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4D3N Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Selingan Turtle Island / Kinabatangan River Cruises / Sepilok Orangutan & Sunbear Visit

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Daily
Activity Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Guided Language
English / Chinese / Malay
Package Type
Join-In Basis
Pick Up Point
Sandakan Airport

Tour Highlights

  • Selingan Island
  • Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
  • Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Sukau Rainforest Lodge
  • Kinabatangan River
  • Hornbill Boardwalk
  • Orang Utan Talk
  • Rainforest Discovery Centre (Optional)
  • Sandakan Memorial Park (Optional)

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What's Included

Meals as Stated, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
English-Speaking Guide
All Entrance Fees, Taxes & Services Charges
Tours
Return Scheduled Boat Transfer
Return Shuttle Transfer

What's Excluded

Any Item(s) / Activities Not Mentioned, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses
Alcoholic Drink(s), Carbonated Drink(s)
Camera & Video Fee, Airfares

Overview

Begin your journey with an overnight stay at Selingan Island (Turtle Island) to see turtles laying eggs and baby turtles released into the ocean. The next day, return to the mainland to visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sepilok before heading to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge at the Kinabatangan River, which was recognized as one of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. During your stay at the Kinabatangan River, join the exciting river cruises in search of proboscis monkeys, hornbills, pygmy elephants, and orang utans and explore Sukau Rainforest Lodge's boardwalk. In between activities, relax in the plunge pool or riverside restaurant to complete your fun stay surrounded by Sabah's pristine nature.

About Sukau Rainforest Lodge

The 20 rooms, multi international award winner, has just been recognized by National Geographic as a National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. Awarded the Best Nature Lodge in Sabah by Sabah Tourism in 2013/2014, named by National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2009 as one of the top 50 jungle lodges in the world and the winner of the 17th World Travel Awards 2010 as Asia's leading Green Hotel. 

Built in 1995 in traditional Malaysian architecture using several Borneo hardwood species, it went through a major RM2 million renovation in 2010. It is built on stilts with a bar lounge, gift shop, plunge pool, Gomantong Hall meeting place, education centre, Hornbill Boardwalk, three open decks for wildlife viewing, an enclosed garden, a riverside Melapi restaurant, open sun-deck, river jetty. All rooms have attached bathroom and shower water is supplied through rainwater harvesting and hot water by solar heaters. Air is cooled by cross ventilation air currents, ceiling fan and since July 2016 energy saving inverter air-conditioning. Lighting is supplemented by oil lamps using recycled cooking oil. River tours are conducted by boats powered by electric motors and eco-friendly outboard engines.

The Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary which covers an area of 26,800 hectares, forms part of the Kinabatangan region which is the largest floodplain the Malaysia covering a total of 23% of the land area of Sabah or 16,800 sq.km. Gazetted in 2005 as a gift to the Earth, it has a diverse ecosystem from coastal mangrove swamp, to riparian, freshwater and dipterocarp and oxbow vegetation teaming with wildlife supporting ten species of primates including more than 1,000 orang utans, proboscis monkeys, more than 300 Borneo pygmy elephants, 50 species of mammals, 20 species of reptiles and over 1,026 species of plants. Birdlife is especially rich here (over 325 species have been sighted in the area) including eight species of hornbills, kingfishers, darters, owls, kites, eagles, broadbills, doves, storm storks, herons, hawks, ospreys, falcon, pheasants, parakeets, bee eaters, woodpeckers, pittas, bulbuls, forktails, babblers, warblers, flycatchers, orioles, flowerpeckers, spiderhunters, among others.

Important Notes

  • There is only 1 join-in boat transfer to Selingan Island daily at 10:00AM, so please be in Sandakan by 9:00AM for the pick-up transfer to the jetty.
  • If you cannot get an early morning flight to Sandakan, it is possible to revise your itinerary to accommodate your flight arrival time with additional surcharges. Please speak with your sales representative for more information.
  • Scheduled Boat Transfer from Sandakan SYC Jetty - Sukau: 1:30PM
  • Scheduled Boat Transfer from Sukau – Sandakan SYC Jetty: 9:00AM
  • Please be informed that transfer from Sukau to Sandakan will be strictly by overland basis (at a surcharge) in order to reach airport in time for any departure flight before 1:30PM.
  • Every boat for the river cruises are equipped with outboard engines and electric motor. With its clean and quiet operation, the electric motor will be turned on to maneuver the boat only during wildlife viewing (if location and river current permits). This way, you’ll be able to truly enjoy the wildlife experience without disturbing the peace and quiet of the natural surroundings.
  • Note on Camera Use at Selingan Island: For any camera (phone, digital or still camera) for personal use are chargeable at RM10.00 PER UNIT for conservation permit purposes. Please note that FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO TAKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  • Note on Camera Use at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre: For any camera with zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use are chargeable at RM10.00 per unit. For any camera (fixed-lens - 400mm and above) or any filmmaking equipment are chargeable at RM1,000.00 per unit. Mode of payment is cash only.
  • For the comfort and convenience of guests, it is recommended to travel light by preparing an overnight bag, per person before arriving in Selingan Island & Sukau Rainforest Lodge. A complimentary storage is provided for any extra luggage. (For guests departing & returning to Sandakan Only)
  • November – February: Please be advised that your trip to Selingan Island involves boat journey via the Sulu Sea. In the event of adverse weather condition during or before the boat journey, your tour operator has the absolute discretion to cancel or postpone the trip if it is deemed that the journey will jeopardize the safety of our passengers. In the event of cancellation, a replacement tour will be offered. Your tour operator will not be liable for any compensation.

What To Bring

  • Sunblock Lotion
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Torch Light
  • Insect Repellent
  • Drinking Water Bottle
  • Walking Shoes
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Hat 
  • Raincoat

Please bring your own refillable water bottle as Sukau Rainforest Lodge is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! The vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.

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