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Kinabatangan River Cruise 2D1N: one night, the full safari.

The Kinabatangan river cruise 2D1N packs two cruises, a night walk and a river lodge into one night from RM780 all-inclusive — or swap the river for Selingan Turtle Island's nesting program from RM1,550.

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Choosing in 30 seconds: the Kinabatangan river cruise 2D1N is RM780 per person and Selingan Turtle Island is RM1,550, both all-inclusive from Sandakan (verified September 2026). The river safari packs in an afternoon cruise, night walk, dawn cruise and one night at a Bilit river lodge. Prefer sea turtles nesting on a beach, swap it for Selingan at RM1,550. The two also combine back-to-back — ask in your enquiry.

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Lowest price overnight Bilit · Lower Kinabatangan Chalet at Tanini Kinabatangan lodge across the river from Kampung Bilit

2D1N Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)

Tanini Kinabatangan · standard room, a short boat hop across from Kampung Bilit Jetty

2 river cruisesGuided night walk1B · 1DEco water bottleIn-house guide

The cheapest way to sleep on the river: an afternoon cruise for the primate hour, dinner in the rainforest, a night walk for the nocturnal shift, then a dawn cruise before breakfast and the drive back.

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Day by day

D1: pickup 10:45 AM (Wisma Khoo, Sandakan) or 11:45 AM (Sepilok accommodation); flights should land before 11:00–11:15 AM → gather at The Mango by Tanini, Sepilok → ~2 h drive → boat across from Kampung Bilit Jetty → welcome drink & briefing → afternoon river cruise · dinner · guided night walk. D2: dawn river cruise · breakfast · check out · drop-off at your Sandakan hotel or the airport; afternoon flights recommended.

Included

Return Sandakan/Sepilok transfers, 1 night's stay, 1 dinner + 1 breakfast, both river cruises, night walk, in-house guide, eco water bottle.

Good to know

Tour code RB-2D1N-SDK-TK · min 2 pax · price is per person; no separate child rate published — include children's birth years in your enquiry for a quote.

From RM 780 per person · all-inclusive +RM54/pax Jun–Sep 2026
Turtle nesting program Selingan · Sulu Sea Green turtle on the beach at Selingan Turtle Island, Sandakan

2D1N Selingan Turtle Island

Selingan Turtle Island chalet · standard twin with attached bathroom

Turtle nesting observationHatchling releaseEgg hatchery visitBeach & swimming1B · 1L · 1D

One of Borneo's great wildlife nights: a beach afternoon on a marine-park island, then after dinner the rangers call you out when a turtle comes ashore — nesting, the egg transfer to the hatchery, and if timing is right, hatchlings racing to the sea.

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Day by day

D1: 9:00 AM hotel pickup → jetty → 10:15 AM scheduled boat to Selingan → check in · 12:30 PM lunch · afternoon free — swim at the designated beach, snorkel gear for rent · 7:30 PM dinner, then the turtle program: rangers call guests when a turtle lands; observe nesting, the egg transfer to the hatchery, and a hatchling release when available. D2: breakfast · boat back to Sandakan · drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Included

1 night island chalet, English-speaking guide, all land and boat transfers, meals as itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner), all entrance fees.

Good to know

Tour code RB-2D1N-SDK-AG · min 2 pax · child rate ages 3–11 · chalets are ~500 m from the jetty with no porter service — pack a small overnight bag (luggage room available at the jetty) · valuables with you at dinner; rooms aren't revisited once the turtle watch starts · the operator's inclusion list shows a second lunch not in the itinerary — confirm meals at booking.

From RM 1,550 per adult · all-inclusive Child (3–11): RM 1,270

The two, side by side

Prices per person, minimum 2 pax, verified against the operator's detail pages, September 2026.

PackageAdultChildThe nightWildlifeFlight timing
Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)RM 780On enquiryRainforest chalet, night walkProboscis monkeys, hornbills, macaques, crocs; orangutans & elephants possibleLand before ~11 AM · out after 2 PM
Selingan Turtle IslandRM 1,550RM 1,270 (3–11)Island chalet, ranger-led turtle watchNesting sea turtles, hatchery, hatchling release9 AM pickup · afternoon flights out

Not included on either: Malaysia Tourism Tax (RM10/room/night at check-in for foreign visitors; Malaysians exempt with IC), drinks, flights, travel insurance, tipping and personal expenses. Selingan extras: snorkel gear rental and photography fees. All rates subject to final confirmation at booking.

Got a second night? The 3D2N river packages double your cruises from RM880. Only got a day? The river cruise day tour is RM600. Or combine river + turtles back-to-back and ask for a joint quote below.

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Both rates come from the operator's own detail pages, not category listings — checked September 2026, surcharges and age bands stated where they apply.

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Honest about wildlife

Turtles nest on Selingan year-round and the river's primates show most days — but these are wild animals, and nobody can guarantee a sighting on a given night.

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Kinabatangan river cruise 2D1N, answered

The questions people ask before choosing.

How much does a Kinabatangan river cruise 2D1N cost?
The Kinabatangan river cruise 2D1N is RM780 per person all-inclusive (plus RM54 per person surcharge for June–September 2026 travel) — two cruises, a night walk, one night's lodge stay, meals and transfers. The Selingan Turtle Island alternative is RM1,550 per adult and RM1,270 per child aged 3–11.
Is one night enough on the Kinabatangan?
One night fits two cruises — the afternoon primate window and the dawn birdlife window — plus a guided night walk. That's a real safari, but half the river time of a 3D2N. If wildlife is the main point of your trip, compare the 3D2N packages: from RM880 you get four cruises instead of two.
Will I definitely see turtles on Selingan?
Turtles nest on Selingan throughout the year and the ranger program runs nightly — guests are called from the dining area when a turtle comes ashore. Nesting, the hatchery egg transfer and hatchling releases are all wild events though, so no operator can promise them on a specific night.
River or turtles — which one?
River for rainforest wildlife: proboscis monkeys, hornbills, macaques, crocodiles, with orangutans and pygmy elephants possible. Selingan for sea turtles and a beach afternoon. They're different enough that many travellers do both back-to-back — pick "Combine both" in the form for a joint quote.
What are the flight timing rules?
River safari: land in Sandakan before about 11:00 AM on day 1; book an afternoon flight out on day 2. Selingan: pickup is 9:00 AM from Sandakan hotels; day 2 returns in time for afternoon flights.
Anything unusual to pack for Selingan?
A small overnight bag — chalets are about 500 m from the jetty with no porter service, and there's a luggage room at the jetty for the rest. Bring your valuables to dinner: once the turtle watch starts, guests don't return to their rooms until it's over. Snorkel gear is rentable on the island.
What's excluded on both?
Malaysia Tourism Tax (RM10 per room per night, paid at check-in; Malaysians exempt with IC), drinks, flights, travel insurance, tipping and personal expenses. On Selingan, snorkel rental and photography fees are extra.
2 packages fromRM 780 / person
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