Kuching Day Tour – Mangrove & Wildlife Cruise with Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Print

• Seek out the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins during the morning or the evening cruise 
• Spot proboscis monkeys, estuarine crocodile, and fireflies at dusk 
• Discover diverse wildlife in the thriving mangrove ecosystem 

Explore a riveting wildlife journey starting with a hotel pickup in Kuching, then head to the Santubong Jetty for a 3-hour cruise along the Santubong River. Keep an eye out for diverse wildlife, including the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins and a variety of bird species. In the late afternoon, journey to the Salak estuary to spot the rare proboscis monkeys settling in for the night. Come face-to-face with crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, and the enchanting sight of fireflies, among other captivating wildlife. Return to the boat club and travel safely back to your hotel, concluding a day teeming with fascinating wildlife encounters. 

The wildlife cruise in Sarawak unfolds primarily in the vicinity of the Kuching Wetlands National Park. The park, spanning 6,610 hectares, holds a prestigious position in the Wetlands of International Importance treaty signed in Iran in 1971. Notably, the national park holds the prestigious designation of being a RAMSAR site, signifying its international importance as a wetland, and is one of seven such sites in Malaysia. The mangroves here boast a rich array of wildlife and vegetation, with the star attractions being the rare Irrawaddy Dolphin and the estuary crocodile, highlighting the significance of this fragile ecosystem.