Into the Wild Independent Tour

Have fun as you uncover northwest Sabah’s natural wonders and have the opportunity to track wild orang utans in their natural habitat.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Sandakan – River Trip

    This morning transfer from the airport or your hotel to Gomantong Caves by road. Explore the biggest bird’s nest caves in Sabah. Continue the journey to Sukau by the Kinabatangan River.

    Check into the Sukau River Lodge. Take a boat trip to watch the curious proboscis monkeys gather by the river bank. A good chance to see numerous species of birds and other wildlife until nightfall. After dinner, if weather permits, take a night walk to search for stick insects, frog and beetles. L D

  • Day 2: Ox-bow Lake – Orang Utan Encounter

    Take a boat trip on Ox Bow Lake in search of birds and freshwater creatures such as fish, otters and sometimes even wild elephants. Later, your orang-utan encounter begins: learn of conservation efforts and then follow a forest trail in search of the red apes (sightings not guaranteed). After lunch, follow the nature trails in search of more wildlife. B L D

  • Day 3: Sepilok Orang Utan Centre – Sandakan

    After breakfast, return to the mainland and proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Witness the feeding of orphaned orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and observe the tropical lowland rainforest. Numerous wildlife may be seen. Transfer to your hotel in Sandakan. B.

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Pricing

3 Days / 2 Nights From $977*

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Includes: Accommodation, meals as indicated, transportation, entrance fees and local English speaking guide.

Departs Sandakan: Daily.

Tour Style: Independent Tour

Note: Restricted permits are granted to visit the orang-utan study site, confirmation for the tour is limited.

Highlights

  • Experiencing orang utans in the wild

  • Witnessing the beauty of Sabah