On the bank of Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan River, Bilit Rainforest Lodge is situated strategically in the heart of numerous intriguing wildlife and fascinating habitats such as oxbow lakes, limestone caves, mangrove swamps and various types of tropical forests.
TOUR CODE: ABSK-WA1503 HIGHLIGHTS: Sandakan - Gomantong Cave & Kinabatangan River Cruise DURATION: Day Trip
2019 Pricing (01 April 2019 till 31 March 2020) SPECIAL PRICE: Please Enquire
Note:
All rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR). All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Tour Itinerary
Rise and Shine! Meet and pick up at your hotel lobby or Sandakan airport. You will embark on a 2-hour journey through rustic countryside villages. Upon arrival at the Gomantong Caves, located within the Gomantong Forest Reserve, you will be brought to explore the cave where it is home to millions of bats and swiftlets. If you’re lucky, you may get to witness the birds’ nest harvesting in action! After your cave explorations, you’ll make your way on a 30-minute drive to the Bilit Jetty. Upon arrival at the jetty, you will take a boat ride to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located along the lower end of the Kinabatangan River at the Bilit Village. You will be greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival at the Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Lunch is served for you to refuel and recharge! In the evening, you will be whisked away on a Kinabatangan River cruise to discover wildlife situated along the river. A few favourites include the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants! After a full day out, it’s time to head back. You will be dropped at your respective hotels or Sandakan airport. Tour ends around 20:00Hrs.
Meal: Lunch
Package includes: Meals as Stated, Entrance Fee, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), English Speaking Guide, 01 River Cruise
Package excludes: Domestic Airfares (BKI>SDK>BKI), Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Personal Travel Insurance, Alcoholic & Carbonated Drinks, Any Items Not Mentioned
Minimum: 2 persons, SIC basis
What to bring: Good walking shoes, light raincoat, insect repellent, sun hat, sun block and binoculars
Things you should know:
Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan.
If you are arriving at Sandakan Airport on the day of your tour, our friendly guide will greet and pick you up from the airport with a placard bearing your good name.
Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: Air Asia AK6492 (ETD 0635hrs / ETA 0720hrs)
You need to overnight in Sandakan after the tour ended as there is no flight departing from Sandakan after 9pm. So we suggest you to book your departure flight (if you are returning to Kota Kinabalu) on the next day after tour.
The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Before you book your flight ticket(s), please always check with the airline schedules for the correct flight timings that are most suited to your needs.
Important Things To Note:
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 re-organised to best meet operational situations.
We do 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.
We reserve the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
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