Kinabatangan Standard Plus
Standard Plus Wildlife Package for Nature Lovers
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Standard Plus Wildlife Adventure Program
This package includes:
- 3D2N full board (3D2N remove Day 2 for 2D1N);
- Full board;
- Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entry fees (optional, based on program);
- Air-conditioned accommodation;
- English speaking guide;
- River cruises (1 morning, 2 late afternoon);
- 2 guided nature walks;
- 1 guided trekking to Ox-Bow Lake;
- Unlimited coffee & tea / water;
- Trip based on seat in coach;
You may want to bring: Insect repellent, raincoat, hat, binoculars, torchlight and sunscreen, good walking shoes, comfortable cotton T-shirts, long sleeve shirt and long or short trousers, camera.
Note:
Anti-leech socks can be purchased at the lodge for RM15 per pair;
Anti-leech socks and rubber boots / gumboots can be rented at RM5 per pair;
The Standard Wildlife Adventure Program Itinirary
Day 1 (L/D)
Join the program by early morning pickup, or later throughout the day.
Pick-up at 08:00 from:
- any hotel in Sandakan, or
- Sandakan Airport arriving on flight MH 2042 or AK 6080;
Transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the orang utan feeding session which starts at 10:00.
Afterwards enjoy lunch at Sepilok Jungle Resort and transfer to the your accommodation lodge in Kinabatangan.
Enjoy some afternoon tea with local bites served.
The afternoon boat cruise is at 16:00 along the Kinabatangan River where you can observe wildlife from the boat.
Return to the lodge to freshen up and have dinner.
After dinner there’s more wildlife spotting with a guided night walk at Bilit Forest to see the jungle’s nocturnal wildlife.
Optional tree planting is available at the resort at RM 10 per tree, which you pay direct to the resort.
Overnight at the lodge in your standard room with air-conditioning and an attached bathroom.
Day 2 (B/L/D)
A boat cruise to see the jungle wildlife wake up is set for 06:00, so make sure you’re awake!
Return for breakfast after which you join a guided jungle trek through the riverine forest to Danau Bilit (Ox-Bow Lake) for wildlife sighting.
On the way you’ll enjoy a simple picnic lunch before returning to the lodge for a full lunch.
Your second boat cruise will depart at 16:00 along the Kinabatangan River for yet more wildlife encounters.
After dinner you’ll have the opportunity to explore the nocturnal jungle again on a guided night walk.
Overnight at the lodge in your standard room with air-conditioning and an attached bathroom.
Day 3 (B/L) [Excluded from 2D1N]
After an early breakfast at 08:30 you will depart the lodge and head to Gomantong Caves.
Here you will explore the largest limestone & bird nest cave in Sabah, which is where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home.
After exploring the caves you will head back to Sandakan and stop for lunch en route.
You can either add RM50 per person for a City Tour, or transfer directly to Sandakan Airport at the end of your adventure.
Suggested flights:
- Malaysian Airlines MH2709 @ 14:15; or
- Air Asia AK 5823 @ 14:20
Add 1 night at Sepilok Nature Resort and enjoy the peaceful surroundings for the jungle. It’s Excellent value for money at RM250 per chalet room only.
