Itinerary

DAY 1

Early Morning pick up from you hotel in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to International Airport.

Meet and pick-up on arrival at the Sandakan Airport, the ride takes approximately 2hrs through rustic countryside studded with villages. Arrive at Gomantong Caves located in the heartland of the Gomantong Forest Reserve, a home of millions bats and swiftlets. Explore the biggest bird’s nest cave in Sabah and the best-managed edible bird’s nest. Continue an approximately 30mins drive to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, a base for easy exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal and birds at the Kinabatangan region. Upon arrival at Bilit Jetty, take a boat transfer to the lodge. Welcome drink, short briefing and check-in. Lunch at Bilit Restaurant. At 1600hrs join a river cruise in search of endemic Proboscis monkeys, different species of birds and other wildlife along the river bank. At 1900hrs dinner at Bilit Restaurant.

Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2

OPTIONAL - Early Morning Cruise or Jungle Trek to OX-BOW Lake for bird watching.

Return to lodge for late breakfast. Free at leisure. Lunch at Bilit Restaurant. At 1600hrs join a river cruise in search of more species primates and wildlife along the Kinabatangan River bank.

Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 – Choose one Option

Option A – Sepilok Orang Utan

Breakfast. Check-out and depart Bilit. Return to Sandakan approximately 2.5hrs drive. En-route to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief by your guide. Then watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to view the feeding platform. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan at 1000hrs.

Enjoy your lunch before transfer to Sabah Hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on y our own.

Overnight at Sabah Hotel (4 star)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Option B – City Tour

Breakfast. Check-out and depart Bilit. Return to Sandakan approximately 2.5hrs drive. En-route to City tour. First visit is the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, a place that you do not want to miss. It is located on the hilltop overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay. Next stop is the Sandakan Central Market which consolidates all kind of stalls selling fresh produce to amazing variety of handicrafts, pearls and many more. Last, visit the Sim Sim Water Village where houses are all built on stilts and linked together. Observe the fascinating view of the sea and the local fishermen families with their daily activities.

Enjoy your lunch before transfer to Sabah Hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on your own.

Overnight at Sabah Hotel (4 star)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Option C – Sepilok Orang Utan and City Tour (Additional charge of MRM50.00 per person)

Breakfast. Check-out and depart Bilit. Return to Sandakan approximately 2.5hrs drive. En-route to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief by your guide. Then watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to view the feeding platform. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan at 1000hrs.

Enjoy your lunch before your City Tour. First visit is the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, a place that you do not want to miss. It is located on the hilltop overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay.

Next stop is the Sandakan Central Market which consolidates all kind of stalls selling fresh produce to amazing variety of handicrafts, pearls and many more. Last, visit the Sim Sim Water Village where houses are all built on stilts and linked together. Observe the fascinating view of the sea and the local fishermen families with their daily activities. Transfer to Sabah Hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on your own.

Overnight at Sabah Hotel (4 star).

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4

After breakfast at Sabah Hotel transfer to Sandakan Airport. Arrive in Kota Kinabalu, transfer back to you respective hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

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