2D1N Kinabatangan Experience

4.5                              181 Google reviews      •  Short Tour   •  Kinabatangan ,Sabah
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MYR 645
per person
Tour Code
2D1N – KINABATANGAN EXPERIENCE
Durations
2 Days 1 Night
Minimum Booking Pax
2 Pax
Location
Kinabatangan, Sabah
Pick Up Point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok Area
Drop off point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok

Inclusive of (2 Days 1 Night)

  • Return road transfer as mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
  • Accommodation at Tanini Kinabatangan
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise (1 morning & 1 late afternoon)
  • 1 guided night nature walk
  • Free flow of coffee, tea and filtered water
  • One Eco water bottle (600ml) for each guest
  • KiTA conservation levy
  • Tour based on sit in coach basis

Exclude

  • Camera fee at Sepilok Orang Utan Centre (RM10.00per camera)

Optional Tour

  • Rubber Boots Rental: RM 12/per pair (whole stay)
  • Trekking to Oxbow Lake: RM 25/person
  • Bilit Village Walk: RM 35/person (minimum 2 pax)
  • Elephant Search: RM 600 (2 hours)

Remark

  • All tours are subject to weather conditions
  • **From 1st January 2020, to support the efforts to reduce plastic waste, we will provide a complimentary Eco waterbottle to all our guests staying at Tanini Kinabatangan. Filtered water refill stations are available at Tanini Kinabatangan
  • Bookings must be paid in full before 6:00PM. Unpaid bookings will be auto-released.
  • Note: Boot sizes 45, 46, 47, 48 & 49 are not available at this moment.

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CameraBinocular
Personal GearSunscreen
Insect RepellentComfortable Shoes
RaincoatCotton T-Shirts
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Rates
1) Bangkatan Chalet Rates (Standard Room) view room here
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR 745.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 645 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 516.00 per child
2) Buaya Chalet Rates (River View) view room here
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR 765.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 665 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 532.00 per child
3) Gajah Chalet Rates (Deluxe Jungle View) view room here
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR 785.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 685.00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 548.00 per child
4) Dorm Rates view room here
DescriptionRates
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 526 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 421.00 per child
Please Note:
*price not included tax (8% Sales & Service Tax)
*PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE of MYR 54.00/person is applicable during the following period: 1st June, 2026 to 30th September, 2026

Inclusive of (2 Days 1 Night)

  • Return road transfer as mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
  • Accommodation at Tanini Kinabatangan
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise (1 morning & 1 late afternoon)
  • 1 guided night nature walk
  • Free flow of coffee, tea and filtered water
  • One Eco water bottle (600ml) for each guest
  • KiTA conservation levy
  • Tour based on sit in coach basis

Exclude

  • Camera fee at Sepilok Orang Utan Centre (RM10.00per camera)

Optional Tour

  • Rubber Boots Rental: RM 12/per pair (whole stay)
  • Trekking to Oxbow Lake: RM 25/person
  • Bilit Village Walk: RM 35/person (minimum 2 pax)
  • Elephant Search: RM 600 (2 hours)
Please be advised , the above price for optional add on are subject to 8% Service Tax
(Service Tax are subjected to Malaysian Government Changes

Remark

  • All tours are subject to weather conditions
  • **From 1st January 2020, to support the efforts to reduce plastic waste, we will provide a complimentary Eco waterbottle to all our guests staying at Tanini Kinabatangan. Filtered water refill stations are available at Tanini Kinabatangan
  • Bookings must be paid in full before 6:00PM. Unpaid bookings will be auto-released.
  • Note: Boot sizes 45, 46, 47, 48 & 49 are not available at this moment.

Recommended Things to Bring

CameraBinocular
Personal GearSunscreen
Insect RepellentComfortable Shoes
RaincoatCotton T-Shirts
Long Sleeve ShirtLong or Short Pants
HatTorchlight
Sample Itinerary
Day 1

Arrival • Sepilok • Kinabatangan

1) Airport Pick-Up
  • 1100–1115 hrs : Flight arrival
2) Pick-up Schedule
  • 1045 hrs : Pick-up from Wisma Khoo Chiew Siak
  • 1145 hrs : Pick-up from accommodation in Sepilok area
3) 1230 hrs

Our honorary driver will pick you up and gather everyone at Mango Garden Restaurant, Sepilok. 1230 hrs, we will proceed for the transfer to the Tanini Kinabatangan which is located at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. The journey will take approximately 2 hours, passing by Kota Kinabatangan town and also oil palm plantation.

Transfer from the Kampung Bilit jetty to Tanini Kinabatangan, just 3 minutes by boat across the River. Welcome drinks will be served upon arrival. After which, guests will be given a verbal orientation of the Lodge and the surrounding area. Proceed to check into the chalets within Agamid wing of Tanini Kinabatangan.

4) 1600 hrs

Afternoon boat cruise to search for wildlife and bird-life along the Kinabatangan river banks.

Return to Lodge to freshen up and then enjoy dinner in the midst of the Kampung Bilit secondary jungle!

Right after dinner, go for a guided night walks to enjoy the wilderness and watch sleeping birds and nocturnal creatures of the jungle.

Overnight at the Lodge. (D)

Day 2

Kinabatangan to Sandakan

Don’t be surprised to be woken up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills.

1) 0600 hrs
Take a morning river cruise to see more birds and wildlife.

2)0700 hrs
Return to the lodge for breakfast.

