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

Pick-up from hotel or airport at 0800 hours and transfer to the Sandakan seafront where speedboats will take you to Selingan Island. Boat journey is approximately one hour. Check into simple accommodation facility and relax by the beach or take up snorkel at the nearby reefs. After dinner,  Park Ranger will signal the appropriate time to view huge Green turtles coming ashore to lay eggs.  Observe the eggs being transferred to hatchery. Offer help to release baby turtles and be overwhelmed by the emotion of seeing the turtles rushing to the sea by some natural instinct.  Since the introduction of a conservative program in Selingan island in 1967, a large number of turtles are now returning to lay their eggs and the chance to see the sea creature is almost certain every night. (L, D)

DAY 2

At 0700 hours, depart island for Sandakan. After breakfast, proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. 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, travel by land to Sukau and check in to your accommodation for the night at a river lodge. At 4:30 p.m, take a 2 hours riverboat ride to view Proboscis monkeys found gathering at the riverbanks as a daily routine. Return to lodge for dinner and rest.  (B, L, D)

DAY 3

Wake up early in the misty wild Borneo jungle.  After breakfast, proceed to Gomantong Cave.  Explore the largest bird’s nest cave in Sabah.  Continue journey to Sandakan for a city tour.  After lunch, transfer back to your hotel or airport. (B)

Own toiletries, Insect repellant, Comfortable-walking shoes, Torchlight, Caps/Hat and Raincoat