3D2N Bilit Lodge River Cruise and Wildlife Tour

Day 1: First Glimpse of River Comes Alive

1. Sandakan
   4h
   As soon after you are picked up from Sandakan or Sepilok, your journey officially starts. As you leave the town, the air becomes thicker, greener, and more alive. The 2-3 hour trip builds anticipation until you arrive at the lodge, drop your baggage, and experience the serene serenity of the river before you.
2. Kinabatangan River
   10h · Admission ticket included
   It's time to get started after a nice meal. Waking up is your first river safari. As the boat glides gently down the murky river, your local guide will start pointing out the riches as the boat slowly glides down the dark river, spotting movement in the dense forest. Witness groups of proboscis monkeys, with their hilariously big noses or any wildlife, nestling into trees for the sunset. The air is filled with the whoosh of hornbill wings above. Keep an eye out and take an opportunity to witness crocodile, elephants or monkeys resting on a bank sneaking into the water. during the stay, enjoy extra night walk plus one planting tree or batik painting to support local community. Return, dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Whisper of Wild Heart

1. Kinabatangan River
   10h · Admission ticket included
   As mist gradually rises from the river, the predawn wake-up call begins, and the morning cruise begins, this is the greatest time to witness birds and animals greeting the day. A family of Bornean pygmy elephants might roaring out of the bush and crossing the river in front of you is the rarest sight of all, and the morning light is ideal for taking pictures of it. After returning and having a hearty breakfast and taking a nap in the middle of the day, continue a guided jungle walk to get an inside look at the rainforest. Your guide will move the emphasis from animals to the amazing ecosystem itself including medicinal plants, the complex mechanisms of fig trees, and sometimes the footprints of animals that just completed by.
2. Kinabatangan River
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Return for rest, then continue with the evening cruise for more wildlife opportunities at sunset and dinner. Overnight at the resort.

Day 3: A Final Glimpse

1. Kinabatangan River
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Another breakfast on the final day before saying farewell and starting to pack.
2. Sandakan
   3h
   the estimated check-out time is 8.30 a.m. Return back to sandakan either airport, sepilok or sandakan town.

Pickup details

for pick-up, hotels in Sandakan city center (including Sabah Hotel, Ormand Hotel, and Aecotel Hotel) start at 10:00 AM, other Sandakan areas will meet at Wisma Khoo Sandakan, while airport and Sepilok area (need hotel name) transfers are arranged before 11:00 AM

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the weather, river conditionn and company management
• The jungle walk depend on weather and safety conditions if any dangerous wildlife present.
• Please be aware that weather, river, and government regulations may cause delays in the tour's start and end times.
• once the stay approved, the date cant be change because we need to turn down other guest and reserved the room in advance.
• As a wildlife park, not all wildlife sightings are guaranteed, same to all operators.
• No refund can be issued regardless of any personal reason after the tour start.
• Our community-run initiative, batik painting or tree planting, is free per piece or tree and supports locals during your stay. Cancellations of this programme doesnt provide any refunds. A night walk is also part of the program. After booking, this tour becomes part of the program.
• A raincoat or poncho are recommended.
• This tour run in rain and shine.