SDK 2: Sandakan City Tour & Mangrove Fireflies (D)
per person
Sandakan is the second largest town in the state of Sabah. Sandakan is steeped in history and has a mixture of people, lifestyles, cultures and faiths. Join us and explore the various landmarks of what makes Sandakan such a unique place. These may include:
- Australian War Memorial: It is dedicated to some 2700 Australian POW who died at
the Sandakan POW camp and in the ensuing death marches through the jungles of
Sabah. - Sandakan Central Market: the most amazing variety of fresh seafood and agricultural
products. - Sim-Sim Water Village: where houses are all built close to the water surface, which at
that time was a narrow, uninhabited coastal fringe of jungle and mangroves. - Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple: this landmark offers a breath taking view over Sandakan
Bay. - Agnes Keith House: where a famous American writer of the “Land below the Wind” and
“White Man Returns”, today the house turned into a heritage house providing interesting
insight to life during British North Borneo.
Package Includes:
- Entrance fee where applicable
- Tour guide
- Transportation – land
- Meals as stated in itinerary
- Joining basis (SIC)
Package Excludes:
- All airfares & airport taxes
- Camera & video fees where applicable
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Tips, portage & items not stated
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Destination
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Included
Entrance FeeMeals as statedTour GuideTransportations -
Not Included
2 River cruises & 1 Night WalkAccommodationClimbing PermitJoining Basis (SIC)Non-Private Basis;River Cruise ( if weather permitted )River cruises|1 Jungle Trek|2 Night Walks
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Sandakan City Tour & Mangrove Fireflies (D)
Dinner is provided
- 12:00 Meet & greet from Sandakan airport or hotel lobby within town area
- Explore various landmarks of Sandakan. These may include:
- Australian War Memorial: It is dedicated to some 2700 Australian POW who died at the Sandakan POW camp and in the ensuing death marches through the jungles of Sabah.
- Sandakan Central Market: the most amazing variety of fresh seafood and agricultural products.
- Sim-Sim Water Village: where houses are all built close to the water surface, which at that time was a narrow, uninhabited coastal fringe of jungle and mangroves.
- Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple: this landmark offers a breath taking view over Sandakan Bay.
- Agnes Keith House: where a famous American writer of the “Land below the Wind” and “White Man Returns”, today the house turned into a heritage house providing interesting insight to life during British North Borneo.
- Arrival at Pangkalan B&B
- Local village games. One of the reason we created this game is to share memories with our guests together with the village kids.
- Explore village
- Nature cruise
- 18:00 Continue our cruise to Pamaguan Island to enjoy a sunset view from the island (if weather permits)
- Coconut water (complimentary) will be served. We will spend about 15 - 20 minutes at the island
- Back to river cruise in search of fireflies along the mangrove trees nearby the riverbank.
- Dinner / back to hotel
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Note
- This tour package is for a minimum of 2 adults
- Private Tour: Additional 30% from the above rates
- Single Traveler: Additional 50% from the above rates
- Child (11 years old and below) 30% off
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Recommended things to bring
- Small bag or backpack
- Lightweight clothing or cotton shirts / long sleeves
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Rain coat / Poncho
- Insect repellent
- Camera (camera fee excluded)
- Personal toiletries
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Other Information
Please note that this is a sample itinerary. All experiences are subject to standard pricing, booking requirements, terms & conditions. For further enquiries, please directly contact us or email to: info@borneosandakan.com