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Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise

Location Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
$306.68
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Kinabatangan River Adventure offers a full day of exploration through ancient caves and lush riverbanks. This journey highlights the natural beauty and wildlife of Malaysia, immersing you in the wonders of the Kinabatangan River.

  • 🏞️ Begin your day with an early morning pickup around 10 AM from your Sandakan hotel or Sepilok area, ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.
  • 🦇 Visit the Gomantong Caves, one of Borneo's remarkable limestone cave systems, teeming with millions of bats and swiftlets, famous for their edible nests.
  • 🌅 Navigate the accessible Simud Hitam (Black Cave) along well-kept boardwalks, where the unique sounds and scents create an unforgettable ambiance.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a riverside location, featuring traditional cuisine that energizes you for the afternoon adventures ahead.
  • 🛥️ Experience the highlight of the day with a 4 PM Kinabatangan River cruise, where wildlife activity peaks along Malaysia's second-longest river.
  • 🌄 After the cruise, savor a cozy early dinner by the riverside, reflecting on the day's amazing wildlife sightings.
  • 🚐 Return to Sandakan with drop-offs at your hotel, airport, or in the Sepilok area, capping off a memorable day.
  • 🌳 The tour includes all necessary fees, meals, and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
  • ♿ With comfortable transportation provided, this tour accommodates various preferences, although wheelchair accessibility is not available.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared tour
Duration: 10 hours
1 lunch, 1 dinner with drinks
Boat, car & van: Shared cruise boat with shared transfer
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Sukau & Kinabatangan national park fees
  • Instructor
  • Parking fee
  • Pickup and dropoff on a shared vehicle or private transfer
  • Dinner
  • Gomantong cave entry fee
  • Lunch
  • Life jacket
  • River cruise activities with wildlife exploration
  • English and Malay speaking guide

  • Your day begins with an early morning pickup estimated at 10 AM from your Sandakan hotel or sepilok areas either by selected either private or shared tour. After a meet-and-greet with your guide, embark on a journey into rural Bornean life and sets the stage for the natural wonders ahead over 2 hours or more. (pass by)
  • Continue journey to Gomantong Caves, step into one of borneo most remarkable limestone cave systems, inhabited by millions of bats and swiftlets. The caves are famous for edible bird's nests, which are gathered by skilled local gatherers during the season. If your visit aligns with the harvesting season (usually February-April and July-September), you might have the opportunity to observe this bold traditional practice in person. Navigate the accessible Simud Hitam (Black Cave) along the well-kept boardwalks, get ready for a multisensory journey, the chorus of swiftlets and bats, the multitude of insects, and the unique scent of guano combine to create an unforgettable ambiance.
  • Sukau
    Once had a great time exploring the caves, hop in your vehicle and head over to Kinabatangan River. When arrive, climb on a boat if any for a quick ride to a lovely riverside where a refreshing welcome drink and lunch will be ready, this subject change. This meal usually showcases local cuisine, offering energy for the afternoon's adventures and a chance to unwind while enjoying the beautiful rainforest scenery.
  • Kinabatangan River
    The highlight of your day comes around 4 pm when you set off on the Kinabatangan River cruise. This is the time when wildlife activity is at its highest along Malaysia's second-longest river, home to one of Southeast Asia's most diverse ecosystems. With binoculars and cameras in hand, float along the river in a boat, skillfully guided by friendly expert who will assist in spotting and identifying the amazing biodiversity around you. Get ready for some exciting wildlife sightings might includes proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills, wild crocodiles, pygmy elephants, or if really lucky, some orangutans.
  • Sukau
    As the sunset paints the sky, head back to the riverside for a cozy early dinner. this provides a moment to reflect on the day's incredible sightings while enjoying a dinner
  • After that, return back to Sandakan, with drop-offs at any hotels, airport or in the Sepilok area (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the weather and river condition.
  • Please remember to bring insect repellent because this is a wildlife area where insects are common.
  • Please be aware that weather, river, and government regulations may cause delays in the tour's start and end times.
  • As a wildlife park, not all wildlife sightings are guaranteed.
  • A raincoat or poncho are recommended as the tropical weather is subject to change.
  • This tour run in rain and shine.
  • Just a friendly reminder that wheelchair accessibility isn't available on this tour.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Sandakan: Gomantong Cave Echoes and Kinabatangan Cruise

    Location Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
    $306.68
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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