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East West understands that each client have different interests and preference. Listed below are tour and package selections that will help you in planning your itinerary. These items are grouped according to the type of experience you have selected.

Menanggol River & Gomantong Caves

Take an early Morning River cruise along the Menanggol River by silent electric motor in search of wildlife. After lunch, proceed for a 27 km overland journey to reach the vicinity of the Gomantong Caves. The caves are surrounded by primary rainforest which makes it an ideal place to spot Orang Utans in the wild. Traverse deep into the forest along selected trails in search of the 'man of the jungle', led by our experienced guide. Witness the exodus of over two million bats as well as raptors such as the rare bat hawk scoping down to catch bats. Return to Sukau Rainforest Lodge for overnight stay.

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Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. 

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Kinabatangan River Cruise

Take a 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour along the lodge's Hornbill Boardwalk with our in-house naturalist. After lunch, join our in house Orang Utan Talk activity. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. 

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Tabin to Sandakan

Breakfast at resort.
Explore the reserve at your own pace before check-out.
Transfer from Tabin Wildlife Resort to Lahad Datu at 13:30hrs (scheduled transfer) and overland from Lahad Datu to Sandakan. Check into Sabah Hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure.
 
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Please bring along swimwear, change of clothes, binoculars, drinking water bottle, insect repellent, leech socks, long sleeve shirts and long pants, short pants, raincoat, sun hat, comfortable trekking shoes (two pairs needed), torchlight, personal toiletries and camera.
 
Overnight at Sabah Hotel - Deluxe



 

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Nature at Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Wake up to the sounds of birds, insects and animals. Take an early morning bird walk on a nature trail to discover some of Tabin's rich collection of almost 300 bird species. After breakfast at the resort, visit bird watching tower and trek through the lush green jungle to visit Lipad's Waterfall. Take a dip in the natural pool and explore the surrounding vegetation or just relax.
 
Return to base in the afternoon. In the evening, take a dusk drive to find more wildlife and birds within the reserve. After dinner, look out for nocturnal wildlife along the trail nearby the resort.
 
Overnight at the Tabin Wildlife Resort.



 

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Sukau to Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Breakfast at Sukau Rainforest Lodge before check out.
Overland 2.5hrs to Lahad Datu before travelling another 1.5hrs drive on gravel road to Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
In the afternoon, visit the Lipad mud volcano. Trek to the elevated bare area of the mud volcano that is known to be frequented by wildlife and birds. After dinner, enjoy a video and pictures on Tabin's natural wonders, followed by a night safari to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds.
 
Stay overnight at the Tabin Wildlife Rainforest Lodge.


 

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Nature of Sandakan

Wake up to the peaceful sound of birds, insects and animals. Take an early morning river cruise at 0600hrs up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour along the lodge's Hornbill Boardwalk with our in-house naturalist. After lunch, join our in house Orang Utan Talk activity. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise to discover many species of flora and fauna in the rainforest and also search of more wildlife.

Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

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Sepilok to Sukau

Pickup from hotel, transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the Centre. Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs, and then we continue to the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young orang utans. Thereafter visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world's smallest bear.
 
After lunch, transfer to Sandakan jetty for 2½ hours boat journey to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife. Take a river cruise using electric motor in search of wildlife and birds. Enjoy candle light dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by slide show and interpretation by naturalist guide. Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge. 

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Trek through Danum Valley

Rise in the morning for an early walk to enjoy the company of nature. After breakfast, trek through the ancient rainforest of Danum Valley and marvel at its rich flora and fauna. After dinner, proceed to Night Walk in search of Borneo's nocturnal animals. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley.

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Orang Utans and Sukau Rainforest

On arrival at Sandakan Airport, transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the Centre. Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs, and then we continue to the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young orang utans. Thereafter visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about conservation of the world's smallest bear.

Depart for an estimated 2 hours overland journey to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Take a river cruise using electric motor in search of wildlife and birds. Enjoy candle light dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by slide presentation and interpretation by naturalist guide. Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge. 

Please make sure that you travel light to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. 
There will be a complimentary Night Cruise if no sightings of the Proboscis Monkey on the FIRST Afternoon Cruise.
 

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3 Days 2 Nights Danum Valley Field Centre

Explore Danum Valley and be surrounded my nature and serenity as you experience pristine ambiance of the rainforest. Trek through the Ancient rainforest rich in flora and fauna and search for Borneo's nocturnal animal and watch the sunrise over the valley on your last morning. 

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15 Days 14 Nights Taste of Borneo

This is a tour package that features the highlights of Borneo packed into 15 days of adventure and sightseeing with a mixture of the city, the waters and nature. 

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13 Days 12 Nights Taste of Borneo

This is a tour package that features the highlights of Borneo packed into 13 days of adventure and sightseeing with a mixture of the city, the waters and nature. 

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5 Days 4 Nights Sandakan Tour (Join-In Basis)
This package brings you to tour and explore Sandakan, a city in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the northeast coast of Borneo.
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12 Days 11 Nights Honeymoon around Malaysia
Spend 12 days with your loved one travelling around Malaysia. See many exotic animals and the beauty of nature as you visit different rainforests and conservatories. Get the opportunity to snorkel and stay overnight on Lankayan Island before departing home.
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6 Days 5 Nights Sukau Kawag Danum Rainforest

Spend 6 days exploring nature at Danum Rainforest. Get the opportunity to meet the friendly orang utans and the world's smallest bear at the sun bear conservation centre. Cruise down the Kinabatangan River, Kelenanap Ox-bow lake and Menanggol River in search of various wildlife birds and animals. 
Trek through different walking trails and take a dip at the Ali Baba Waterfall. 

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6 Days 5 Nights Borneo Big 5

This is a tour package that features the top five iconic wild animals in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. This includes the famous long-nose Proboscis Monkeys, the mysterious Orang Utan, Crocodile, Hornbill and the Pygmy Elephant.

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8 Days and 7 Nights Birding in Borneo - East Coast
Spend 5 Days exploring the wonders of Borneo and Kinabalu Park, the home to many different types of exotic birds. Watch the birds in the poring hot springs, jungle trails and canopy walkway. 
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4 Days 3 Nights Orang Utan Search
Discover Orang Utans at the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and also visit the world's smallest bear, the Sun Bear. Take a river cruise to search for wildlife and birds in Sabah's longest river the Kinabatangan River. Cruise in the Menanggol River and the Oxbow lake to learn more about the animals in the rainforest. 
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5 Dys 4 Nights River and Rainforest
Explore the Sukau Rainforest Lodge and discover wildlife like the Orang Utans at the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, river cruise along the Kinabatang River Oxbow lake to look for wildlife and birds and stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Trek to the waterfall for a refreshing dip and explore the nature trails.
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