2D1N Kinabatangan River Experience
Itinerary
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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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Honest Pricing
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Accommodation
Hornbill LodgeIdeally 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. |
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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
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2D1N Kinabatangan river experience
Notes
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
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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