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3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp - Amazing Borneo Tours
3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp - Amazing Borneo Tours
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Travel Period: 01 January 2025 till 31 December 2025

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Categories Price Per Person
Adult Traveller
I am travelling with 2 Pax and above
 MYR 2,260
1,695
Child Traveller
I am travelling with a group of Adults
 MYR 1,135
850
  • Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour (shared guide & vehicle) & Twin/Triple sharing basis.
  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • Tourism Tax (TTX) MYR 10 per room per night is applicable for Non-Malaysian.
  • All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

CHILD POLICY

  • Child rate applies to children 11 years old and below.

Single Supplement

  • Additional MYR 400 per person for single supplement.

3D2N Kinabatangan Wildlife Escape at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

Tour highlights

  • Experience a unique off-grid stay at TREC (Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp), a community-run eco-tourism initiative deep in the Kinabatangan floodplain
  • Enjoy sunrise and sunset guided cruises along the famed Kinabatangan River, Sabah’s longest and most wildlife-rich waterway
  • Spot iconic Bornean species such as proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, hornbills, monitor lizards, crocodiles, and even the elusive clouded leopard
  • Capture breathtaking moments at the camp’s elevated platform, an ideal base for wildlife and bird photography enthusiasts
  • Trek through rainforest trails with KOPEL guides to discover local wildlife, traditional plant uses, and community conservation efforts
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the Lower Kinabatangan, home to 200+ bird species including hornbills and kingfishers, along with primates and other jungle animals
  • Join an evening jungle walk to spot nocturnal wildlife like slow lorises, bats, and tree frogs, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the rainforest at night
  • Contribute directly to eco-tourism and conservation by planting native trees, helping restore habitats and supporting the long-term survival of Borneo’s wildlife

Tour Overview

Escape to the rainforest with our 3D2N Kinabatangan Adventure, based at the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC), an intimate off-grid eco-camp built by the local community cooperative KOPEL. Set along the iconic Kinabatangan River, one of Sabah’s most important wildlife corridors, this adventure offers the chance to encounter the Borneo Big Five: proboscis monkeys, orangutans, pygmy elephants, hornbills, and crocodiles.

With only ten camp platforms, TREC is designed for eco-tourism and low-impact stays, making it especially appealing to wildlife and bird photographers. From your platform or on guided excursions, enjoy sunrise and sunset river cruises, forest treks, and night walks in search of nocturnal species such as slow lorises, bats, and tree frogs.

Your visit directly supports KOPEL’s conservation mission, from forest restoration and habitat protection to sustainable community livelihoods. By staying at TREC, you don’t just experience Borneo’s rainforest; you also play a role in safeguarding it for generations to come.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC)

Nestled on the edge of Tungog Lake, just downstream from Batu Puteh, TREC is an off-grid eco-camp designed for minimal impact and maximum connection with nature. With only ten elevated camp platforms accommodating up to 20 guests, it offers an intimate, low-energy retreat into the Bornean rainforest. Powered by solar and LPG, with a zero-waste and zero-chemical policy, TREC embodies KOPEL’s commitment to sustainable eco-tourism. Its observation platforms are especially suited for wildlife and bird photographers, offering front-row views of proboscis monkeys, hornbills, pygmy elephants, reptiles, and countless other species in the surrounding floodplain forests. More than just a place to stay, TREC is a living example of how conservation, community, and eco-tourism come together to protect Sabah’s natural heritage.

Koperasi Pelancongan (KOPEL)

Formed in the late 1990s by the people of Batu Puteh village, KOPEL Bhd grew from the pioneering MESCOT Initiative, a grassroots movement to protect the last fragments of forest in the Lower Kinabatangan. Facing the loss of traditional resources to large-scale agriculture, a group of villagers came together to create sustainable alternatives through eco-tourism and forest conservation. Today, KOPEL operates as a cooperative that unites the community, restoring degraded forests, co-managing the Pin-Supu Forest Reserve, and generating income through conservation-based tourism. By staying with KOPEL, visitors directly support local livelihoods, youth empowerment, and the ongoing mission to protect one of Sabah’s most important wildlife corridors.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Sandakan Arrival / KOPEL Basecamp / River Transfer / Wildlife Safari

Arrive at KOPEL Basecamp in Batu Puteh and receive a warm welcome from the community team. Register and enjoy a locally prepared lunch while receiving a full briefing on your upcoming rainforest eco-adventure.

