Sandakan, formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the second-largest town in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu City, on the north-eastern coast of Borneo in Malaysia. It is located on the east coast of the island in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo.
Sandakan is one of the main ports for oil, tobacco, coffee, sago, and timber exports. Other economic activities include fishing, ship building, eco-tourism, and manufacturing. Among the tourist attractions in Sandakan are Sandakan Heritage Museum, Sandakan Cultural Festival, Sandakan War Memorial, Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Turtle Islands National Park, and Gomantong Caves.
Vic Falls to Kruger
This short but exciting trip combines three of southern Africa's most phenome...
Read moreTurkey Family Holiday
Join this family adventure through Turkey and witness some of the most incred...
Read moreBorneo Coastal Cruising: Kota Kinabalu to Kuching
One of the last truly wild places on earth, Borneo offers travellers lush for...
Read moreCroatia & Its Islands Small Ship Cruising on the Adriatic Coast
From medieval architecture to ethereal waterfalls, coast along the sparkling ...
Read moreChina: Hike, Bike, Kayak & Kung-Fu
This comprehensive active adventure takes you from the iconic Great Wall to t...
Read more