Malaysia · ORANGUTAN & WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
Sepilok feeds twice a day; the rivers deliver proboscis monkeys most evenings. The 15 below pair the platforms with the boats, priced and timed around the feeding windows nobody can move.
Sabah river cruise for proboscis monkeys and fireflies, Sky Mirror sunset, plus Floating Mosque and Cocoa Kingdom chocolate factory with meals.
“it was a lovely trip through the mangroves where we got to see proboscis monkeys and fireflies, as well as a beautiful sunset. Our guides were friendly and gave a lot of great insight into the local ecology.”
Bongawan Wetland shared tour from Kota Kinabalu: river cruises for proboscis monkeys and fireflies, sunset beach views, meals included.
“I loved the river cruise and the local food in lunch and early dinner. The monkey feeding was also wonderful as was finding the proboscis monkey! It was more than advertised. The beach trip was peaceful and the fireflies ended our night perfectly. Thank you to all!”
Evening river cruise from Kota Kinabalu to spot proboscis monkeys, watch fireflies, and get Sky Mirror sunset photos plus dinner.
“Communication from time of booking until being picked up by bus was first rate. After that it felt for the most part that we had a driver but no guide. We received a n informative 5 minute spiel about monkeys and some excitement when watching fireflies but instruction and information otherwise. Feeding macaques so that they reliably turned up, to the point that they wandered amongst us on the boat felt like a practice we grew out of in the 1980's, understanding that it is not healthy and can lead to aggressive behaviour if not fed as expected. Not much effort went into finding proboscis monkeys... we returned to dinner…”
A private full day tour from Sandakan featuring Sepilok orangutans, sun bear conservation, and a rainforest discovery walk with pickup and lunch.
“We traveled as a family of 6 to Sandakan for the day from KK. We were picked up and dropped off from the airport in a private air conditioned van. Adam was an excellent tour guide—knowledgeable, attentive, and well-paced the day. We saw many of Borneo’s Big Five wildlife. Momang, our driver, was also fantastic. Highly recommended.”
Half-day Semenggoh Orangutan Centre from Kuching with hotel pickup, a rainforest walk, and guided feeding-time viewing of rehabilitated orangutans.
“Prior the the tour, I was given clear communications via whatsapp from the organiser (Edwin) in to know what to expect in terms of tour joining instructions. This efficiency was much appreciated. We were picked up from our hotel by our guidRead more”
Evening boat cruise through Kota Kinabalu mangroves to spot proboscis monkeys and watch fireflies light up at sunset.
“Terence unser Reiseleiter hat alles gegeben,uns sein Land,die Natur und vieles mehr näher zu bringen.Dankeschön”
Private 6-hour Penang tour with orangutans at Bukit Merah, plus Chew Jetty and George Town street art, including pickup and guide.
“it was great to see the orangatan but it pretty much was just a zoo, i wish there was some interaction o chance to feed them close by.. the animals were fabulous just a little disappointed”
Sandakan small-group wildlife day: Sepilok orangutans, Labuk proboscis monkeys, sun bears, temple views, market stop, lunch included.
“Excellent overview of what Sandakan has to offer. Great guide and driver. Eight hours well spent with plenty of variety.”
Spot proboscis monkeys by day and fireflies at night on a Kota Kinabalu river cruise, with pickup, tea, and an Asian buffet dinner.
“It was a good chance to witness the wild life of Borneo just two hours away from the city. We have seen monkeys in their natural habitat and experienced firefly show after the dark. The meal was also fine”
Spot orangutans, sun bears, and proboscis monkeys on a fast Sandakan day trip with lunch and small-group guiding from Kota Kinabalu.
“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 resultRead more”
Bongawan River cruise from Kota Kinabalu for mangrove scenery, proboscis monkeys, sunset photos, and firefly boat viewing, with dinner included.
“The fire flies and sun set. It was beautiful and Mimi is extremely helpful and attentive. Highly recommended.”
Full day Sandakan wildlife: Sepilok orangutans, Labuk Bay proboscis monkeys, sun bears, and RDC trails with lunch and pickup.
“Mr Hadi our guide and our driver were both amazing. Really friendly and nice. Helped tailored our tour according to our schedule as we had a flight back to catch- and managed to fit all activities into the one day. Mr Hadi was very experiencRead more”
Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave on a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Ferry, pickup and air-conditioned transport included.
“Great great experience So nice someone does something for the orangutans. 👍👍🏻 Very nice and friendly driver.Auto-translated”
Early morning trip from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Merah Orangutan Island, plus Perak Tong Cave Temple and a 40-foot Buddha statue.
“Not satisfactory. Driver spoke limited English, and offered no insights whatsoever. Fortunately, the woman at the Orangutan facility was excellent. Car was a smallish Toyota that we sat in the cramped backseat of for a long time. The first time that I can remember where a bottle of water was not provided.”
Private KL day trip to Bukit Merah Orang Utan Island and Perak Tong Cave Temple, with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, lunch, and a long but comfy ride.
“We were lucky not only to see to see the orangutan but to get up close and feed them. The people were helpful and uninformative”
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