Cross the Kinabatangan River by boat into the heart of the floodplain forest.

Arrive at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp and check in to your rustic stilted hut built from natural, locally sourced materials. Receive a camp orientation and set out on a short introductory jungle trek to become familiar with the surroundings and forest ecology.

In the late afternoon, join your first wildlife river cruise along the Kinabatangan River during golden hour. Spot iconic Bornean wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and—if lucky—orangutans or pygmy elephants.

Return to camp as the rainforest begins to stir with nocturnal life.

Enjoy a hearty dinner made from fresh local ingredients. Afterwards, join a night walk guided by KOPEL’s naturalists to encounter frogs, insects, geckos, and possibly a rare slow loris.

Overnight stay at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

Lunch / Dinner Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC)
Day 2

Birdwatching / Jungle Trek / Reforestation / River Cruise

Begin the day with early morning birdwatching around the camp—spot hornbills, kingfishers, and other colourful rainforest species. Afterwards, return to the accommodation and have breakfast at the dining shelter while enjoying the peaceful jungle ambience.

Head out on a longer guided jungle trek through the surrounding lowland rainforest. Learn about the traditional uses of plants, how to read animal tracks, and the ecological significance of the Kinabatangan floodplain.

When you return from your jungle trek in mid-morning, you will have free time to rest, read, write in a journal, or observe wildlife from a hammock or the camp platform.

Enjoy lunch at camp and share stories or observations from the morning trek

Afterwards, choose between more jungle exploration or simply relaxing and soaking in the rainforest’s calm.

In the afternoon, take part in a meaningful conservation effort by planting native tree saplings in degraded forest areas and learn about KOPEL’s long-term forest restoration program and how your involvement contributes to wildlife habitat recovery.

Set off on a second wildlife river cruise during the magical golden hour. Watch for macaques, hornbills, eagles, snakes, and monitor lizards along the riverbanks.

Return to camp for another delicious dinner surrounded by the sounds of the forest at dusk.

Join your guide for one last night walk to experience the rainforest’s mysterious nocturnal atmosphere.

Overnight stay at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC)
Day 3

Sunrise Cruise / Check-out / Return to KOPEL Basecamp

Wake early for a final serene sunrise river cruise and enjoy one last chance to see riverine wildlife in the morning light.

Return to camp for breakfast, soaking in the tranquil setting one last time. 

Pack up and check out of your eco-hut before departing by boat across the Kinabatangan River, returning to KOPEL Basecamp.

End of tour- continue with your onward travel plans, taking with you lasting memories of the Kinabatangan rainforest.

Breakfast
End

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches, 02 Dinners
Inclusion 2 nights accommodation, Meals as Stated, Return Boat Transfer, guided activities (treks, birdwatching, cruises, tree planting), Tree Planting, River Cruises.
Accommodation

02 Nights at Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp (TREC) 
Exclusion

Airfares, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses, Guide tipping, Overland transfer, Alcoholic Drinks, Peak Season Surcharge (if any), Tipping (Optional), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned.

  • Lightweight, breathable long-sleeved clothing
  • Long pants for trekking
  • Closed-toe shoes or hiking sandals with grip
  • Hat or cap for sun protection
  • Light raincoat or poncho

  • Insect repellent 
  • Selection of dry bags (to keep your belongings dry) 
  • Binoculars 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Reusable water bottle 
  • Camera 
  • Extra cash (MYR) 
  • Personal first aid kit, toiletries, and medication 

  • Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp is an off-grid facility with minimal electricity and no mobile signal. Guests are advised to embrace the disconnect. 
  • The camp’s accommodation is basic but comfortable, with raised platform tents or huts, mosquito nets, and shared bathroom facilities. 
  • Wildlife sightings are based on nature’s rhythms and cannot be guaranteed. 
  • Activities may be rearranged due to weather or river conditions. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia 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. 

  • Guests with Special Needs: Please inform us in advance of any physical or mental conditions that may affect participation. Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to decline bookings if the tour is not suitable and no liability will be held for undisclosed special needs. 
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. 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 reorganised 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 staffs. 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. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated. 

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