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Sandakan 2D1N Bilit Lodge River Cruise and Wildlife Tour
- Max Travelers12 people
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Hiking Tours
Overview
Explore the wild heart of Borneo on a thrilling 2-day wildlife tour along the Kinabatangan River. Begin your adventure with a sunset river cruise, searching for the elusive wildlife such as orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys. Experience the jungle’s nocturnal wonders on a guided night walk, then rise early for a magical sunrise safari. Your stay at the comfortable Bilit Adventure Lodge offers a serene retreat, complete with local dining and breathtaking river views. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an immersive experience in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
– Set out on a late afternoon sunset river cruise to search for Borneo’s “Big 5” wildlife
– Explore the nocturnal world of the rainforest on a guided night walk
– Glide along the river on an early morning sunrise safari
– Enjoy local riverfront dining and scenic views across the Kinabatangan waters.
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What's included
Pickup and dropoff at any Sandakan hotel, Airport, and Sepilok area.
1 night walk plus
2 wildlife cruises with wildlife exploration
Lunch
Dinner
English-speaking guide
Boat, life jackets, and transfer fees
Breakfast
2 days 1 night stay at Bilit Adventure Lodge
All permit fees and local tax
What's Not included
Personal expenses and itinerary
Itinerary
your journey officially starts but first a little lunch break at Sepilok is in order. As you leave the town, the air becomes thicker, greener, and more alive. The 2-3 hour trip builds anticipation until you arrive at the lodge, drop your baggage, and experience the serene serenity of the river before you, waking up is your first golden hour river safari. As the boat glides gently down the murky river, your local guide will start pointing out the riches as the boat slowly glides down the dark river, proboscis monkeys or other monkeys with settling in for sunset, hornbills whooshing overhead, and if luck favors you, crocodiles, pygmy elephants, or monkeys or big 5 resting on the banks.. Keep an eye out and take an opportunity to witness crocodile, elephants or monkeys resting on a bank sneaking into the water if lucky. After that, take an additional nighttime stroll. Return, dinner and overnight at the resort.
Rise early as the morning mist hovers over the river for a sunrise safari cruise. Experience the rainforest at its most magical hour, listening to the morning chorus of wild birds as the jungle stirs to life in the soft sunlight. Another breakfast on the final day before saying farewell and starting to pack. the estimated check-out time is 8.30 a.m. Return back to sandakan either airport, sepilok or sandakan town.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The itinerary might be subject to change due to weather, river, and operation reason
Tour timing may be affected by weather, river, or local conditions.
Any specific wildlife sighting is not guaranteed.
No refund after the tour has started.
Booking dates cannot be changed once confirmed
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.