Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey & Rainforest Discovery Centre
See proboscis monkeys at Labuk Bay, then walk the forest trails and canopy walkway at Sandakan’s Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Pair Borneo’s proboscis monkeys with a walk through one of Sandakan’s best rainforest learning sites.
depart from your hotel within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport and travel to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, a privately owned sanctuary set within an oil palm estate. From the viewing areas, you’ll have the chance to observe young and adult proboscis monkeys as they move through the trees and come down to feed on leaves, plants and rice cakes.
After lunch at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Restaurant, continue to the Rainforest Discovery Centre, developed by the Sabah Forestry Department to introduce visitors to the wonders and importance of Borneo’s rainforest. Walk the forest trails or take the canopy walkway for views from around 28 metres above the ground before returning to Sandakan.
Tour Overview
Start: Sandakan
End: Sandakan
Duration
Departure Time
About 8 hours
8:00 AM daily
Minimum guests
Meals
2 persons per booking
Lunch included
hotel within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport
Accommodation
Not included
English-speaking guide
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Why you'll love this trip
- Visit Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary and observe Borneo’s distinctive proboscis monkeys from close viewing areas.
- Watch young and adult monkeys leap through the trees and come down to feed on leaves, plants and rice cakes.
- Enjoy lunch at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Restaurant between the two nature stops.
- Explore the Rainforest Discovery Centre, a gateway to understanding the uniqueness and importance of Borneo’s rainforest.
- Walk forest trails or the 150-metre canopy walkway for elevated rainforest views about 28 metres above the ground.
- A good full-day option for wildlife lovers, birdwatchers and travellers who want a softer rainforest experience from Sandakan.
Itinerary
Day 1 • Sandakan / Labuk Bay / Rainforest Discovery Centre
Begin with pickup from your hotel within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport, then drive to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. This privately owned sanctuary, located within an oil palm estate, gives you a convenient chance to observe Borneo’s indigenous proboscis monkeys from dedicated viewing areas.
During the visit, watch for young and adult proboscis monkeys moving between trees before coming down to feed on young leaves, plants and rice cakes. Their distinctive appearance and social behaviour make this one of Sandakan’s most memorable short wildlife encounters.
After lunch at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Restaurant, continue to the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Developed by the Sabah Forestry Department, the centre offers an introduction to the wonders of Borneo’s rainforest and is also known as one of Sabah’s prime birdwatching spots. Take a stroll through the forest or walk along the 150-metre canopy walkway for rainforest views from around 28 metres above the ground.
Your tour ends with drop-off at Sandakan Airport or your hotel within Sandakan.
Inclusions and activities
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Seat-in-coach transfers
Pickup and drop-off from hotel within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport, plus transfers between the listed nature sites.
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English-speaking guide
Guiding is included to keep the day smooth and help you understand the sanctuary and rainforest setting.
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Entrance fees and lunch
Relevant entrance fees and lunch at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Restaurant are included.
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Labuk Bay sanctuary visit
Observe proboscis monkeys from dedicated viewing areas at Labuk Bay.
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Rainforest Discovery Centre
Explore rainforest trails and learn about the uniqueness of Borneo’s rainforest.
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Canopy walkway
Walk the canopy walkway for elevated rainforest views, weather and site conditions permitting.
Before you book you should know
- Full-day nature itinerary: This tour combines Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary with the Rainforest Discovery Centre in one Sandakan day trip.
- Outdoor conditions: Expect warm, humid weather, walking, viewing areas, forest trails and canopy sections.
- Wildlife conditions: Monkey activity, feeding visibility and bird sightings vary depending on animal behaviour and centre operations.
- Good for soft adventure: This is a nature-focused day with accessible viewing areas and rainforest walking rather than a strenuous jungle trek.
Malaysia entry requirements depend on your passport, nationality and travel history. Please check the latest visa and entry rules before booking your flights.
Travellers are responsible for holding valid passports, visas, onward travel documents and any arrival requirements set by Malaysian authorities or airlines.
If you are unsure, contact your nearest Malaysian embassy, consulate or airline before travelling.
No accommodation is included on this day tour. The tour starts and ends in Sandakan, with pickup and drop-off available from hotels within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport.
If you need accommodation before or after the tour, this can be arranged separately based on your travel plans.
Camera fees
- Camera fees, if charged by the centres, are not included and should be paid directly on site.
- Fees and photography rules may change without prior notice.
What to bring
- Sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, cap or hat, raincoat or poncho
- Sturdy shoes for walking, trails and canopy areas
- Camera and binoculars if preferred, especially for birdwatching
- Comfortable light cotton casual attire with long or short pants, as humidity is high throughout
Important notes
- Wildlife sightings, feeding activity and bird sightings are not guaranteed and remain subject to centre operations and animal behaviour on the day.
- Lunch is included, but beverages and special meal requests may be limited. Please advise dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Camera fees, personal expenses, beverages, accommodation, meals not stated, airfare, tipping, porterage and items not stated in the inclusions are excluded.
- Pickup and drop-off are available from hotel within Sandakan or Sandakan Airport. Please provide your hotel name or flight details when booking.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light casual clothing. The Rainforest Discovery Centre includes outdoor trails and canopy sections, and rain is possible at any time.