| TOUR CODE: | ABSK-LWV01 |
| DESCRIPTION: | LUXE WILDLIFE VOYAGER: 3D2N LUXURY KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE – MALAYSIA'S FIRST WILDLIFE LIVEABOARD |
| REGION: | Sandakan |
| DURATION: | 3 Days 2 Nights |
| MINIMUM: | 4 Pax |
| AVAILABILITY: | Everyday |
| PICK UP POINT: | Sandakan Airport / Sandakan City Hotel |
| PICK UP TIME: | 10:00 Hrs |
| DROP OFF POINT: | Sandakan Airport / Sandakan City Hotel |
| DROP OFF TIME: | 11:00 Hrs |
Step aboard the Luxe Wildlife Voyager, Malaysia's first and only wildlife liveaboard, for a one-of-a-kind, luxury Kinabatangan River adventure. Enjoy daily wildlife-spotting cruises while staying on the river in ensuite cabins with king-size beds. Unlike standard river cruises, guests can lounge in comfort and enjoy additional amenities like happy hour, BBQ dinners, and exclusive services. This adventure gives you the best chance to spot the Borneo Big 5: orangutans, hornbills, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and crocodiles. Ideal for wildlife and bird photographers, this one-of-a-kind Kinabatangan River safari combines the thrill of wildlife exploration with all the comforts of a luxury yacht.
10:00 Hrs: Enjoy a convenient pick-up from Sandakan airport or your hotel lobby, and proceed 2 hours by car to Kampung Bilit, a quaint village located upstream along Kinabatangan River. Most of the journey would be along asphalt roads, only changing to gravel in the last 20 minutes.
12:00 Hrs: Upon arrival at the jetty, check-in to the Luxe Wildlife Voyager – the first and only wildlife liveaboard in Malaysia – and settle in for a quick safety briefing from your guide.
12:30 Hrs: Enjoy lunch onboard before the day’s activities begin.
13:30 Hrs: Embark on your first river cruise! Kinabatangan River, the second longest river in Malaysia, is considered a hotbed of wildlife activity. While a typical Kinabatangan River Cruise takes you out on the river a couple of hours a day, the Luxe Wildlife Voyager offers an exclusive opportunity to stay on the river, giving you more chances to spot wildlife like pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, orangutan, hornbills, and more.
16:00 Hrs: Enjoy Happy Hour onboard, with free flow of beer, wine, and snacks from 16:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs.
18:30 Hrs: Return to the jetty.
19:30 Hrs: Enjoy a BBQ dinner onboard, thoughtfully prepared by your service crew. Vegetarian and vegan meals can also be prepared with advanced notice.
21:00 Hrs: Enjoy the rest of the night at your leisure and retreat to your comfortable cabin for the night.
06:00 Hrs: Rise early for an early morning river cruise in search of wildlife.
08:00 Hrs: Have breakfast onboard after returning to the jetty.
09:00 Hrs: Step off the boat and take a guided jungle trek to a nearby oxbow lake for opportunities for birdwatching and other wildlife encounters.
12:30 Hrs: Return to the boat for lunch.
13:30 Hrs: After lunch, head out for some cave exploration at Gomantong Cave, a massive limestone structure made up of two cave complexes, Simud Hitam (Black Cave) and Simud Putih (White Cave). Gomantong Cave is home to bats, swiftlets, and edible bird’s nests, a highly prized delicacy in Southeast Asia and a rich source of amino acids, carbohydrates, and mineral salts.
16:00 Hrs: Return to the boat for an evening river cruise in search of wildlife. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, booking a stay on the Luxe Wildlife Voyager provides ample opportunities.
16:30 Hrs: Happy Hour! Enjoy free flow beer, wine, and snacks from 16:30 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs as you lounge on one of the decks.
18:30 Hrs: Return to the jetty.
19:00 Hrs: Sit back and relax as a BBQ dinner is prepared and served to you by the crew onboard.
21:00 Hrs: Enjoy the rest of your night at leisure before retreating to your cabin for the night.
06:00 Hrs: Venture out for your final river cruise and last chance to spot wildlife. Bid farewell to Kinabatangan River, your home for the last two days.
08:00 Hrs: Return to the jetty and have breakfast onboard.
09:00 Hrs: Check out and transfer back to Sandakan.
11:00 Hrs: Estimated time of arrival in Sandakan – your tour ends here.
| Meals | 02 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches & 02 Dinners |
| Accommodation | 02 Nights Stay at Luxe Wildlife Voyager |
| Include | 02 Nights Accommodation, Meals As Stated, Entrances Fees As Per Itinerary, Airport/Tour Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Hotel Return Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Scheduled Boat Transfers (Seat-In Basis), Overland Transfers, English-Speaking Guide and Support Team, Guided Treks, Kinabatangan River Cruises, Binoculars, Rubber Boots, 02 Happy Hour with Snacks |
| Exclude | Airfares Not Mentioned, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Juices, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), 8% SST (If Applicable), Guide Tips (Optional), Any Items/Activities Not Mentioned |