WHY CHOOSE US?
All start time are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.
2D1N KINABATANGAN RIVER WILDLIFE TOUR
| Room Type | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | |
| Treehouse Dormitory | 480 | 275 |
| Deluxe Room | 640 | 345 |
| Premier Family | 640 | 345 |
| Add On Tour | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Gomantong Cave | 350 | 175 |
CHILD RATE:
1) Child rate: Applied to a child aged 2 – 11 years old. 50% of tour fee will be charged.
2) Aged 12 years old and above considered as adults, and adult rate will be applied.
3) Infant below 2 years old is Free of Charge.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
1) Add on RM100 per pax on top of the package rate stated above.
REMARKS:
1) Tour is based on Seat-in Coach Basis and subject to weather conditions.
2) There are four standard pick-up points: Wisma Khoo in Sandakan city, Sabah Hotel, Sandakan Airport, and Sepilok area only. Pick-up times vary depending on the individual pick-up location. Please inform us of your preferred pick-up point at least 1 day before tour departure.
3) Federal Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia has imposed a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX) effective from September 2017. Foreign tourists are required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of hotel star level. The tax will be collected from every check-in guest directly at the resort which is not included in the package.
4) All rate are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia & Nett (No hidden cost unless otherwise stated)
5) All passports and visas must be valid at least 06 months from the date of entry into the country destination.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Return Land Transfer
One Night Accommodation
River Cruise
Full Board Meal
Free Flow Coffee and Tea
In-house Guide
Air Fare
Travel Insurance
Camera Fees (If any)
Guided Night Walk (Upon request with RM30/pax)
Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX)
Others not stated
Insect Repellant
Sun Block Lotion
Binocular
Camera
Headlamp / Torch Light
Leech Sock
Sandal
Hat & Raincoat
**Wear comfortable light cotton casual attire with short/long pants is recommended
After commencement of tour service there will be no refund in part or full, will be made for unused service/activity.
Full passport/IC number, name, nationality, gender, confirmed flight details and pick up point are required.
Sightings of wildlife animals are not guaranteed.
Tour activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
The safe keeping of your personal belongings are at your own responsibility.
We strongly recommend that all guests take up adequate travel insurance that covers accident, loss caused by cancellations, loss of baggage, personal property, medical expenses, medical evacuation and weather disruption that caused any acitivity cancellations.
Borneo Calling shall be relieved of all its obligation and liabilities in the event and to the extent of its performance of this agreement is delay or prevented in whole or in part by any cause beyond its control, including without limiting to, act of God, change of laws, war, riot, strikes civil unrest, fire, flood, earthquake or explosion, sale, essential construction, to the property, epidemics as confirmed by the government of Malaysia or/and act of terrorism.
ITINERARY
Pick up from Sandakan city and proceed to Kinabatangan River. A trip up the river at dawn or dusk is the best opportunity to see Borneo’s wildlife. The journey will take approximately 2 hours drive and passing through rustic countryside. Upon arrival at the resort, you will be greeted by the resort’s crew and refreshment will be served followed by briefing featuring the overview of the resort routes & safety. Check in to your room.
At 1600 hrs, embark on the adventure of your life to spot the elusive Proboscis Monkey, Orang Utan, Silver-Leaf Monkeys, Macaques, Crocodile, birds, and many more. Enjoy cruising along the mighty Kinabatangan River and be mesmerized by a myriad of wildlife along the riverbank.
You might even sight the world smallest elephant – Borneo Pygmy Elephant in search of food at the riverbank during certain seasons. Apart from that, all the eight species of hornbill found in Borneo make this river their home too! When the sun goes down, its time for dinner.
After dinner, Overnight at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort.
(Optional night walk – upon request with RM30/pax top up and subject to weather conditions) Geared with your headlamp or torchlight, taking uncertain steps into the dark jungle trail to look for interesting insects, frogs, sleeping birds, and nocturnal wildlife that may turn up after dark. Enter a world inhabited by the shy night creatures before the day end.
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbill. Proceed for an early morning cruise along the Kinabatangan River to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to the resort for breakfast. Check out and depart for your return journey to back to Sandakan city.
TOUR DETAILS
| From | To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wisma Khoo/Sabah Hotel/Airport/Sepilok | Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort | 11.45am-1pm |
| Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort | Sandakan | 8.20 am |
| Meal Time | Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7.15 am |
| Lunch | 12 pm |
| Dinner | 6.30 pm |
| Accommodation | Check In | Check Out |
|---|---|---|
| Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort | 2pm | 8 am |
ABOUT KINABATANGAN RIVER
ACCOMMODATION
The resort is approximately 2.5 hours drive from Sandakan and has the most enviable location. Comprises 6 types of room and each of them is hewn and hand-crafted by local tradesman using the Borneo Iron Wood – a rare timber tree native to the Borneo and are exquisitely designed and decorated with local materials to blend harmoniously into the natural landscape of the rainforest.
Nestled along the bank of the Kinabatangan River, the resort is surrounded by quaint local village that provides a unique “close to nature” experience with plenty of opportunities for river cruise, jungle trekking, stroll through traditional villages and chance to see the proboscis monkeys, the orang utan, pygmy elephants, the oriental darter, hornbills, kingfishers and many living in their natural habitat.
It is a heaven for nature lovers and for those who need to retreat into nature, to recharge and to escape to a different reality. With the unique and classic ethnic room designed resembling the typical and traditional village house, the resort rests on the 4ft wooden stilts rising within the nature forest with the cottages scattered among the ancient trees and linked by series of boardwalk with each room comes with its own balcony. It is truly a great escape to enjoy the sounds of nature at its finest.
| Room Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Treehouse (Dormitory Shared) | Equipped with air-conditioned, common Bathroom with hot shower & cold shower (Unisex Shared Dormitory Room) |
| Deluxe | Equipped with air-conditioned, en-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower, room amenities & private balcony |
| Premier Family | Equipped with air-conditioned, en-suite bathroom with hot & cold shower, room amenities & private balcony |
