Kinabatangan River SAFARI (Budget Tour)

Itinerary

Day 1

Sandakan/Bilit/ Kinabatangan River (Dinner)

Afternoon, you will be pick up at your respective hotel and adjourns to Bilit by the Kinabatangan River and then on to the river lodge. Upon arrival at the resort, you will be greeted by our team and refreshment will be served followed by briefing featuring the overview of the resort routes & safety. Check in to your room. At 1600 hours, river cruise in search of wildlife that is so prevalent in the area – a good chance to see proboscis monkey, orang utan, macaques, pygmy elephants, birds and other wildlife. Return to the resort. Dinner will be served. After dinner and subject to weather conditions, follow our in-house naturalist for a night walk in search of nocturnal mammals. Return to and overnight at the river lodge.

Day 2

Bilit / Jungle Trekking-within Resort area / Kinabatangan River (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Proceed for an early morning cruise to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. After breakfast, follow in house Guide for Jungle trekking within resort area. Return to the resort for lunch. Late afternoon, set off for another river adventure and try to spot more wildlife and birds before returning to the resort for dinner. Retire for the night at the river lodge.

Day 3

Kinabatangan River / Sandakan (Breakfast)

Rise early for another early morning cruise along the Kinabatangan to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. Check out and depart for your return journey to Sandakan. Drop off at your respective hotel in Sandakan or at the Sandakan Airport for your onwards flight. (B)

Include:

Tour and land transfer, English Speaking Guide, Relevant entrance fees only, accommodation on twin share basis.

Exclude:

Tourism Tax, Expenses of personal nature, other accommodation & meals not stated, Camera Fee, Beverages, other incidental charge, all airfare, Tipping / gratuities, porterage, items no stated.

Things to bring

Sunscreen lotion / Insect repellent / Sandal/Torch Light / Leach Sock / Sturdy shoes (use for walking/trekking) / Camera / Cap Raincoat/poncho / Binocular (optional) / Items of personal use / Use comfortable light cotton casual attire with long or short pants is recommended as humidity is high throughout.