Kuching Trip Overview
Drive from Kuching for about 45 minutes in the direction of Santubong or Damai area. Board a small boat (12 capacity of passengers) and begin your cruise to the mouth of the Salak River. You should be able to spot the elusive and rare schools of Irrawaddy dolphins which are quite common in this area. Our boatman will stop nearby Bird Island to see the sea birds before proceeding to Satang Island.
Head out to the South China Sea for Satang Island. The island is part of the Satang National Park where a turtle conservation project is located on the island. Green Turtles and the rare Hawksbill Turtles often lay their eggs here. Look in on the hatchery to get an idea of conservation work being carried out on these highly endangered sea creatures.
Spend time on the island’s white sandy beach or go snorkelling. You will be able to enjoy the corals and the marine life in the crystalline waters of the island.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Kuching, Malaysia
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Drive from Kuching for about 45 minutes in the direction of Santubong or Damai area. Board a small boat (12 capacity of passengers) and begin your cruise to the mouth of the Salak River. You should be able to spot the elusive and rare schools of Irrawaddy dolphins which are quite common in this area. Our boatman will stop nearby Bird Island to see the sea birds before proceeding to Satang Island.
Head out to the South China Sea for Satang Island. The island is part of the Satang National Park where a turtle conservation project is located on the island. Green Turtles and the rare Hawksbill Turtles often lay their eggs here. Look in on the hatchery to get an idea of conservation work being carried out on these highly endangered sea creatures.
Spend time on the island’s white sandy beach or go snorkelling. You will be able to enjoy the corals and the marine life in the crystalline waters of the island.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Satang Island, Kuching Malaysia
Drive from Kuching for about 45 minutes in the direction of Santubong or Damai area. Board a small boat (12 capacity of passengers) and begin your cruise to the mouth of the Salak River. You should be able to spot the elusive and rare schools of Irrawaddy dolphins which are quite common in this area. Our boatman will stop nearby Bird Island to see the sea birds before proceeding to Satang Island.
Head out to the South China Sea for Satang Island. The island is part of the Satang National Park where a turtle conservation project is located on the island. Green Turtles and the rare Hawksbill Turtles often lay their eggs here. Look in on the hatchery to get an idea of conservation work being carried out on these highly endangered sea creatures.
Spend time on the island’s white sandy beach or go snorkelling. You will be able to enjoy the corals and the marine life in the crystalline waters of the island.
A packed lunch and refreshments will be provided. Retrace your journey back to Kuching in the mid-afternoon, arriving back at your city hotel by about 15:00 hrs.