3) 0830 hrs
Check-out.

Continue your journey back to Sandakan and drop-off at either your accommodation or Sandakan airport.
(Recommended flight departure at 1400 hrs onwards) (BF)

Activities

Activities

Kinabatangan River Cruise, Guided Night Nature Walk

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Add-On Activities to Make Your Trip More Fun

Take your trip to the next level with exciting add-on activities tailored to your interests. These optional extras let you customize your adventure

Batik Painting
Duration:  1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 75 per person
Batik painting involves coloring pre-drawn batik designs on fabric. Participants can add their own creative touch byfilling in the patterns with vibrant colors
Napier Grass Planting
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 250 per person
The Napier Grass Planting Activity is an essential initiative focused on promoting sustainable agriculturalpractices while addressing the critical need for food sources for the endangered Borneo pygmy elephants.
Cooking class (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: RM 200 per person
A cooking class is a great way to learn how to make local dishes, pick up new cooking skills, and enjoy deliciousfood. You’ll get to try traditional recipes, understand where the ingredients come from, and have fun cooking fromscratch.
Village walk (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 45 per person
A village walk gives you a close-up look at local life and culture. It’s a great way to explore and meet the villagers,and see how they live day-to-day. A
Kinabatangan River to see borneo big 5 and best borneo wildlife tours
Elephant Search (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 700 per boat(up to 14persons)
The Borneo pygmy elephant, a gentle giant and one of the world's most endangered species, roams the lushlandscapes of Sabah, Malaysia. These unique elephants, known for their smaller size and distinct characteristics,are a vital part of the region’s ecosystem.
Night River Cruise
Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
1 pax: RM 400
2 pax: RM 200/pax
4 pax: RM 120/pax
6 pax and above:
RM 80/pax
Instead of walking through the jungle paths, you’ll now cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening calm,where the forest reveals its nocturnal secrets. With a knowledgeable local guide and a spotlight in hand, you’ll glide silently past the river, scanning for signs of life.

Activities

Kinabatangan River Cruise, Guided Night Nature Walk

Tanini Kinabatangan River Cruise to see Borneo Big 5, Nasalis Larvatus Tours is the bset tour holidays to borneo to see orangutansMorning River Cruise Kinabatangan River: Borneo Big 5, Borneo Tours, Borneo Wildlife in Kinabatangan and SandakanKinabatangan River, Kinabatangan River Cruise to see Borneo Big 5, Borneo Tours, Borneo WildlifeTanini Kinabatangan Night Walk to view Borneo Wildlife at Kinabatangan Tanini Kinabatangan Night Walk to view orangutan at Kinabatangan and SandakanNight Walk at Kinabatangan River,Borneo Tours and Borneo Wildlife

Add-On Activities to Make Your Trip More Fun

Take your trip to the next level with exciting add-on activities tailored to your interests. These optional extras let you customize your adventure

Batik Painting
Duration:  1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 75 per person
Batik painting involves coloring pre-drawn batik designs on fabric. Participants can add their own creative touch byfilling in the patterns with vibrant colors
Napier Grass Planting
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 250 per person
The Napier Grass Planting Activity is an essential initiative focused on promoting sustainable agriculturalpractices while addressing the critical need for food sources for the endangered Borneo pygmy elephants.
Cooking class (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: RM 200 per person
A cooking class is a great way to learn how to make local dishes, pick up new cooking skills, and enjoy deliciousfood. You’ll get to try traditional recipes, understand where the ingredients come from, and have fun cooking fromscratch.
Village walk (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Price: RM 45 per person
A village walk gives you a close-up look at local life and culture. It’s a great way to explore and meet the villagers,and see how they live day-to-day. A
Kinabatangan River to see borneo big 5 and best borneo wildlife tours
Elephant Search (Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
Price: RM 700 per boat(up to 14persons)
The Borneo pygmy elephant, a gentle giant and one of the world's most endangered species, roams the lushlandscapes of Sabah, Malaysia. These unique elephants, known for their smaller size and distinct characteristics,are a vital part of the region’s ecosystem.
Night River Cruise
Duration: 1 hrs 30 mins
1 pax: RM 400
2 pax: RM 200/pax
4 pax: RM 120/pax
6 pax and above:
RM 80/pax
Instead of walking through the jungle paths, you’ll now cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening calm,where the forest reveals its nocturnal secrets. With a knowledgeable local guide and a spotlight in hand, you’ll glide silently past the river, scanning for signs of life.
4.5                                 181 Google reviews      •  Short Tour   •  Kinabatangan, Sabah
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MYR 645.00 per person

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1) Bangkatan Chalet Rates (Standard Room) view room here
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Cozy guest room at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan in Sabah, Borneo
Comfortable accommodations at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan in Sabah, Borneo
Borneo Wildlife: Mango Garden Restaurant
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DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR  745.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  645 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  516.00 per child
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2) Buaya Chalet Rates (River View) view room here
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR 765.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 665 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 532.00 per child
3) Gajah Chalet Rates (Deluxe Jungle View) view room here
Fabric:
Sumbrella
Color:
Select an option
DescriptionRates
Single Supplement
‍MYR 785.00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  685.00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR 548.00 per child
Fabric:
Sumbrella
Color:
Select an option
DescriptionRates
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR 526 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  421.00 per child
*price not included tax (8% Sales & Service Tax)
*PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE of MYR 54.00/person is applicable during the following period: 1st June, 2026 to 30th September, 2026

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