4D3N Borneo Rainforest & River Safari: Labuk Bay, Sepilok Orangutan, Kinabatangan, and Sukau Rainforest Lodge


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSK-SRL03
DESCRIPTION: 4D3N BORNEO RAINFOREST & RIVER SAFARI: LABUK BAY, SEPILOK ORANGUTAN, KINABATANGAN, AND SUKAU RAINFOREST LODGE
REGION: Sandakan
DURATION: 4 Days 3 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Sandakan Airport
PICK UP TIME: 09:00Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Sandakan Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 12:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Observe the unique Proboscis Monkeys and elusive Silver Leaf Langurs at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
  • Encounter endangered orangutans up close and witness the rehabilitation efforts being carried out at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
  • Enjoy scenic cruises along Kinabatangan River to spot exotic wildlife, including pygmy elephants and various bird species
  • Stay at the award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge with guided nature walks and evening wildlife observation cruises
  • Experience Borneo’s diverse ecosystems, with opportunities to photograph rare and endangered species

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Sandakan / Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

Upon your arrival at Sandakan Airport, our friendly guide will meet you and transfer you to your Sandakan accommodation for check-in. 

In the afternoon, you'll head to Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary, where you can trek to observe the feeding of the unique Proboscis Monkeys and elusive Silver Leaf Langurs. 

Return to your Sandakan accommodation for an overnight stay. 

Meals : Dinner Accommodation : Sabah Hotel

Day 2 - Sandakan / Sepilok / Sukau Rainforest Lodge (By Boat)

Start your day with a pick-up at your accommodation, then proceed directly to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Here, you'll watch a short video about the centre's rehabilitation efforts before heading to the feeding platform to witness orangutans and other monkeys being fed. You can also spend time observing the young orangutans in the enclosed nursery area. 

After lunch, enjoy a 2.5-hour speedboat ride up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. 

Once you have checked in, embark on a late afternoon cruise to spot Borneo's wildlife and bird species. 

End your day with a delicious dinner at Melapi Restaurant, followed by a presentation and discussion with a naturalist guide. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 3 - Kinabatangan River Cruise / Nature & Wildlife Observation / Evening River Cruise

Start your morning with a river cruise on the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake, where you can observe a variety of birds and wildlife. 

After breakfast, take a guided nature walk along the lodge's Hornbill Boardwalk with an in-house naturalist. 

Enjoy some free time after lunch. 

In the afternoon, embark on another river cruise to continue your wildlife spotting. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 4 - Check Out / Sandakan

After breakfast, check out and transfer by speedboat back to Sandakan. 

Upon arrival in Sandakan, stop for lunch. 

For those with afternoon flights, you'll be transferred to the airport for your 1430hrs flight to Kota Kinabalu. 

For evening flights, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre, where you can enjoy views from the canopy walk and hanging bridge, and explore the botanical garden before heading to Sandakan Airport for your flight. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch

Meals 03 Breakfast, 03 Lunches, 03 Dinner
Includes Scheduled Overland & Boat Transfers, Meals as Stated, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide, 02 Nights Accommodation, Kinabatangan River Cruises
Accommodation 1-Night Stay at Sabah Hotel or similar 
2-Night Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Excludes Domestic Airfares, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Any Items Not Mentioned
  • Comfortable trekking shoes 
  • Cooling t-shirts (quick-dry recommended) 
  • Long/short pants (quick-dry recommended) 
  • Sunblock Lotion
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Torch Light
  • Insect Repellent
  • Drinking Water Bottle
  • Walking Shoes
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Hat 
  • Raincoat

Please bring your own refillable water bottle as Sukau Rainforest Lodge is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! The vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.

  • Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan. 
  • Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels & resorts are 1400 hrs & 1200 hrs. However, check-in & check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in & check-out times of your accommodation. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption. 
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  • The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Before you book your flight ticket(s), please always check with the airline schedules for the correct flight timings that are most suited to your needs and the tour options that you have chosen. 
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.