Hoteller i nærheden af Sukau Rainforest Wildlife Journey and Cruises
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Denne 3D2N rejse til Kinabatangan er mere end blot en tur; det er en mulighed for at se den ældste regnskov på jorden tæt på. Her vil du se et vildt, pulserende hjerte, der udfordrer taming - et monument til naturens skønhed og udholdenhed - hvor hornbiller kaster skygger over crimson solnedgange og pygmiske elefanter trompet ved skumringen. Forbered dig på en rejse, hvor gamle regnskove møder svingende chokolade-brune floder, og vildtlevende dyreliv udfolder sig rundt om hver sving. Kinabatangan-floden i det malaysiske Borneo er ikke bare en destination, det er et pulserende, levende naturteater, der byder på en af Asiens mest koncentrerede dyrelivserfaringer, en virkelighed, der vises i David Attenborough's dokumentarer.
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- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Kan børn deltage, og skal de ledsages? Ja
- Kan rejsende fra alle forfatninger deltage? Ja
- Er der en aldersbegrænsning, der gælder for din oplevelse? Nej
- Er der fysiske begrænsninger for at deltage, såsom alder eller vægt? Nej
- Ruten kan ændres efter skøn af vejret, rejsebureauet og flodens tilstand.
- Husk at medbringe insektafvisende, fordi dette er et område med vilde dyr, hvor insekter er almindelige.
- Vær opmærksom på, at vejr, flod og regeringsregler kan forårsage forsinkelser i turens start- og sluttider.
- Som et vilde dyr områder, alle vilde dyr observationer er IKKE garanteret, men vi vil prøve vores bedste med vores erfaring guide til at forbedre vilde dyr observation.
- Basic, resort, og hilltop indkvartering har uafhængige områder af ophold og kan ikke blandes i samme tur, pls book klogt.
- Hilltop ophold inkluderer 2 flodkrydstogt og 1 jungle gåtur kun (kræves gå 100 meter til bakken)
- Homestay og resort omfatter 4 flodkrydstogt og 1 gåtur i junglen
- Turen har ingen refusionspolitik og kan ikke refunderes af nogen grund.
- Denne tur kører i regn og lys.
Anmeldelser(10)
I really enjoyed my time in the jungle. The natural surroundings are stunning, and the days are perfectly balanced between activities and relaxation, with the sounds of the jungle in the background – pure bliss! The guides look after you so well; they’re lovely and are always happy to tell us everything they know about the animals!
This was an excellent tour, everything was very smooth and well-run with great communication. The guide was really good at spotting different animals and sharing information and I saw 4 out of the 5 ‘big five,’ plus many types of hornbills and kingfishers. The accommodation and food was also great.
I booked a 3D/2N at Sukau. Everything went wonderfully well. The meals are good, the cruises are of high quality, we saw the Big Five and much more! The accommodation is simple, but it has everything needed, especially the air conditioning! Areas for improvement: - The guide could provide more information during the cruises. - The breakfast. - We were accommodated in the cottages by the parking lot, which are less pleasant than those under the palm trees. - On the afternoon of day 2, there is nothing to do from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; we walked to the nearest café, which is a 30-minute walk, to keep ourselves occupied. Perhaps consider planning an additional activity to fill the gap?
