Top Sandakan Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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 12 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.

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.

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.

Get further off the beaten track and see more than the average tourist with Stray in Borneo! This 10-day small group adventure tour starts in Sandakan and finishes in Kota Kinabalu, and takes you to the hot spots of Borneo, as well as some secret locations where the wildlife is insane. Home to Orangutans, carnivorous plants, gorgeous beaches and some of the world's oldest rainforest (at 130 million years old!) and top dive sites - Borneo is one of Asia's last wild frontiers. This is not just a holiday - it's an adventure! Snorkel and watch the sunset off the northern tip of Borneo, where you won't see another soul, and spend a few days cruising Kinabatangan river, looking out for rare and wonderful wildlife (think proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, long-tail macaques, and so much more). We take you away from the crowds so you see more wildlife, and even take you on a night wildlife cruise!

Take an unforgettable 3 day, 2 night wildlife adventure on the Kinabatangan River and enjoy the peaceful serenity of our off the beaten path eco-lodge.  Spot orangutans, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and more as you follow our expert guides on river cruises away from the crowds.  Relax in our sustainably operated eco-lodge. Don’t miss out on this Kinabatangan River adventure that takes you to a less visited part of the river.  Rest easy knowing you’ve chosen a tour dedicated to environmentally friendly operations.

Rather than hacking through the jungle, the best way to see Borneo’s rich wildlife is on a river cruise. On this 2-night experience, base yourself out of the Nature Lodge Kinabatangan, and enjoy four separate cruises plus night and dawn walking safaris. Expect to see macaques, proboscis monkeys, a wealth of birds, and maybe even a wild orangutan or pygmy elephant. Tour includes transfers and most meals.

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 12 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.

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.

This is the world's largest sanctuary for orphaned or captured young orangutans and where they are slowly reintegrated back into the wild. You have the opportunity to witness the animals at feeding time in their natural habitat and enjoy watching their antics. Its onward then to see the Malayan sun bears, the smallest bears in the world which are only found in Southeast Asia. These bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation, illegal hunting for bear parts and poaching to obtain young cubs for pet trade.

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.

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.

Spend the day among Borneo’s native wildlife on a full-day tour of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Center. In a small group limited to eight, you’ll observe rehabilitated orangutans in their natural rainforest environment and witness a feeding session. Plus, you’ll see sun bears at dedicated conservation center before taking a sightseeing tour of Sandakan, once known as Little Hong Kong. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp itself located in a very secluded area far from any lodges,villages even city. Guest will be able to experience the real privilege being in the borneo rainforest. Also, i afiq, will be your private guide, i have been in this industry for the past 10 years, and serving as a borneon nature guide has always become my greatest honor and its my pleasure to show you what borneo has to offer.

Come face to face with the famed Wildman of Borneo - the Orang Utan. Scientifically known as Pongo pgymaeus, this ape shares up to 96.4% of the human genetic makeup. Meet this remarkable creature in its natural habitat at Sepilok as they learn to survive once more in the teeming jungles of Borneo in Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. A raised wooden walkway takes you to the observation deck where orang utans slowly emerge from the rainforest to be fed by the rangers.

Discover the beauty of Malaysia’s natural world on this 3-day Sandakan sightseeing and wildlife experience in Sepilok, SunBear Conservation and Selingan from Sabah. Learn of the life cycle of green sea turtles on Selingan Turtle Island and trek through lowland rainforest to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Take a boat safari along the Kinabatangan River and admire native wildlife along the riverbank. Explore the Gomantong cave system with your guide.