin Wildlife Reserve (Ex-Lahad Datu) Day 1: Arrival Tabin Wildlife Resort / Lipad Mud Volcano Pick up at the airport or hotel in Lahad Datu and transferred by road to Tabin Wildlife Reserve (~1:30 hrs). Check into an attractive timber lodge at Tabin Wildlife Resort, nestled within the rainforest beside the Lipad river. The resort comes complete with private balcony, ceiling fan and hot water shower, a rather welcome luxury in the forest. This lovely setting is home to a surprising variety of birds, insects and also small mammals, even right beside the buildings of the resort. Discover the rich variety of jungle herbs, some endemic, used for generations by local folks for the treatment of various ailments. In the afternoon, visit the Lipad mud volcano which serves a mineral salt lick for wildlife, including birds. After trekking through the rainforest for about 20 minutes, arrive at the elevated bare area of the mud volcano commonly frequented by wildlife and birds. Try to identify the multitude of animal footprints here - maybe mouse deer, pigs and some elephant prints which are easy to spot. The area attracts

Wildlife Tour to meet the Orang Utan and Proboscis Monkey Itinerary for Sepilok Orang Utan & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey In the morning (~7:45am), meet on arrival at Sandakan Airport or Hotel lobby. Proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The journey overland will take approximately 30 minutes. On arrival, register at the reception counter. Firstly, proceed for a 30 min video show and briefing on the Centre. The Centre was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphaned baby orangutans – most rescued from logging sites/plantations because of illegal hunting or illegal pet trade. Proceed to the Platform to observe the daily feeding of the Orang Utan (time: 1000 hrs). In addition, you can visit the nursery area where the younger Orang Utans first learn to be outside and play on a large climbing frame. Depart Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. This privately-owned sanctuary in the centre of the mangrove forests gives you the chance to observe the proboscis monkey up close and personal. The proboscis monkey is found only on the island of Borneo, therefore, it is a "must see" for visitors. An estimated 300 wild monkeys live in the

Meet the Orang Utans at Sepilok and experience the Abai Boat Cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of Proboscis Monkeys Itinerary for Sepilok Orang Utan & Abai River Cruise In the morning (~7:45am), meet on arrival at Sandakan Airport or Hotel lobby. Proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre The journey overland will take approximately 30 minutes. On arrival, register at the reception counter. Firstly, proceed for a 30 min video show and briefing on the Centre. The Centre was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphaned baby orangutans – most rescued from logging sites/plantations because of illegal hunting or illegal pet trade. Proceed to the Platform to observe the daily feeding of the Orang Utan (time: 1000 hrs). In addition, you can visit the nursery area where the younger Orang Utans first learn to be outside and play on a large climbing frame. Depart Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for lunch in Sandakan Town. After lunch, transfer to jetty in Sandakan town. Board a boat across the bay, into the mangrove swamps. Cruise in the mangrove swamps till the Kinabatangan River mouth, passing by the village of Maumiang. Proceed along the Kinabatangan River to the riverine