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Sandakan Abai & Sukau Jungle, Proboscis Monkeys, Kinabatangan River Cruise, Pitas Lake (10 Orang Utan, Fireflies), Malaysia Tour Packages
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Duration:
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3 Days / 2 Nights
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Board Type:
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Full Board (
2B/
3L/
2D)
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Travel Package Code:
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MB0312
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Location:
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Sandakan, Sabah
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Transportation:
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Seat-in-Coach (SIC)
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Category:
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Nature & Ecology
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Departs:
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08:00am
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Includes:
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Hotel
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Yes
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Flight
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No
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Validity:
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01/01/2011 - 31/12/2012
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Package Price Per Person
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Price
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RM
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USD
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Adult:
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1,450.00
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0.00
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Child:
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1,230.00
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0.00
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Minimum
2 persons to go
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Accommodation
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Location
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Room Type
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Duration
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Rating
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Abai Jungle Lodge
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Sandakan
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Standard Room Double/Twin
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1 Night(s)
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Sukau Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
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Sandakan
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Standard Room Double/Twin
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1 Night(s)
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Sandakan Abai & Sukau Jungle, Proboscis Monkeys, Kinabatangan River Cruise, Pitas Lake (10 Orang Utan, Fireflies) Malaysia Tour Packages The Kinabatangan River being Sabah’s longest river is one of the most exciting and easily accessible venue to explore the rich biodiversity of Sabah. From Kampung Abai (near the river mouth of Kinabatangan River) to the villages of Sukau (the lower part of Kinabatangan) offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a wide range of wildlife including Borneo’s Unique Proboscis Monkeys, the wild Orang Utan, Bornean Pygmy Elephants, Crocodiles, Otters, Bears, Wild Cats and countless of rare birds such as Hornbills and Oriental Darter. Come on down and experience the exciting adventurous moments that awaits you!
Abai Jungle Lodge was built in 2005 to avoid the overcrowding problem in Sukau, Kinabatangan. It is located in the Secondary Forest Reserved. In order to preserve mother nature, all the walkways are made from hard wood which is known as “Belian”. There are only 18 Rooms and all these rooms are equipped with attached bathrooms, ceiling fan, hot shower, smoke detector, emergency action plan and netted windows. Furthermore, Reversed Osmosis Purifier System, Kimberly-Clark Biodegradable and Environmentally friendly shampoo, soap and toilet papers are being utilized over here. Other facility such as Abai Jungle Restaurant (which is situated 47 km from the river mouth of Kinabatangan River and the longest river in Sabah) was set up for our in-house guests. Sit back, relax and enjoy 1 hour of boat ride cruising along Sabah’s longest river!
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge (Sukau) is one of the lodge that has been set up in 1994. The new wing with 33 rooms (15 Twin Room/6 Triple Rooms/8 Double Bed Rooms/4 Family Rooms) was completed on NOV 2007 with Jetty Tower, New Bird Tower, New Frog Platform and a open sun deck facing to the Kinabatangan River. Our rooms are upgraded with 42 inch width beds and 8 inches mattresses. (All rooms with equipped with Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower/Ceiling Fan/ Windows fully covered with Mosquito Net/ Smoke Detector / Emergency Evacuation Plan)
This package includes:
- 1 Night Accommodation in Abai Jungle Lodge (Twin Sharing)
- 1 Night Accommodation in Sukau Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge (Twin Sharing)
- Full Board Meals (2 Breakfast/3 Lunch/2 Dinner)
- Complimentary Airport Transfer
- Boat Ride
- Entrance Fees as per itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- Tour & Transfer as per itinerary
This package excludes:
- Personal Expenses/Insurance
- Tips to Driver/Guide
- Camera/Video Fees (whenever applicable)
- Alcoholic/Soft Drinks
- Local Flight Tickets + Airport Tax
- Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Permit
Notes:
- Please use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant
- Activities or Itinerary is subject to change to best meet operational situations
- Please bring along Insect repellent, raincoat (umbrella not recommended), hat, binocular and sun screen (sweat proof), camera, personal toiletries
- Unscheduled Land Transfer (1 Way) from Sandakan – Resort at RM 250 Per Person
- Child Price is only applicable if child share room with parents
- Super Peak Season Surcharge of RM 50 Per Person/Package travelling from 01/06/12– 30/09/12
- Tours are based on SIC (seat-in-coach)
- Recommended Flight (MH 2042 / MH 2047)
- Recommended Flight (AK 6092 / AK 6097)
| Itinerary |
| Day 01 (-/L/D) |
Abai Jungle Resort |
| 0800 |
Meet and Greet at Sandakan City/Hotel or Meet upon Arrival at the Sandakan Airport (preferably on MH2042 ETA0810hrs / AK 6092). Drive for approximately 30-40 minutes to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Proceed to the free roaming area feeding platform. AT 1000, enjoy the moments of feeding the Orang Utans. At this centre, you may observe “the Orang Utan” (which are being rehabilitated) so that they can be released to roam freely in the wilds again. Also, take in the fresh air and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. |
| 1100 |
Transfer to Sandakan Jetty (Boat Departs Abai/Sukau at 1145) |
| 1145 |
Enjoy a 1 hour boat cruise up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan Town through a magnificent scenery of the Mangrove Forest. |
| pm |
Upon arrival in Abai Jungle Restaurant, enjoy Lunch. After Lunch, free at leisure or relax before cruising in search of other wildlife. |
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After Dinner, enjoy a “Firefly Night Cruise” |
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Overnight in Resort |
| Day 02 (B/L/D) |
Sukau Kinabatangan River Lodge |
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Early morning, enjoy a river cruise to observe wildlife and experience the unique Pitas Lake |
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Breakfast |
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After Breakfast, you may join in with the tree planting project with the locals and mingle freely with them at Abai Village. This project is especially arranged to help the locals. |
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Lunch |
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After Lunch, enjoy a river cruise to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife |
| pm |
Check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge |
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Late afternoon, you may take another motorized river cruise to Menanggul River (a small tributary of the Kinabatangan) |
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Dinner |
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Overnight in Resort |
| Day 03 (B/L/-) |
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Breakfast |
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After Breakfast, enjoy a river cruise back to Sandakan (this will take about 2.5 hours and you may enjoy more for wildlife sightings) |
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Upon arrival at Jetty, drive up hill to the Puh Jih Syh Chinese Buddhist Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the Sandakan Bay |
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Lunch |
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Transfer to Sandakan City/Hotel/Airport (MH 2047 / AK 6097) |
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