Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience a close-up view of the heavily silted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants of reptilians to crustaceans and fishes such as crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters, mud skippers, mangrove crabs, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish, monkeys and more.
The swamp sustains many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves. It is used as piling in constructions and is also processed as charcoal.
The Irrawaddy or snubfin dophin, inhabits the rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area remains one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. When seen, they swim and dive around open waters less than 30 meters deep.
You will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins and they are best seen when they frolic near local fishing boats that are hauling in the catch!
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English speaking guide
Boat ride
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected city hotels in Kuching)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from selected city hotels in Kuching
Kampung Santubong, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Arrive at Boat Club. Once ready, cruise departs along Santubong River. Wildlife sightings normally takes about 2 hours. 120 minutes
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Andrew_B
20 Nov 2024
Excellent trip even if we didn’t see dolphins. Lots of crocodiles and proboscis monkeys and bird life. Adam was very knowledgeable and captain tried hard to find wildlife
Nickynutcase
21 Jun 2024
A last minute decision to go on this tour with CPH and it was truly fantastic.
We were picked up from our hotel and taken on a 45 minute mini bus journey to our starting point.
Our guide Adam from CPH was fantastic.
His knowledge of the waterways and mangroves we travelled along was incredible.
Clearly passionate about the wildlife and indigenous people living along the river he constantly updated us with relevant and fascinating information. Our boat skipper literally went the extra mile to make sure we were completely safe and enjoyed motoring along the water. We saw Irrawaddy Dolphins, Saltwater crocodiles, proboscis monkey's, kingfishers, longtail mackaw monkeys and when the sun went down, we were treated to the delight of fireflies providing an evening light show. The whole experience was fabulous and something my wife and I won't forget. Fantastic.
402johannesl
09 Jun 2024
We booked quite spontaneously the evening before through Ehwan Ibrahim. We then had a great boat trip with Mr. Ham. We were too early at the pier and it started straight away anyway. The first stop was in the nearby bay to watch Irrawaddy dolphins. We saw a few dolphins, but they are rather shy. We then went on to the mangroves. There we saw a total of 3 crocodiles on the shore. According to the guide, monkeys are more likely to be seen near the shore in the evening at dusk. We were out in the morning and didn't see any. There was good food and water in between. Overall, a very successful trip. After the boat trip, Mr. Ham and his friend drove us to the beautiful Damai Beach upon request.
This tour in
Kuching
is organized by
Tour & Incentive Travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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