Sandakan: 3D2N Wildlife Cruise and Live Like a Local

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: The Pirates' Arrival
2 stops
1
Sandakan
Afternoon: Our journey begins with a scenic 2.5-hour drive from Sandakan to the Sukau jetty, passing through rustic countryside and picturesque villages.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Kinabatangan River
Afternoon (approx. 15:00): Arrive at riverside homestay in Sukau village and enjoy a welcome from your local host family. Late Afternoon (approx. 16:00): EGet ready to start away your first 2-hour wildlife river cruise adventure! trusty guide will steer through the winding waterways in pursuit of wild wildlife, jolly proboscis monkeys, impressive hornbills, and if luck smiles upon you, the elusive Borneo Big 5 which includes Pygmy elephants. Sunset: As dusk falls, your guide will pause the boat in a quiet bend of the river. Now begins unique literary experience: a dramatic yet immersive reading from gibbons echo in the distance and the air cools. Night: Return to the homestay for a delicious, authentic home-cooked meal made with fresh local ingredients. Sleep to the live orchestra of the rainforest in private room.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: The Domain and Words of the Wild
2 stops
3
Kinabatangan River
Dawn (approx. 06:00): Rise early for a sunrise wildlife river cruise, a crescent-shaped body of water teeming with birdlife. The early morning light is ideal for wildlife viewing and photography, and your chances of spotting pygmy elephants, and a vibrant variety of birds are at their highest, Of course, having a guide along will definitely boost your chances of seeing these animals, let’s be honest, wandering around aimlessly is more likely to lead you to a bush than a bird. Mid-Morning: Head back to the homestay for a breakfast that could fuel a small army, then embark on a jungle trekking adventure on nature boardwalks across the river
10 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Kinabatangan River
Lunch: Enjoy another delicious home-cooked meal and self leisure, choose to relax with a riverside at your own experience. Late Afternoon (approx. 16:30): Your third river safari of the tour, again focusing on prime wildlife viewing as the animals congregate along the riverbanks to drink and feed before nightfall. Evening (approx. 19:00): Dinner is served at the homestay or choose to go on a nighttime jungle walk on a guided boardwalk to see the nocturnal at your own expense and, if necessary, an additional fee. Sleep to the live orchestra of the rainforest 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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