2D1N Explore Kinabatangan Wildlife

Tour Code: BBS322 , BBS323

Day 1 SDK Airport or Hotel – Gomantong Cave - Kinabatangan River. Overnight. (L,D)

The world famous limestone Gomantong Cave complex is home to thousands of swiftlets, and thousands of bats and is reached by a short pleasant walk through rainforest.

After picking you up we proceed to drive for about 2.5hrs through rustic countryside dotted with villages.

The Gomantong Cave is situated within a 3,297 Ha natural protected area along the Kinabatangan River. The surrounding area is the home to a great variety of wildlife and the cave is a home for bats and swiftlets which produce the most famous edible bird’s nest in Asia. The second largest section, the Simud Hitam cave, allows public access. The dark and wet ceiling of the cave is the place where the birds nest.

The complex is open all year round but twice a year visitors may be lucky enough to witness the workers climb to the ceiling using rope ladders to collect bird nests. The smell of the ammonia, and presence of unique crawling insects and cockroaches along the walls beside the boardwalk, are features of this stunning geological formation. Truly a worth visit as occasionally lucky visitors spot rare wildlife including wild Orang-Utan, the red leaf monkey, bearded pigs, snakes and hornbills.

Following the tour we drive another 40mins and arrive at our lodge where we are welcomed by our guide and we proceed to check in to our rooms. Lunch is served at their restaurant. There is free leisure time when you can relax by Sabah's longest river before embarking by boat up-river at 1600hrs.

The Kinabatangan provides an opportunity to view wildlife and birds in its Secondary Rainforest habitat. Search for wildlife including the famous endemic Proboscis Monkeys as they settle down on treetops. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to observe wildlife from the boat such as Wild Orang Utan, Crocodile, Long Tail/ Short Tail Macaque, Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Birds such as horn bill, king fisher and others in the wild. After dinner, relax and enjoy some leisure time before going to bed for the night.

Day 2 Oxbow Lake / SDK Airport or Hotel (B)

We begin the day with a Morning Cruise to Oxbow Lake to observe more wildlife and birds. Return back to the lodge for breakfast and proceed to check out to Sandakan airport or your respective hotel. The journey to Sandakan takes about 2.5 hours. Tour finishes about 1200hrs. End of service.

Tour Code:

BBS322 – Deluxe Room

BBS323 – Basic Room

SCHEDULE

Pick up Time: 0900hrs

Pick up Point: SDK Airport / Town Area or Hotel in Sandakan

Drop off Point: SDK Airport / Town Area or Hotel in Sandakan

CENTRE

Opening Hours: Gomantong Cave 0800hrs – 1700hrs

3D2N Explore Kinabatangan Wildlife (2night*Bilit/Sukau)

Tour Code : BBS344, BBS345

Day 1 SDK Airport or Hotel – Gomantong Cave – Kinabatangan River. (L,D)

After picking you up we proceed to drive for about 2.5hrs through rustic countryside dotted with villages.

Arrive at Gomantong Cave which sits within a 3,297 Ha natural protected area. The surrounding area is the home for wildlife and the cave is a home for million bats and swiftlet which produce the famous edible bird’s nest in Asia. The second largest section called Simud Hitam cave allows public access. The dark and wet ceiling of the cave is the place where the bird’s nest and rest. Twice a year, lucky visitors may witness the workers climb to the ceiling using a rope ladder to collect bird nests. The smell of the ammonia and presence to the unique crawling bugs and cockroaches along the boardwalk adds to the aventure as the cave provides a stunning geological formation once you enter inside. Truly a worth visit and, if you are lucky, you will spot rare wildlife such as wild Orang-Utan, red leaf monkeys, bearded pigs, snakes and hornbills.

Then we drive for about 40mins and arrive at our lodge where we are welcomed by our guide and we proceed to check in to our rooms. Lunch is served at their restaurant. There is free leisure time when you can relax by Sabah's longest river before embarking by boat up-river at 1600hrs.

The Kinabatangan provides an opportunity to view wildlife and birds in its Secondary Rainforest habitat. Search for wildlife including the famous endemic Proboscis Monkeys as they settle down on treetops. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to observe wildlife from the boat such as Wild Orang Utan, Crocodile, Long Tail/ Short Tail Macaque, Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Birds such as horn bill, king fisher and others in the wild. After dinner, relax and enjoy some leisure time before going to bed for the night.

Day 2 Oxbow Lake – Kinabatangan River (B,L,D)

We start the day with a Morning Cruise to Oxbow Lake to observe more wildlife and birds. Return back to the lodge for breakfast and a jungle walk to the observation tower before returning to the lodge for lunch and a brief period of free time. There will be tea and other refreshments before commencing a River Cruise which will last about 2hrs. We will spot a wide variety of wildlife including animals and birds. After dinner, relax and enjoy some leisure time. Overnight.

Day 3 SDK Airport or Hotel (B)

After breakfast, we proceed to check out and you will transfer to your hotel or Sandakan Airport about 1200hrs . This final transfer is the end of service.

Tour Code

BBS344 – Deluxe Room

BBS345 – Basic Room

SCHEDULE

Pick up Time: 0800hrs

Pick up Point: SDK Airport / Town Area or Hotel in Sandakan

Drop off Point: SDK Airport / Town Area or Hotel in Sandakan

CENTRE

Feeding Time: Sepilok Orangutan 1000hrs & 1500hrs

Opening Hours: Bornean Sun Bear 0900hrs – 1530hrs

Gomantong Cave 0800hrs – 1700hrs

For the above tour packages:

Tour Fare Includes :

1. Rate per person; all rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR) and including 6% GST.

2. Child Policy

A. Children's Package Price (When One Adult and One Child):

   *2 years and under: free of charge

   *3 years - 10 years old :  Payment is required for 80% of the Adult price

   *Adult charges will apply for ages 11 and above.

B. Children's Package Price (When Two Adult and One Child):

   *2 years and under: free of charge

   *3 years - 10 years old :  Payment is required for 60% of  the Adult price

   *Adult charges will apply for ages 11 and above.

3. Return transfer, Entrance fees as stated, Meals as stated, English speaking guide or Special requested Mandarin Speaking Guide.

4. Vehicle and all activities are based on Sit-In-Coach (SIC) Basis. If you looking for Private tour, please notify with us upon booking and there have additional charge.

5. For group discount 5 person and above, please direct email to bb-sdk@sabahborneotours.com .

Tour Fare Excludes :

Airfare, Airport Tax, Insurance Fees, Video/Camera Fees, Tipping, Porter Fees and Personal Items , Other personal consumption, Meals and Other Food & Beverages items that not stated in the itinerary.

Things to Bring:

Walking/Trekking Shoes, Leech Socks, Light Raincoat, Sun Hat, Sun Cream (Sweat proof), Long-sleeved Clothing and Long Pants, Torchlight, Personal toiletries, Personal Medication, Insect Repellent, binoculars if you have them.

Important Note:

1. Activities are subject to weather conditions and your arrival/departure times and may be need to be re-organized. In such circumstances, the Company has the right to change the itinerary, route, and accommodation.

2. Sighting of specific Wildlife outside of the Sepilok Centres is NOT guaranteed.

Flight Info

There are direct flights to Sandakan from both Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. They are offered by Malaysia Airlines (MH) and MASwings and AirAsia (AK).

We can book your flights as part of your package or you can book them yourself on their websites.

It is recommended that you book the First Flight into Sandakan.

Malaysia Airline (MH) & MASwings

Malaysia Airline : www.malaysiaairlines.com

MASwings : www.maswings.com.my

Air Asia (AK)

AirAsia : www.airasia.com