Description

Sandakan: Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise

Tour code:

#T63251

4.85

average rating is 4.9 out of 5

(32 reviews)

5 hours

Malaysia

Start from:

Sandakan

End at:

Sandakan

Type tour:

Share tour, Private tour

Age range:

0 - 99 years old

Languages:

English

Payments:

Pay Advance

Highlight

Scenic river cruise to Pamaguan Island with sunset viewpoint
Traditional crab trap demonstration and local village exploration
Enjoy a relaxing hi-tea with local cakes during the cruise
Experience a magical firefly cruise after dinner

About tour

A scenic river cruise to Pamaguan Island offers an unforgettable evening filled with natural beauty and local culture. Witness a stunning sunset from a breathtaking viewpoint, then embark on a relaxing cruise as you savor a simple hi-tea featuring local homemade cakes. Engage with the community through a village stroll, experience traditional crab traps, and spot diverse wildlife along the riverbank. As night falls, be mesmerized by the enchanting fireflies illuminating the sky before returning for a delicious dinner at the jetty.

Itinerary

Day 1 – River Cruise, Village Life & Firefly Experience

Begin your adventure with a scenic river cruise from any sandakan hotel or sepilok area.Arrive Pantai Pamaguan , Have a simple high tea and eat cakes made by locals. Take a walk around the village to see how people live and what they do. Along the riverbank,observe different kinds of birds and other animals. At sunset, sail to the nearest Pamaguan Island and enjoy the view of the sunset from a high point. Stop halfway through the cruise to learn about traditional crab traps from locals then cruise back to the jetty for dinner. As darkness falls, embark on a firefly cruise to witness the magical spectacle of fireflies lighting up the night, return to the jetty and be transferred back to your hotel at the end.

Included

Tour already included

Hotel transfer roundtrip
Firefly cruise Scenic river cruise
Photo stop at a spectacular sunset viewpoint
Hi-tea with local homemade cakes
Wildlife spotting and dinner
Traditional crab trap demonstration if any

Tour not included

Durian tasting cost if any (only during the end of years)

Your receipt will be sent instantly as a PDF after full payment and can be saved on your device. It also serves as your booking confirmation.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Tickets are valid only for the selected activity date, and changes are not permitted.
Prices are listed in USD and can be paid using major cards, Apple Pay, bank transfer, or Wise (foreign currencies accepted).
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
In a wildlife area, animals have the freedom to roam, so spotting them isn't a guaranted thing.
The itinerary could change due to some rough weather or animal safety concerns.
Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request in advance.
Durian tasting is subject to seasonal availability, if not then visit around the local village via vehicles.
Fireflies sighting might be not guaranteed depending on the weather
All tour in sandakan is not cheap hence it is not same to any areas in Malaysia.
The tour run in rain or shine unless government instruction.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers, and at least 2 travelers