Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Sepilok Orang Utan Rehab Centre Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Malaysia, Sabah, Sandakan
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  • 8 hours
  • Sandakan
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark to full day trip in Sandakan to visit Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear centre.

First stop at the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili- Seppilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief will be advised by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform.

There after, proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kgto 65kg. 

After tour proceed with transfer back to your hotel in Sandakan or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Malaysia

This centre was established in 1964 to help rehabilitate orangutans which had been orphaned. Just like a human baby, the orphaned young orangutan (which would normally live with its mother for 5-6 years) needs to be taught how to cope in the wild, while its health is carefully monitored during rehabilitation.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Jalan Sepilok located in Sepilok, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia

Visit the world’s smallest Sun Bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center at Sepilok, adjacent to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The centre opened in 2014 and aims to increase public awareness and release back into the forest individuals which can be rehabilitated or are still “wild”. To date, there are about 44 rescued ex-captive sunbears residing at the centre.The centre is equipped with key facilities including an observation platform, boardwalk and a visitor centre.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Meet and Greet
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transfers and Sightseeing in air conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
  • Assistance of License English speaking guide
  • Sales & Services Tax
  • Entry/Admission - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Flight Ticket
  • Personal Expense

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Stroller accessible
  • Dress code is casual & comfortable walking shoes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Journey from BKI/SDK via flight will takes approximately 30-40 Minutes or v.v.
  • Orang Utan feeding at 1000Hrs and 1500Hrs daily, Orang Utan sightings are not guaranteed as they roam freely in their natural Habitat.
  • No food drinks and bags bigger than 6 inch size bag allowed inside the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Please do not wear bright colored attire as it attracts curiosity of the Orang Utan.
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please be ready at hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the pick up time. Our guide will announce your name at the lobby area for pick up.

Airports

  • Sandakan Airport, Sandakan Malaysia


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

lynner971

11 Jul, 2023

Thanks to Eddie for planning our 3 days in Sandakan. Contact Eddie on 60 11 7117 1178 or [email protected] Eddie is very knowledgeable, a great driver and we really enjoyed the 3 days we spent travelling around with Eddie throughout Sandakan on his recommendations. He planned the 3 days using local smaller operators where he could. We visited all of the major attractions. A night river cruise with dinner to see fireflys, local wildlife like crocodiles, monkeys in the wild and the sunset. The next day we visited the Sepilok Orangutans, Sun bears, Kinabatangan river for a day river cruise to see many monkeys, Macaques long and short tailed and Proboscis just to name a few. On our last day we went to the Proboscis monkey sanctuary. We had a great time seeing the these very strange but funny monkeys, Seeing their family dynamics of the proboscis monkey and we even lucky enough to see 3 Hornbill birds. We were then taken to the Rainforest discovery centre and later to the War memorial Park. All well worth visiting. Eddie is a safe driver and I would highly recommend him organising and showing you around Sandakan. He is very knowledgeable and an experienced person offering services at reasonable rates. Thank you Eddie, we wouldn't have enjoyed ourselves so much if it wasn't for your local expertise and friendship!

Michael_J

04 Mar, 2023

La Vacanza Travel tours was one hour late, and didn’t answer our calls or texts. From pickup until we was back at the hotel took two and a half hours. We paid 347 dollars for 4 persons. From Sandakan you can take a taxi, pay for the entrance and then it will cost you 32 dollars for 4 persons. It is rude to charge THAT much for a tour. My advice: go by taxi, it’s very simple and you can stay at the park for more than an hour.

Perry B

25 Sep, 2022

I came here again recently after the slow reopening post-Covid and was pleased to see that both sanctuaries' sterling work rehabilitating the animals was continuing apace. The bears at the Conservation Centre appeared to be thriving while the orphaned orang utans at Sepilok were the epitome of 'well cared for'. It is depressing that the number of orphaned apes appeared to have increased since my previous visit but their robust physical health gave glimpses of a potentially brighter future. This Tour is highly worthwhile as it combines both adjacent centres and affords one an insight into each one's excellent work.

Millielong27

01 Aug, 2022

Great day, special thanks to Anzar who was the best taxi driver and tour guide - very funny and helpful! Tel no: 017-821 7605

tazzat7

04 Jul, 2022

Particularly wanted to see the sun bears while we were touring Borneo and as it is next to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre it made sense to do them together. Entrance fee was quite expensive for what you get and like most attractions, using any sort of camera attracts an extra cost. A new walkway takes you to one of two viewing platforms and that's about it! We arrived at feeding time so managed to take some decent photos. The visit was over in an hour.

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These two sanctuary’s are well worth a visit

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