Which Kinabatangan river tour is best?

For most visitors, a 3D2N safari: it fits cruises at every wildlife window for the best sighting odds, from RM880. Choose a day tour if time is tight, a 2D1N as the minimum overnight, the 4D3N to add Selingan's turtles, or the 5D4N for maximum river depth across three lodges.

Are these prices per person or per group?

Per person, twin-sharing, with a minimum of 2 travellers. Child rates and age bands are listed on each package; peak-season surcharges are shown where the operator publishes them.

Can tours be combined?

Yes — common combinations include a Sepilok day tour before an overnight river safari, or the river safari plus Selingan Turtle Island back-to-back. Mention the combination in your enquiry for a joint quote.

What is not included?

Across all tours: drinks, flights, travel insurance, tipping and personal expenses. Overnight stays add Malaysia Tourism Tax (RM10 per room per night at check-in for foreign visitors; Malaysians exempt with IC).

Kinabatangan River Tours: All 13 Packages Compared, From RM500 (2026/2027)

Q: How much do Kinabatangan river tours cost?

Verified 2026/2027 adult rates run from RM500 for the Sepilok day tour and RM600 for the river cruise day trip, through RM780 to RM2,750 for overnight safaris, to RM2,880 for the 4D3N circuit and RM3,880 for the 5D4N expedition. All prices are per person, all-inclusive from Sandakan, minimum 2 pax, verified against the operator's own itinerary pages in September 2026.

Q: Do the tours include transport from Sandakan?

Yes — every package includes pickup from your Sandakan hotel or the airport, all land and boat transfers, stated meals, entrance fees and guided activities. Sandakan is a 45-minute flight from Kota Kinabalu.

Kinabatangan River Tours: all 13 packages, from RM500.

All 13 Kinabatangan river tours, grouped by duration — verified adult prices from RM500, all-inclusive from Sandakan.

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Choosing in 30 seconds: short on time — the RM600 river day trip. Best value on the water — the RM880 3D2N Bilit safari. Turtles too — the RM2,880 4D3N. All 13 prices are verified adult rates, all-inclusive from Sandakan (checked September 2026).

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Back in Sandakan by night — no packing required.

Guaranteed orangutans Sepilok

Day tour

Sepilok Orangutan, Sun Bear & Rainforest Discovery Centre

Day trip · Sepilok, ~40 min from Sandakan

Orangutan feedingSun Bear CentreCanopy walkwayLunch

The land-based classic: feeding platform, the world's smallest bears, and the RDC's 150 m canopy walk. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 500 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 365 (2-10)

The river day trip Gomantong → Bilit

Day tour

Gomantong Caves & Kinabatangan River Cruise

Day trip from Sandakan · home by night

4 PM wildlife cruiseGomantong CavesLunch + dinner

Two landmarks in one day: the bird's-nest caves, then the river at its golden primate hour. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 600 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 325 (2-10)

2D1N — one night Compare in depth →

The minimum for both golden wildlife windows.

Cheapest overnight Bilit · boat-across lodge

2D1N

2D1N Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)

Tanini Kinabatangan · standard room

2 river cruisesNight walk1B · 1D

The lowest-priced night on the river: afternoon cruise, jungle after dark, dawn on the water. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 780 per adult · all-inclusive Child rate on enquiry +RM54/pax Jun-Sep 2026

Turtle nesting program Selingan · Sulu Sea

2D1N

2D1N Selingan Turtle Island

Selingan chalet · standard twin

Turtle nesting watchHatchling releaseBeach afternoon

Rangers call you from dinner when a turtle lands; chalets are 500 m from the jetty with no porters, so pack light. Full itinerary & details →

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

3D2N — the sweet spot Compare in depth →

Seven packages; the configuration guides themselves recommend.

