Sandakan Tours, Tickets & Excursions

The island of Borneo is home to rugged scenery and an abundance of wildlife. Join a small group and head to Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp for a 3-day excursion focused on wildlife. Spend your days on drives, walks, and boat cruises for the best chances of seeing wildlife. Some species you may encounter include monkeys, langurs, crocodiles, and civets.

Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp is far unique from other lodges in kinabatangan is because this jungle camp is totally own and operated by the local people come from the river people tribe. Coming to TBJC means supporting the local community product as well. Beside that TBJC also situated in a very isolated place in Kinabatangan river compare to other lodges, for example, if you go to the other part of kinabatanga river lodges, 1 monkey will be 10-15 boat watching, but in TBJC, 1 monkey only 1 boat, which is US. We also implement NO MASS TOURIST policy in our jungle camp, which means, in a moment we only allowed 10 traveler maximum to come to our simple and basic jungle camp yet special. This is because we want to give such an authentic privilege for our clients. We also, implement our conservation project called rainforest carbon offset project (tree planting), some of your money we get, we will invest it back to environment by buying tropical seedlings from the local community.

Ride the rich biodiversity of the Kinabatangan River. Partake in an evening river cruise led by an English speaking guide. Traveling through the Sukau-Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, the tour offers a great opportunity to see wildlife unique to this part of Borneo, including include monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, and various birds. Relax over dinner at a local lodge before enjoying easy transportation home safely to your hotel.

Spend a day getting up close to some of Borneo’s incredible native wildlife on this must-see tour for animal lovers. Explore Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned orangutans. Stroll down the boardwalk through the rainforest and see them feed from the platform. Visit Lab Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to see these indigenous monkeys in their natural habitat, before going to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. That’s not all: other stops include a hilltop temple with panoramic views and the vibrant Sandakan Central Market.

Visit Gomantong Cave and cruise the Kinabatangan River on a full-day tour from Sandakan that’s available as a private or shared excursion. Combining the two sites is a convenient way to explore two very different ecosystems on a single outing: go underground to see bats and bugs, then search for primates and birds on the banks of the Kinabatangan, pausing for an included lunch along the way.

Wildlife lovers won’t want to miss an overnight stay at the Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp, with two days of wildlife-spotting activities. The camp is run by the local jungle-dwelling people and there’s a cap on visitor numbers, meaning you’ll have a quiet, intimate experience. Enjoy wildlife-watching cruises in the morning, afternoon, and evening, for the best chances of seeing a range of animals.

Enjoy an evening on the water on this sunset cruise that includes dinner. The tour begins with tea at a local bed and breakfast. After a short break for games with the local village kids, board a boat to enjoy sunset at Pamaguan Island and watch fireflies in the mangrove forest. Later, have dinner back at the bed and breakfast.

During this full day eco-tour, journey into the super-diverse Bornean rainforest near Sepilok, home to thousands of species of plants and animals. Visit three conservation centres in the area to learn how local people are fighting to preserve Borneo’s natural environment and return native fauna to their natural habitats. This private tour offers a chance to get up close with Borneo’s unique wildlife away from the crowds of a zoo or wildlife park.

Experience Borneo’s wild nature on this 2-day tour of Sandakan. In the company of a guide, travel from the airport to Sepilok, where you can admire orangutans in their natural habitat. After a hearty lunch, head to the countryside and take a cruise on Kinabatangan River. Spend a night at a rustic lodge. On your second day, visit Gomantong Cave and explore the town of Sandakan.

Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center on this educational full day tour. Learn about the orangutan rescue via a short documentary, then walk through the rainforest to view these intelligent mammals on a feeding platform. Then it’s on to the sun bear rescue center to learn more about the plight of the world’s smallest species of bear.

There’s more to Sandakan than just jungle adventures. Skip itinerary planning and check off the city’s signature sights in just half a day on this door-to-door private guided tour, complete with restaurant lunch. Discover Second World War history at the Australian War Memorial; immerse in Sandakan Central Market; see stilt houses at Sim-Sim Water Village; admire Puh Jih Shi Buddhist Temple; and visit the former home of author Agnes Keith.

