Turtle Island, Sepilok & Kinabatangan 4days 3night

Turtle Island, Sepilok Orang Utan & Kinabatangan River

Duration: 4Days 3Night

The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan islands. The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings. Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities. The other two islands are more for conservation activities. As turtle landings usually occur after dusk, an overnight stay would be the best plan to see the turtles as they come ashore to lay their eggs, but shining a light on them or using camera flashes should be avoided as either can be stressful on the creatures. Turtles lay their eggs throughout the year, but the best time to head there is between July and October when the sea is calmer. Observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles and releasing of baby turtles into the sea.

Itinerary

Day 1
Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotel transfer to the jetty. At 0930hrs, boat departs to Turtle Island. It takes about an hour to reach Selingan Island which lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu See off Sabah’s east coast. Selingan Island is the main nesting area for the green turtles. A day of relaxation for you to swim or take snorkel at the Island. After dinner prepare to wait the Park Ranger to inform of the sighting of a turtle laying eggs. Witness the collecting of eggs from the nesting site, planting them in the hatchery and see baby turtles scrambling to the open sea upon released on the shore. Overnight at the Island Chalet.
*Meals: Lunch, dinner.

Day 2
After breakfast depart at 0700hrs, return to Sandakan. Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Learn about the 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.

Continue with about 2 hours drive through rustic countryside studded with villages until arrive Kampung Bilit, Sukau. Take a short boat transfer to Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Time for orientation and check in. lunch; in the late afternoon join a river cruise to see proboscis monkeys and other wildlife along the river bank. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.
*Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 3
After breakfast, jungle walks along the trail to the Oxbow lake for bird watching. After lunch free and relax. Take another river cruise in the late afternoon to see more wildlife along the Sukau Kinabatangan River Bank. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge.
*Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 4
Depart early morning and drive to Gomantong Cave located within the Gomantong forest reserve. Explore the biggest bird’s nest cave in Sabah. Take lunch at Sandakan. Proceed to city tour, visit water village, central market and Buddhist temple. After tour, drop off at Sandakan airport or hotel. End of services.
*Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Package included : Tours & transfer, English Speaking guide, accommodation, meals as stated, entrance fee.

Package excluded : Airfare, camera/video fee.

Minimum : 2 persons, SIC basis.

What to bring : Good walking shoes, light raincoat, insect repellent, sun block, leech socks, binoculars.

		Attraction in Sabah "Land Below The Wind" Mount Kinabalu The mountain and its surroundings feature a huge variety of flora, and is one of the world's most important biological sites. Tanjung Simpang Mengayau - The Tip of Borneo This dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of BORNEO, the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea. Sepilok Orang Utan Sandakan The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1964 to return orphaned "apes back to the wild. Poring Hot Spring Ranau The natural hot spring is perfect to soothe tired and aching muscles after the long climb up Mount Kinabalu. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Kota Kinabalu It comprises 49 square kilometers of which two-thirds are sea, and the rest is coral reefs and five islands. Sipadan Island Semporna Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 2,000 feet or 600m from the seabed. Pulau Tiga The Pulau Tiga Park comprises three islands-Pulau Tiga, Pulau Kalampunian Besar and Pulau Kalamunian Damit situated in the Kimanis Bay, off the west coast of Sabah. Padas River One of the internationally best-recognised white water river in Malaysia is the Padas River in Sabah with its Grade 3 and 4 rapids offering some of the most interesting courses for rafters. Kinabatangan River It is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 kilometers from its headwaters in the mountains of southwest Sabah, to its outlet at the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan.
*We Accept* Translate:	Turtle Island, Sepilok Orang Utan & Kinabatangan River Duration: 4Days 3Night The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan islands. The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings. Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities. The other two islands are more for conservation activities. As turtle landings usually occur after dusk, an overnight stay would be the best plan to see the turtles as they come ashore to lay their eggs, but shining a light on them or using camera flashes should be avoided as either can be stressful on the creatures. Turtles lay their eggs throughout the year, but the best time to head there is between July and October when the sea is calmer. Observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles and releasing of baby turtles into the sea. Itinerary Day 1 Pick up from Sandakan airport or hotel transfer to the jetty. At 0930hrs, boat departs to Turtle Island. It takes about an hour to reach Selingan Island which lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu See off Sabah’s east coast. Selingan Island is the main nesting area for the green turtles. A day of relaxation for you to swim or take snorkel at the Island. After dinner prepare to wait the Park Ranger to inform of the sighting of a turtle laying eggs. Witness the collecting of eggs from the nesting site, planting them in the hatchery and see baby turtles scrambling to the open sea upon released on the shore. Overnight at the Island Chalet. Meals: Lunch, dinner. Day 2* After breakfast depart at 0700hrs, return to Sandakan. Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Learn about the 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. Continue with about 2 hours drive through rustic countryside studded with villages until arrive Kampung Bilit, Sukau. Take a short boat transfer to Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Time for orientation and check in. lunch; in the late afternoon join a river cruise to see proboscis monkeys and other wildlife along the river bank. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 3* After breakfast, jungle walks along the trail to the Oxbow lake for bird watching. After lunch free and relax. Take another river cruise in the late afternoon to see more wildlife along the Sukau Kinabatangan River Bank. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 4* Depart early morning and drive to Gomantong Cave located within the Gomantong forest reserve. Explore the biggest bird’s nest cave in Sabah. Take lunch at Sandakan. Proceed to city tour, visit water village, central market and Buddhist temple. After tour, drop off at Sandakan airport or hotel. End of services. Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Package included* : Tours & transfer, English Speaking guide, accommodation, meals as stated, entrance fee. Package excluded : Airfare, camera/video fee. Minimum : 2 persons, SIC basis. What to bring : Good walking shoes, light raincoat, insect repellent, sun block, leech socks, binoculars.
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