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3 Day Turtle Island, Sukau & Orang Utans Tour from £698
A three day small group tour that includes The Gomantong Caves, the Kinabatangan River and Sukau and the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. A short tour of the city of Sandakan is also included. This is an extraordinary wildlife tour providing memorable sights and experiences. This escorted tour includes airport transfers from your hotel, a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, basic accommodation on Libaran Island and at Sukau River Lodge and meals (lunch and dinner on day one, all meals on day two and breakfast and lunch on day three). Note that accommodation is limited, so advanced booking is highly recommended. |
Day 1: Sandakan - Libaran Island - Turtle Island
Morning transfer and flight to Sandakan to board the boat for Libaran Island. Check into your accommodation. Explore the nearby village and observe life in a fishermen’s village. Late afternoon, take a boat ride to Turtle Island. Watch turtles laying eggs on the beach and the release of hatchlings to the sea. Return to Libaran Island for overnight.
Day 2: Libaran Island - Gomantong Cave - Sukau Kinabatangan River
After breakfast, return to mainland and visit Gomantong Caves, the biggest bird’s nest caves in Sabah where the bizarre edible bird's nest is harvested. The caves are also home to more than a million bats. The birdlife around the cave is particularly rich, with crested serpent eagles, kingfishers, Asian fairy bluebirds and leaf birds often sighted. Continue the journey to the village of Sukau by the Kinabatangan River. Check in to Sukau River Lodge. Boat trip to watch the curious proboscis monkeys gather by the river bank. If weather permits, night walk to search for stick insects, frogs and beetles. Stay overnight at the Sukau River Lodge.
Day 3: Sepilok Orang Utan Centre - Sandakan City
After breakfast, return to mainland and proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Witness the feeding of orphaned orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and observe the tropical lowland rainforest. After lunch, proceed to the Observation Pavilion for a bird eye view of Sandakan and visit a local market before your flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Prices from £698 per person, based on twin share.
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