2D1N Kinabatangan river experience
Our 2D1N Kinabatangan river experience is perfect for those who are short on time and are looking for the quickest way to visit the Kinabatangan river. You will arrive at Hornbill Lodge in time for an afternoon river cruise, dinner and night walk on day 1 and leave after an early morning river cruise and breakfast on day 2, allowing you to continue with your travels same day.
If your goal is to see as much wildlife as possible then we recommend staying a minimum of 3 days 2 nights to maximise your encounters with this area's incredible wildlife.
If your goal is to see as much wildlife as possible then we recommend staying a minimum of 3 days 2 nights to maximise your encounters with this area's incredible wildlife.
Itinerary
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DAY 1
Your day will start with pick up Sandakan hotels, Sandakan airport or Sepilok area between 12pm and 1pm. Make sure to have something to eat before pick up or bring some snacks for the journey as the estimated transfer time to the Kinabatangan River is 2 to 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, check-into your room and enjoy tea, coffee and snacks at our restaurant overlooking the river before embarking on your first river cruise at 4pm. Over the next 2 hours, your guide will be on the lookout for proboscis monkeys, long-tail & pig-tail macaques, silver leaf monkeys, orang-utans, crocodiles, birds and more! After your river cruise, return to the lodge for dinner before joining your guide on an included night walk . Meals - D |
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DAY 2
Wake up early and join your guide for a dawn river cruise in search of this area’s outstanding wildlife. Observe the river coming to life in the early morning then return to the lodge for breakfast before catching your transfer back to Sandakan / Sepilok. Drop off time at Sandakan airport and hotels in Sepilok and Sandakan is between 11 - 11.30am Meals - B |
Onward transfers to Lahad Datu (for Danum Valley & Tabin Wildlife Reserve) or Semporna (for Mabul / Sipadan) can be arranged on request, please inform us at the time of booking.
Optional add-onIf you have extra time after check-out on your last day, join us for a day of adventure including a visit to the Gomantong caves, lunch in Sepilok and a visit to Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre before being dropped off at hotels in Sepilok & Sandakan or Sandakan airport.
This optional add-on is suitable for guests staying overnight in Sepilok & Sandakan after their tour or departing from Sandakan airport no earlier than 5.30pm. |
Click here to learn more about the Gomantong caves
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Pricing
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2D1N Kinabatangan river experience
Valid for stays until 31st Dec 2025 (excludes peak season supplement) |
Notes
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Inclusions & exclusions
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Included
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Excluded
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Optional extras
- Night cruise RM100 per person (min 2 pax)
- Extended river cruise (up to 2 hours extra) RM180 per person based on min 4 adults.
- Gomantong caves, lunch & Sepilok Rainforest Discovery Centre visit after check-out RM300 per person (min 2 pax)
Additional info
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Who is this tour suitable for? Guests of all ages are welcome to stay at Hornbill Lodge and our rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults & 2 children. River cruises are not physically demanding but night and jungle walks require the ability to walk for an hour or longer over uneven ground.
Staying connected: Phone reception is limited at the lodge, we have Starlink wifi available in our main restaurant area but it can be slow at times. You will be able to check messages but should not rely on it for work or video calls. Electricity: Hornbill Lodge has 24 hour electricity as well as a back-up generator, power outages may still occur but should be short-lived. |
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