Super nice 3d2n booked here! The staff and food is really super! Also compliments to our tour guide for the 3 days we were here! His name was Ronel, if I'm correct. He knows a lot about the environment, the wildlife and was 300% committed to making our experience as good as possible! During the cruises we almost immediately saw wild urangutans and very large crocodiles on the river banks! Only no elephants seen, but noticed that they were nearby by finding tracks in the jungle! Greetings the Dutchman 🤓
We didn’t love it here and have a hard time recommending it but wanted to share our experience with caveats for future travelers. The property photographs well, food was good, and we enjoyed the cruises. We’ve stayed in some very nice hotels in Malaysia and this was the most expensive yet overpriced for what you get/don’t get. $400AUD twin share a night!! You also pay extra for wifi Extra for night cruise, extra for key deposit , extra for night jungle walk, tourist tax!! We got the tourist tax refunded as again, was advertised as ‘local taxes included’. No fridge, no kettle no shampoo or conditioner, No fresh fruit! The little things you expect for that price. The reception staff are lovely and were very accommodating when we realized what was advertised on Trip Advisor did not align with what the resort actually offers. Advertised was ‘free flowing drinks’ what we got was a hot and cold water tap! We pushed back on this and after much tooing and froing with Wadi Rum tours they finally agreed to cover our drinks!! Our river cruise guide barely spoke English so even though I’m sure he’s incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife we barely got more than a point and a name called out which often meant missing the animal by the time we realized what we were looking for or where it was. At times we got close enough to other boats and could hear their captains giving actual guided tours. Side note: it seems the Intrepid travel groups had better guides and perks. We didn’t get to see any orangutans or pygmy elephants but that’s life and nature for ya. The jungle walk is just through some trees on the property and there was nothing to see but a pile of old elephant 💩 with mushrooms growing out of it. 😆 Our AC stopped working midday and I woke up from a nap feeling like I’d had a heat stroke. We were in new huts with no tree coverage just sun beating down on tin roof, like a sauna in our room. AC couldn’t cope! The flies at meal times are quite annoying but to be expected with staying in the jungle. Mosquitoes surprisingly weren’t too bad. Lots of downtime which is nice but it’s so hot there’s nowhere to comfortably relax to read a book or nap besides your room. A pool would be 🤩 to refresh and since the river is dotted with crocs along the shore def not for swimming. We knew going in that it would be eco living for a couple of days with the trade off of possibly seeing the Big 5 of Malaysia in their natural habitat but it looked so nice and sounded so promising. 2D1N is prob the better way to go than the 3D2N we did. And even though it’s not in the wild, seeing the orangutans at Sepilok, Sun Bears at the Conservation Center, and Proboscis monkeys at Lubak Bay Sanctuary are a better use of time and money. But those sunrises and sunsets over the water… 🙌 🔥 😍
Dear, Thank you for sharing your experience with us – we really appreciate your honesty, and we're sorry to hear that some parts of your stay didn't go as you'd hoped. Just to gently clarify a few things, because we want to be as transparent as possible: Alcohol is not included in our package. We only offer complimentary coffee, tea, and water during your stay. We've never advertised free alcohol or unlimited drinks, and we're truly sorry if there was any misunderstanding there. If you're looking for a tour that includes free-flow alcohol, we'd be happy to help you find one, Malaysia is an alcohol free country so far no tour offer either regardless of 5 star resort or not– just let us know! Pick-up location – You had requested a different pick-up point than the meeting place listed in the product details. We always try to be flexible, but sometimes we do need to follow the stated meeting point for logistics. We hope you can understand. WiFi, wine, and other extras – These are not included in the package, but they are available as optional add-ons. There's no pressure to purchase them, of course. however during the stay our lovely staff provided some fizzy drinks for free isnt. Wildlife sightings – As noted in the product description, we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings. This is true for all tour operators in the area. We know it can be disappointing, but nature is unpredictable – and that's also what makes it magical when sightings do happen! Air conditioning – There was a small technical issue, but the AC was still working. That said, if something isn't right, our on-site staff are always ready to help. They respond very quickly, and we would have loved the chance to fix it for you right away if we'd known, at the end it does fixed quickly but sadly this wasn't shared in the comments. Government tourism tax – This is a required tax for all registered accommodations in Malaysia, and it's separate from local taxes, which is why it wasn't included in our pricing. We're sorry if that wasn't made clearer to you beforehand but our stafff has been trying to explained to you during the stay but unfortunately you still not accepting. Key deposit – This is a fully refundable deposit as long as the key is returned. Our staff explained this on site, and we always try to make sure guests understand. For future trips, it's quite common for hotels and lodges to ask for a small deposit – but we totally understand it can be surprising if you're not used to it. We truly appreciate that you chose to stay with us, especially in a wildlife sanctuary area where we strive to keep things affordable and natural. We're not a luxury resort, but we do our best to offer a great experience at a very reasonable price. If you ever decide to visit again, private guiding is available for a better chance at wildlife sightings (at an extra cost), and we'd be happy to help arrange it. Thank you again for your honest feedback – it helps us improve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like to discuss anything further. We'd love the chance to welcome you back under better circumstances. Warm regards,
Be very cautious when booking with this company. They advertise a “lowest price guaranteed” but don’t clearly state where you’ll actually be staying, which should have been a red flag. After booking, I was bombarded with messages pushing me to upgrade from a supposedly “very basic” accommodation. The itinerary I received on arrival differed from what I was sold, and I later discovered I’d been charged more than double the price compared to booking directly with the accommodation. Deeply disappointing and misleading. I would not recommend.
