Tour
Code : SIA 05
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Sepilok / by boat to Sukau
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By boat to Sandakan / City
Tour Duration : 2 Days/1 Night (0900 / 1430 hrs)
Suggested
Flight : MH 2042 / MH 2705
Day 01
Meet at Hotel Lobby or APT, drop off Sim Sim Water Village or
Sandakan Central Market to browse around and observe the local
market scene. From Market proceed overland in an air-conditioned
vehicle to Gomantong Birdnest Caves, journey will take approximately
2 hours passing by Oil Palm plantations and villages. Upon arrival,
15 minutes walk on the plank walk to the cave. Explore one of
the fascinating cave in Sabah, the cave is home to the millions
of Bats and Swiflets. The nest of the swiflets are collected
for the famous Chinese edible birdnest soup. Depart overland
half an hour journey to arrive our lodge in Sukau for lunch
then free at own leisure. Late afternoon, river cruise up the
Kinabatangan River to search for wildlife or notably Proboscis
Monkeys. Return lodge for dinner and overnight at Old Ben Kinabatangan
Riverside Lodge. (L/D)
Day 02
After breakfast, 0700 AM depart overland to Sandakan for Sepilok
Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Experience a close encounter
with the "Wildman of Borneo" and tamed Orang Utan
are being rehabilitated to become wild. Witness the Orang
Utan feeding by the rangers. After lunch, proceed to Sandakan
City tour which inclusive of the Malay Fishing Village of
Kampung Buli Sim Sim where the houses are built on stilts,
visit Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Chinese Temple which at 300 M above
sea level that offers a panoramic view of Sandakan Bay and
Rotary Observation Pavillion for a bird's eye view of Sandakan
Town. Transfer to Hotel or Airport (preferably on MH 2065).
(B/L)
End of Tour
Recommended Personal Gear
Insect Repellant, Rain Coat, Good Walking Shoes, Sun Screen(Sweat
Proof), Sun Hat, Binocular, Torch Light, Personal Toiletries
and extra clothing.
