
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) worth booking?
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) is a 10-hour experience in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from $176 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $176 per person
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 heading back to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Upon arrival, our driver/guide will send you back to your respective hotel.
What you get
About this experience
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 heading back to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Upon arrival, our driver/guide will send you back to your respective hotel.
What's included
Included
- Tour in Sharing Basis
- Lunch
- Engliah Speaking Guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Return Airfares [BKI/SDK/BKI]
- Gratuities
- Camera/ Videos Fees, Taxes, Luggage Fees, Beverages
- AirFares / Flight Ticket
What you'll see and do
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Drive for about half an hour from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre where orphaned and injured Orang-Utan brought to Sepilok to be rehabilitated. Witness feeding of Oran-Utan from platform in the forest. Watch the 25 minutes scheduled video documentary show.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Drive for about 45 minutes from Sepilok to Labuk Bay. The mangrove forest covers about 400 acres for Proboscis Monkey sanctuary. Proceed to the observation area where visitors will have the delight of having a reasonably close and magnificent sight of these elusive monkeys which is one of the most peculiar animal in the world endemic to Borneo.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 180 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- BORNEO TRAILS TOURS TRAVEL
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Flight Tickets: We encourage our clients to book domestic flights via online for fare convenience and own comparison on the cheapest fair online where you can purchase straight away before the fare changes within the minute.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Borneo Discovery
Thank you so much for all the wonderful trips and experiences we had with our guide Clay and our bus driver for 9 days. From visiting caves, the food , the Mari Mari cultural centre, day trip to Manukan Island, Kinabalu National Park, Kundasang war memorial. Kinabatang River cruise was also excellent, seeing proboscis monkeys and Orang Utan. The trip was all inclusive of the money paid for the 14 day trip with TripaDeal which also included Mulu National Park ( which was a wonderful and highly recommended side trip included on the Boeneo Discovery trip ) .... quite a few walks especially in and out of caves , great for people wanting a more mobile & scenic holiday. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊👏
via Tripadvisor
Amazing value - Sabah is truly incredible.
Incredible! Loved every minute. A remarkable trip with our guide, Roland, so knowledgeable and funny. The variety of animals we see was amazing - proboscis monkeys, Orangutans, long-tailed macaques, silver-lipped macaques (quite rare), pygmy elephants crossing the rubber at Bilit, Rhinoceros Hornbills, a Paradise Tree Snake - the most goes on. The Malay folk in Sabah are just so friendly. I'd do this trip again in a heartbeat. One of the best guided trips I've ever done.
via Tripadvisor
Nobody came for the pickup, entire day lost
Pretty bad! Viator promptly collected the money and confirmed booking, but the operator didn’t respond to my queries. I contacted Viator support about 10 hours before the trip start time and informed about it. The person chatting with me was confident that the operator will come on time to pick me up. Finally, no one came to pick me up. Viator refunded my money later, but I lost the full day sitting at my hotel room. I strongly recommend not to book this trip with this tour operator.
via Viator
Great guide and excellent driver in Sepilok! Mr Syafiq is truly a great ambassador for Borneo! Very knowledgeable
We arranged our trip to Labuk Bay with Mr Syafiq, who was our guide and driver. We will highly recommend him and give him a 5 star experience for : very comfortable car, excellent driver! Very careful when driving ! great knowledge shared with us and our 2 kids (8 and 10), very pleasant, great ambassador to discover Borneo, truly amazing experience and we leave with so many memories of proboscis monkeys (families and male group!!) hornbills, buffalo, water lizards… Here is his number: +6014 972 5651 Linda and her family
via Tripadvisor
Need a good guide driver to visit Labuk Bay
It's very nice place to visit. You can see many Proboscis Monkeys in the half wild place. Problem is there's no public transportation to get here now. I've got a Grab driver to get here but there's no way to go back to the city. I was so lucky because my friends was there with a nice guide driver, named Mr. Azrien. He took me to Sepilok with my friends. I recommend him to hire as a guide and driver. Very reliable, very flexible person. If he's not there, I have to walk back to main street about 12km!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $176 to $326
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by BORNEO TRAILS TOURS TRAVEL, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.6.
See everything BORNEO TRAILS TOURS TRAVEL runsWhy this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kota Kinabalu.
How much does Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) cost?
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Prices start at $176 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kota Kinabalu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kota Kinabalu is not rushed.
Is Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kota Kinabalu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kota Kinabalu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kota Kinabalu and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kota Kinabalu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kota Kinabalu?
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On Outty we rank every Kota Kinabalu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Leisure Diving | Fun Dives | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu, Learn to Dive | RAID Open Water 18 Diver Course | Kota Kinabalu. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kota Kinabalu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)?
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Included: Tour in Sharing Basis; Lunch; Engliah Speaking Guide; Surcharges on fuel; and Transport by air-conditioned minivan. Not included: Return Airfares [BKI/SDK/BKI]; Gratuities; Camera/ Videos Fees, Taxes, Luggage Fees, Beverages; and AirFares / Flight Ticket. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 19 listed pickup locations in and around Kota Kinabalu. Be ready about 180 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kota Kinabalu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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