3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari & Homestay with Conservationist

Immerse in conservation and culture.
4.4
|13 Reviews
DURATION
3 days 2 nights
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 20 guests
Unique 3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari & Homestay with Conservationist
The 3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari & Homestay with Conservationist offers a unique eco-tourism experience where travelers can immerse themselves in local culture and tradition. Hosted by a conservationist and active member of the local community, guests can experience how locals live as the family introduces them to their local culture and tradition. Overall, this is a great opportunity for travelers looking for an authentic village experience, cultural understanding, and conservation knowledge.What to expectThe itinerary includes an evening and night river safari, traditional handicrafts or learning Traditional Game, and a morning river cruise on the second day. The homestay offers a Standard Room and includes river cruises where guests can spot wildlife along the river such as proboscis monkeys, elephants, and orangutans. Learn about conservation issues from the NGO run by the hosts while enjoying home-cooked meals. Learn traditional dance and also be part of the community's reforestation effortsThe homestay establishment has created jobs for local Orang Sungai and provided learning opportunities for the villagers.
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Cultural immersion and relaxation.
Day 2:
You'll hop on a morning and evening river cruise, plus trekking in the jungle
Day 3:
Testing experience.
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What’s Included
4 River cruises
Jungle trekking
English-speaking guide
Meals
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Where You’ll Sleep
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 28 Mar 2024
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Anywhere in Sepilok(Sepilok, Malaysia)
  • 10:30am
+1 other option
End Point
  • End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
  • If Pick-up from Anywhere in Sepilok
    10:30AM on Day 1 - 09:30AM on Day 3
  • If Pick-up from Town Centre/ Sandakan Airport
    10:00AM on Day 1 - 10:30AM on Day 3
Suitability / Accessibility
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
  • Cancellation
    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
  • Extenuating Circumstances Policy
    For travellers or tourists, if their flight is canceled and they need to cancel their session, we require proof of flight cancellation, and a cancellation fee of RM 180 per person will be applied.
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S$ 158.54/person
4.4(13)
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Meet your host
Sukau Village Viewstay is run by Sariha and Bam, both active contributors to their local community. The establishment of their homestay have created jobs to the local Orang Sungai (River People) and provided learning opportunities for the villagers. Bam is also leading a community-based conservation NGO to tackle the wildlife and environmental issues in the area. You'll get the most authentic 'Kampung' (Village) experience, cultural understanding and conservation knowledge while staying with Bam's family.
Experience: 9 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 100%
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Helpful Questions

What should I pack?
Binoculars
Hat
Insect Repellent
Raincoat
Sunscreen
Hi, we'll drive from Lahad Datu. Could you give me a direction if we come by ourselves?
Yan Bing, 06 Feb 2024
Hi Yan, You can email us at chat@seeksophie.com, and we will provide the directions.
Hi, we are looking at doh g the 3d2n. if we have a flight at 12.55, would we get to the airport in time, about 11/11:30
Isobel, 05 Feb 2024
Hello Isabel, since the check out time is around 9am and the drive takes 2 hours 15 mins depending on jam and traffic. You should be able to make it in time for your flight at 12:55pm. :)
Hi, we are looking to book the 3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari & Homestay with Conservationist At Sukau Village Viewstay and would like to know what time the tour returns to Sandakan Airport? Would it be possible to make a flight at 11:20 or 14:50 on the day the tour finishes or will we need to fly on the day after?
Holly McGarva, 22 Jul 2023
Hi Holly, On the last day actually, the transfer can be made at 9.30 am. Than will reach the airport about 12.00 or 12.30 pm
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