Location: Sandakan
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8 Day Trips from in Sandakan That You Shouldn't Miss
Tropical Sandakan is a paradise for animal lovers. Watch turtles lay eggs at Turtle Islands Park, keep a giggly distance at a crocodile farm or share an impish smile with some of the residents at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. The houses on stilts in the fishing village of Buli Sim Sim are perfect for sightseeing and photographing.
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1. Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear and Sandakan City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit endangered orangutans in their natural habitat and discover the rehabilitation work accomplished at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Take a leisure walk to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Then visit the city of Sandakan’s main attractions, including serene temples, lively markets, and museums. - Encounter with orang utans in their natural habitat - Educational tour at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre - See the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. - Comprehensive Sandakan city tour - Natural & panoramic drive across Sandakan's landscape
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan City Hotels or Airport, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour with English speaking guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Return Airfare (BKI/SDK/BKI)
Reviewed By FionPoh
Very fun ride. We got the 2 rides pass and it was a thrilling experience. We'll love to come back to do more rides.........
2. Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear Centre with Sandakan City Tour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the world's largest sanctuary for orphaned or captured young orangutans and where they are slowly reintegrated back into the wild. You have the opportunity to witness the animals at feeding time in their natural habitat and enjoy watching their antics. Its onward then to see the Malayan sun bears, the smallest bears in the world which are only found in Southeast Asia. These bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation, illegal hunting for bear parts and poaching to obtain young cubs for pet trade.
Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Lunch at local restaurant, Transfers and Sightseeing as per itinerary, Entrance fees where stated, Sales and service tax
Exclusions: All air fares, travel insurance etc, Camera, Video Cam fee charged by National Parks or Parks, Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, Juices or any drinks that required payment during meals, Gratuity to Guide/driver
Reviewed By andrewspiers
We came to the Proboscis Monkey Centre in time for the feeding, whilst there were no Proboscis around, there were a troupe of sleepy Silver Monkeys around the platforms. The guides placed some bits of food on to the feeding platforms and made some monkey calls and eventually they came, we could see them coming through the trees, the young came out first then some of the older females followed by the big male. It was interesting to witness the hierarchy within the troupe.
3. Sandakan Sightseeing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sandakan, the former capital of British North Borneo, is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located in the East Coast of Sabah and is famous for its wide range of seafood available. Back in the days, it was known as Sabah’s ‘Little Hong Kong’ due to the large amount of Chinese migrants from Hong Kong. Experience nature and the city with this Sandakan Sightseeing tour! You will get to spend some time with orang utans at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean sun bear at the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. After lunch, you will proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary before doing some sightseeing around the town, where you will visit the Puh Jih Shih Temple and pass by Sim Sim Water Village.
Inclusions: 1 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner, Land return transfer, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre entrance fee, Borneo Sunbear Conservation entrance fee, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey entrance fee, Sandakan city tour
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4. Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 14 reviews
Join this full day tour with your friends or family member to explore several Attraction near Sandakan. You will get chance to visit Sepilok Orang Utan,An opportunity to watch the orang utan up close in their natural habitat. Bornean Sun bear is a sun bear rescue and rehabilitation facility being developed in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Rainforest Discovery Centre evolved from small, cozy environmental education (EE) centre in 1996 into one of Sabah's most popular EE centres.
Inclusions: Round Trip transportation by Car/Minivan, English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide, Local Lunch, Goods and services Tax
Exclusions: Other Food and Drinks, Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary
Reviewed By 17loganroad
Great collections! It's a must see in Penang! Thanks to Ricky for a wonderful tour and history of the museum.
5. Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan and Sandakan City Trail from Kota Kinabalu
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
See orangutans in the rainforest at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This unique wildlife sanctuary specializes in caring for baby orphan orangutans and teaches them the survival skills they would have learned from their mothers under normal conditions. The young orangutans are not kept in captivity, but rather come and go as they please while adjusting to their natural habitat. Lunch and a city tour of Sandakan are included.
Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Airfares/flights
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
6. Labuk Bay Proboscis, Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear + Sandakan City Tour + Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 8 reviews
enjoy your ride to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili-Seppilok Forest Reserve. Take a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. Proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkeys Sanctuary, the Borneo’s indigenous Proboscis Monkeys, to have a look in their natural habitat. Witness the feeding of Proboscis monkeys at the platform. Bornean Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kkg. T Last enjoy the City Tour visit the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, a place that you do not want to miss. It is located on the hilltop overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay.
Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Set Lunch at local restaurant, Sightseeing/Tour service in an air-conditioned vehicle/s, Entrance fees where stated, Sales and service tax
Exclusions: All Meals and accommodation as and where not specified above, Camera, Video Cam fee charged by National Parks or Parks, All Personal Incidentals, Expenses & Beverages during lunch when not stated, Tips & Gratuities for Driver and tour Guide
Reviewed By andrewspiers
The love that goes into looking after these endangered species is all to apparent. There are three areas in the sun bear sanctuary, they are quite difficult to see when in the bush but well worth the wait. I got a lovely picture of a sun bear on a log eventually. The Orangutan are simply wonderful, at the nursery you get to see quite a few, at the feeding tables it can depend on when you go in the morning we saw many more than at the afternoon sections.
7. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Embark to full day trip in Sandakan to visit Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear centre. First stop at the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili- Seppilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. There after, proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kg. After tour proceed with transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers and Sightseeing in air conditioned vehicle as per itinerary, Assistance of License English speaking guide, Sales & Services Tax
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Flight Ticket, Personal Expense
Reviewed By andrewspiers
We came to the Proboscis Monkey Centre in time for the feeding, whilst there were no Proboscis around, there were a troupe of sleepy Silver Monkeys around the platforms. The guides placed some bits of food on to the feeding platforms and made some monkey calls and eventually they came, we could see them coming through the trees, the young came out first then some of the older females followed by the big male. It was interesting to witness the hierarchy within the troupe.
8. Sandakan City Sightseeing
Sandakan, the former capital of British North Borneo, is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located in the East Coast of Sabah and is famous for its wide range of seafood available. Back in the days, it was known as Sabah’s ‘Little Hong Kong’ due to the large amount of Chinese migrants from Hong Kong. In this half day tour, you will get to see the orang utan, a species of great apes native to the island of Borneo. You’ll be spending a few hours at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where you will be introduced to the orang utan, witness orang utan feeding and experience the nature trail. You will then depart to the Sandakan Memorial Park before having lunch at Hotel Sandakan.
Inclusions: 1 x Lunch, Land return transfer, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre entrance fee, Sandakan city tour
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Reviewed By jwcoetsee
This place could not better the experience of seeing the 'old man of the forest' but what a great idea to have it so close by. It is worth about an hour or so of your time to learn interesting facts at this centre. It is well laid out and a lot of care is taken to educate and learn about the sun bears. They even have a scope so that you can look at the stingless bees or any other interesting smaller critters that lives close to the bears. I liked the part where there is photos and the names with some info about each one of the bears.
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