TK02 - Sandakan Nature Safari: Kinabatangan River Cruise

4.5                              181 Google reviews      •  Short Tour   •  Kinabatangan & Sandakan ,Sabah
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MYR 1,176
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Tour Code
TK02
Durations
3 Days 2 Nights
Minimum Booking Pax
2 Pax
Location
Sandakan & Kinabatangan, Sabah
Pick Up Point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok Area
Drop off point
Airport/Sandakan/Sepilok

Inclusive of (3 Days 2 Nights)

  • Return road transfer as mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
  • Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
  • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Bangkatan chalet
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise (2 morning & 2 late afternoon)
  • 2 guided night nature walk
  • 1 guided trekking to Ox-Bow Lake
  • 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

  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary visit – RM 100
  • Rainforest Discovery Center visit – RM 60
  • Sandakan city tour – RM 200
  • Bilit village walk – RM 35 (Minimum 2 pax )

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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DescriptionRates
Single Supplement per night
‍MYR  1,736 .00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  1,176 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  941.00 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 (3 Days 2 Nights)

  • Return road transfer as mentioned
  • Return boat transfers as mentioned
  • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
  • Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre visit & entrance fee
  • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center & entrance fee
  • Accommodation at Bangkatan chalet
  • English speaking guide
  • River cruise (2 morning & 2 late afternoon)
  • 2 guided night nature walk
  • 1 guided trekking to Ox-Bow Lake
  • 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

  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Sanctuary visit – RM 100
  • Rainforest Discovery Center visit – RM 60
  • Sandakan city tour – RM 200
  • Bilit village walk – RM 35 (Minimum 2 pax )

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
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Day 1

Arrival • Sepilok • Kinabatangan

Airport Pick-Up
  • Flight arrival before 08:30 hrs
Pick-Up Schedule
  • 08:15 – 08:30 hrs
    Pick-up from accommodation in Sandakan area
  • 08:50 – 09:00 hrs
    Pick-up from accommodation in Sepilok area

1) Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Transfer to the world-renowned center to meet the Orang Utans, who share 97% DNA with humans.

  • Feeding time: 10:00 hrs
    Learn about their rehabilitation, conservation, research programs, and efforts to protect other endangered species.
2) Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Visit the center that protects the world’s smallest and most arboreal bear species.
See their:

  • Short sleek fur
  • Pale horseshoe chest marking
  • Natural forest habitat
3) Lunch
  • Lunch at Mango Garden Restaurant
4) Transfer to Tanini Kinabatangan

After lunch, depart for Tanini Kinabatangan at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary.

  • Approx. 2-hour journey via Kota Kinabatangan & oil palm plantations
  • Boat transfer from Kampung Bilit Jetty (3 minutes)
  • Welcome drink upon arrival
  • Lodge orientation
  • Check-in to Bangkatan Chalet, Tanini Kinabatangan
5) Afternoon River Cruise
  • 16:00 hrs
    Boat cruise along the Kinabatangan River to search for wildlife and birdlife.
6) Dinner & Night Walk
  • Dinner at the lodge
  • Guided night walk after dinner to observe sleeping birds and nocturnal creatures
7) Overnight
  • Overnight at Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge
    Included Meals: Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Day 2

Kinabatangan River • Wildlife Encounters

1) 05:00 hrs – Misty Morning View

Catch the beautiful sight of the misty Kinabatangan River.

2) 06:00 hrs – Morning River Cruise

Join the early boat cruise and watch wildlife waking up.
You may spot:

  • Proboscis Monkeys
  • Leaf Monkeys
  • Macaques
  • Gibbons
  • Orang Utans
3) 07:00 hrs – Breakfast

Return to the lodge for breakfast.

4) 09:00 hrs – Jungle Trek to Bilit Ox-Bow Lake

Proceed on foot with a professional jungle guide to the Bilit Ox-Bow Lake, located behind the lodge.
This is a great time to see:

  • Exquisite insects
  • Various bird species
  • Tracks of the newly discovered Borneo Pygmy Elephants (the smallest elephant in the world)

Return to the lodge afterward.

5) 12:00 hrs – Lunch

Lunch will be served at the lodge.

6) Afternoon Break

Rest and relax after lunch.

7) 16:00 hrs – Afternoon River Cruise

Another exciting cruise along the Kinabatangan River for more wildlife sightseeing.

8) 18:00 hrs – Return to Lodge

Arrive back before dinner.

9) Dinner & Night Walk
  • Dinner at the lodge
  • After dinner: Guided night walk using a different route to spot nocturnal creatures
10) Overnight at the Lodge

(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3

Kinabatangan to Sandakan

Don’t be surprised to be woken up by the calls of gibbons and hornbills.
At 0600 hrs, take a morning river cruise to see more birds and wildlife.

Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0700 hrs.

Check-out at 0830 hrs.

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 Walk

Tanini Kinabatangan river cruise, nature lodge kinabatangan, kinabatangan river tour, kinabatangan river to see Pygm Elephant Probosis MonkeyTanini Kinabatangan Evening River Cruise at Kinabatangan River Tanini Kinabatangan River Cruise to see Borneo Big 5, Nasalis Larvatus Tours is the bset tour holidays to borneo to see orangutansKinabatangan Night walk to see scorpion, kinabatangan river animals, Kinabatangan river jungle trekkingTanini Kinabatangan Night Walk to view orangutan at Kinabatangan and SandakanNight Walk at Kinabatangan River,Borneo Tours and Borneo WildlifeSandakan Activities with sepilok orangutan and proboscis monkey at sepilok sandakanSandakan Attraction, Sepilok Orangutan, and sumbearsepilok orangutan sandakan, sepilok rainforest resort, sepilok resort, jungle resort sepilok

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 Walk

Tanini Kinabatangan river cruise, nature lodge kinabatangan, kinabatangan river tour, kinabatangan river to see Pygm Elephant Probosis MonkeyTanini Kinabatangan Evening River Cruise at Kinabatangan River Tanini Kinabatangan River Cruise to see Borneo Big 5, Nasalis Larvatus Tours is the bset tour holidays to borneo to see orangutansKinabatangan Night walk to see scorpion, kinabatangan river animals, Kinabatangan river jungle trekkingTanini Kinabatangan Night Walk to view orangutan at Kinabatangan and SandakanNight Walk at Kinabatangan River,Borneo Tours and Borneo WildlifeSandakan Activities with sepilok orangutan and proboscis monkey at sepilok sandakanSandakan Attraction, Sepilok Orangutan, and sumbearsepilok orangutan sandakan, sepilok rainforest resort, sepilok resort, jungle resort sepilok

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 & Sandakan ,Sabah
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DescriptionRates
Single Supplement per night
‍MYR 1,736 .00 per person
‍2 pax per booking‍MYR  1,176 .00 per person
Children 4 to 12 years oldMYR  941.00 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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