Tours/Sandakan/Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)
4.5(20)Sandakan10 hours
VIATOR3.8(8)TRIPADVISOR4.9(12)
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$176 / person
Location
Sandakan
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 20 reviews
Languages
CMN, EN
Group
Small group, up to 20
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
BORNEO TRAILS TOURS TRAVEL
Description
Let’s visit the Borneon Wild Man with us! Get an airfares to Sandakan and get more close to our famous great apes. You will be visiting the
Proboscis Monkey at Labuk Bay. You will take a flight to Sandakan Airport and heading back to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Upon arrival, our driver/guide will send you back to your respective hotel.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
4:30 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 12+)
$176
Child (ages 3–11)
$88
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $326.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)
Pickup included
Itinerary
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Admission included60 min
Drive for about half an hour from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre where orphaned and injured Orang-Utan brought to Sepilok to be rehabilitated. Witness feeding of Oran-Utan from platform in the forest. Watch the 25 minutes scheduled video documentary show.
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Admission included60 min
Drive for about 45 minutes from Sepilok to Labuk Bay. The mangrove forest covers about 400 acres for Proboscis Monkey sanctuary. Proceed to the observation area where visitors will have the delight of having a reasonably close and magnificent sight of these elusive monkeys which is one of the most peculiar animal in the world endemic to Borneo.
-Free hotel pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels located in Kota Kinabalu City Centre. An additional surcharge of USD 14 per person applies for pick-up and drop-off at outskirt hotels, payable on the day of departure.
- Please note, for clients that traveling from Kota Kinabalu City area will be pick-up 2-3 hours before departure time for flight to Sandakan.
-While clients stay at Sandakan City area, the pick-up time will be between 0800hrs-0830hrs
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
20 reviews
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Flight Tickets: We encourage our clients to book domestic flights via online for fare convenience and own comparison on the cheapest fair online where you can purchase straight away before the fare changes within the minute.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $176 per person for this Sandakan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $326. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $88, adults from $176. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. -Free hotel pick-up and drop-off are available for hotels located in Kota Kinabalu City Centre. An additional surcharge of USD 14 per person applies for pick-up and drop-off at outskirt hotels, payable on the day of departure.
- Please note, for clients that traveling from Kota Kinabalu City area will be pick-up 2-3 hours before departure time for flight to Sandakan.
-While clients stay at Sandakan City area, the pick-up time will be between 0800hrs-0830hrs Pickup points include Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BORNEO TRAILS TOURS TRAVEL.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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395tinal
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Borneo Discovery
Thank you so much for all the wonderful trips and experiences we had with our guide Clay and our bus driver for 9 days.
From visiting caves, the food , the Mari Mari cultural centre, day trip to Manukan Island, Kinabalu National Park, Kundasang war memorial. Kinabatang River cruise was also excellent, seeing proboscis monkeys and Orang Utan.
The trip was all inclusive of the money paid for the 14 day trip with TripaDeal which also included Mulu National Park
( which was a wonderful and highly recommended side trip included on the Boeneo Discovery trip ) .... quite a few walks especially in and out of caves , great for people wanting a more mobile & scenic holiday.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊👏
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Terrylea R
May 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing value - Sabah is truly incredible.
Incredible! Loved every minute. A remarkable trip with our guide, Roland, so knowledgeable and funny. The variety of animals we see was amazing - proboscis monkeys, Orangutans, long-tailed macaques, silver-lipped macaques (quite rare), pygmy elephants crossing the rubber at Bilit, Rhinoceros Hornbills, a Paradise Tree Snake - the most goes on. The Malay folk in Sabah are just so friendly. I'd do this trip again in a heartbeat. One of the best guided trips I've ever done.
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Arijit_C
March 24, 2025 · via Viator
Nobody came for the pickup, entire day lost
Pretty bad! Viator promptly collected the money and confirmed booking, but the operator didn’t respond to my queries. I contacted Viator support about 10 hours before the trip start time and informed about it. The person chatting with me was confident that the operator will come on time to pick me up. Finally, no one came to pick me up. Viator refunded my money later, but I lost the full day sitting at my hotel room. I strongly recommend not to book this trip with this tour operator.
