4D3N Wild Of The East: Selingan Turtle Island & Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort With Sepilok & Kinabatangan (Budget) Print

Selingan Turtle Island / Turtle Hatchery

09:00 Hrs: Your day of adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel lobby or Sandakan Airport, followed by a transfer to the Crystal Quest Jetty. 

09:30 Hrs: Hop aboard a boat for a scenic voyage to Selingan Turtle Island. The boat departs at 10:00 Hrs.

Upon arrival, indulge in a day of exploration on Selingan Turtle Island. Enjoy activities like swimming and snorkelling (subject to weather conditions). 

As the sun sets, witness a remarkable natural phenomenon as sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Experience the transfer of these precious eggs to the hatchery and the heartwarming release of hatchlings into the sea. 

Retreat to the comforts of your chalet for a restful night’s sleep. 

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort / Kinabatangan River Cruise

07:00 Hrs: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Sandakan. 

Pay a visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, established in 1964 to rehabilitate orphaned and displaced orang utans. Here, you can observe these iconic creatures in their natural dipterocarp forest habitat.  

Continue your journey to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you'll witness adorable sun bears playing in their open-air forest enclosures. The centre provides a temporary home for sun bears as they are being prepared for life back in the wild. 

12:45 Hrs: After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, embark on a 2½ hour drive to Kinabatangan River. 

Upon arrival at the Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, enjoy some welcome refreshments while your guide provides a safety briefing. 

16:00 Hrs: Set off on a river cruise to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, macaques, and other fascinating wildlife. 

Dinner and a night walk await back at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort. 

Kinabatangan River Cruise (AM) / Guided Jungle Walk / Kinabatangan River Cruise (PM)

Embark on an early morning cruise along the Kinabatangan River to witness the rainforest coming to life. 

After breakfast, trek through the jungle with your experienced guide to discover the rich flora and fauna.  

Return to the resort for lunch and leisure time before an afternoon river adventure to spot more wildlife and birds. 

Enjoy your dinner at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort before heading out on another night walk in search of nocturnal mammals. 

Kinabatangan River Cruise / Sandakan

Begin your day with another morning cruise along the Kinabatangan River to witness nature's surprises at sunrise. 

08:20 Hrs: After breakfast, bid farewell to Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort and embark on your return journey to Sandakan. 

Your adventure concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Sandakan or at the Sandakan Airport, leaving you with cherished memories of your Borneo rainforest and river expedition.