2D1N Kinabatangan River Safari at Great-Value B&B
Experience Borneo's wild heart on a friendly, no-frills adventure.
4.8
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DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 38 guests
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Get cozy with nature, spot wildlife, without breaking the bank.
Think basic but cozy accommodations and the friendliest local guides you could imagine. Seriously, the staff here are all from the surrounding villages and they'll treat you like family. You'll spend your days cruising the wildlife-packed Kinabatangan River, searching for pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, exotic birds, and maybe even a sneaky crocodile or two!What to expectDay 1: Arrive and settle into your simple but comfortable digs at your B&B. Then, it's time for your wildlife adventure! Hop aboard a boat and cruise the Kinabatangan River, spotting all sorts of creatures lazing on the banks. As night falls, the adventure continues – keep those eyes peeled for nocturnal critters like owls, wild cats, and glowing crocodile eyes!Day 2: Wake up with the jungle! A misty morning cruise offers a whole new perspective—hear the birdsong, spot sleepy proboscis monkeys, and breathe in that fresh rainforest air. After a hearty breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your newfound Borneo friends and head back to civilization.Important Tips:Pack for adventure! Think layers, good walking shoes, and plenty of bug sprayEntrance fees to any sanctuaries aren't typically included in these budget tours, so have some cash handy.Embrace the simplicity - this is all about getting close to nature, not luxury amenities.
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise.Day 2:
Morning Cruise - Return to to Sandakan/Airport/SepilokShow Details
What’s Included
3 river cruises
Meals
Nature guide
Transport (non private)
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Where You’ll Sleep
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 16 Apr 2024
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Anywhere in Sandakan(Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia)
- 12:30pm
- Notes: Alternatively, you can choose to be picked up at 12:50pm from Sandakan Airport, or from the Sepilok area at 1:30pm. If you prefer any of these instead, please let us know in the booking form. Please note this is a group pick-up. Other guests will be picked up at the same time. Departure will take place once all guests have arrived.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on #1
- Drop-off from Kinabatangan to Lahad Datu(Price: S$ 121.72 for up to 4 guests)
Add-on #2
- Pick-up from Semporna(Price: S$ 275.42 for up to 6 guests)
Start & ends
12:30PM on Day 1 - 11:30AM on Day 2
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationTo secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
- Extenuating Circumstances PolicyFor tourists and travellers, in the event of a flight cancellation requiring a session cancellation, a proof of flight cancellation is necessary. They must inform us at least 28 hours before the trip date, and a 50% cancellation fee will be applied. Alternatively, they can choose to postpone the session.
From
S$ 111.1/person
4.8(75)
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Meet your host
Meet your host, a local villager with a heart as big as the Borneo rainforest! This B&B is all about sharing their love for this place, its quirky wildlife, and the warmth of their people. Expect simple digs, big smiles, and an experience that feels like hanging out with newfound friends.
Experience: 16 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 93%
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Helpful Questions
What should I pack?
Binoculars
Bug repellent
Camera
Hat
Raincoat
Sunscreen
Where is the pick up location in Sandakan?
Abi Tuck, 23 Mar 2024
Hello Abi Tuck, the pick-up can be flexible in Sandakan city area/ airport/ Sepilok. During your booking, you can include under "additional notes" your preferred pick-up location, and our host will further liaise with you.
HI I come from Semporna ,where can I be picked up by you to reach your hotel? Thank you
Valentina Colla , 27 Feb 2024
Hello Valentina, you can book on our site and add-on for a pick-up from Semporna (+ RM 975.98/ car). Please note that the drive will take approximately 5-6 hours depending on speed :)
If I get picked up at the airport, can I be dropped off in Sepilok on the way back?
Bo, 11 Feb 2024
Hi Bo,
Yes, we can drop you at Sepilok
Hi! im interested in visiting you on July with my couple. I would like to do more trekking at the tours you arrange. It could be posible? Thank you!
Ana Ortega, 22 Nov 2023
Hello Ana, thanks for your inquiry. Could you please send us an email at chat@seeksophie.com in order for us to assist you better with a more personalized response? :)
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