Dear, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us – we really appreciate your honesty, and we’re sorry to hear that some parts of your experience felt frustrating or unclear. We’d like to kindly clarify a few points, just to make sure everything is understood for the future. The voucher you received does state that some elements of the itinerary are subject to change. That said, we completely understand how repeated issues can feel upsetting, and we apologize if our communication came across as unhelpful. We initially offered an extra river cruise as a goodwill gesture, but we regret that ongoing threats made it impossible for us to follow through on that. For the safety and comfort of our team, we can’t accept threatening behavior – though we truly wish we could have resolved things in a calmer way. Regarding the shared nature of the trip – yes, this is not a private tour, so at times you may need to wait for other guests. We do our best to make that clear in advance. You mentioned pricing differences. You’re right that rates can vary depending on market, season, number of people, and platform. The price you saw was for a minimum of two guests, staying in a budget room without special meal requests or arrangements. As a single traveler, a surcharge does apply – this is standard industry practice because costs like transfers, guides, and homestay rooms don't halve for one person. This was also stated in the product description. The accommodation is a basic homestay, as clearly described – not a resort. Some travelers expect a higher level of comfort, and while we completely understand the desire for that, we also want to be honest that basic means basic. For a more luxurious stay, we’d be happy to recommend resort options – though those come at an additional cost. You mentioned that you enjoyed parts of the stay and tour, and for that we are genuinely grateful. But we were surprised to see a very different tone in your review. We never want any guest to feel misled, so we try to be fully transparent from the start: shared transport, basic lodging, wildlife not guaranteed, and no free upgrades. To be clear, we cannot offer a refund or a free trip based on the points raised. However, we truly value your feedback and will use it to improve our pre-trip communication – especially about single traveler surcharges, the meaning of “basic homestay,” and the shared nature of the tour. We wish you many wonderful travels ahead, and we hope you’ll find the right type of tour for your needs next time – whether with us or another operator. Warm regards,
Must do in Borneo. Staff is amazing, deluxe rooms are clean and comfortable, recommend doing the two nights to increase chances of spotting alle the big five animals. There are rainboots you can borrow for free
You will travel to the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary area, the Kinabatangan River. The drive from Sandakan or Lahad Datu takes about 2.5 hours. At the resort, you will sleep in a resort built on stilts. The rooms are clean and the beds are good. The washing facilities are separate. Meals are served in the resort lobby. Activities include river boat rides and about an hour of jungle walks. The rest of the time is spent relaxing. The trip was not bad, but despite this, it did not meet my expectations. The trip was saved from complete disappointment by the elephants. The river rides focused too much on birds and monkeys, which you can see elsewhere in Sabah. The river also has crocodiles, but we did not see them. The positive experience was also overshadowed by the view of the rainforests cut down for palm oil, which should be fully protected. I thought the group size was too large at the resort. There were at most a dozen boats on the river at the same point. There were also boats from other resorts. The staff and guides were friendly.
Dear, We sincerely thank you for your thoughtful feedback – we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to learn that your overall journey has been a positive experience thus far. To clarify a few points for you and future guests: all resorts and tour operators along the Sukau River utilise the same shared river route, as there are no private sections available. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, as clearly indicated in our product details. This is due to the nature of animals being free and wild, rather than being kept in a zoo. We consistently strive to assist you in discovering incredible wildlife; however, it is ultimately nature that determines the timing and location of animal sightings. You might have observed other boats while on the cruise. As this is a shared tour experience, unless a private cruise is arranged for an additional fee, the presence of other boats is entirely normal and should not detract from your enjoyment. We have also taken note of your concerns regarding palm trees and deforestation in the area. While our expertise is centred on delivering unforgettable river cruises, we fully recognise the significance of broader environmental issues. For guests who are passionate about conservation, we kindly encourage you to share your insights with local environmental authorities or conservation groups, as they would greatly appreciate your input. We strive to conduct our operations in a responsible manner within the region. Thank you once more for your candid feedback. We sincerely hope you have a wonderful and memorable experience while exploring Borneo. If you ever choose to travel with us again, we would be pleased to welcome you back. Kind regards,
We have done the 3D2N and had an amazing experience! We have seen some orang-oetans, a lot of crocodiles and even more monkeys and birds! We had a lovely guide, aloi, who made it an even better experience. The rest of the staff was also really nice to us. We got so many good memories from this trip!
Was really great unique experience in the middle of the jungle. We didn’t always have great weather but that’s also the Rainforest had something great about it. We saw 3of the Big 5, we didn't think bad rather good now because so you also know these are wild animals and are not exhibited here as in the zoo. Food and staff were mega ! All in all cool experience ! Recommended.
