Malaysia · SANDAKAN TOURS
Sandakan is the base for the Kinabatangan river and the reserves inland. These 10 cover the river cruises, the multi-day jungle camps and the city day tours, with bed counts and boat times that matter more here than price.
3-day small-group wildlife tour at Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp near Kinabatangan, with boat cruises, jungle walks, meals, and tree planting offset.
“Even if the accommodation is basic, no Wi-Fi and cell connection but this makes it special, just connect to the nature and forget outside world, and you are going to see much in the nature”
Private Sandakan day trip to Sepilok orangutans, Bornean sun bears, and RDC rainforest discovery, with lunch and round-trip transport.
“Got to visit the Orangutan sanctuary, sun bear Sanctuary (next door) and the rainforest discovery centre with entrance fees paid. Not really a tour but a taxi service as did not provide any Information or act as a guide. English was very basic Read more”
Full-day Kinabatangan River cruise from Sandakan with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, local dinner, and proboscis monkey wildlife spotting.
“Don't use this tour company. Unroadworthy vehicles driver had a car accident due to his erratic driving. We also paid for a private tour but had another couple with us. The caves and river cruise was amazing a must do but use a different tour company”
Sandakan small-group wildlife day with Sepilok orangutans, Labuk proboscis monkeys, sun bears, Puu Jih Shih temple, and lunch included.
“Absolutely awesome day ..... the Orangutan's, Proboscis Monkey, Silver Leaf Monkey, Snakes, Butterflies etc etc just amazing. We actually ended up having to pay for extra for a Private Tour as when we booked it turned out the the Bus wRead more”
Full-day Sandakan wildlife loop: Sepilok orangutans, Labuk Bay proboscis monkeys, sun bears and RDC rainforest trails, lunch included.
“There are so many orangutans! My cell phone camera’s zoom didn’t take great pictures, but the in-person views were great. Bring water because it is hot! No bags are allowed to be carried because the orangutans may try to steal your stuff!”
A 2-day Bilit and Kinabatangan River wildlife tour from Sandakan, with lodge stay, river cruises, guided walks, and night activities.
“Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the elephants and hope the experience left you with wonderful memories. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.”
Wildlife boat cruise on the Kinabatangan River from Sandakan, with lunch at Sepilok Jungle Resort and time in the Bilit primate area.
“We hadden de big five van Saba tijdens de dagtour in levende lijve gezien. wat ook mee hielp was dat het zonnetje zich van zijn beste kant liet zien.”
Spot proboscis monkeys and hornbills on a Kinabatangan River cruise from Sandakan, with lunch and afternoon tea in a small group.
“The 2 hour river cruise was good, unfortunately the drive to the cruise wasn’t, we didn’t know that we were picking others up along the way, also lunch being served at 11.30 and afternoon tea all before the cruise? This is really only a half day trip of 6 hours max and not all day.”
Half-day wildlife tour from Sandakan: Sepilok orangutans at feeding time, then the Sun Bear Centre to see Sabah’s smallest bear.
“Amazing Seeing orangutan, sun bears and a viper in natural habitat”
Wildlife rehab, sun bear conservation, POW remembrance, hilltop temple views, and a colonial museum stop in one Sandakan day with lunch.
“Well planned trip, picked up by Mr Amran and our lovely female driver Ann. Comfortable air conditioned bus. Arrived at Sepilok in time for viewing the nursery and the 9.30 feeding. We then went to Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary and were Read more”
Every kind of day out, and where each one is worth doing.
