3 Days 2 Nights Sandakan Extravaganza Trip ~
Selingan Turtle Island, Sepilok OrangUtan Rehabilitation Centre & Sukau Safari

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3 days 2 nights Safari Extravaganza Trip ~ valid until 31st March 2009
(Rates based on per package per person)

3 days 2 nights package

Rates Valid until 31st March 2008

Rates Valid until 31st March 2009

Twin Sharing basis (Rates based on per person)

3 Days 2 Nights (RM)

3 Days 2 Nights (RM)

Sandakan Safari Extravanganza (both ways by land + gomantong cave) Itinerary SIA07A

RM 950 nett per person

RM 1,050 nett per person

Sandakan Safari Extravanganza (both way by boat , no gomantong cave) Itinerary SIA07B

RM 1,050 nett per person

RM 1,150 nett per person

Sandakan Safari Extravanganza (one way by boat, one way by land ~ with gomantong cave) Itinerary SIA07C

RM 1,190 nett per person

RM 1,290 nett per person

4 days 3 nights package

Rates Valid until 31st March 2008

Rates Valid until 31st March 2009

Twin Sharing basis (Rates based on per person)

4 Days 3 Nights (RM)

4 Days 3 Nights (RM)

Sandakan Safari Extravanganza + Abai (one way by land , one way by land) Itinerary SIA07A

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RM 1,548 nett per person

This Package Includes:

* English speaking guide * land/boat transfers based on joining basis * entrance fees * accomodation * meals as stated

This Package Excludes:

* Camera/Video camera fees * airfares/taxes/insurance & beverages(alcoholic/carbornate/juice)

 

**Please Note that there will be a credit card charge on payment made. Conditions apply

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*tour package and/or accommodation by journeymalaysia's tour operator partner and/or accommodation partners.see 'about us' section for more on our list of travel partners

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

  1. 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.

  2. Sabah Parks also forbid visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am

Please Note:

* Package rate applies to a minimum of 2 full paying persons travelling & based on Seat-In-Coach Basis * Child below 12yrs old, is disounted 20% based on 2 full paying adults * Additional RM100 nett per person for unscheduled transfer * 100% charge for request of a Private Tour/Transport * English speaking driver /guide provided

CHILD RATES

  1. For overnight packages (for 2adult + 1child)

Child Rates 2-4 years, off 50% based on 2 persons rate or  Child Rates 5-11 years, off 20% based on 2 persons rate.

  1. DAYTRIP TOURS (SIA 01 OR SIA 01A) , for 2 adult + 1child

50% charge for Child less than 12 years old , based on 2 persons rate.

  1. Both overnight or daytrip tours(for 1 adult + 1 child)

10% off from the adult rate for child less than 12 yrs, based on 2 persons rate.

     FOC for child below 2 years(without meals/mattress/entrance fee/permit)

Itinerary:

3 Days / 2 Nights Sandakan Extravaganza (One Way by boat, One Way by Land) SIA07C

Day 01 - Selingan Turtle Island Park

Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport (MH2042 ETA 0810hrs). Transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands Park. The journey to Island will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Upon arrival, register at Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet. After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g swimming or snorkeling. After dinner, wait for rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs. Transfer the eggs to the hatchery and if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of baby turtles to the open sea. Overnight at Chalet (Common or Attached Bathroom). (Lunch / Dinner)

Day 02 - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilation Centre / By Boat to Kinabatangan ,Sukau

After breakfast, drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform.

1000 hrs Feeding of Orang Utans. At this centre, 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.

1100 hrs depart Sepilok and transfer to jetty in Sandakan.

1145hrs, take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest. After lunch, cruise up river to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Arrive Sukau, check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Late afternoon, an option to take another river cruise with electric motor to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan. Return lodge for dinner and overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 03 Sukau / Gomantong Caves / By Land To Sandakan

Wake up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills. After Breakfast, depart overland to Gomantong Birdnest Caves. Upon arrival, 15 minutes walk on the plankwalk 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 birdnest soup. Then, continue journey by land to Sandakan. 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 Hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch)

 

END OF TOUR

Itinerary:

Please Note, there are slight changes to itinerary for 2008 package from 1st January 2008 onwards

3 Days / 2 Nights Sandakan Safari (both ways by land + visit to Gomantong Caves)~ Valid till 31st December 2007 SIA07A

Day 01 Selingan Turtle Island

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 Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / By Land to Sukau / Menanggul River Cruise

0700hrs depart island for Sandakan. After breakfast, proceed in an air-condition vehicle to 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.

1000 hrs witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at the feeding platform. After Lunch, proceed by land to Sukau which will passing by Oil Palm Plantations and villages. Check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. 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 other wildlife. Return Lodge for dinner. Video Show. Overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 03 By Land to Gomantong Cave/Temple

Wake up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills. After Breakfast, depart overland to Gomantong Birdnest Caves. Upon arrival, 15 minutes walk on the plankwalk 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 birdnest soup. Then, continue journey by land to Sandakan. 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 hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch)

 

END OF TOUR

3 Days / 2 Nights Sandakan Safari (both ways by land + visit to Gomantong Caves)~ Valid till 31st March 2009 SIA07A

Day 01          Selingan Turtle Island.
Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport via MH 2042(0810hrs), transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands Park.  The journey to Island will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.  Upon arrival, register at Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet.  After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g swimming or snorkeling.  After dinner, wait for rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs. Transfer the eggs to the hatchery and if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of baby turtles to the open sea. Overnight at Chalet.  (Lunch / Dinner)

Day 02        By land to Gomantong Cave /Menanggul River Cruise.
After breakfast, 0900hrs depart overland to Gomantong Birdnest CavesUpon 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        By land to Sepilok/Temple.
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

Itinerary:

3 Days / 2 Nights Sandakan Safari Extravanganza (Both Ways by boat) SIA07A

Day 01 - Selingan Turtle Island Park

Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport (MH2042 ETA 0810hrs). Transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands Park. The journey to Island will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Upon arrival, register at Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet. After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g swimming or snorkeling. After dinner, wait for rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs. Transfer the eggs to the hatchery and if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of baby turtles to the open sea. Overnight at Chalet (Common or Attached Bathroom). (Lunch / Dinner)

Day 02 - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilation Centre / By Boat to Kinabatangan ,Sukau

After breakfast, drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform.