Lowest 3D2N price Bilit · Lower Kinabatangan

3D2N

3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari (Bilit)

Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort · deluxe twin

4 river cruisesJungle trek2B · 1L · 2D

The value pick of the whole river: four cruises — 4 PM on arrival, dawn and dusk on day 2, one last dawn — for the lowest overnight price. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 880 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 440 (2-10) +RM100/pax Jul-Sep 2026

Night walks included Bilit · boat-across lodge

3D2N

3D2N Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)

Tanini Kinabatangan · chalet

4 river cruises2 night walksJungle walk

The four-cruise rhythm plus the jungle after dark, twice. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 1,100 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 880 +RM54/pax Jun-Sep 2026

Cheapest Sepilok combo Sepilok → Bilit

3D2N

3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan (Tanini)

Tanini Kinabatangan · Bangkatan chalet

Sepilok orangutans4 river cruises2 night walksOxbow trek

Orangutans and sun bears on day 1, then the full Tanini safari. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 1,350 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 1,080 +RM54/pax Jun-Sep 2026

Comfort chalets Bilit · riverfront

3D2N

3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari — Hornbill Lodge

Hornbill Lodge, Bilit · river chalets

4 river cruisesNight walkRiverside bar

The comfort tier: same four-cruise itinerary, proper chalets and a bar on the river. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 1,750 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 1,320 (2-11)

Oxbow + Gomantong Sukau

3D2N

3D2N Sepilok / Sukau / Ox-Bow Lake / Gomantong

Borneo Nature Lodge, Sukau · deluxe twin

Sepilok orangutans3 river cruisesKelenanap oxbowGomantong Cave

The sightseeing-rich route from the river's classic base. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 1,920 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 1,425 (2-10)

Fireflies · boat access Abai · lower river

3D2N

3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan (Abai)

Abai Jungle Lodge · boat access only

Firefly night cruisePitas Ox-BowVillage lunchSepilok

No roads at all — the boat leaves Sim Sim Jetty at noon. Fireflies off the 4:30 cruise, breakfast on the oxbow platform, lunch in a villager's home. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 2,650 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 2,120 (2-10)

Two-lodge expedition Abai → Sukau

3D2N

3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan — Abai + KRL Sukau

Two lodges: Abai + Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

2 lodgesFirefliesAll-boat travelPool

The river top to bottom in three days — Abai's fireflies, then upstream to Sukau. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 2,750 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 2,200 (2-10)

4D3N — the complete circuit Compare in depth →

Turtles, orangutans and the river in one booking.

All 3 icons · 1 booking Selingan → Sepilok → Bilit

4D3N

4D3N Selingan / Sepilok / Kinabatangan (Bilit)

Selingan chalet + Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit deluxe

Turtle nesting nightSepilok orangutans4 river cruises

Turtles, orangutans and the river in one seamless loop — zero logistics on your plate. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 2,880 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 2,450 (2-10) +RM50 Jun/Sep · +RM189 Jul/Aug (Selingan)

5D4N — the expedition Compare in depth →

Three lodges, all-boat, the whole river.

The full-river expedition Sepilok → Abai → Sukau

5D4N

5D4N Sepilok & Kinabatangan (Abai & Sukau)

3 lodges: MyNature + Abai + KRL Sukau

Flying squirrelsFireflies4 cruises + oxbowMenanggul River

The deepest itinerary on the river — all-boat from Sim Sim Jetty to home. Full itinerary & details →

From RM 3,880 per adult · all-inclusive Child: RM 3,110 (2-10)

All 13 Kinabatangan river tours at a glance

Adult prices per person, all-inclusive from Sandakan, minimum 2 pax — every rate verified against the operator's published detail pages, September 2026.

