Bilit Village Homestay

Stay with a local family

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What we say: 3 stars

As an alternative to the touristy jungle lodges, it's possible to stay with a local family in the village of Bilit. Your accommodation will depend on who's willing to take you in, but you can expect a private room with a fan and shared bathrooms. The package price includes morning and afternoon river cruises and a night walk, plus you'll have opportunities to learn some Malay cooking and traditional dance. If you don't mind staying in a village instead of the jungle, it's a great way to support the local community. Additional nights are a bargain 50 ringgit per person and children get a 50% discount. Pick-up from Sandakan can be arranged. (Please note that we did not inspect the homestays ourselves.)

Contact details:

Kinabatangan River.  T: (013) 891 3078  
Email them at: bilit2002@hotmail.com
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Tanya Procyshyn is a Singapore-based freelance writer and photographer. With a passion for unusual destinations, she has camped alongside Komodo dragons and shook hands with soldiers in North Korea. She blogs at www.idreamofdurian.com.

What we were quoted

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dbl fan share b'room 310 Ringgit 310 Ringgit 360 ringgit for two nights

Added to Travelfish on: 25th February, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 25th February, 2013

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