1000 hrs Feeding of Orang Utans. At this centre, 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.

1100 hrs depart Sepilok and transfer to jetty in Sandakan.

1145hrs, take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest. After lunch, cruise up river to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Arrive Sukau, check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Late afternoon, an option to take another river cruise with electric motor to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan. Return lodge for dinner and overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 3 FROM SUKAU BY BOAT / SANDAKAN

After breakfast, river cruise down by boat back to Sandakan. Another chance for wildlife sightings with this approximately 2.5 hours journey. Upon arrival at jetty, 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 / Hotel. After lunch, proceed to airport for your flight MH2709 (ETD 1415). (Breakfast / Lunch)

END OF TOUR

4 Days / 3 Nights Sandakan Extravaganza + Abai (One Way by boat, One Way by Land) SIA07C

Day 01       Selingan Turtle Island.
Meet at Hotel Lobby (0945hrs) or Sandakan Airport (MH2042 ETA 0810hrs). Transfer to jetty for boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands ParkThe journey to Island will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.  Upon arrival, register at Turtle Island Parks HQ and check into chalet.  After lunch at cafeteria, free at own leisure e.g swimming or snorkeling.  After dinner, wait for rangers call to observe turtle laying eggs.  Transfer the eggs to the hatchery and if there are young turtle hatchlings, an opportunity to observe the release of baby turtles to the open sea.  Overnight at Chalet (Common or Attached Bathroom).  ( Lunch / Dinner )

Day 02      Sepilok/By boat to Abai/PM River cruise/Fire Flies night cruise.

After breakfast, drive for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center.  Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform.  1000 hrs Feeding of Orang Utans. 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.  1100hrs depart Sepilok and transfer to jetty in Sandakan. 1145hrs take an hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary where you will take your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant . This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan Town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest. After Lunch, free and relax at our nature board walk before cruising for searching other wildlife. After dinner, night cruise lead you to witness the nature of fire flies as Christmas tree. Overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge. (Lunch / Dinner)
Day 03      Pitas Oxbow Lake/Tree Planting/By boat to Sukau/Menanggul River Cruise.

Wake up by the calls of nature. Early morning take a river trip to Pitas oxbow lake to observe wildlifes and experience the unique of Pitas lake. After breakfast, an option to join our tree planting project with the locals and lunch with them at Abai Village. This project specially design to help the locals. After lunch, cruise UP river to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Arrive Sukau, check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge.Late afternoon, take another river cruise with electric motor to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan. Return lodge for dinner and overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )

Day 04      By  land to Gomantong Cave/Temple.

Wake up by the calls of gibbons or hornbills.  After Breakfast, depart overland to Gomantong Birdnest CavesUpon arrival, 15 minutes walk on the plankwalk 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 birdnest soup.  Then, continue journey by land to Sandakan, 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.

 

Hotel/Trip Description

Destination Sabah ~ Sandakan ~ Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ jungle lodge : Selingan Island Chalets Minimum no. of Persons 2 persons Tour Commences from Sandakan town Room Type Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ 22 Rooms with One Unit Long House (6 Triple Bedroom), Two Unit Twin Cabin (4 Double Bedroom), One Unit Double Storey Long House (12 Twin Bedroom) ; Selingan Island Chalets ~ 25 Air-Conditioned Room with ceiling fan
Room Description Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge with attached bathroom/toilet/hot shower/ceiling fan and windows fully covered with mosquito net, Smoke Detectors & Emergency Action Plan; Selingan Island Chalets ~ 25 Air-Conditioned Room with ceiling fan Facility & Activity River Cruise along Kinabatangan River, Video Show, Guided Nature Trail behind the lodge, Restaurant serves Halal Food ; Selingan Island Chalets ~ 24 hours electricity, 220/240V,50 cycles , Observing marine turtle conservation program at night, Swimming/snorkeling, Souvenir shop, Cafeteria, Exhibition Hall

 

Accommodation and Packages to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomantong Cave, Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sukau Area

Package Tours | Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 3days 2nights Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok OrangUtan & Kinabatangan River Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 5 days 4 Nights Kinabatangan Safari, Gomantong Cave & Daum Valley Rainforest Package (Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge) |

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sandakan Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Sandakan Safari Extravaganza (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3days 2Nights Sukau Wildlife Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Sandakan Safari Adventure (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & ABai (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days 4 Nights Sandakan Borneo's Wildlife Package (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) |

Abai Jungle Lodge ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai & Sukau Trip (Kinabatangan Riverside & Abai Jungle Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai with a Local Touch Package ( Abai Jungle Lodge) |

Day Tours | 1/2 Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Tour | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Sandakan City Tour | Full Day to Guomantong Cave & Sukau Kinabatangan River | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Safari River Cruise Trip |

Special Interest Tours | 14 days 13 nights Birding in Borneo | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & Abai |

Overnight Tours | 1 Day 1 Night Selingan Island Tour | 2 Days 1 Night Selingan Island And Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Tour |

Accommodation | Sepilok Nature Resort | Sepilok Forest Edge Resort |

 

 

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