Duration	Tour	Adult	Child	Signature
Day tour	Sepilok Orangutan, Sun Bear & Rainforest	RM 500	RM 365 (2-10)	Orangutan feeding
Day tour	Gomantong Caves & Kinabatangan River Cru	RM 600	RM 325 (2-10)	4 PM wildlife cruise
2D1N	2D1N Kinabatangan Safari	RM 780	On enquiry	2 river cruises
2D1N	2D1N Selingan Turtle Island	RM 1,550	RM 1,270 (3-11)	Turtle nesting watch
3D2N	3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari	RM 880	RM 440 (2-10)	4 river cruises
3D2N	3D2N Kinabatangan Safari	RM 1,100	RM 880	4 river cruises
3D2N	3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan	RM 1,350	RM 1,080	Sepilok orangutans
3D2N	3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari — Hornbil	RM 1,750	RM 1,320 (2-11)	4 river cruises
3D2N	3D2N Sepilok / Sukau / Ox-Bow Lake / Gom	RM 1,920	RM 1,425 (2-10)	Sepilok orangutans
3D2N	3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan	RM 2,650	RM 2,120 (2-10)	Firefly night cruise
3D2N	3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan — Abai + KRL	RM 2,750	RM 2,200 (2-10)	2 lodges
4D3N	4D3N Selingan / Sepilok / Kinabatangan	RM 2,880	RM 2,450 (2-10)	Turtle nesting night
5D4N	5D4N Sepilok & Kinabatangan	RM 3,880	RM 3,110 (2-10)	Flying squirrels

How we verify: every rate and itinerary on this page is checked against the operator's individual tour pages — not category listings — and re-checked when the operator updates them. Last full check: September 2026.

Not included on any tour: drinks, flights, travel insurance, tipping and personal expenses. Overnight tours add Malaysia Tourism Tax (RM10/room/night at check-in for foreign visitors; Malaysians exempt with IC). Peak surcharges shown per card where the operator lists them. All rates subject to final confirmation.

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Kinabatangan river tours, answered

How much do Kinabatangan river tours cost?

Verified 2026/2027 adult rates: RM500–600 for day tours, RM780–RM2,750 for overnight safaris (1–2 nights), RM2,880 for the 4D3N circuit with Selingan's turtles, and RM3,880 for the 5D4N three-lodge expedition. All per person, all-inclusive from Sandakan, minimum 2 pax.

Which tour is best?

For most visitors, a 3D2N safari — it fits cruises at every wildlife window for the best sighting odds, from RM880. Day tour if time is tight; 4D3N to add the turtles; 5D4N for maximum river depth.

Why do prices here differ from some other listings?

Several tour listings — including the operator's own category pages — display child rates as "from" prices. Every price on this page is the verified adult rate from the individual itinerary page, with child rates and age bands stated separately.

Do tours include transport from Sandakan?

Yes — every package includes hotel or airport pickup in Sandakan, all land and boat transfers, stated meals, entrance fees and guided activities. Sandakan is a 45-minute flight from Kota Kinabalu.

Can I combine tours?

Yes — a Sepilok day tour before an overnight safari, or river safari plus Selingan Turtle Island back-to-back, are the classic combinations. Pick "Combine two or more tours" in the form for a joint quote.

What's excluded?

Drinks, flights, travel insurance, tipping and personal expenses on all tours; overnight stays add the RM10/room/night tourism tax at check-in (Malaysians exempt with IC).

Kinabatangan River Tours: all 13 packages, from RM500.

Day tours Compare in depth →

Sepilok Orangutan, Sun Bear & Rainforest Discovery Centre

Gomantong Caves & Kinabatangan River Cruise

2D1N — one night Compare in depth →

2D1N Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)

2D1N Selingan Turtle Island

3D2N — the sweet spot Compare in depth →

3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari (Bilit)

3D2N Kinabatangan Safari (Tanini)

3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan (Tanini)

3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari — Hornbill Lodge

3D2N Sepilok / Sukau / Ox-Bow Lake / Gomantong

3D2N Sepilok, Sun Bear & Kinabatangan (Abai)

3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan — Abai + KRL Sukau

4D3N — the complete circuit Compare in depth →

4D3N Selingan / Sepilok / Kinabatangan (Bilit)

5D4N — the expedition Compare in depth →

5D4N Sepilok & Kinabatangan (Abai & Sukau)

All 13 Kinabatangan river tours at a glance

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