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1 day Kinabatangan River Safari

Dive into Borneo's wild heart.
4.5
|62 Reviews
Group size
Up to 10 guests
DURATION
12 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 10 guests
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River cruise with amazing wildlife!
This one-day experience offers a quick but thrilling taste of Kinabatangan River Safari. It's perfect for travellers who don't have much time but want to experience the wildlife at Kinabatangan River. What to expect The journey begins with a stop at Sepilok for lunch or to grab some snacks before heading to Kampung Bilit jetty. From there, a short boat ride will take you to Nature Lodge Kinabatangan, where you'll be greeted with a welcome drink and snacks. The highlight of the trip is a river cruise along Kinabatangan River, where you'll get the chance to spot various wildlife, including elephants, orangutans, and crocodiles. After the cruise, dinner will be served at Mango Garden Restaurant Sepilok before being brought back to your hotel in Sandakan. Nasalis Larvatus, the guide for the river safari, is dedicated to offering guests a memorable and immersive experience of Borneo's wildlife and culture.Minimum Participant RequirementPlease note that this activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed. In the event that the required number of participants is not met, you will have the following options:Cancel or Reschedule: You may choose to cancel or reschedule your booking at no additional cost.Top-Up Option: Alternatively, you may opt to pay for an additional participant’s portion to meet the minimum requirement.

Experience highlights

Wildlife spotting on Kinabatangan River
Wildlife spotting on Kinabatangan River
Scenic boat ride to Nature Lodge
Scenic boat ride to Nature Lodge
Dinner at local eateries
Dinner at local eateries

What You’ll be Doing

River cruising for wildlife and bird-life.
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What’s Included

1 dinner
1 river cruise (sharing basis)
1 river guide
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Who you’re supporting

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Next Available Dates

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Select Time for 29 Jul 2026
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Sandakan Airport(Sandakan Airport, Jalan Airport, Malaysia)
  • 11:00am

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
11:00AM - 11:00AM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack

  • Binoculars
  • Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Sunscreen
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RM393.3
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Named after the proboscis monkeys that live around the area, Nasalis Larvatus is dedicated to bringing the best of Borneo’s wildlife and culture to all travellers who arrive at the lodge. Guests will be well looked after by their warm team of hospitable staff and experienced nature guides, who promise a memorable, activity-packed stay and an all-rounded immersive experience of Borneo!
Experience: 14 years
Acceptance rate: 66%
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