Sepilok, Kinabatangan & Sandakan Guided Tours
3D2N Package Tour
This 3 Day / 2 Night tour, which starts and ends in Sandakan, commences with a visit to the world-renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, famed for its ability to coach orphaned orangutans on the life skills required to return to the jungle. There’s also an opportunity to visit the adjoining Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.
After lunch, a two-hour journey overland / by boat will take you to your home for the next two nights: Bilit Lodge. Only accessible by boat, the lodge is comfortable with air-conditioning. From Bilit Lodge, you’ll enjoy three (two evening and one morning) river cruises looking for wildlife in their natural habitat, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles and pygmy elephants. There are also many species of birds to look for, but as with any wildlife environment, sightings depend on your luck; your experienced Tour Guide and the boatman will know the best places to look. There’s also a guided Jungle Walk at Bilit to experience and enjoy.
On Day 3, you’ll return to Sandakan and enjoy lunch and a city tour of what was once Sabah’s capital. Finally, transfer to Sandakan Airport or your Sandakan city area hotel. A super three days and one of our most popular tours, below you can see an itinerary.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 (Lunch & Dinner)
· Met upon arrival at Sandakan Airport (SDK) or picked-up from Sandakan city hotel circa 0800 hours
· Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to coincide with feeding time
· Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
· Lunch en route at Sepilok Jungle Resort
· Depart by road to Bilit Lodge on Kinabatangan River (journey takes about 2½ hours to reach Bilit Jetty) then by boat to Bilit Lodge
· Check-in to standard air-conditioned room and enjoy afternoon tea and local bites
· Late afternoon, enjoy first river cruise looking for wildlife on Kinabatangan River
· Dinner & overnight at Bilit Lodge
Day 2 (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
· Wake up early for 6am River Cruise looking for wildlife
· Relax over breakfast at Bilit Lodge
· Enjoy guided Jungle Walk
· Lunch
· Free Time
· Late afternoon, enjoy another river cruise looking for wildlife on Kinabatangan River
· Dinner & second night at Bilit Lodge
Day 3 (Breakfast & Lunch)
· Breakfast
· Check-out and depart Bilit Lodge
· Return to Sandakan
· Enjoy Sandakan City Tour with including:
- Sandakan War Memorial Park
- Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
- St Michael’s Church
- Agnes Keith House
- Central Market
· Lunch in Sandakan
· Transfer to Sandakan Airport (SDK) or Sandakan city area hotel
Tour Cost
Adult RM2180 per person (minimum 2 guests)
Child (4-10) RM1280 per person
Infant (1-3) (No Bed) RM750 per person
This tour is sold as ‘Seat-in-Coach’, to enquire about a Private Tour please contact Blue Kinabalu Travel.
How to Book
email operations@bluekinabalu.com or WhatsApp +60 13 979 6782
Please note that there are limited rooms at Bilit Lodge and this tour is extremely popular. Our advice is to book early to avoid disappointment particularly during UK/European ‘summer holidays’ (June – August) as well as Easter / Christmas / New Year.
Optional Activities at Bilit Lodge
The following fun activities are available at Bilit Lodge (prices as of December 2024)
· Night Walk (RM20 per pax per hour)
· Tree Planting (RM20 per tree)
· Batik Painting (RM25 per piece)
Your Tour Includes:
· Tour & Land Transfers (ex SDK)
· Boat cruises x 3 trips
· Guided jungle walk
· 2 Nights accommodation Bilit Adventure Lodge on twin sharing basis
· Meals (2B3L2D)
· English speaking guide
· Parks entrance fees where applicable only
Your Tour Excludes:
· Airfares (Tour starts/ends in Sandakan)
· Camera fees
· Beverages
· Additional optional activities at Bilit Lodge
· Travel Insurance
· Tipping
Important Note:
This tour Starts/Ends in Sandakan so if you’re intending to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, you will need to arrange a flight that arrives in Sandakan before 8am on Day 1 and which departs Sandakan after 4pm on Day 3.
Important Items to Bring
Raincoat or Umbrella (the wet season is Nov-Feb, but being tropical, it can rain any day of the year)
Cap or Hat
Sunglasses
Wear a pair of good walking shoes or sandals
Comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
Insect repellent & Sun cream
Torch light or Headlight
Binoculars & Camera
Personal toiletries & medications
RM Cash for incidentals, including additional activities/beverages / tipping
