TK 03 - Selingan Turtle Island & Kinabatangan Experience

4.5                              181 Google reviews      •  Short Tour   •  Kinabatangan & Sandakan ,Sabah
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MYR 2,303
per person
Tour Code
TK 03
Durations
3 Days 2 Nights
Minimum Booking Pax
1 Pax
Location
Sandakan & Kinabatangan, Sabah
Pick Up Point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok Area
Drop off point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok

Inclusive of (2 Days 1 Night)

  • Return road transfer as  mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • Turtle island visit & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Turtle island in chalet with attached bathroom
  • Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Tanini Kinabatangan – Bangkatan chalet
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise ( 1 morning & 1 late afternoon)
  • 1 Guided night nature walk
  • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
  • Free flow of coffee, tea and filtered water
  • One Eco water bottle (600ml) for each guest
  • KiTA conservation levy
  • Tour based on sit in coach basis

Exclude

  • Tourism Tax – RM10.00per room/night
  • Camera fee at Sepilok Orang Utan Centre (RM10.00per camera)

Optional Tour

  • Sun Bear Conservation Center visit
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary visit
  • Rainforest Discovery Center visit
  • Sandakan city tour
  • Bilit village walk

Remark

  • All tours are subject to weather conditions
  • Please take note that Sabah Parks allow only camera of unaided flash to take photograph of the turtle.Video/Digital Video Camera are not allowed.
  • Sabah Parks also forbid visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am
  • **From 1st January 2020, to support the efforts to reduce plastic waste, we will provide a complimentary Eco waterbottle to all our guests staying at Tanini Kinabatangan. Filtered water refill stations are available at TaniniKinabatangan. Water bottle will be provided at Tanini Kinabatangan.
  • Bookings must be paid in full before 6:00PM. Unpaid bookings will be auto-released.
  • Note: Boot sizes 45, 46, 47, 48 & 49 are not available at this moment.

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Rates
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement per night
‍MYR 2,898.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  2,303 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  1,842.00 per child
Please Note:
*price not included tax (8% Sales & Service Tax)
*PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE of MYR 54.00/person is applicable during the following period: 1st June, 2026 to 30th September, 2026
Do you have questions about this package? Our experts are here to help!

Inclusive of (2 Days 1 Night)

  • Return road transfer as  mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • Turtle island visit & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Turtle island in chalet with attached bathroom
  • Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Tanini Kinabatangan – Bangkatan chalet
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise ( 1 morning & 1 late afternoon)
  • 1 Guided night nature walk
  • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
  • Free flow of coffee, tea and filtered water
  • One Eco water bottle (600ml) for each guest
  • KiTA conservation levy
  • Tour based on sit in coach basis

Exclude

  • Tourism Tax – RM10.00per room/night
  • Camera fee at Sepilok Orang Utan Centre (RM10.00per camera)

Optional Tour

  • Sun Bear Conservation Center visit
  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary visit
  • Rainforest Discovery Center visit
  • Sandakan city tour
  • Bilit village walk

Remark

  • All tours are subject to weather conditions
  • Please take note that Sabah Parks allow only camera of unaided flash to take photograph of the turtle.Video/Digital Video Camera are not allowed.
  • Sabah Parks also forbid visitor from going around the island on their own from 6:00pm – 6:00am
  • **From 1st January 2020, to support the efforts to reduce plastic waste, we will provide a complimentary Eco waterbottle to all our guests staying at Tanini Kinabatangan. Filtered water refill stations are available at TaniniKinabatangan. Water bottle will be provided at Tanini Kinabatangan.
  • Bookings must be paid in full before 6:00PM. Unpaid bookings will be auto-released.
  • Note: Boot sizes 45, 46, 47, 48 & 49 are not available at this moment.

Recommended Things to Bring

CameraBinocular
Personal GearSunscreen
Insect RepellentComfortable Shoes
RaincoatCotton T-Shirts
Long Sleeve ShirtLong or Short Pants
HatTorchlight
Sample Itinerary
Day 1

Selingan Turtle Island

1) Airport Pick-Up

  • Flight arrival before 0900 hrs
2) Pick-Up Schedule
  • 09:00 hrs – Pick-up from accommodation in Sandakan area
  • 08:30 hrs – Pick-up from accommodation in Sepilok area
3) Transfer to Selingan Turtle Island
10:00 hrs – Boat Departure

Transfer to the jetty for the boat ride to Selingan Turtle Islands Park.

  • Boat departs at 10:00 hrs
  • Boat journey takes approximately 45 minutes
4) Arrival & Check-In
  • Register at the Parks HQ
  • Check into your chalet
5) 12:00 hrs – Lunch

Lunch at the cafeteria.
After lunch, enjoy free leisure time — chalets have facilities for swimming or snorkeling.

6) Dinner & Turtle Sighting

After dinner, wait for the park ranger’s call for turtle sighting.

You will be alerted when a turtle is spotted laying eggs.
Visitors may watch only one turtle laying eggs per night.

Activities include:

  • Visiting the nesting site
  • Watching the egg-laying process
  • Observing the collecting of eggs
  • Tagging of the mother turtle
  • Seeing the eggs being transferred to the hatchery
  • Watching the baby turtles released to the open sea
7) Overnight

Overnight at the chalet (Attached Bathroom).
(Meals included: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2

Sepilok • Kinabatangan

1) 07:00 hrs – Depart Selingan Island

After breakfast, depart the island and return to Sandakan.

2) Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center

Proceed to the world-renowned center to meet human’s closest relative, the Orang Utans.
They share 97% of the same DNA as humans.

10:00 hrs – Orang Utan Feeding Time
3) Lunch

Lunch at Mango Garden Restaurant, Sepilok.

4) Transfer to Tanini Kinabatangan

After lunch, transfer to Tanini Kinabatangan, located at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary.

  • Journey takes approximately 2 hours
  • Route passes Kota Kinabatangan town and oil palm plantations

5) Boat Transfer

From Kampung Bilit jetty, take a short 3-minute boat ride across the river to the lodge.
6) Arrival at Lodge
  • Welcome drink served upon arrival
  • Verbal orientation of the lodge and surrounding area
  • Check in to the Bangkatan chalets
7.) 16:00 hrs – Afternoon River Cruise

Cruise along the Kinabatangan River to search for wildlife and birdlife along the riverbanks.

8) Dinner & Night Walk

Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner, join a guided night walk to enjoy the wilderness of the jungle.

8) Overnight at the Lodge

(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3

Kinabatangan to Sandakan

Don’t be surprised to be woken up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills.
At 0600 hrs, take a morning river cruise to see more birds and wildlife.

Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0700 hrs.

Check-out at 0830 hrs.

Continue your journey back to Sandakan and drop-off at either your accommodation or Sandakan airport (Recommended flight departure at 1400 hrs onwards) (BF).

Activities

Activities

Kinabatangan River Cruise, Guided Night Walk

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Add-On Activities to Make Your Trip More Fun

Take your trip to the next level with exciting add-on activities tailored to your interests. These optional extras let you customize your adventure

Batik Painting
Duration:  1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 75 per person
Batik painting involves coloring pre-drawn batik designs on fabric. Participants can add their own creative touch byfilling in the patterns with vibrant colors
Napier Grass Planting
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 250 per person
The Napier Grass Planting Activity is an essential initiative focused on promoting sustainable agriculturalpractices while addressing the critical need for food sources for the endangered Borneo pygmy elephants.
Cooking class (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: RM 200 per person
A cooking class is a great way to learn how to make local dishes, pick up new cooking skills, and enjoy deliciousfood. You’ll get to try traditional recipes, understand where the ingredients come from, and have fun cooking fromscratch.
Village walk (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 45 per person
A village walk gives you a close-up look at local life and culture. It’s a great way to explore and meet the villagers,and see how they live day-to-day. A
Kinabatangan River to see borneo big 5 and best borneo wildlife tours
Elephant Search (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 700 per boat(up to 14persons)
The Borneo pygmy elephant, a gentle giant and one of the world's most endangered species, roams the lushlandscapes of Sabah, Malaysia. These unique elephants, known for their smaller size and distinct characteristics,are a vital part of the region’s ecosystem.
Night River Cruise
Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
1 pax: RM 400
2 pax: RM 200/pax
4 pax: RM 120/pax
6 pax and above:
RM 80/pax
Instead of walking through the jungle paths, you’ll now cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening calm,where the forest reveals its nocturnal secrets. With a knowledgeable local guide and a spotlight in hand, you’ll glide silently past the river, scanning for signs of life.

Activities

Kinabatangan River Cruise, Guided Night Walk, Selingan Turtle island visit & entrance fee, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee

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Add-On Activities to Make Your Trip More Fun

Take your trip to the next level with exciting add-on activities tailored to your interests. These optional extras let you customize your adventure

Batik Painting
Duration:  1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 75 per person
Batik painting involves coloring pre-drawn batik designs on fabric. Participants can add their own creative touch byfilling in the patterns with vibrant colors
Napier Grass Planting
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 250 per person
The Napier Grass Planting Activity is an essential initiative focused on promoting sustainable agriculturalpractices while addressing the critical need for food sources for the endangered Borneo pygmy elephants.
Cooking class (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: RM 200 per person
A cooking class is a great way to learn how to make local dishes, pick up new cooking skills, and enjoy deliciousfood. You’ll get to try traditional recipes, understand where the ingredients come from, and have fun cooking fromscratch.
Village walk (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 45 per person
A village walk gives you a close-up look at local life and culture. It’s a great way to explore and meet the villagers,and see how they live day-to-day. A
Kinabatangan River to see borneo big 5 and best borneo wildlife tours
Elephant Search (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 700 per boat(up to 14persons)
The Borneo pygmy elephant, a gentle giant and one of the world's most endangered species, roams the lushlandscapes of Sabah, Malaysia. These unique elephants, known for their smaller size and distinct characteristics,are a vital part of the region’s ecosystem.
Night River Cruise
Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
1 pax: RM 400
2 pax: RM 200/pax
4 pax: RM 120/pax
6 pax and above:
RM 80/pax
Instead of walking through the jungle paths, you’ll now cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening calm,where the forest reveals its nocturnal secrets. With a knowledgeable local guide and a spotlight in hand, you’ll glide silently past the river, scanning for signs of life.
4.5                                 181 Google reviews      •  Short Tour   •  Kinabatangan & Sandakan ,Sabah
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MYR 2,303 per person

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Borneo Wildlife: Mango Garden Restaurant
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DescriptionRates
Single Supplement per night
‍MYR 2,898.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  2,303 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  1,842.00 per child
*price not included tax (8% Sales & Service Tax)
*PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE of MYR 54.00/person is applicable during the following period: 1st June, 2026 to 30th September, 2026

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