SANDAKAN • WILDLIFE • HALF/FULL DAY
Sepilok Orangutan Tour: Price, Itinerary & How to Book 2026
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is Borneo's most reliable wild-orangutan sighting: semi-wild apes swing in for the 10:00 and 15:00 feedings. This guide covers prices, a sample itinerary, KK → Sandakan transport, and which tours to book. Prices below are typical 2026 ranges — confirm live price on the operator page before paying.
1. Price Guide 2026
| Option | Typical price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day Sepilok | RM150–250 | Sepilok entry, nursery + feeding platform, Sandakan pickup |
| Full-day + Sun Bear + City | RM350–500 | Above + Sun Bear Centre, lunch, Sandakan city trail |
| Sepilok + Kinabatangan 2D1N | RM750+ | River cruises, proboscis monkeys, 1 night lodge |
2. Bookable Tours (Live Prices)
Day Trip: Sepilok Orang Utan & Sun Bear (from ~$121)
Flight-excluded day trip — see live price & free cancellation
Full-Day Sepilok + Sun Bear + City Trail (from ~$150)
From Kota Kinabalu — lunch included
Sepilok + Sun Bear + Nature City Tour + Lunch
Full-day Sandakan combo
Compare all Sandakan tours →
Live prices update daily
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3. Sample Itinerary (Full-Day)
- 07:30 — Sandakan hotel pickup, 30 min to Sepilok.
- 08:30 — Video briefing + outdoor nursery viewing.
- 10:00 — Feeding platform: orangutans (and pig-tailed macaques hoping for leftovers).
- 11:30 — Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre next door (walkable).
- 13:00 — Lunch in Sepilok/Sandakan, optional Rainforest Discovery Centre canopy walk.
- 15:00 — Second feeding (optional) + Sandakan city trail on full-day tours.
4. Getting There from Kota Kinabalu
Fly KK → Sandakan (45 min) with AirAsia or MASwings — morning flights pair with afternoon tours. Overland is 6+ hours; only worth it combined with Kinabatangan. Most tours above include Sandakan hotel/airport pickup — check the listing.
5. Tips
- Book Jul–Sep peak weeks ahead; shoulder season walk-ins usually fine.
- No flash, no feeding, keep 5m+ distance — rangers enforce it.
- Bring rain jacket: Sepilok rains most afternoons.
- Combine with Sun Bear Centre (same car park) — don't skip it.
FAQs
How much is a Sepilok Orangutan tour?
Half-day RM150–250; full-day with Sun Bear + city RM350–500 with lunch and pickup. See live prices linked above.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes in peak Jul–Sep — book via Viator for instant confirmation and free cancellation.
How do I get from KK to Sepilok?
45-min flight KK→Sandakan, then 30-min taxi. Many tours include Sandakan pickup.
Written by Alvenson Bibas — Borneo business & travel research, Kota Kinabalu. Updated 2026-09-07 • Not affiliated with Viator.