Get up close to one of the world’s most endangered species, the Bornean orangutan, as you embark on this journey to a rehab center in Sepilok. This half-day tour visits the sanctuary that aids the animals in rehabilitating back into the jungles of Borneo. Walk through the forest on a raised walkway to see the animals and watch them being fed by rangers.

Most traveler dont have enough time to explore borneo entirely, Thru this tour package, traveler will be able to visit several places in Sandakan area of which known as a home for main highlight of borneon wildlife such as orang utan, sun bear, proboscis monkey and many more.. Yet, this tour will be guided by profesional tour guide to make your experience way more meaningful. :)

Travelers will see the feeding of the Orangutan as well as experience a walk in the forest of Borneo. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation is the oldest and biggest orangutan rehabilitation center in the world. This center covers 4294 hectares. Kabili–Sepilok Forest is a virgin jungle reserve rich in tropical rainforest and mangrove swamp. It was established in 1964 with the intention of rehabilitating orphaned baby orangutans and releasing them back into the wild. Proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, where you can experience the closet encounter. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is the first sun bear conservation center in the world. The sun bear (also known as the honey bear) is the smallest bear in the world. Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC): learn about rainforest ecology and experience its amazing biodiversity through a network of trails in the forest.

Get a closer look at two of Southeast Asia’s most endangered species, the orangutan and sun bear, on this full-day tour from Sandakan. First, stop at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center where orphaned and young primates are slowly integrated back into the wild. Then, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Center to learn about the strong conservation efforts to protect this rare species.

Experience the wildlife and history of Sabah, Malaysia, on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, honor POWs at Sandakan Memorial Park, catch spectacular views at Puu Jih Shih temple, pick up some seafood and produce at Central Market, explore Sabah history at Agnes Keith Museum, and enjoy a drink at English Tea House.

Visit endangered orangutans in their natural habitat and discover the rehabilitation work accomplished at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Take a leisure walk to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Then revel in joy as you encounter troops of a rare primate in the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. - Encounter with orang utans in their natural habitat - Educational tour at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre - See the world’s smallest bear in its natural environment. - Admire the orange and white fur of the elusive Proboscis Monkey - Enjoy a bilingual guide assisting you throughout the tour - Natural & panoramic drive across Sandakan's landscape

This package specially created for those who have a short time but eager to see pigmy elephant and other wildlife. Eventhough its not 100% promise can see pigmy elephant, but our effort of 1000% is there!, The chances to see the pigmy elephant will be 40% yes and 60% no. Finger crossed the mother nature might be on our side! :) Also this tour will benefit directly the local people as we will use their service, 55% profit will goes to the local peoples. :)

Deramakot is one of the forest reserved in Sabah Borneo. Known for its virgin forest plus with systematic Reduce Impact Logging practices. Deramakot forest also is one of the forest in the island of borneo of which the chances to see the elusive and most endangered cat in Borneo the Clouderd leopard is slightly better compare to any other places, although its not promises, in terms of distributions, past records and sightings, Deramakot forest is better. Beside that, if we lucky enough there are so many other mammals we might be able to see, such as wild borneon sun bear, wild orang utan, wild pigmy elephant, wild flying squirrel, samba deer, mouse deer, other cats species, birds and many more. Finger cross, the mother nature might be on our side! :) I Afiq, your licenced and profesional Tour guide, ready and happy to bring you to explore and enjoy the Deramakot forest safari tour

Skip the stress of planning your Borneo vacation with a 10-day trip that lets you get off the beaten path and see more than a typical first-time visitor. Increase your chances of spotting endemic wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, and more as you’re transported between top Borneo attractions—including Mt. Kinabalu, Sepilok, and the Kinabatangan River—in air-conditioned comfort.