On the bank of Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan River, Bilit Rainforest Lodge is situated strategically in the heart of numerous intriguing wildlife and fascinating habitats such as oxbow lakes, limestone caves, mangrove swamps and various types of tropical forests.
TOUR CODE: ABSK-WA1510 HIGHLIGHTS: 2D1N Sandakan - Selingan Turtle Island Escape DURATION: 2D/1N
2020 Price (01 April 2020 till 31 March 2021) PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SPECIAL PRICE!
Note:
All rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR). All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Tour Itinerary Day1
Meet and pick up at your hotel lobby or Sandakan airport.
You will be transferred to the Sabah Park Jetty in Sandakan where you will take a 1-hour boat ride to Selingan Turtle Island.
Located only 40 kilometres from North Sandakan, you will have the opportunity to see the main nesting areas of the Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles.
Upon arrival, lunch will be served for you to feast!
Check in to your basic but clean accommodation. The rest of the day you are free to stretch out by the beach or jump right into the sea for a snorkel round the nearby reefs. Dinner will be served on the Island.
After dinner, a Park Ranger will inform you on the right time to encounter turtle laying their eggs along the beach. Get the chance to witness the collecting of eggs from the nestling site and into a safe hatchery and watch baby turtles scrambling out into the open sea upon their release on shore. An adorable sight not to be missed!
It’s time to hit the hay and rest up with an overnight stay at your Selingan Turtle Island Chalet.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day2
After breakfast, depart back to Sabah Parks Jetty Sandakan. Embark on a journey to the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a short briefing session before entering the Centre. You will then be brought to watch a short video documentary providing you with information on the rehabilitation of an orphaned Orang Utan. Enjoy and explore as you get to encounter Bornean-endemic Orang Utans up close as they frolic in their natural habitat. You will proceed to a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding from a feeding platform. After lunch in local restaurant, it’s time to bid your trip goodbye as you are transferred to your respective hotels or Sandakan airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Package includes: Meals as Stated, Entrance Fee, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), Return Boat Transfer, English Speaking Guide, 01 Night Accommodation, Turtle Island Conservancy Fee
Accommodation 01 Night Turtle Island Chalet
Package excludes: Domestic Airfares (BKI>SDK>BKI), Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Personal Travel Insurance, Alcoholic & Carbonated Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned
Minimum: 2 persons, SIC basis
What to bring: Good walking shoes, light raincoat, insect repellent hat, sun block and binoculars
Things you should know:
Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan.
If you are arriving at Sandakan Airport on the day of your tour, our friendly guide will greet and pick you up from the airport with a placard bearing your good name.
For you arrival on Day 1, please take note there is only1 join-in boat transfer to Selingan Island departing at 0930hrs daily.Unscheduled boat in transfer to and from the island can be arranged with additional surcharge(s) (subject to availablility and weather condition). Please enquire with our Sales Representative.
Boat journey to the Island may not be suitable for individuals who have any of the following conditions but not limited to: heart or lung conditions, recent surgery, back or spinal surgery, back problems/injury/fracture, arthritis, osteoporosis or other similar spinal/pelvic diseases. Pregnant women are also not recommended as the boat ride may be bumpy depending on the sea condition. If you are having similar issues as above, kindly consult your physician before you enrol in this activity.
Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels & resorts are 1400 Hrs & 1200 Hrs. However, check-in & check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in & check-out times of your accommodation.
Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of [pricing append=show]10[/pricing] per room per night regardless of accommodation star level.The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.
Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: Air Asia AK6492 (ETD 0635hrs / ETA 0720hrs) Recommended flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu: Air Asia AK6499 (ETD 1820hrs / ETA 1910hrs)
The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Before you book your flight ticket(s), please always check with the airline schedules for the correct flight timings that are most suited to your needs.
Important Things To Note:
This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.
Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
We do not guarantee wildlife sightings.
Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
We reserve the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.
Note From Sabah Parks
Only cameras of unaided flash are allowed to photograph the turtles. This is because shining a light on them or using camera flashes can be stressful on the creatures.
Video/Digital Video Cameras are not allowed.
Visitors are forbidden from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am
