— What You Can Expect —
After a convenient pick-up, the driver will take you to Sabah Parks Jetty for a one-hour speedboat ride to Selingan Turtle Island, a safe haven for green and hawksbill turtles. Once you've checked into the island's charming and rustic accommodation, you're free to spend the rest of the day exploring this tiny island. Take leisure walks across the pristine beaches, lie down for a a bit sunbathing, or jump right into the sea for a snorkel around the nearby reefs (equipment rental at your own expense). After sunset, the Park Ranger will guide you to the nesting site to see mother turtles coming to beach to lay their eggs. Watch as the eggs are then collected to be put into a safe hatchery, and don't miss the chance to witness mature hatchlings being released into the sea.
After an unforgettable experience at Selingan Island, it's time to return to the mainland to enjoy a guided tour of Sandakan's most popular places, such as the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Spend your second night at Bilit Adventure Lodge, strategically located along the Kinabatangan River and surrounded by a lush, verdant rainforest. Observe a plethora of flora and fauna, such as monkeys, hornbills, and crocodiles, in their natural habitat as you cruise along the second longest river in Malaysia and take a guided jungle walk through the riverine forest.
Visit the Gomantong Caves, one of the largest cave systems in Sabah and filled with limestone pillars as well as millions of bats and swiftlets. Finally, learn more about Sandakan's amazing past when you visit historical spots like Sandakan Memorial Park, Agnes Keith House, and St. Michael's & All Angels Church.