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Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N

4 days
Start and end in Sandakan
4.1
7 traveler reviews
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 99

Highlights

  • Watch orangutans at Sepilok Rehabilitation
  • Explore Gomantung Cave's vast limestone
  • Cruise along the biodiverse Kinabatangan River
  • Trek through lush jungles near Bilit
  • Discover Sandakan's rich history and markets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sandakan, Malaysia
  2. Day 2 Sandakan - Bilit (Kinabatangan River), Malaysia
  3. Day 3 Bilit (Kinabatangan River), Malaysia
  4. Day 4 Bilit (Kinabatangan River) - Sandakan, Malaysia
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by

Bamba Travel

Number of tours

282

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Bamba Travel offers the best of both worlds: small group tours that foster...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.2
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  • BW
    · March 21st, 2024
    We were really looking forward to this trip ,...
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • CB
    · August 5th, 2023
    Overall it was well organised, guides were great. Accommodation and food were average. Not much to do during daytime, between wildlife cruises.
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • KS
    · May 30th, 2023
    the local operator was great. what was...
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N reviewer 4
    · April 18th, 2023
    The next best offering would be a jungle trek...
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • MM
    · June 14th, 2019
    Elod was an amazing guide who was clearly...
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hello Mandy, thank you very much for your valuable feedback! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Your comments help us to improve our service to future guests. We would love to host you on another experience. Please have a look at our tours in... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2019
  • AE
    · October 17th, 2018
    The tour was great, very well organised, full...
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hello Alexander, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments this gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba... Show more
    Trip date: September 2018
  • VL
    · August 13th, 2017
    Great wildlife to see, friendly staff in the lodges, plentiful food, rustic but nice accommodation, knowledgeable guides but a little expensive for what's included as there's a lot of free time.
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hi Victoria! We appreciate your valuable feedback! We will let our partners know your opinion and we will hard work to improve our services and provide you with an amazing experience and more activities during this trip. We would love to see you again... Show more
    Trip date: August 2013

Dates & Availability

4 days
Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N
From Sandakan to Sandakan

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    Juan

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Can you explain the cancellation policy for the tour?

    Payments
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Cancellation by the client must be made at least 60 days prior to departure to be charged only 30% of the total booking price. If cancelled between 30 and 59 days prior, then 50% is charged. Cancellations less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable.

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    Mario Daniel

    Asked on January 31st, 2025

    How is the pricing for accommodation arranged?

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    Price / Availability
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The pricing is the same for both double and triple rooms, but is calculated per person. It is advisable to book a double room unless a triple room is necessary due to the number of people traveling.

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    Mélissa

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    What is the daily schedule on the last day of the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      On the last day, activities primarily involve transferring to the airport, which is dependent on your flight schedule.

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    Julian

    Asked on January 24th, 2025

    Are early check-ins allowed at the accommodations during the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Early check-ins are subject to availability and could include additional charges.

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    Fanni

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    What types of meals are provided during the tour?

    Meals
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour includes daily breakfast and other meals as specified in the itinerary.

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    Raphael

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    What payment methods are accepted for the tour?

    Payments
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      We accept credit card payments for the tour.

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    Maria

    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    In case of an early departure, are airport transfers still provided?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Early airport transfers can be arranged depending on the timing of your flight and operational feasibility.

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    Eugen

    Asked on October 7th, 2024

    How are emergency situations handled during the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Support for emergencies is available, and travelers can reach out to us via the 'Ask a Question' button.

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    Alon

    Asked on August 27th, 2024

    How far is the accommodation from the airport?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      The nearest accommodation on the tour is approximately 2 hours away from the airport.

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    Marion El Pharaon

    Asked on May 19th, 2024

    What is the standard accommodation during the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      Accommodations include one night in a superior room at Sepilok Jungle Resort and two nights in a standard room at Bilit Adventure Lodge.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 73556

  • Currency
    RM
    Malaysian Ringgit
    Malaysia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Malaysia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Bamba Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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