2D1N Tanini Kinabatangan Wildlife & River Cruise Adventure

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSK-TK02
DESCRIPTION: 2D1N TANINI KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE & RIVER CRUISE ADVENTURE
REGION: Sandakan
DURATION: 2 Days 1 Night
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Sandakan / Sandakan Airport
PICK UP TIME: 08:30 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Sandakan / Sandakan Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 11:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Stay at Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge, a rustic eco-lodge surrounded by secondary rainforest and committed to sustainable practices 
  • Cruise the Kinabatangan River for opportunities to spot the Borneo Big 5: orangutan, proboscis monkey, pygmy elephant, crocodile and hornbill 
  • Experience both sunset and sunrise river cruises for optimal wildlife sightings 
  • Join a guided night walk to see sleeping birds and nocturnal jungle life 
  • Visit the world-renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and watch rescued orangutans adapt back to life in the wild 
  • Explore the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the only rehabilitation centre dedicated to the world’s smallest bear 
  • Perfect short escape for wildlife lovers seeking an immersive Sandakan eco-adventure 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Sandakan / Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Sun Bear Conservation / Kinabatangan River Adventure

08:30 Hrs: Begin your adventure with a pickup at the Sandakan Airport or your hotel. 

Your first stop is the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning feeding session.  

Afterwards, continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where you’ll meet the world’s smallest bear species and discover the ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate them. 

Enjoy lunch at Mango Garden Restaurant before a 2-hour transfer to Kampung Bilit by road. At the jetty, you will cross the river towards Tanini Kinabatangan, which is just 3 minutes away. 

16:00 Hrs: embark on a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival, check in and take a short rest before the cruise, and keep an eye out for pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and crocodiles. 

Return to the lodge for dinner, followed by a guided night walk to spot sleeping birds and nocturnal jungle creatures. Overnight at Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge. 

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge

Day 2 - Sunrise River Cruise / Return to Sandakan

06:00 Hrs: Wake to the calls of gibbons and hornbills, then set out for a sunrise river cruise to catch early wildlife activity. 

07:00 Hrs: Return for breakfast at the lodge. 

08:30 Hrs: Check out and transfer back to Sandakan town or airport. It is recommended to book your flight after 13:30 Hrs.

Meals : Breakfast

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner 
Inclusion Return Land & Boat Transfers, Entrance Fees, 02 River Cruises, 01 Night Jungle Walk, English-Speaking Guide, Eco Water Bottle (600ml), Free Flow of Coffee/Tea/Water, KiTA Conservation Levy  
Accommodation

01 Night at Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge
Exclusion Tourism Tax, Camera Fee, Optional Tours, Personal Expenses, Peak Season Surcharge (if any), Alcoholic Drinks, Travel Insurance, Any Activities/Items Not Stated 

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Check-in Time: 14:00 Hrs 
  • Check-out Time: 08:30 Hrs 

ACCOMMODATION

Bangkatan Chalet (Superior) 

  • Air-conditioned chalet with either double or twin bedding 
  • Private bathroom with basic amenities provided 
  • Jungle view 
  • Ideal for couples or small families 

Buaya Chalet (River View) 

  • Air-conditioned chalet facing the Kinabatangan River 
  • Private bathroom with basic amenities provided 
  • Riverfront balcony for wildlife and sunset viewing 
  • Ideal for couples seeking a scenic stay 

Gajah Chalet (Deluxe Jungle View) 

  • Spacious air-conditioned chalet with king or twin beds 
  • En-suite bathroom and ceiling fan 
  • Jungle view balcony 
  • Ideal for 2 guests (max. 3 with extra bed) 

Dormitory 

  • Air-conditioned dormitory with bunk beds (shared basis) 
  • Shared bathroom 
  • Basic amenities provided 
  • Ideal for budget travellers and group stays 

MEAL TIMES & DINING

All meals are served at the Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge Restaurant, which offers set menus featuring local and Malaysian cuisine. 

  • Breakfast: 07:00 Hrs – 09:00 Hrs 
  • Lunch: 12:00 Hrs – 14:00 Hrs 
  • Dinner: 19:00 Hrs – 21:00 Hrs 
  • Free flow coffee, tea, and drinking water available at the restaurant 

FACILITIES

  • Restaurant operating hours: 07:00 Hrs – 21:00 Hrs 
  • Wi-Fi available in common areas 
  • Laundry service available on request 
  • Eco-friendly initiatives: refillable water stations, eco bottles provided 
  • Tour desk for additional activities and extensions 

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

  • Kinabatangan River (cruises and wildlife spotting) – on site 
  • Gomantong Cave – approx. 1-hour drive 
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – approx. 2-hour drive 
  • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – approx. 2-hour drive 

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Personal gear 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Raincoat 
  • Water bottle 
  • Hat / cap / sun hat 
  • Sunscreen / sun block 
  • Binoculars 
  • Torchlight 
  • Camera 
  • Good walking shoes or boots 
  • Comfortable cotton clothing (long-sleeved shirt, long or short pants, preferably not bright colours) 
  • Leech socks 
  • Personal medication  

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. A Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staff. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia has implemented a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.  
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated. 

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Tours are subject to weather conditions. 
  • Tanini Kinabatangan Lodge provides refillable eco water bottles and filtered refill stations to cut down on plastic. 
  • Please ensure you are holding an air ticket to Sandakan. 
    • Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: Malaysia Airlines MH2042 (ETD 07:05 Hrs / ETA 07:45 Hrs) 
    • Recommended flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu: Air Asia AK6499 (ETD 18:20 Hrs / ETA 19:10 Hrs) 
    • The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Please always check with the airline schedules for the correct flight timings that are most suited to your needs.