Sandakan Safari Extravaganza, Sarawak
Duration: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Description:
Day 01 – Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport (preferably on MH 2042 ETA 0810hrs). Transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Island. The journey to Island take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
On arrival, register at the Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet. After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g. swimming or snorkeling. After dinner, waiting for the rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs. Transfer the eggs to the Hatchery and if there is any young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of the turtles to the sea. Overnight at chalet (Common or Attached Bathroom). (Lunch / Dinner)
Day 02 – After breakfast, 0900hrs depart overland to Gomantong Birdnest Caves. Upon arrival, 15 minutes walk on the plank walk to the cave. Explore the largest bird’s nest cave in Sabah, home to millions of Bats and swiflets. The nest of the swiflets are collected for the famous Chinese edible bird nest soup. Continue journey to Sukau which will passing by Oil Palm Plantations and villages. Check in Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge and lunch will be provided.
Late in the afternoon, take a boat cruise with electric motor to the famous of Menanggul River in search for Proboscis Monkeys, different species of birds and others wildlife. Return Lodge for dinner. Video Show. Overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 03 – Wake up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills. After breakfast, 0700 depart overland to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. At this center, observe man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. 1000hrs witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at the feeding platform, drive up hill to the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the Sandakan Bay before lunch at local restaurant or hotel. After lunch, proceed to airport for your flight MH 2709 (ETD1415hrs) or your hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch)
END OF TOUR
Recommended Personal Gear
Insect repellent, raincoat (umbrella not recommended), hat, binocular and sun screen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant.
IMPORTANT
- Please take note that Sabah Parks allow only camera of unaided flash to take photograph of the turtle. Video/Digital Video Camera are not allowed.
- Sabah Parks also forbid visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am.
Includes: English speaking guide, land/boat transfers based on joining basis, entrance fees, accommodation and meals as stated.
Excludes: Camera/Video camera fees, airfares/taxes/insurance & beverages(alcoholic/carbornate/juice).
Minimum: 2 Adults Per Order
Remarks: please add RM 50.00 per room for any request attached bathroom.