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Mangrove & Dolphin Watching Cruise from Kuching
About
This river excursion journeys along the Santubong River and through the Salak River delta, where both waterways meet the South China Sea. The route offers an up-close look at an extensive mangrove ecosystem shaped by tidal movements and rich sediment deposits.
Often overlooked, these mangrove swamps support a remarkable range of life, from crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters and mudskippers to crabs, prawns, shellfish and monkeys. The forest is dominated by black and red mangroves, locally known as bakau or bako’, valued for their use in construction and charcoal production.
The ever-changing tides nourish the mangroves, creating a balanced environment where plant and animal life dep...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return Hotel Transfer
Lifevest
Return Boat Transfer
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All rates are exclusive of Travel Insurance and Repatriation.
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The weather / sea condition and water visibility is outside / beyond the operator's control.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Flowing quietly toward the South China Sea, the Santubong River and Salak delta form a living network of mangroves shaped by tide and time. Rich silts carried by the river feed dense forests of black and red mangroves, creating a vital habitat along the coast.
Within this ecosystem, life thrives in many forms. Crocodiles patrol the waterways while mudskippers and crabs move across the exposed banks. Monitor lizards, otters and monkeys share the forest edge, and beneath the surface, fish, prawns and shellfish depend on the shelter of the roots.
These shallow waters are also home to the Irrawaddy dolphin, a rare and distinctive species that surfaces quietly in the estuaries, often near fishing boats working the tides.
As the journey ends, the river returns to stillness, and the boat glides back to the jetty, leaving the mangroves to their timeless rhythm.
This river excursion journeys along the Santubong River and through the Salak River delta, where both waterways meet the South China Sea. The route offers an up-close look at an extensive mangrove ecosystem shaped by tidal movements and rich sediment deposits.
Often overlooked, these mangrove swamps support a remarkable range of life, from crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters and mudskippers to crabs, prawns, shellfish and monkeys. The forest is dominated by black and red mangroves, locally known as bakau or bako’, valued for their use in construction and charcoal production.
The ever-changing tides nourish the mangroves, creating a balanced environment where plant and animal life dep...
