Sandakan: 3D2N Wildlife Cruise and Live Like a Local

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: The Journey Unfolds
2 stops
1
Sandakan
Settle into the vehicle and bid farewell to Sandakan as the road winds through oil palm estates, wooden kampungs, and vibrant lush landscapes of the countryside. After 2.5-hour drive, arrive at the riverbank where the Kinabatangan stretches out like a shimmering brown serpent.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Kinabatangan River
Experience warm Bornean hosts welcome you into their home, where you'll discover comfort in a simple yet private room. Prepare for first 2-hour wildlife river cruise where our guide will lead along the meandering canals in search of wild animals, proboscis monkeys, stunning hornbills, and, if lucky, the Borneo Big 5. At the late evening guide will stop the boat in a peaceful river bend around dusk. The air cools while gibbons recite a dramatic, absorbing story. Return, the lights dance playfully with a meal of home-cooked dishes from family recipes that have stood the test of time. After dinner, retreat to your room, open the windows wide, and immerse yourself in the enchanting symphony of the rainforest.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: Into the Wild
2 stops
3
Kinabatangan River
Awaken with the dawn for a breathtaking river journey, the soft glow of dawn sets the perfect stage for observing wildlife and, where the soft glow of dawn sets the perfect stage for observing wildlife and capturing stunning photos, enhancing chances of encountering all dazzling array of birds includes legendary rhinoceros Hornbill, having a guide along will definitely boost chances of seeing these wildlife than wandering around aimlessly is more likely to lead you to a bush than a bird. Return to the homestay for a hearty breakfast, then set off on a short jungle trek along nature boardwalks spanning the river.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Kinabatangan River
Indulge in lunch home-cooked while embracing the peacefulness of your surroundings, embrace the chance to unwind by the riverside at your own time. another third river safari beckons, dive into the lively world of wildlife as animals congregate along the riverbanks to sip and search for food before the day fades away. Dinner awaits you at the homestay, or optionally go for an enchanting nighttime jungle stroll along a guided boardwalk to witness the wonders of the night for an additional fee if required. Then drift off to the enchanting sounds of a rainforest orchestra in private room.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3: The River's Last Gift
1 stop
5
Kinabatangan River
Enjoy a cosy breakfast at the homestay, then it's time to pack up and hit the road back to Sandakan carrying those unforgettable stories with you! Be whisked away to your Sandakan hotel or the airport for your next adventure!
5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Due to their limited fluency in English, the guide primarily serves as an instructor.
• The itinerary for this tour may be altered due to inclement weather, a high risk of river flows, animal danger, and traffic.
• Any travellers share a house but stay in private rooms with shared bathrooms at a local household.
• This experience is living with a local family.
• The tour run may run in all weather conditions.

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