3D2N Kinabatangan River Cruise

A river cruise along the Kinabatangan River is typically in the ‘top 5’ for most tourists coming on holiday to Sabah, Borneo. The Kinabatangan River offers a relatively easily accessible, and affordable, option for viewing wildlife along the banks the river and in the rainforest fringing the river banks.

If you are short on time during your action packed holiday and only have an afternoon and evening free then this half day trip is an ideal choice for you. Kinabatangan River Cruise, Sabah, Borneo is famous for its astounding multiplicity of wildlife creatures. As well as being home to several species of primates the river is home to underwater inhabitants, crocodiles. From bird watching to seeing snake coiled up on a branch overhanging the river, this half day river cruise adventure is a match make in heaven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts who are short on time in Sandakan.

Day 1

• Meet & greet at Wisma Khoo Siak Chiew Building in Sandakan town at 1030hrs OR Meet & greet at Sepilok at 1130hrs. Stop buy Mango Garden Restaurant Sepilok to buy lunch and snack.
• Then, proceed 2 hours journey to Kinabatangan. Arrive at Kampung Bilit jetty and take 3minutes boat ride to Nature Lodge Kinabatangan.
• Check-in (all briefing will be explain by receptionist) At 1600hrs, evening cruise to watch an abundant wildlife along the Kinabatangan River.
• Back to lodge at 1800hrs, freshen up and enjoy dinner at the restaurant.
• At 2000hrs, ready for night walk & enjay the wilderness and watch many types of insects species.

Day 2

• Wake up & proceed with morning river cruise at 0600hrs.
• Back to lodge and breakfast.
• At 0900hrs, explore the jungle to see different types of plant & trees or trek to OX – Box Lake, optional with RM26.50 per person
• Back to lodge & have a visit with small garden area and lunch at 1200hrs.
• At 1600hrs proceed with another river cruise along Kinabatangan River.
• Back to lodge (1800hrs) and dinner Cultural dance performance at 2000hrs At 2030hrs, get ready for night trekking to watch sleeping birds & nocturnal creatures. (2130hrs)
• Back to lodge and overnight

Day 3

• 0530hrs, the last river cruise among the fog to see more wildlife
• Have your breakfast at 0730hrs
• Farewell & Check-out (ETA in Sepilok : 1130hrs / Sandakan : 1230hrs)