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Coastal30467272538
February 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great guide and excellent driver in Sepilok! Mr Syafiq is truly a great ambassador for Borneo! Very knowledgeable
We arranged our trip to Labuk Bay with Mr Syafiq, who was our guide and driver.
We will highly recommend him and give him a 5 star experience for :
very comfortable car, excellent driver! Very careful when driving ! great knowledge shared with us and our 2 kids (8 and 10), very pleasant, great ambassador to discover Borneo, truly amazing experience and we leave with so many memories of proboscis monkeys (families and male group!!) hornbills, buffalo, water lizards…
Here is his number: +6014 972 5651
Linda and her family
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581yask
February 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Need a good guide driver to visit Labuk Bay
It's very nice place to visit. You can see many Proboscis Monkeys in the half wild place.
Problem is there's no public transportation to get here now. I've got a Grab driver to get here but there's no way to go back to the city. I was so lucky because my friends was there with a nice guide driver, named Mr. Azrien. He took me to Sepilok with my friends. I recommend him to hire as a guide and driver. Very reliable, very flexible person.
If he's not there, I have to walk back to main street about 12km!
1 people found this helpful
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Annie_M
January 28, 2025 · via Viator
Read the small print
I feel the trip was misleadingly sold. Door to door transfers to me means just that NOT as it turned out a requirement to purchase return air tickets at a further cost of some 60%. We were given no suggestions as to flight timings which resulted in an in an unnecessarily early start. Also the communication between the operator and local guide was poor. We almost didn’t get one of the visits as he knew nothing about it. All said it was a great opportunity to view some incredible wild life.
Operator response
Dear Ms Annie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate your insights, as they help us continually improve our services.
Regarding the flight timing, we understand that the early start may have been challenging. For guests departing from BKI, our itinerary is designed to ensure you catch the scheduled 10AM feeding at Sepilok. Since the following flight would arrive too late for this unique experience, taking the first available flight is necessary. We apologize if this requirement was not clearly communicated and will work to make this detail more prominent in our pre-trip information.
We also acknowledge your concerns about the door-to-door transfer description and the additional return air ticket cost. Our booking details and itinerary outline these arrangements; however, we understand that further clarity is beneficial. We are reviewing our communication materials to ensure future guests have a complete understanding of all aspects of the trip.
Lastly, we regret the miscommunication between our operator and the local guide. We are addressing this internally with our partners to ensure that our team is fully briefed, so you can enjoy a seamless experience at every stage of your journey.
We’re glad that, despite these challenges, you had the opportunity to witness such incredible wildlife. Your feedback is invaluable, and we remain committed to delivering a high-quality experience for all our guests.
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W5280QTmaxw
January 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Ideal one-day trio to see the wildlife
Amazing trip seeing the orangutans, proboscis monkeys and sun bears in one day. Our guide was knowledgable and funny. Would recommend
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swsj2022
September 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great!
Great fun to start the trip with! Assisted by a fantastic travel guide named Hassan.
If you can get him as a Guide you will get a fantastic experience and especially a very nice and helpful Guide
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B4165FSlaurieb
March 18, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A glimpse into wildlife
Our tour was part of Tripadeal from Australia for 10 days. Brendan the tour leader was fantastic, so informative and funny, and passionate about his country. We really missed him when we did the 2 days add-on to Kuala Lumpur. It was great to see the different varieties of monkeys and orangutangs learning skills to allow them to go back and fend for themselves in the wild. The visit to see the Sun Bears was a highlight for me, and to hear about the wonderful work being done there
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thomask_h
February 4, 2024 · via Viator
Orangatans and more!
Guide Herman and driver Ben were fantastic from start to finish. Herman is so knowledgeable about the local area and we were thrilled to see orangatangs, proboscis monkeys, and sun bears along with a huge millipede and a black mamba cobra! Great experience!!
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