Things to do in Sandakan

Malaysia·52 bookable experiences

Sandakan sits in Sabah, Malaysia, and there are 52 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.

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Labuk Proboscis, Sepilok, Sun Bear, Sandakan City Tour & Lunch

4.3 (28)8h

enjoy your ride to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where situated in the Kabili-Seppilok Forest Reserve. Take a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan…

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Sandakan: 3D2N Wildlife Cruise and Live Like a Local

4.3 (6)3 days

Embark on a Kinabatangan River's with a guided jungle walks, sunrise or sunset boat rides that reveal the rainforest's wonders. Glide through lush jungles in search of proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and who knows, maybe…

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Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan

4.1 (37)8h

Experience the enchanting Kinabatangan River with an unforgettable river cruise. Don't miss this chance to create cherished memories amidst the natural wonders of the Kinabatangan River.

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Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

4.7 (105)3 days

Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp is far unique from other lodges in kinabatangan is because this jungle camp is totally own and operated by the local people come from the river people tribe. Coming to TBJC means supporting the…

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Borneo Wildlife Tour 2 Days 1 Night At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

4.8 (33)2 days

Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp is far unique from other lodges in kinabatangan is because this jungle camp is totally own and operated by the local people come from the river people tribe. Coming to TBJC means supporting the…

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Sandakan: 2D1N Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey and Cruises

4.0 (5)2 days

This 2D1N journey to Kinabatangan is a chance to experience the oldest rainforest on Earth up close, perfect for those who are short on time or prefer a brief visit. A sanctuary for Borneo’s iconic Big Five: proboscis…

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Sukau Big 5 Sunset Cruise Day Tour from Sandakan (Small Group)

3.5 (6)9h

Prepare to embark on a journey where ancient rainforests meet winding chocolate-brown rivers, and wildlife spectacles unfold around every bend. The Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo isn’t just a destination, it’s a…

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Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise

4.6 (15)10h

Join us for a day filled with adventure as we explore ancient caves and enjoy the beautiful riverbanks where nature shines. Gaze up at the impressive gomantong cave, where countless swiftlets make their homes and…

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Mangrove Cruise with Fireflies Tour Including Dinner from Sandakan

4.3 (32)4h

Join this afternoon fireflies cruise with your friends and family. Also get introduction of local village and play with village kids which give you a great moment of the area. Round trip transfer is included from…

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Sandakan Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise

5.0 (2)4h 40m

Enjoy a picturesque river cruise to Pamaguan Island for an evening of natural beauty and local culture. Watch a spectacular sunset from a breathtaking location and then relax on a cruise with a simple hi-tea of local…

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Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour

4.2 (72)7h 30m

Join this full day tour with your friends or family member to explore several Attraction near Sandakan. You will get chance to visit Sepilok Orang Utan,An opportunity to watch the orang utan up close in their natural…

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Private 1Way Transfer to/from Sandakan Airport, City or Sepilok

3.4 (5)35 min

Start or finish your time in Sandakan with comfort and peace of mind. Why not treat yourself to a private door-to-door transfer service instead of squeezing onto a bus or waiting for a taxi? It will take you from your…

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Full Day Orang Utan Sepilok, Proboscis Monkey, Sunbear, RDC

4.9 (20)8h

Travelers will see the feeding of the Orangutan as well as experience a walk in the forest of Borneo. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation is the oldest and biggest orangutan rehabilitation center in the world. This center…

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Private Tour: Half Day Sandakan City Tour Including Local Lunch

4.7 (16)4h

Join this private tour with your family members or friends to explore various landmarks of Sandakan. In this tour you will get chance to visit Australian War Memorial, Sandakan Central Market, Puh Jih Shih Buddist…

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2D1N Sandakan Private Tour with Kinabatangan River Cruise

4.2 (23)2 days

Join this 2 days adventure tour in Sandakan to experience best wildlife. At this tour you get chance to visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo River cruise. Private basis round transfers and meals are…

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3D2N Bilit Lodge River Cruise and Wildlife Tour

4.5 (2)3 days

Discover the heart of Borneo's wild jungle at Bilit Lodge, where you'll spend three days and two nights on exhilarating river safaris at dawn and dusk to see untamed wildlife, possibility of orangutans, proboscis…

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3 Days 2 Nights Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp With Gomantong cave

4.9 (8)3 days

Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp is far unique from other lodges in kinabatangan is because this jungle camp is totally own and operated by the local people come from the river people tribe. Coming to TBJC means supporting the…

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Sandakan 3 Day Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey and Cruises

3.7 (16)3 days

This 3D2N journey to Kinabatangan is more than just a tour; it's an opportunity to see the oldest rainforest on Earth up close. Here, you will see a wild, pulsing heart that defies taming—a monument to the beauty and…

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Full Day Sepilok Orangutan and Rainforest Discovery Centre Tour

10h

Experience the best of Sabah’s wildlife and rainforest in one unforgettable journey. This tour combines two of Sandakan’s top nature attractions — the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery…

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Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)

4.5 (20)10h

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…

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Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear & Sandakan Nature City Tour + Lunch

5.0 (3)8h

Experience the wildlife and history of Sabah, Malaysia, on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, honor POWs at Sandakan Memorial Park, catch…

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Borneo Kinabatangan River Cruise Day Trip

3.7 (16)10h

Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 kilometres it runs across the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, also one of the most exciting and easily accessible places to…

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Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear Centre with Sandakan City Tour with Lunch

4.6 (8)8h

This is the world's largest sanctuary for orphaned or captured young orangutans and where they are slowly reintegrated back into the wild. You have the opportunity to witness the animals at feeding time in their natural…

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3D2N Kinabatangan River Cruise

5.0 (2)2 days

Embark on an amazing adventure to explore the wildlife and beauty of the Kinabatangan River. As you travel along the river, keep an eye out for incredible animals like proboscis monkeys, orangutans, crocodiles, and the…

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