Can you explain the cancellation policy for the tour?

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.

How is the pricing for accommodation arranged?

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.

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

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

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

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

What types of meals are provided during the tour?

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

What payment methods are accepted for the tour?

We accept credit card payments for the tour.

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

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

How are emergency situations handled during the tour?

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

How far is the accommodation from the airport?

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

What is the standard accommodation during the tour?

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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US $727 per person

Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N

4 days

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Start and end in Sandakan

4.4 (11 reviews)

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Insightful, knowledgeable and attentive, Elod made the experience all the more better. We had an excellent time and made memories that lasted a lifetime.
Mandy•traveled in June4.5

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Gold Operator: Bamba Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sandakan
Sandakan
Start point
90000, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia (Sandakan Airport Pick-up)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
- Visit Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Rainforest Discovery Centre visit including Exhibition Centre
- Plant Discovery Centre
- Suspension bridge walk
- Canopy walk in Sandakan
Optional Activities
- Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- Sepilok Forest Night Walk
Landmarks
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
Day 2
Sandakan to Bilit (Kinabatangan River)
Sandakan to Bilit (Kinabatangan River)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kinabatangan River cruise afternoon
Optional Activities
- Night walk
- Tree planting
- Batik painting
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Day 3
Bilit (Kinabatangan River)
Bilit (Kinabatangan River)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- River cruise before breakfast
- Guided jungle trekking walk
- River cruise afternoon
Optional Activities
- Night walk
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Day 4
Bilit (Kinabatangan River) to Sandakan
Bilit (Kinabatangan River) to Sandakan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sandakan sightseeing tour
- Visit Sandakan War Memorial Park
- Visit Buddhist Temple
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Visit Central Market
Landmarks
Sandakan War Memorial Park
St. Michael's Church
Central Market

Landmarks
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Kinabatangan River

Landmarks
Kinabatangan River

Landmarks
Sandakan War Memorial Park
St. Michael's Church
Central Market

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Rating: 4.2 (1,378 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 96%
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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.4

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.2

Mathias4.6•August 2026
Great excursions, good accommodation, good food, friendly personnel.
Traveled in August 2026
Louise5.0•April 2026
This was a great tour. Excellent guides who took great care of us. Super opportunity to see the wilds of Boreno!
Traveled in March 2026
Isabelle5.0•October 2025
Great wildlife experience! Very well organised, swift and clear communication, great activities with lots of...
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Traveled in September 2025
maria5.0•July 2025
My guide , Abrman (so?), was fantastic. As a single woman traveler in her 60s, he was always kind, attentive and...
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Traveled in June 2025
Brett5.0•March 2024
We were really looking forward to this trip , and it didn’t disappoint. From start to finish we had the best time ....
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Traveled in March 2024
Craig3.0•August 2023
Overall it was well organised, guides were great. Accommodation and food were average. Not much to do during daytime,...
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Traveled in August 2023
katarina4.0•May 2023
the local operator was great. what was advertised on tour radar was inaccurate though about the details of the tour....
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Traveled in May 2023
John4.0•April 2023
The next best offering would be a jungle trek with a small group to see Orangurans in the wild - I would pay a...
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Traveled in April 2023
Mandy4.5•June 2019
Elod was an amazing guide who was clearly focussed on making our time in Borneo the best adventure experience....
Elod was an amazing guide who was clearly focussed on making our time in Borneo the best adventure experience. Insightful, knowledgeable and attentive, Elod made the experience all the more better. We had an excellent time and made memories that lasted a lifetime. The Sepilok lodge was basic accommodation in need of an upgrade. The Bilit Adventure Lodge was much better with staff who were friendly and helpful. Overall a fantastic trip. Thank youShow more
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Bamba Travel
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 other countries! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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Alexander4.5•October 2018
The tour was great, very well organised, full of adventure and saw lots of things. Only thing is I think if it was...
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Traveled in September 2018
Reply from: Bamba Travel
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 tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from the Bamba Team.
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Juan
Asked on February 12th, 2025
Can you explain the cancellation policy for the tour?
Payments
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written 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.
M
Mario Daniel
Asked on January 31st, 2025
How is the pricing for accommodation arranged?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written 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.
M
Mélissa
Asked on January 27th, 2025
What is the daily schedule on the last day of the tour?
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  On the last day, activities primarily involve transferring to the airport, which is dependent on your flight schedule.
J
Julian
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Are early check-ins allowed at the accommodations during the tour?
Accommodation
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Early check-ins are subject to availability and could include additional charges.
F
Fanni
Asked on January 8th, 2025
What types of meals are provided during the tour?
Meals
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  The tour includes daily breakfast and other meals as specified in the itinerary.
R
Raphael
Asked on November 30th, 2024
What payment methods are accepted for the tour?
Payments
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  We accept credit card payments for the tour.
M
Maria
Asked on November 3rd, 2024
In case of an early departure, are airport transfers still provided?
Flights / Transfers
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Early airport transfers can be arranged depending on the timing of your flight and operational feasibility.
E
Eugen
Asked on October 7th, 2024
How are emergency situations handled during the tour?
Travel Support
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Support for emergencies is available, and travelers can reach out to us via the 'Ask a Question' button.
A
Alon
Asked on August 27th, 2024
How far is the accommodation from the airport?
Accommodation
Transport
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  The nearest accommodation on the tour is approximately 2 hours away from the airport.
M
Marion El Pharaon
Asked on May 19th, 2024
What is the standard accommodation during the tour?
Accommodation
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written 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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Tour ID: 73556

Currency
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Malaysia
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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 December 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 12th, 2026, 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "Bamba Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Bamba Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Bamba Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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