DAY 1 - SANDAKAN – SEPILOK - GOMANTONG - SUKAU.

Meet at hotel lobby 0810am or airport MH2042(ETA 0810am). Visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary to watch the feeding of orangutans and see a video presentation about their rehabilitation. Have lunch at Sepilok Nature Resort. Continue your journey overland to Gomantong Caves, the largest birds nests cave in Sabah, famous for its swiftlets and their edible nests. Stay on until around 06:00 p.m. At sundown, a spectacular exodus of thousands of bats can be observed as they leave the cave in search of food. Proceed to Sukau for a short briefing on the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Lunch/Dinner)).

Day 2 - OX BOW LAKE & MENANGGUL RIVER CRUISE.

Take a second boat trip for bird watching and viewing wildlife at the Ox Bow Lake nearby. Trek (if weather permits) the lush riverine forest along the lake and then return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, venture out on another river cruise powered by an electric motor down the Menanggul River and along the Kinabatangan River. Return to the lodge at dusk. Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).

Day 3 – FROM SUKAU BY BOAT/PM RIVER CRUISE/FIRE-FLIES NIGHT CRUISE

Early morning trek to the trail behind the lodge. After early breakfast, cruise down slowly in search of different kinds of birds along the Kinabatangan River, the longest river in Sabah. Check in to Abai Jungle Lodge.

After Lunch, feel free and relax at our nature board walk before cruising on a search for other wildlife or birds. After dinner, a night cruise lets you to witness the nature of fire flies as the jungle lights up like a Christmas tree. Overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch / Dinner)

Day 04 – PITAS OXBOW LAKE /TREE PLANTING/PM RIVER CRUISE

Wake up to the sounds of nature. In the early morning take a river trip to the Pitas lake to observe more birds, wildlife and experience the uniqueness of Pitas oxbow lake. After breakfast, there is an option to join our tree planting project with the locals and lunch with them at Abai village. This project is specifically to help the locals. Overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 05 - EXPLORE MORE BIRDS AT NATURE BOARD WALK/BY BOAT TO SANDAKAN.

This morning, you are free to view more birds/wildlife and enjoy a cup of coffee at our nature board walk. After breakfast, take another one hour boat cruise back to Sandakan. Upon arrival at jetty, drive uphill to the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the Sandakan Bay before lunch at a local restaurant or hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight MH 2709 (ETD1415hrs), or to your hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch)

END OF TOUR

 

Minimum 2 paxs and maximum 6 paxs in a group, tour departs every Monday.

Price : Upon Request