Day 1 Arrival in Sandakan / Sandakan City Tour / Seafood Dinner Begin your tour with a convenient pick-up from Sandakan Airport or your hotel lobby. Make your way to Puh Jih Shih Temple, perched on a hilltop offering breathtaking panoramic views of Sandakan Bay. Explore the bustling Sandakan Central Market, home to stalls selling fresh produce, handicrafts, pearls, and more. Visit the iconic Sim Sim Water Village, where homes are built on stilts and local fishermen go about their daily routines. Enjoy a local lunch before checking into Sabah Hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. 1800hrs: Transfer from your hotel lobby to Empire Seagood Restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. Overnight at Sabah Hotel. Lunch / Dinner Sabah Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Bilit Rainforest Lodge / Kinabatangan River Cruise Check out and enjoy breakfast at Sabah Hotel. 0845hrs: Meet up with your guide at the hotel lobby and transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. After a short briefing, watch a video on orangutan rehabilitation before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to the feeding platform. 1000hrs: Watch orangutan during their feeding session. Visit the Outdoor Nursery, home to juvenile orangutan between 5 and 8 years olds, and learn about the efforts being made for their care. Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, starting with an introductory presentation about the species and conservation efforts, followed by an opportunity to see the bears up close. Transfer for a 2-hour drive to Bilit Rainforest Lodge, located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival at Bilit Jetty, take a boat transfer to the lodge. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch at Bilit Restaurant. 1530hrs: Afternoon tea and a briefing from your tour guide. 1600hrs: Embark on a Kinabatangan River Cruise to spot Proboscis Monkeys, rare birds, and other wildlife. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. 1900hrs: Dinner at the lodge. Optional night cruise (at additional charge) available to spot nocturnal animals and stargaze along Kinabatangan River. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Day 3 Rainforest Discovery Centre / Departure Breakfast and check-out. Short boat transfer from Bilit Rainforest Lodge followed by a 2-hour overland journey to Sandakan. Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre, an environmental education centre located within the Kabili-Sepilok Virgin Jungle Reserve. Here, you can explore their canopy walk, offering a unique perspective of the rainforest and its wildlife. Lunch at the English Tea House & Restaurant. 1300hrs: After lunch, transfer to Sandakan Airport or your hotel in Sandakan. Breakfast / Lunch End