Tour
Code: SIA 07
Tour Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights (0900 / 1430 hrs)
Meals
: 7
Suggested
Flights : MH 2042 / MH 2705
Day 01
Meet at Hotel Lobby or APT(preferably on MH 2042), drop off
Sim Sim Water Village or Sandakan Central Market to browse around
and observe the local market scene. From Market 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
lay 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). (L/D)
Day 02
0700 AM depart Island to Sandakan. After breakfast at Sim
Sim Water Village, proceed overland to Gomantong Birdnest
Cave, journey will take approximately 2 hours passing by Oil
Palm plantations and villages. Upon arrival, 15 minutes walk
on the jungle trail 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, 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. (B/L/D)
Day 03
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; Malay Fishing Village of Kampung
Buli Sim Sim where the houses are built on stilts, Puh Jih
Syh Buddhist Chinese Temple which at 300 M above sea level
offers a Panoramic view of Sandakan Bay and Rotary Observation
Pavillion for a bird's eye view of Sandakan Town. Return to
Hotel or APT. (B/L)
End of Tour
Recommended Personal Gear
Insect Repellant, raincoat, good walking shoes, Tevas(sandals),
sun screen lotion, sun hat, torch light, Binocular, personal
toiletries and extra clothing.
IMPORTANT
- Please take note that Sabah
Parks forbid visitors taking photographs or video of the Turtles
whether at night or during the day time.
- The Sabah Parks also forbid
visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm
- 6:00am.