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Wildlife Adventure

5 days Classic Tour Extension

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Wildlife Adventure

See the sights of Sandakan, visit Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and cruise the Menanggul River.

  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Tour Extension
5 DAYS
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Day by Day Itinerary

Kota Kinabalu (2N) - Sandakan (2N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE KOTA KINABALU
    DAY 1: ARRIVE KOTA KINABALU

    Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure.

  • Day 2
    SANDAKAN

    Fly to Sandakan and embark on a city tour. Visit the Sandakan War Memorial, passing William Pryer Monument and the Sandakan Liberation Monument. Explore the Heritage Museum and stop by St Michael's and All Angels Church. Enjoy lunch at the English Tea House which is set high on a hill overlooking Sandakan, and visit Agnes Keith House. (B,L)

  • Day 3
    SEPILOK & RIVER CRUISING TO SUKAU
    DAY 3: SEPILOK & RIVER CRUISING TO SUKAU

    Visit Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and the neighbouring Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). Transfer to Abai and enjoy lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant. Continue to Sukau. Later, take a river cruise to Menanggul River for wildlife viewing. (B,L,D)

  • Day 4
    SUKAU TO KOTA KINABALU
    DAY 4: SUKAU TO KOTA KINABALU

    Return to Sandakan; keep your eyes peeled for more wildlife en route. Fly back to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)

  • Day 5
    DEPART KOTA KINABALU
    DAY 5: DEPART KOTA KINABALU

    This morning is at your leisure before you are transferred to Kota Kinabalu airport where your arrangements end. (B)

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 23
    30
    27
  • 105
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    29
    26
  • 437
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 73
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 268
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 50
  • Sandakan
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 158
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 114
  • Sandakan
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 107
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 216
  • Sandakan
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 138
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 279
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 200
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 263
  • Sandakan
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 195
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 270
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 213
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 285
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 237
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 346
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 252
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 302
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 344
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 242
  • Sandakan
  • 23
    30
    27
  • 462

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    Tour Extension includes

    • Accommodation (2 nights Kota Kinabalu, 2 nights Sandakan)
    • Meals as stated (B,L,D)
    • Transportation as stated
    • Local English-speaking guide and entrance fees
    • Note: A mandatory Tourism Tax of MYR 10 per room, per night is not included in the package price and is payable at each hotel check-in.

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