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


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSRW-DT204
DESCRIPTION: KUCHING DAY TOUR – MANGROVE & WILDLIFE CRUISE WITH IRRAWADDY DOLPHIN WATCHING
REGION: Kuching
DURATION: 2-3 Hours
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kuching / Kuching International Airport
PICK UP TIME: 08:00 Hrs (Morning Session) / 16:00 Hrs (Evening Session)
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kuching / Kuching International Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 11:00 Hrs (Morning Session) / 19:00 Hrs (Evening Session)
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • 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 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kuching / Santubong Jetty

Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kuching, and you will be transferred from Kuching to the Santubong Jetty, a brief 30-minute drive away.  

Upon reaching the Santubong Boat Club, embark on a boat for a 3-hour wildlife cruise towards the Santubong and Salak Rivers. 

You will be on the lookout for the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins, renowned for its unique appearance and found in rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters.  

Apart from Irrawaddy Dolphins, you'll commonly encounter estuarine crocodiles, macaque monkeys, mudskippers, monitor lizards, and silver-leaf monkeys. The wetlands also host a diverse range of bird species like the White Belly Eagle, White Egret, Seagull, Kingfisher, and more. 

If you opt for the evening cruise session, you will get a chance to witness the mesmerizing sight of fireflies twinkling among the mangrove branches! 

Cruise back to Santubong Jetty, followed by a safe road journey back to your hotel in Kuching. 

Meals :

Include Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Land Transportation (Seat-In-Coach), Local English-speaking Guide, Entrance Fees of Guided Cruises, Life Jacket 
Exclude Beverages and Any Items Not Mentioned 
  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts 
  • Long pants or shorts 
  • Good walking shoes 
  • Binoculars  
  • Camera 
  • Drinking water 
  • Torchlight 
  • Sunhat 
  • Sunblock lotion 
  • Insect repellent  
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private tours are available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings. 
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organized to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Strongly recommend bringing a cap, sunshades, and sunblock due to exposure to the hot tropical sun. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staff. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it's never expected, it's always very much appreciated.