Sandakan: Full Day Sukau Rainforest Wildlife & Dawn Cruises

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Overview

Duration:9 hours 30 minutes
Travelers:2 - 12 guests
Tour Type:Group tour, Private tour
Language:English, Malay
Start from:Sandakan, Airport, Sepilok Area
End at:Sandakan, Airport, Sepilok Area
Payments:Pay Advance
Cancellation:Non-refundable

Prepare to embark on a journey through ancient rainforests and twisty chocolate-brown rivers, with cool wildlife surprises awaiting at every turn. The Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo isn't just a spot for tourists; it's a pulsating, natural theatre that provides one of Asia's most concentrated wildlife experiences with complete transfer and meal inclusive. A symphony of life at dawn on the river. Imagine gliding through the jungle as it descends in the ethereal evening. Experience something unique as you cruise through Kinabatangan in search of wildlife, including Borneo's endemic hornbills, monkeys, and elephants along the way. Get excited unlike any other, because Kinabatangan is an absolute marvel, go now, before any more of it is lost."

Highlights

Embark on a journey where ancient rainforests meet winding chocolate-brown rivers, and wildlife spectacles unfold around every bend.
A day trip from Sandakan allows to experience an authentic borneo wildlife safari expedition with quick experience.
Seek out orangutans, elephants, hornbills, silvered langurs, and macaques hanging out by the riverbanks in the rainforest it's a one-of-a-kind experience.
Includes a boat cruise, dinner, and transfer pickup with an in-house guide.
A real world you can see in David Attenborough’s documentaries.

Includes/Excludes

Pickup and dropoff on a coach or standard basis
River cruise activities with wildlife exploration
1 dinner
1 welcome tea
English and Malay speaking guide
Sukau & Kinabatangan National Park fees
Boat, life jacket and transfer fee
All permit costs and local taxes

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Starting location:

The journey begins on with a midday pickup from Sandakan Wisma Khoo or Sepilok, pass through charming villages and lush oil palm plantations, wave goodbye to the city during a 3-hour drive.

Tea time

Transfer to the resort lodge or quick stop for snacks and tea time near to the kinabatagan river, receive a briefing before head to the resort or homestay for the wildlife river cruise trip.

Dawn cruise

Catch a wildlife cruise in golden hour along the Kinabatangan River and its tributaries. Your guide will be looking for wildlife, including proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, orangutans, and pygmy elephants, but the likelihood of seeing them depends on luck. The golden light of evening enriches the experience along the route. Keep an eye out for birds, particularly Borneo's rare and famed hornbills for approximately 2 hours

Dinner

After your river trip, enjoy an early dinner with free beverages, tea, and coffee. Enjoy relaxing time by waving through the lodge and listening to the birds before returning to the jetty.

Finish at:

Return to Sandakan or Sepilok with a smile on your face and memories of a life-changing wild adventure.

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You can select between 2 to 12 travelers in total.

AdultAge 13+Min. 2, Max. 7

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Frequently asked questions

Does the tour include pickup and drop-off?

We can set up the pick-up and drop-off at Wisma Khoo, Sandakan Airport, or any hotel in the Sepilok area for free. however for any private transfer, there are no limitation and pick up will be at all of areas as per preference. All of this is included, of course!

Will I get a refund if missed some tour or only participated partial?

Unfortunately, the tour is a product deal, so it's not really possible to refund or change that. It might be best to just join in.

Can you arrange for a vegan or vegetarian option?

Yep, it's totally free and there are no extra charges. Just give us quickly reminder up when you make your reservation or the day before you check in, so our staff can get everything ready for you.

Is it guaranteed that we'll see all the wildlife?

The Kinabatangan River is an important wildlife corridor in Sabah, Malaysia. It's a special place where you can find endangered animals like the Bornean pygmy elephant and orangutan, along with proboscis monkeys, different types of hornbills, and crocodiles. Although tours aim to enhance your chances of seeing wildlife, the nature of animals can be unpredictable, so sightings aren't always a sure thing, and a bit of luck is often involved.