3D2N Kinabatangan river safari
Join us at Hornbill Lodge for 2 nights and experience 4 river cruises, jungle walks and night walks in search of proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, orang-utans, tarsiers, wild cats and more! This budget-friendly option departs daily from Sandakan or Sepilok and is a great way to maximise your time at the river without breaking the bank.
Note: There is no guided visit of Sepilok sanctuaries included in this tour, if you would like to visit the sanctuaries with us then we recommend the 3D2N Kinabatangan river safari with Sepilok.
Note: There is no guided visit of Sepilok sanctuaries included in this tour, if you would like to visit the sanctuaries with us then we recommend the 3D2N Kinabatangan river safari with Sepilok.
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
As day dawns, join your second river cruise and watch as the river comes to life. Keep an eye out for bird life including Borneo’s endemic hornbills and have another chance to spot multiple species of primates. Return to the lodge for breakfast then join your guide for a jungle walk looking for signs of orang-utans such as nests in the trees or even orang-utans themselves if you are lucky! Enjoy lunch overlooking the river and a chance to rest before joining your afternoon river cruise in search of more species of primates and hopefully an encounter with pygmy elephants! After dinner, join your guide for a night walk or add-on an optional night cruise in search of nocturnal wildlife along the river bank. Meals - B, L, D |
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DAY 3
Wake up early and join your guide for a final dawn river cruise in search of this area’s outstanding wildlife 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 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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3D2N Kinabatangan river safari
Stays from 1st Jan till 31st Dec 2025 (excluding high season supplement)
Stays from 1st Jan till 31st Dec 2026 (excluding high season supplement)
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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)
- Children aged 4 to 12 years old are entitled to a 25% discount on the above rates
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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