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2D1N Kinabatangan River Experience


Itinerary 

DAY 1
Your day will start with pick up Sandakan hotels, Sandakan airport or Sepilok area between 12pm and 1pm. Make sure to have something to eat before pick up or bring some snacks for the journey as the estimated transfer time to the Kinabatangan River is 2 to 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, check-into your room and enjoy tea, coffee and snacks at our restaurant overlooking the river before embarking on your first river cruise at 4pm. Over the next 2 hours, your guide will be on the lookout for proboscis monkeys, long-tail & pig-tail macaques, silver leaf monkeys, orang-utans, crocodiles, birds and more! After your river cruise, return to the lodge for dinner before joining your guide on an included night walk . Meals - D         
Optional add-on: Night cruise RM100 (min 2 pax)
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DAY 2
Wake up early and join your guide for a dawn river cruise in search of a multitude of birds and primates as they begin their day over the river. Return to the lodge for breakfast then catch your transfer back to Sandakan / Sepilok. Drop off time at Sandakan airport and hotels in Sepilok and Sandakan is between 11 - 11.30am Meals - B

Transfers to other overland destinations such as Lahad Datu, Semporna or Tawau are available on request and subject to additional charges.
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HAVE EXTRA TIME ON YOUR LAST DAY?
Stop off for a guided tour of Gomantong caves on your way back to Sandakan, enjoy lunch in Sepilok then visit Sabah's longest canopy walk at the Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre with us after check-out! This add-on costs RM300 per adult and is suitable for guests staying overnight in Sepilok or Sandakan or taking a flight leaving Sandakan airport from 5.30pm onwards. Just ask for more details at the time of booking!
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Accommodation

Hornbill Lodge

Ideally situated in a tranquil spot between Bilit and Sukau, Hornbill Lodge offers guests the chance to explore one of Sabah’s best-loved bio-diversity hot spots without compromising on comfort.

​Our newly renovated river chalets and 4-bed dormitories are some of the best and largest on the river and will comfortably accommodate solo travellers, couples, families and friends! All rooms, including dormitories, have river facing balconies, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and ensuite bathrooms with hot-water showers.​
Due to the lodge's hillside location, there is no step-free access to the rooms at Hornbill Lodge. The furthest rooms require climbing around 85 steps, the closest 10 to 20 steps. If you require a closer room, please inform our team at the time of booking and we will do our best to place you in one of the rooms closest to our restaurant and reception area.

Pricing 

2D1N Kinabatangan river experience
  • Dorm: RM750 per person
  • River Chalet: RM950 per person (min 2 pax)
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​Notes
  • Single supplement for chalet: RM200
  • Peak period supplement (all room types): RM100 per person per night for all nights in April, July, August & September.
  • Child 4 - 12 years old: 25% off from adult rate if sharing a private room with parents (no child rate is available for dormitory beds)

Prices valid until 31st Dec 2025
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Additional info

TRAVEL TIP: The 2D1N itinerary can feel a little rushed as you will reach the river around 3pm and your transfer out will leave at 8.30am the following morning. Whilst this does still give you enough time for 2 river cruises and a night walk, we recommend booking a 3D2N stay to maximise your wildlife spotting opportunities and allow you some time to relax at the river.
Package inclusive of- Return road transfer from Sandakan, Sepilok or Medan Selera (Kota Kinabatangan), 1 breakfast & 1 dinner, 1 night accommodation: dorm or river chalet, River Junkie nature guide, river cruises ( 1 morning & 1 afternoon), 1 guided night walk, coffee, tea & water refills.

Package excludes- ​Tourism tax (private rooms only- RM10/room per night) and tips (optional)

Transfers per person (based on 2 pax)
Semporna town / Tawau airport: RM300
Lahad Datu town or airport: RM200

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​Hotline- (+60) 01112658581

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River Junkie Tours Sdn. Bhd.                      
Email -  [email protected]m                                     

Lot G27 (ground floor)
Wisma Sabah,  
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.                                     
Phone (+60) 0111 2658581

Whatsapp (+60) 0111 2658581

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  • Home
  • Explore Borneo
    • Wildlife Destinations >
      • Kinabatangan River
      • Danum Valley
      • Tabin Wildlife Reserve
      • Deramakot Forest Reserve
      • Turtle Island
    • Mount Kinabalu >
      • Mount Kinabalu climbing packages
      • Planning your climb
      • Mount Kinabalu Trail
      • Packing for Mount Kinabalu
      • Mount Kinabalu accommodation
      • Mount Kinabalu FAQs
      • Mount Kinabalu - History & Biodiversity
      • West to East Shuttle
    • Mulu National Park
    • Off the beaten track >
      • Maliau Basin
      • Mount Trus Madi
      • Orou Sapulot
      • Kiau Homestay (Mt Kinabalu foothills)
      • Batang Ai
    • Day trips from Kota Kinabalu >
      • Kinabalu Geopark Trekking
      • Kiulu river rafting
      • Proboscis Monkey River Cruise
      • Snorkeling KK Marine park
      • Scuba diving in KK Marine park
  • Combo itineraries
  • About
    • About Malaysian Borneo
    • About Us
    • Scuba Junkie Locations >
      • Scuba Junkie Kota Kinabalu
      • Scuba Junkie Komodo
      • Scuba Junkie Penida
      • Scuba Junkie Sipadan
      • Scuba Junkie Sangalaki
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact