Pick-up from Sandakan airport (MH2042/ETA0810 hrs or AK6080 ETA 0750 hrs) or any hotel within Sandakan at 0830hrs. Drive approximately forty minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation center. At this world renowned center, come face to face with human’s closest relative, the Orang Utan. Orang Utan shares 97% of the same DNA as humans. While Orang Utan rehabilita¬tion is still the primary goal at Sepilok, present aims include public education on conservation, research and assistance to other endangered species such as captive breeding of the rare and endangered rhinoceros. Watch the scheduled video programme about the Orang Utan and the center at the Nature Education Centre and pay a visit to the Exhibition hall at the centre. The video show takes about 25 minutes. After registration, proceed to the feeding platform. The Orang Utan feeding time is at 1000 hrs. Witness the feeding of the Orang Utan. Proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary.
The trip to the Sanctuary will take 40 minutes and the journey via gravel road will drive through oil palm and orchard farm. This is home to the endemic Proboscis monkey. Proceed to the observation area, visitors will have the delight of having a reasonably close and magnificent sight of these elusive monkeys. Found in most coastal areas of Borneo, they live in groups of 11-32 and almost exclusively in mangrove forests near fresh water and in lowland rainforests. They are mostly arboreal (tree living) but have been known to leave the trees in order to cross open ground, or pass through nipah palms. With its characteristic pot belly, huge pendulous nose with strange honking sound, it is one of the most peculiar animals in the world. Witness the Proboscis monkey in their natural habitat when they come to feed for their supplementary food. Feeding time is at 1130 hrs. After lunch depart Labuk Bay at 1400 hrs and continue journey to Sandakan town.
Visit Puh Jih Sih Temple situated on the hilltop with a commanding view of Sandakan Bay, built in 1987, this ornate temple is blazed with red and gold, with writhing dragons and gold gilded Buddha. It is said that the temple protect and brings prosperity to Sandakan community. Drive downhill and pass by Sim Sim Water Village. This settlement was established in 1897, here you can walk and see the houses on stilt occupied by the local Chinese and Malays (time permitted). Proceed to the English Tea House for dinner. The English Tea House is superbly situated within the grounds of the historic Agnes Keith House Museum and is housed in a meticulously renovated colonial house surrounded by 1.5 acres of perfectly manicured lawns. With enveloping greenery and cool breezes, you can enjoy the spectacular views of the town and Sandakan Bay as you relax for your dinner at English Tea House.
After dinner, transfer to Sandakan airport for flight MH3039 ETD 2100 hrs.
END OF TRIP
Package inclusive:
- Return Airport Transfer from Kota Kinabalu City Hotel - Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Kota Kinabalu City hotel
- Return Airfare Via Malaysia Airlines/Air Asia Airlines
- Road transfer as mentioned
- Lunch, Dinner
- Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
- Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey & entrance fee
- City Tour as mentioned
- Tour guide
Recommended to bring:
Personal gear, insect repellent, raincoat, hat, and sunscreen. Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt, long sleeve shirt and long or short pant. Don’t forget to bring camera.
Package Price: RM950 Per Person (based on a minimum 2 persons per booking)
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