10 Tours in Sandakan That You Shouldn't Miss

Meet gentle, shy orangutans in their natural habitat at a unique wildlife sanctuary on this delightful full-day tour. The Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Sandakan is located in the middle of the lush Sepilok Forest Reserve. The Center specializes in caring for baby orphan orangutans and teaching them the survival skills they would have learned from their mothers under normal conditions. The orangutans are not kept in captivity but rather come and go as they please while becoming used to living in the wild again after being held in captivity by various people. You will have the chance to see these incredible creatures and to watch the fun of feeding time.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center, or outside, depending on option chosen, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Flight Arrangement Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan

Discover two of Borneo's iconic primates, orangutans and long-nosed proboscis monkeys, on this day-trip from Sandakan, also available as a longer 1-day tour from Kota Kinabalu. Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, and witness these amazing creatures being fed. If traveling from Kota Kinabalu, you'll need to arrange your own flights.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Sandakan hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Camera fees, Flights from Kota Kinabalu (if required)

Visit endangered orangutans in their natural habitat and discover the rehabilitation work accomplished at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Take a leisure walk to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Then visit the city of Sandakan’s main attractions, including serene temples, lively markets, and museums. - Encounter with orang utans in their natural habitat - Educational tour at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre - See the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. - Comprehensive Sandakan city tour - Natural & panoramic drive across Sandakan's landscape

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan City Hotels or Airport, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour with English speaking guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Return Airfare (BKI/SDK/BKI)

This is the world's largest sanctuary for orphaned or captured young orangutans and where they are slowly reintegrated back into the wild. You have the opportunity to witness the animals at feeding time in their natural habitat and enjoy watching their antics. Its onward then to see the Malayan sun bears, the smallest bears in the world which are only found in Southeast Asia. These bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation, illegal hunting for bear parts and poaching to obtain young cubs for pet trade.

Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Lunch at local restaurant, Transfers and Sightseeing as per itinerary, Entrance fees where stated, Sales and service tax

Exclusions: All air fares, travel insurance etc, Camera, Video Cam fee charged by National Parks or Parks, Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, Juices or any drinks that required payment during meals, Gratuity to Guide/driver

Sandakan, the former capital of British North Borneo, is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located in the East Coast of Sabah and is famous for its wide range of seafood available. Back in the days, it was known as Sabah’s ‘Little Hong Kong’ due to the large amount of Chinese migrants from Hong Kong. Experience nature and the city with this Sandakan Sightseeing tour! You will get to spend some time with orang utans at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean sun bear at the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. After lunch, you will proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary before doing some sightseeing around the town, where you will visit the Puh Jih Shih Temple and pass by Sim Sim Water Village.

Inclusions: 1 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner, Land return transfer, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre entrance fee, Borneo Sunbear Conservation entrance fee, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey entrance fee, Sandakan city tour

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Join this full day tour with your friends or family member to explore several Attraction near Sandakan. You will get chance to visit Sepilok Orang Utan,An opportunity to watch the orang utan up close in their natural habitat. Bornean Sun bear is a sun bear rescue and rehabilitation facility being developed in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Rainforest Discovery Centre evolved from small, cozy environmental education (EE) centre in 1996 into one of Sabah's most popular EE centres.

Inclusions: Round Trip transportation by Car/Minivan, English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide, Local Lunch, Goods and services Tax

Exclusions: Other Food and Drinks, Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary

Join this 2 days adventure tour in Sandakan to experience best wildlife. At this tour you get chance to visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo River cruise, Gomantong Cave and much more. Private basis round transfers and meals are included.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation (As per your selection), Private basis transportation with English Speaking Driver , 1 Boat ride, Sightseeing as per itinerary, Meals as stated (2-course lunch,1-course dinner,1-course breakfast)

Exclusions: Other food & drinks, Extra Tours/Activities than mentioned

See orangutans in the rainforest at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. This unique wildlife sanctuary specializes in caring for baby orphan orangutans and teaches them the survival skills they would have learned from their mothers under normal conditions. The young orangutans are not kept in captivity, but rather come and go as they please while adjusting to their natural habitat. Lunch and a city tour of Sandakan are included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Airfares/flights

enjoy your ride to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili-Seppilok Forest Reserve. Take a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. Proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkeys Sanctuary, the Borneo’s indigenous Proboscis Monkeys, to have a look in their natural habitat. Witness the feeding of Proboscis monkeys at the platform. Bornean Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kkg. T Last enjoy the City Tour visit the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, a place that you do not want to miss. It is located on the hilltop overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay.

Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Set Lunch at local restaurant, Sightseeing/Tour service in an air-conditioned vehicle/s, Entrance fees where stated, Sales and service tax

Exclusions: All Meals and accommodation as and where not specified above, Camera, Video Cam fee charged by National Parks or Parks, All Personal Incidentals, Expenses & Beverages during lunch when not stated, Tips & Gratuities for Driver and tour Guide

Embark to full day trip in Sandakan to visit Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear centre. First stop at the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili- Seppilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. There after, proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kg.  After tour proceed with transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions: Meet and Greet, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers and Sightseeing in air conditioned vehicle as per itinerary, Assistance of License English speaking guide, Sales & Services Tax

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Flight Ticket, Personal Expense