Sandakan: Private City Tour, Sepilok Orangutan, Sun Bears, Rainforest

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Overview

  • Duration:7 hours 30 minutes
  • Travelers:2 - 10 guests
  • Tour Type:Group tour
  • Language:English, Malay
  • Start from:Sandakan, Airport, Sepilok Area
  • End at:Sandakan, Airport, Sepilok Area
  • Payments:Pay Advance
  • Cancellation:72 Hours
Experience the marvel of orangutans in their rehabilitation center and enjoy some of the top attractions with this delightful day tour. After seeing the orangutans and their care centre amid verdant trees, continue on to the government-protected Bornean sunbears. The rainforest centre is a great place to go birdwatching, especially if you're looking for pittas and hornbills, but you can also just take a stroll through the trees and enjoy the incredible biodiversity, opportunity to go on a short jungle trek if you want. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch or take a break with free and easy. Some incredible things to do include exploring the local market, the Sim-Sim Water Village, and the Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple, as well as the church and sandakan war memorial, all accompanied by your friendly local guide with a personalised itinerary.

Highlights

  • Witness rescued orangutans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre
  • Learn about the history of the city, culture and sandakan war era with guide
  • This is your tour, so you can fully engage with the sites without having to rush or travel in a group
  • Opportunity to see the well-known canopy walkway and the treetop viewing tower
  • Adaptable start time based on your preferences with all fee inclusive

Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private vehicle with air-conditioning
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Car fuel and parking charges
  • All entry fee
  • Lunch
  • DSLR camera fee 10 myr per unit, if any

Itinerary

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Starting location:

Your day will begin in the morning with a friendly guide and driver who will come at your Sandakan hotel in a private vehicle to greet you.

Sepilok orangutan

First, take a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see the morning feeding session (admission charge included). Seeing these intelligent, compassionate apes swing freely from the trees is an extremely touching experience. Then go to the headquarters to learn how the orangutan rehabilitation facility operates. Before you leave for a fun self-activity at the conservation centre, your guide will kindly tell you about the center's essential rescue and rehabilitation activities.

Sunbear rehabilitation

Then take a leisurely stroll along the wonderful elevated boardwalks to obtain a sight of these adorable, smallest bear species in their native forest environment. Before you leave for a fun self-activity at the conservation centre, your guide will happily explain the center's essential rescue and rehabilitation activities.

 

Kabili sepilok forest reserve

Continue to explore the beautiful lowland rainforest of Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Take a pleasant trip around the botanical gardens to find unusual rainforest trees. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit the famed Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower, where you can take in the breathtaking views above the treetops. This is an excellent location for bird watching and enjoying the ecosystem.

Lunch

Return to Sandakan for a delicious lunch

Sandakan memorial park

Next, proceed to other thrilling sites of Sandakan City, where your guide will offer fascinating insights into the city's history and past with you. This usually involves the opportunity to take photos at the Sandakan War Memorial (which commemorates the WWII Death Marches).

City tour

Continue driving around the vivid waterfront, puh jih temples, church, Agnes house, floating village, and colourful market district, customised excursions are welcomed.

Finish at:

Once the day tour ends, we'll be heading back to your hotel, excited for your next adventure ahead.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Frequently asked questions

What should i know before booking?

This tour is run in rain or shine, the guide will shared cool facts and history outside Sepilok Orangutan, Sunbear, Kabili Forest Reserve before travellers head in on your own while the rest are guided. Please be aware that the upfront cost of adding a guide, which includes the guide entry fee, is 150 ringgit per group.

Can the highlight and tour be personalised?

Absolutely! We can arrange anything as long as the highlight is within a city tour attractions.

Does the tour include pickup and drop-off?

We can arrange pick-up and drop-off at any hotel in Sandakan or Sepilok area. Everything is included, of course at your own starting time.

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