This combination of relaxation and an educational adventure for a glimpse of Borneo's Natural Heritage. Walk through the rainforest to soak in the immensity and complex working of this ecosystem. Observe the habits and part of their complex life cycles turtles, orang utans, proboscis monkeys, other small wild animals in their natural habitats. Admire nature's diverse floral displays along the way with spectacular jungle scenery as you drive past the many stages of Agricultural Development for oil palm and cocoa.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Sandakan - Turtle Island An early morning transfer for flight to Sandakan. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the jetty for the trip by speedboat to Selingan Island. Take time to relax in the sun, sea and sand after lunch. After dinner watch the wonders of green turtle by way of their egg laying and release of hatchlings into the ocean.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Turtle Island Chalet
DAY 2: Turtle Island - Sepilok Orang Utan - Sukau Return by speedboat to the mainland before proceeding by road to world-famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Here you will learn how the orphaned Orang Utans are rehabilitated and take a guided walk into the jungle to hopefully see these amazing animals close-up at their feeding station. After Sepilok, commence your journey of discovery by boat up the Lower Kinabatangan River. Take a local lunch at Abai, before cruising on upriver towards Sukau in search of the endemic Proboscis Monkeys and other fascinating wildlife. On arrival at Sukau, enjoy a short rest before taking a leisure late afternoon river cruise in search of the local wildlife - an amazing variety of birdlife including the hornbills, eagles and kingfishers; monitor lizards and other reptiles plus the macaque and long-nosed proboscis monkeys. Overnight stay at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge (basic chalet accommodation).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
DAY 3: Sukau – Kota Kinabalu After breakfast, another chance to spot the local wildlife as you commence the return 2 ฝ journey downriver by boat to Sandakan. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch followed by a short city tour of Sandakan before flying back to Kota Kinabalu.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: None
PRICE: 28,120 Baht per person based on twin share
PRICE INLCUDES: - Domestic Airfare and tax, Transfers, tours and meals as stated in the itinerary - English speaking guide - Two nights accommodation with daily breakfast
PRICE EXCLUDES: - International airfare, tax and fuel surcharges - Items not mentioned in the itinerary - Personal expenses
Note: - Accommodation is simple - Sabah Park does not allow flash photography of the turtles. Video and Digital video cameras are NOT ALLOWED. - Visitors are not permitted to walk around Turtle Island on their own between 18:00 - 06:00.
Things to bring : Light clothing, short & long pants, sandal, swimming attire, comfortable shoes, raincoat, personal toiletries, towel, light jacket, insect repellent and a torch.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.