3D2N Bilit Lodge River Cruise and Wildlife Tour

Sandakan

3D2N Bilit Lodge River Cruise and Wildlife Tour

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Discover the heart of Borneo’s wild jungle at Bilit Lodge, where you’ll spend three days and two nights on exhilarating river safaris at dawn and dusk to see untamed wildlife, possibility of orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants, go on guided night walks to learn about the rainforest’s nocturnal secrets, all while returning to the comfort of a private chalet situated on the Kinabatangan River for an unforgettable experience that combines thrilling adventures with the tranquil jungle. As night descends, find yourselves enveloped by the symphony of the rainforest, looking from their private balcony into the embrace of nature’s splendour.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    As soon after you are picked up from Sandakan or Sepilok, your journey officially starts. 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.

    4 hours
  2. 2

    It's time to get started after a nice meal. Waking up is your first 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, spotting movement in the dense forest. Witness groups of proboscis monkeys, with their hilariously big noses or any wildlife, nestling into trees for the sunset. The air is filled with the whoosh of hornbill wings above. Keep an eye out and take an opportunity to witness crocodile, elephants or monkeys resting on a bank sneaking into the water. during the stay, enjoy extra night walk plus one planting tree or batik painting to support local community. Return, dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

    10 hours Admission included
  3. 3

    As mist gradually rises from the river, the predawn wake-up call begins, and the morning cruise begins, this is the greatest time to witness birds and animals greeting the day. A family of Bornean pygmy elephants might roaring out of the bush and crossing the river in front of you is the rarest sight of all, and the morning light is ideal for taking pictures of it. After returning and having a hearty breakfast and taking a nap in the middle of the day, continue a guided jungle walk to get an inside look at the rainforest. Your guide will move the emphasis from animals to the amazing ecosystem itself including medicinal plants, the complex mechanisms of fig trees, and sometimes the footprints of animals that just completed by.

    10 hours Admission included
  4. 4

    Return for rest, then continue with the evening cruise for more wildlife opportunities at sunset and dinner. Overnight at the resort.

    12 hours Admission included
  5. 5

    Another breakfast on the final day before saying farewell and starting to pack.

    2 hours Admission included
  6. 6

    the estimated check-out time is 8.30 a.m. Return back to sandakan either airport, sepilok or sandakan town.

    3 hours

What's included

  • Pickup and dropoff at any Sandakan hotel, Airport, and Sepilok area.
  • 3 wildlife cruise either at sunrise or sunset with guide
  • Sukau and kinabatangan national park fees, gov tax.
  • 1 night walk plus 1 tree planting or batik painting (subject community changes)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat, life jackets, and transfer fees
  • Breakfast
  • 1 jungle hike (subject weather and animal risk)

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund 0+ days before departure

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the weather, river conditionn and company management
  • The jungle walk depend on weather and safety conditions if any dangerous wildlife present.
  • Please be aware that weather, river, and government regulations may cause delays in the tour's start and end times.
  • once the stay approved, the date cant be change because we need to turn down other guest and reserved the room in advance.
  • As a wildlife park, not all wildlife sightings are guaranteed, same to all operators.
  • No refund can be issued regardless of any personal reason after the tour start.
  • Our community-run initiative, batik painting or tree planting, is free per piece or tree and supports locals during your stay. Cancellations of this programme doesnt provide any refunds. A night walk is also part of the program. After booking, this tour becomes part of the program.
  • A raincoat or poncho are recommended.
  • This tour run in rain and shine.