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HomeFull-Day Nature, Animal Conservancy And Rehabilitation Tour In Sandakan
Description
Explore Sandakan, an area brimming with animal life and where special efforts are being made to maintain this diversity, such as the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned and injured Orangutans, Sabah’s first Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. Continue to sightsee the Sim-Sim Water Village and Agnes Keith House in Sandakan.
Highlights
- Get up close with orangutans at Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre
- Make a stop at Sabah’s first Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC)
- See monkeys at the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- Visit the Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple and Sandakan Heritage Museum
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- Get picked up by a car or coach and transfer to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned and injured Orangutans are brought to be rehabilitated and learn to fend for themselves to go back in the wild. Sepilok is a primary lowland forest, a fine showcase of Borneo’s remaining rainforest. The highlight is witnessing the feeding of Orangutans from a platform in the center of their forest enclosure.
- See a scheduled 25-minute documentary video for an overview of the orangutans.
- Continue by visiting Sabah’s first Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) next to the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Get a closer look at the world’s most miniature bear from the observation platform.
- After lunch, proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, situated in the centre of the mangrove forest on about 400 acres, along with the coastal land near Samawang Village.
- Head to one of the platforms to view Proboscis Monkeys in reasonable proximity. You may also be lucky and have a chance to see Silver Leaf Langurs, Pig-Tailed Macaques, Oriental Pied Hornbills and Kingfishers.
- Proceed to a city tour and explore the various landmarks of Sandakan with your Sandakan tour guide, such as:
- St. Michael Church.
Sandakan Heritage Museum.
Central Market (most amazing variety of fresh seafood and agricultural products).
Sim-Sim Water Village (houses built close to the water surface, offering a fascinating sea view).
Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple is situated on the hilltop of Tanah Merah and offers a panoramic view of Sandakan Bay.
Agnes Keith House, where the books Land Below the Wind and White Man Returns were written. Today the house is a heritage museum providing an exciting insight into life during the British colonial period in North Borneo.
- Finish the tour at about 1700 hrs and return to your hotel or Sandakan Airport.
- This marks the end of service.
What's Included
- Transportation - Join In
- Entrance Fees
- Meal
- Sandakan tour guide
What's Excluded
- Airfare
- Airport Tax
- Insurance Fees
- Video/Camera Fees
- Porter Fees and Personal Items
- Other personal consumption
- Transportation - Private Transfer will be an additional charge
Know before you go
- The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre was founded by Mr Wong Siew Te, a biologist studying and working with Bornean Sun bears. BSBCC was established in 2008 through collaboration with the Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Forestry Department and Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP). It is a non-government organization and was set up to prevent the endangered bear from becoming extinct. All rescued sun bears are free to roam within the forest enclosure.
- Things to Bring:
- Walking/Trekking Shoes
- Leech Socks
- Light Raincoat
- Sun Hat
- Sun Cream (Sweatproof)
- Long Trouser
- Torchlight
- Personal toiletries
- Personal Medication
- Insect Repellent
- Binoculars.
- Note:
- Activities are subject to change depending on weather conditions and your arrival/departure times and may be re-organized. In such circumstances, the Company has the right to change the itinerary, route, and accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | MYR 430 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | MYR 280 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |