What to do in Sandakan District

Activities, attractions and tours

An aerial view of a coastal area with a dense cluster of colorful boats docked along the shore, a large forested hill, and a prominent mosque with a dome.
A wooden bridge over water with houses on stilts, utility poles, and a cloudy sky.
A calm lake with a tall pole in the center, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.
A parking lot with cars, a temple with a tiled roof, and a forested hill in the background.
A coastal town with a central garden, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

Activities

Sandakan Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise

Sandakan Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise

AU$95
per adult
Sandakan Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise
Sandakan: Mangrove, Fireflies, Dinners, Tastings & Cruise

Sandakan: Mangrove, Fireflies, Dinner, Tastings & Cruise

AU$105
per adult
Sandakan: Mangrove, Fireflies, Dinner, Tastings & Cruise
Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise

Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise

AU$211
per adult
Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise
Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan

Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan

AU$212
per adult
Kinabatangan River Cruise from Sandakan
Sandakan: Local Stories, City, Spice, Cruise, Fireflies Tour

Sandakan: Local Stories, City, Spice, Cruise, Fireflies Tour

AU$144
per adult
Sandakan: Local Stories, City, Spice, Cruise, Fireflies Tour
Sukau Big 5 Sunset Cruise Day Tour from Sandakan

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

AU$164
per adult
Sukau Big 5 Sunset Cruise Day Tour from Sandakan (Small Group)
Mangrove Cruise with Fireflies Tour Including Dinner from Sandakan

Mangrove Cruise with Fireflies Tour Including Dinner from Sandakan

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Cruise with Fireflies Tour Including Dinner from Sandakan
Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes & Kinabatangan River Safari

Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes & Kinabatangan River Safari

AU$333
per adult
Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes & Kinabatangan River Safari
Sandakan: Private City Tour, Rainforest, Jungle Walk, Birds

Sandakan: Private City Tour, Rainforest, Jungle Walk, Birds

AU$154
per adult
Sandakan: Private City Tour, Rainforest, Jungle Walk, Birds
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What to do in Sandakan District

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An orangutan hanging from a tree branch in a dense forest.

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

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Watch as a community of orphaned orangutans play in the trees above you at this sanctuary.
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Day trip destinations from Sandakan District

A coastal city with a marina, buildings, and a well-maintained park.

Sandakan

An orangutan in a dense green forest.

Sepilok

An orangutan in a forested area with dense foliage and branches.

Gua Gomantong