15 Sandakan Tours, Prices Included

1.Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $270Our pick

Three days at a remote Kinabatangan jungle camp with boat safaris, night walks, local meals, and excellent chances to see orangutans.

“We had a great experience at the camp, staff is very friendly, helpful at any time and knows a lot about the rainforest, river and animals- we were impressed. One thing we would add is a packing list for non-experienced ones like us: long pants/sleeves, rain coat, hat, mosquito spray, binoculars, flash light.”

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2.Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $125

Review of Sandakan’s private Sepilok tour, covering orangutans, sun bears, rainforest walks, transport, value, timing, and practical tips.

“It was an amazing day. The guide and the driver were both really good . We saw far more wildlife than we had expected”

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3.Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $89

Review of the Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan, with wildlife, transport, dinner, price, tips, itinerary, and booking advice.

“Amazing river tour got to see all of the Borneo big 5 ,had a great guide for the expedition and I would highly recommend to anyone who’s a fan of nature tours. 🇮🇪”

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4.Labuk Proboscis, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Sandakan City Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $151

Review of Sandakan’s wildlife and city tour, with orangutans, sun bears, proboscis monkeys, lunch, temples, markets, and practical tips.

“It was great to see the Orangutan at feeding time. Lunch was also delicious. Our tour guide Adil was lovely.”

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5.3D2N The Wild Heart of Borneo River Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 3 days · from $316

Review of Sabah’s 3-day Kinabatangan River safari, with four wildlife cruises, jungle walks, meals, lodging, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Absolutely brilliant, I can't praise this place high enough. The staff were really friendly, the guides knew there stuff and the best places. We had a deluxe room which was really nice and the food was tasty, much better than I expected tbh. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Orangutans, it rained which hampered that, but we seem the elephants swimming, monkeys, crocs ect. Well worth the money and a trip to remember. Thank you very much.”

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6.2D1N Sandakan Private Tour with Kinabatangan River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $290

Review of Sandakan’s 2-day private tour with Sepilok orangutans, Kinabatangan River wildlife, local sights, meals, and practical booking advice.

“Enjoyed the whole experience. Lots of options to add and no rush at each activity. Saw lots of wildlife and even a baby croc!”

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7.Borneo Wildlife Tour 2 Days 1 Night At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $230Top rated

Spend a night at a remote Kinabatangan jungle camp with three wildlife cruises, local food, and intimate small-group access from Sandakan.

“This was a very unique and private experience, the camp was peaceful and infused with the rainforest , the guides were very accommodating and knowledgable on the animals. A must if you visiting Borneo! We were lucky to have a visit from Read more”

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8.Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey & Dawn Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 510 minutes - 3 days · from $107

Review of the Kinabatangan River wildlife tour in Sabah, with sunset and dawn cruises, lodge stays, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“The place was beautiful and the river cruises were a great experience. Food was amazing! Dorm rooms were nice. 6 hours of dead space in the day but it is a good place to be. You have to pay for wifi? And anything extra is paid for, night walk or cruise, elephant cruise, tree planting is all money on top of price which we didn’t expect or budget for”

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9.2 Days 1 Night Bilit, Kinabatangan River Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $381

Spend two days on Sabah’s Kinabatangan River with wildlife cruises, lodge meals, a night walk, and chances to see elephants and monkeys.

“We had an amazing time at Bilit. The guides were very informative and spotted so much wildlife along the river to show us. We were lucky enough to see an elephant crossing the river in front of us on the morning cruise too. The food is fantastic and it is a very well organised tour - we highly recommend!”

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10.Sepilok OrangUtan, Sun Bear & Labuk Bay Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $239

See orangutans, sun bears, and proboscis monkeys on a guided Sabah tour with lunch, hotel pickup, and wildlife feeding sessions.

“Great and well planned trip. Our guide Terence was wonderfull! He comes from a local tribe and has very big knowledge. He was telling us many interesting facts and stories about animals, plants and how to survive in the jungle. We managed to see all the animals. The lunch was very good with live music. The driver of a well aircondition car was nice too. We are very satisfied with this trip.”

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11.Kinabatangan River Trip from Sandakan with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $204

Review the Kinabatangan River day trip from Sandakan, with wildlife cruises, Sepilok lunch, guides, timing, price, and practical tips.

“The activity start at 10am but we just went to the river at 4pm so we were 6hs waiting. Just 2 hours in the river is not enough we need time and pacience for see the animals…the price is expensive for what it is. People are kind but the money is not worthy i payed 578,78AUD for two people and was super boring and we didn’t had lucky with the animals”

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12.Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $207

Cruise Sabah’s Kinabatangan River for monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, lunch, and tea, with round-trip transport from Sandakan.

“Saw 3 of the big five guide very knowledgeable and great spotter. Highlight the rhinoceros hornbills. Amazing experience”

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13.7 Unmissable Local Stops Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $73Best value

Explore Sandakan’s wartime sites, temples, markets, stilt villages, and colonial landmarks on a private six-hour tour with lunch.

“TThis a great introduction to the highlight of the city. it's very diverse and very interesting I would advise that you do abit of homework before arriving. It will make the tour more fullfillimg fulfilling”

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14.Gomantong Cave Echoes & Kinabatangan River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $178

Explore Gomantong Cave, spot Borneo wildlife, and cruise the Kinabatangan River on a full-day Sandakan adventure with meals included.

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15.Sepilok Orangutan & Sun Bear Half-Day Tour | Sandakan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Meet rescued orangutans and Bornean sun bears on a six-hour Sandakan tour with hotel pickup, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide.

“Amazing Seeing orangutan, sun bears and a viper in natural habitat”

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