Day 1: Sandakan - Seligan Island

Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport you will be met and transferred to the jetty for your 1 hour speedboat ride to Seligan Island (alternatively you will be picked up from your Sandakan hotel at 09:45). The afternoon is free to explore the island, swim or snorkel at your leisure. After dinner, wait for signal from the Park Ranger and proceed in small groups to watch Green Turtles lay their eggs on the beach, transplanting of eggs to hatchery and release of baby turtles to the sea. This island is a park conservation area since 1977 and turtles have been nesting here every night throughout the year. (LD)

** The release of turtle hatchlings at Turtle Island is not guaranteed.

Overnight stay at Seligan Island Chalets which are very basic.

Day 2: Seligan Island - Orang Utan Sanctuary - Sandakan

Return to Sandakan by boat and proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre to watch a video show. Then, trek for ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans. If weather permits, enjoy a jungle trekking at the Sepilok Forest Reserve. After lunch you will be transferred to your Sandakan hotel or Sandakan Airport for your onward flight. (BL)