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Mangrove Swamp and Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Cruise
Mangrove Swamp and Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Cruise
Mangrove Swamp and Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Cruise

Shared Mangrove Swamp and Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Cruise

By Tour & Incentive Travel
Features
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Overview
  • Chance to see the wide biodiversity of the Salak River Delta
  • Relaxing cruise through the mangrove swamp's rich nature
  • Native flora & fauna sitings in their natural habitat
  • Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching Cruise
  • Local guide with expert insight into swamp's ecosystem

Activity location

  • Salak River Delta
    • Santubong, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Kuching, Malaysia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMangrove swamp cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to charcoal factory
  • What's includedWhat's includedBeverages
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Kuching hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside a 3-mile (5-km) radius from the city center is payable on the day of your activity.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

This trip cruises along the Santubong River and plies the Salak River Delta systems, of which, both flow into the South China Sea. In both, one experience a close-up view of the heavily suilted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants from reptilians to crustaceans and fishes: crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters, mud skippers, mangrove crabs, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish and more. The swamp sustains, many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves, locally known as “bakau” or “Bako”. It’s used as piling in construction and is also processed as charcoal. Easily mistaken as wasteland, the area experiences tidal rises that leaves rich silts on which the mangrove thrives, giving rise to a symbiotic relationship affecting all flora and fauna, aquatic life and coastal organisms. Irrawaddy or snubfin dolphin 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 metres deep. Visitors 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! At the end of the tour, return to the boat club for transfer to your hotel.

Note : Dolphins, crocodiles and fireflies are wild creatures, and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSalak River Delta
    • Santubong, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Kuching, Malaysia