Sukau Big 5 Sunset Cruise Day Tour from Sandakan (Small Group)

3.5 (6 reviews) Sandakan, Malaysia
Duration9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesMalay, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Prepare to embark on a journey where ancient rainforests meet winding chocolate-brown rivers, and wildlife spectacles unfold around every bend. The Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo isn’t just a destination, it’s a pulsating, living theatre of nature, offering one of Asia’s most concentrated wildlife experiences.

A symphony of life at dawn on the River. Imagine gliding through the jungle as it descends in an ethereal evening. Experience something unique as you cruise through Kinabatangan in search of wildlife includes Borneo’s endemic hornbills, monkey, elephant along the way, get excited unlike other, this kinabatangan is an absolute marvel—go now, before any more of it is lost”

What's included

  • English and Malay speaking guide
  • River cruise activities with wildlife exploration
  • Sukau & Kinabatangan national park entry fee
  • Life jacket
  • Dinner and tea time
  • All permit fees
  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Instructor
  • Personal expense

What to expect

  1. Sandakan
    2h
    The tour begins with a pickup from Wisma Khoo in sandakan or sepilok areas then continues to the Kinabatangan River in a shared vehicle, passing through rural villages and oil palm plantations the duration will be more than 2 hours each way depending on traffic congestion, road and pickup consumption with other guests.
  2. Kinabatangan River
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Arrived at the restaurant near the river for a delightful high tea, enjoying the view of the Kinabatangan River while we waited for the golden hour of wildlife before exploration, then hop on and embark on your wildlife cruise along the Kinabatangan and its tributaries. your guide will be searching for wildlife, with proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, orangutans and pygmy elephants, the chance of finding it depends on luck. The golden light of dusk enhances the experience along the way. Keep an eye out for bird life including Borneo’s endemic and legendary hornbills
  3. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    After your river cruise, return to the lodge or nearby restaurant for an early dinner that drinks. Enjoy your relaxation time as you waved and heard the birds before returning to the jetty.
  4. Sukau River
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Return to the Sandakan or Sepilok with a smile on your face and memories of an exhilarating wild adventure that will last forever.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our team will pick you from any point in Sandakan or sepilok area including hotels, the airport, or a specified site as indicated on the map. For shared tour we will notify if any changes for pick up time, the return site can be flexible, either in the Sandakan or Sepilok area at your preference.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary might change depending on the weather and river conditions.
  • All weather, river conditions, and government rules might throw an adjustment in the tour's start and end times.
  • Not every wildlife sighting is guaranteed because it's a wildlife park. Though it depends on luck and weather, our guide will do their best to locate all five but not guarantee.
  • Since this is a shared trip, there may be a change in the pickup time, the tour operator will let you know if there are changes.
  • This experience involves searching for wildlife, which is not guaranteed because animals are freedom to roam.
  • This tour run in rain and shine.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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