3D2N Full Kinabatangan River Safari
Join our experienced River Junkie guides for a nature filled adventure through Sepilok wildlife sanctuaries, the Kinabatangan river and the Gomantong caves. This trip departs every Monday and Thursday from Sandakan and is a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people per guide. There are both private AC chalet and dormitory options available and there is no single supplement for solo travellers staying in dormitory accommodation.
Itinerary
|
Day 1
Pick up from Sandakan airport at 8am (alternative pick up points in Sandakan & Sepilok available), for guests flying in same day we recommend flight Malaysia Airlines MH2042 from Kota Kinabalu. Head first to the orangutan sanctuary to watch the younger, playful orangutans in the nursery before catching the 10am feeding. Around 11am your guide will take you to the sunbear sanctuary to watch the sunbears (the world’s smallest species of bear!) from raised walkways. After a lunch stop at a local restaurant, start your journey to the Kinabatangan river around 1pm, After check-in, welcome drinks and an orientation to the lodge you’ll join your first boat cruise in search of wildlife and bird-like along the banks of the Kinabatangan River into your river. Return to the lodge for dinner and then choose to either relax at the lodge or join the night walk in search of nocturnal animals. (L, D) Day 2 As day dawns, join the early morning boat cruise in search of pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, orangutans and more before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast join a trek along the river banks looking for wildlife before returning to the lodge for lunch and the chance to relax surrounded by nature. Once the afternoon sun cools down, join the cruise boat for more wildlife spotting opportunities. After a buffet dinner there will be another chance for a night walk looking for tarsiers, frogs, insects, flying squirrels and other nocturnal wildlife. (B, L, D) Day 3 Wake up to the sounds of hornbills & gibbons and take your last chance to join our boat for a final wildlife spotting dawn river cruise or enjoy a well deserved lie-in before breakfast. Depart from the lodge around 8.30am and take a short walk into the Gomantong caves to witness swiftlets making their nests, the caves are also a great place to spot other wildlife. After the caves visit depart back to Sandakan airport in time for flights departing at 2pm or later. Transfers from the Gomantong caves directly to Lahad Datu, Semporna or other destinations can be arranged at an additional cost, please see pricing below (B) |
Honest Pricing
|
At River Junkie, we like to keep our pricing as fair, honest and transparent as possible. If you find the exact trip that we are offering for a lower price, we will either match it or beat it - this is our guarantee in providing you with honest pricing.
*Our price guarantee is for published rates only and not applicable to flash deals or last-minute promotions
|
AccommodationCalled the Nature Lodge Kinabatangan and built with nature in mind. This well established lodge offers private AC ensuite chalets as well as 6 bed AC dormitories and is in an ideal, quiet location. Expect beautiful natural surroundings and modest facilities.
Depending on availability, we may use other lodges of a similar standard for this tour but will inform you in advance if this is the case. |
|
Pricing |
3D2N Full Kinabatangan river package:
6 bed AC Dorm: RM1050 per person Ensuite AC Chalet: RM1250 per person *20% discount applies for children below 12 years old *Surcharge of RM10pp applicable during period 1st June - 30th September *Single supplement of RM212 applies for single occupancy in chalet Optional extras: Transfer Gomantong caves to Semporna: RM200 per person (min 2 pax) Transfer Gomantong caves to Lahad Datu: RM150 per person (min 2 pax) Continuing on to Danum Valley? Have a look at our 5D4N East Coast Wildlife Adventure which includes all of the above plus Danum Valley. |
Additional info |
Inclusive of- Return road transfer Sandakan > Sepilok > Kinabatangan river > Gomantong caves > Sandakan, return boat transfer, entry fees, 2 breakfast, 2 lunch & 2 dinner, accommodation: dorm or ensuite chalet, River Junkie nature guide (max 8 per guide), river cruises ( 2 morning & 2 afternoon), 2 guided night activities, guided trekking, coffee, tea & water refills.
Package excludes- Tourism tax (private rooms only- RM10/room per night), gum boot rental and tips (optional). |
To book |
|
