Getting there
Fly Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur
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Depart Friday 06 JUL @ 8:25 pm
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Arrive Saturday 07 JUL @ 3:05 am
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Flying time 8hrs 40 mins
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Layover for 3 hours at KLIA2 airport
Fly Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Depart Saturday 07 JUL @ 6:05 am
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Arrive Saturday 07 JUL @ 9:00 am
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Flying time 2hrs 55 mins
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Luggage allowance
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Combined allowance between the 4 of us is
2 bags @ 20kgs each for these flights
Where to eat
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Dinner and a drink included on overnight flight
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Breakfast can be gotten at KLIA2 Airport between flights
On the Ground
Pick up Hire Car from Hertz,
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counter located inside the airport
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4 door compact auto with a/c
Where to stay
Sabah Hotel, Sandakan
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2 x superior rooms, 1 king/1 twin
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Breakfast included, free wifi
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4-Star hotel with pool, spa, sauna, 3 restaurants
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Check-in time is 2pm
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free onsite parking
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
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Opening Hours:
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There are 2 viewing platforms, feeding times are:
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Platform A: 9.30am and 2.30pm
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Platform B: 11.30am and 4.30pm
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There is also a video show at Platform B at:​
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10.15am and 3.15pm​
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Admission Fee:​
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RM 60 per person​
- RM 10 charge for a camera
Getting there:​
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Approx 44km NW of the Sabah Hotel
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Free parking
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last part of the road is gravell but safe for normal cars
Useful info
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can take bags and drinks inside
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walking shoes and mosquito repellent recommended
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There is a decent restaurant onsite
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Website:
Sepilok Urangatan Rehabilitation Centre
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Opening Hours:
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Open for 2 sessions a day
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Morning: 9am - 12pm
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Afternoon: 2pm - 4pm
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Feeding is at 10am and 3pm
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Admission Fee:​
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RM 30 per person
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plus RM 10 for each camera
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Ticket is valid for the whole day, can leave and re-enter
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Getting there:​
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Approx 20km drive west of the Sabah Hotel
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Free parking, but carpark can get very full with tour groups
Useful info
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Can't take bags or drinks inside
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There is a cafe outside which is open all day
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the Sun Bears are next door
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Good walking shoes and mosquito repellent are advised
Website:
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
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Opening Hours:
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Open from 9am to 3.30pm ​
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no set feeding times
Admission Fee:​
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RM 30 per person​
- No charge for a camera
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Ticket is valid for the whole day, can leave and re-enter
Getting there:​
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Approx 20km drive west of the Sabah Hotel
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Shares car park with Orangutan sanctuary
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Free parking, but car park can get very full with tour groups
Useful info
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can take bags and drinks inside
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there is a cafe outside which is open all day
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the Orangutans are next door
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walking shoes and mosquito repellent recommended
Website:
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Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok (RDC)
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Opening Hours:
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Open from 8am to 5pm
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trails and canopy walkway are open until 8pm
Admission Fee:​
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RM 15 per person​
- No charge for a camera
Getting there:​
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Approx 2km from the Orangutans on way back to town
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Free parking
Useful info
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can take bags and drinks inside
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walking shoes and mosquito repellent recommended
Website:
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Why:
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Plants, birds and a treetop canopy walk
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