Sandakan 2D1N KOPEL Protected Forest Lodge and River Cruises

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Dive yourself in the unique of the Kinabatangan rainforest with this 2-day, 1-night jungle camp experience. Venture into a serene of the river, far from the crowds, where diverse wildlife thrives amidst lush greenery with conservation initiatives. The jungle lodge camp is totally managed by a local community. When book this tour, you’re not just scoping out nature—but helping to protect it! It's a mix of education, conservation, and wildlife adventure all rolled into one.

Life here has its own rhythm: simple, honest, and completely raw. Instead of a luxurious lodge, it's a true jungle initiative in which everyone contributes and gets down into the serious responsibilities of protecting the rainforest for future generations.

- Experience into the real jungle vibe and help out with local conservation efforts
- Take in river cruises and jungle strolls with local guides
- Witness incredible wildlife inside the jungle or river
- Get involved in community-driven conservation projects

What's Included

2 session wildlife river cruise
One night in an off-grid jungle camp
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
1 night jungle walk with a local guide
pickup or drop off at Sandakan

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please show up at the meeting location according to the voucher and look for the staff employees at this maps, there are building here's and entry. if not, we can arrange a Sandakan transfer for a per-car fee at extra cost.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Where the Wild Awakens

    4 stops
  • 1

    When get to the KOPEL headquarters, ycheck in and grab a tasty local lunch while getting the lowdown on the eco-camp and its conservation goals.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Hop on a boat for a chill ride down the Kinabatangan River to the TREC jungle lodge, the camp is nestled in an inviting areas right between an oxbow lake and the river, and the only way to reach it is by boat, all while being surrounded by lush forest.. check into a cool elevated hut or homestay that’s all about being kind to the natural world and blending in with the floodplain forest vibes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kinabatangan River

    Embark your first wildlife river cruise as the day starts to chill out. Now's the perfect moment to catch a glimpse of Borneo's "Big Five", you may spot pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, or crocodiles. The riverbanks buzz with energy as different primate species get cosy for the night.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Head back to camp to freshen up before dinner, savour a delicious meal made with fresh local ingredients in the camp's dining area, all while soaking in the nighttime symphony of the jungle. After dinner, take a guided stroll under the stars and dive into the jungle walk through rainforest's nighttime magic. Return and overnight at the lodge.

    • Day 2

    Awaken the Guardian

    2 stops
  • 5

    Rise and shine for a sunrise river cruise! The fog rolling over the river at dawn sets a magical scene, and a great opportunity to spot birds and other little creatures starting their day along the banks.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Kinabatangan River

    Head back to camp for a tasty breakfast, nice and chill or explore around. After that, check out and hop on a boat to cruise back to the base where the meeting point start.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary could change due to some rough weather or animal safety concerns.
  • The eco-camp uses solar power and natural ventilation without electricity.
  • A raw, immersive forest experience, not a luxury resort, it is a down-to-earth adventure, these shelters come with bucket showers and floor sleeping mats under the trees or homestay.
  • In a wildlife area, animals have the freedom to roam, so spotting them isn't a guaranted thing.
  • Your host will be saving your spot by turning away other guests. No free cancellations or refunds are allowed because of this.
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Eco Tours
Water Tours

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