Description
TOUR ITINERARY
Duration 4 Hours | Difficulty Level : Easy
You will be picked up from your hotel between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm for a scenic 40–50 minute drive to a jetty near the Kuching Wetlands. Upon arrival, embark on a charming river cruise and begin your journey toward the South China Sea. As the boat glides along the river, keep a lookout for the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin, also known as the snubfin dolphin, which is sometimes spotted near the mouth of the Santubong River.
The Santubong area is one of the best places in Sarawak to observe Irrawaddy dolphins, which inhabit estuaries and shallow coastal waters. Continuing the cruise, we navigate through winding mangrove waterways and estuaries, where you may encounter a rich variety of wildlife. Highlights often include birds and the iconic proboscis monkey, commonly seen along mangrove fringes.
As the afternoon transitions into evening, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Santubong and a spectacular sunset from the water. When dusk falls, your guide will lead the search for mesmerizing fireflies and elusive saltwater crocodiles. Keep your eyes on the muddy riverbanks, where crocodiles may occasionally appear, their eyes reflecting the beam of our flashlights. At the same time, clusters of fireflies illuminate the mangrove branches, creating a magical and unforgettable scene.
After this enchanting exploration, we return to the boat club and begin the journey back to Kuching, concluding an experience filled with remarkable wildlife encounters and the natural wonders of Sarawak.
Do you prefer to cover more and enhance the experience? Click MANGROVE
INCLUDES:
Round-way Transfer, Admission Fee, Boat, Life Jacket, Bottled Water.
EXCLUDES:
Travel Insurance, Tipping, Additional Beverages or Meals and Any Items Not Mentioned
MEET-UP LOCATION:
AJ Borneo Kuching Office (Ground Floor, SL122, No. 41, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak).
PICK-UP LOCATION:
We offer a pick-up service from selected points/hotels around the city centre. If your location is not around the waterfront area, you may request for a special pickup service and it is subject to availability. Please email/WhatsApp to us for this inquiry.
📌 All our tours are operated on the principle that you may be in a small group of other people unless you confirm a private tour with us.
📌 Group price is available when you confirm the tour for your group in a single booking.
📌 Private boat is available at additional fee.
📌 Land transfer will be SIC even though you choose a private boat (unless prior request and confirmation).
Notes:
- We do no guarantee any wildlife watching as they are in the wild.
- Travellers must comply with weather conditions and SFC’s regulations.
- Bring Mosquito repellant, Sun cream if you need.
- Carry a poncho and a full sleeve for night time.
- Please get ready before the pickup time. As it is a group tour, we request our guests to standby before our driver arrives.
- We do not take any responsibility in the event of animal attacks, leeches, self-injury etc.
- Children must be accompanied by guardian at the time of tour.
PRICE:
📝Please click on “Additional Information” to check price for your group.














James –
Loved the fireflies!
Emilia –
Worth every penny
Genelia –
Good to see my photo in the feature! 🤣
Marcos –
No dolphins but managed to see Proboscis Monkeys, crocodiles and fireflies.
Rosa –
Did not know about their mangrove tour which covers this evening tour and more. This tour is nice but they dont really go to deeper mangrove areas. We were lucky to see dolphins and monkeys!