OVERVIEW:

Sandakan is located on the eastern seaboard of Sabah; it is a city, which is steeped in history. Its character is shaped by the hinterland that embodies Sabah’s rich and diverse biodiversity in all its glory. Sandakan has a mixture of people, lifestyles, cultures, and faiths.

DAY 1

Meet the wild man of Borneo at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre located in a tropical lowland forest 40 minutes drives from Sandakan town. Upon arrival, proceed to the feeding platform and observe at close range orphaned Orang Utan being rehabilitated under a successful conservation program. Be amazed by the gentleness and intelligence of this man-like primate.  Visit the Nature Education Centre to learn more about the Orang Utan and its environment. After lunch, proceed by land to Sukau for lunch and check in at a river lodge for your accommodation tonight. Later, take a 2 hours riverboat ride to view Proboscis monkeys found gathering at the riverbanks as a daily routine. See them launch from tree to tree with the occasional missed landing which ends them in the river.  (L, D)

DAY 2

Wake up early in the misty wild Borneo jungle. After breakfast, proceed to Gomantong Cave.  Explore the largest bird’s nest cave in Sabah, home of millions of Bats & Swiftest. Continue journey to Sandakan for a city tour. Visit various landmarks and historical points in Sandakan, known once as the "little Hong Kong." Visit the huge Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple for a panoramic view of Sandakan town and across the huge bay. After lunch at local restaurant, transfer to hotel or airport. (B,L) END OF OUR SERVICE.