This comprehensive 6-day Sabah trip will take you out in search of Sabah's nature and wildlife.
On this tour, you eat, sleep and dream in nature as it takes you to one of Malaysia’s UNESCO Heritage Sites, Kinabalu Park, the former capital of British North Borneo, a turtle sanctuary island and various natural sites along the Kinabatangan River.
You will also embark on an exciting river safari in search of proboscis monkeys which are endemic to Borneo. Their unique characters are seen in their pot bellies, a large pendulous nose, thick white tail and, loud nasal honks emitted by them.
Experience the best of natural landscapes, native wildlife, and lush rainforests on this Sabah trip!This comprehensive 6-day Sabah trip will take you out in search of Sabah's nature and wildlife.
On this tour, you eat, sleep and dream in nature as it takes you to one of Malaysia’s UNESCO Heritage Sites, Kinabalu Park, the former capital of British North Borneo, a turtle sanctuary island and various natural sites along the Kinabatangan River.
You will also embark on an exciting river safari in search of proboscis monkeys which are endemic to Borneo. Their unique characters are seen in their pot bellies, a large pendulous nose, thick white tail and, loud nasal honks emitted by them.
Experience the best of natural landscapes, native wildlife, and lush rainforests on this Sabah trip!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kota Kinabalu Drive to Kampung Kiau
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Depart for a two-hour drive to the Crocker Range. Enjoy scenic mountain views on your way to Kampung Kiau. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the village homestay coordinator before being introduced to your host family. Take a walk around the village and enjoy the scenic views of the surroundings or mingle with the villagers.
Accommodation
Kampung Kiau Homestay★1 star
Activities
Kampung Kiau
Transportations
Minivan from Kota Kinabalu to Kampung Kiau
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kota Belud
Day 2
Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Spring & Sabah Tea Plantation
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Depart for Kinabalu Park, a botanists' paradise with over a thousand species of orchids, numerous specious of Rhododendrons. After lunch, proceed to Poring Hot Springs, where you will have a chance to soak yourselves in the hot sulphuric waters renowned for its therapeutic properties. Continue the tour to Sabah Tea Plantation.
Accommodation
Sabah Tea Resort Cottage★3 star
Activities
Kinabalu National Park
Poring Hot Springs
Sabah Tea Garden Activities
Transportations
Minivan from Cameron Highlands to Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah.
Minivan from Poring Hot Spring to Sabah Tea Resort Cottage
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kota Belud
Kundasang
Ranau
Day 3
Sabah Tea Plantation, Sandakan & Kinabatangan River
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Continue your Sabah trip to go for a morning walk around the Sabah Tea Plantation, the largest tea producing factory in Sabah. Take a guided tour to discover how rainforest raw tea leaves are processed and packed for export. Check out and depart to Kinabatangan. With lunch en route, drive through the scenic countryside and local villages. We arrive at Kinabatangan River with the greatest concentration of wildlife in Borneo.
Accommodation
Bilit Rainforest Lodge★3 star
Activities
Morning Walk at Sabah Tea Plantation
Kinabatangan River Cruise
Transportations
Minivan from Ladang Tea Sabah to Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Private Driver from Kinabatangan River to Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ranau
Sandakan
Kinabatangan
Day 4
Kinabatangan River Cruise, Bilit Village & Gomantong Cave
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Wake up to the sounds of Borneo as birds and most wildlife are most active just before daylight. We will take a 1½-hour boat trip in the midst of the dramatic change of colours on the horizon as the sun rises. Check-out then take a boat to Bilit Village where you'll meet the Orang Sungai Tribe and visit Gomantong Cave.
Accommodation
Sabah Hotel★4 star
Activities
Kinabatangan River Cruise
Bilit Village
Gomantong Caves
Transportations
Minivan from Bilit to Hotel Sandakan
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kinabatangan
Sandakan
Day 5
Selingan Turtle Island Free Time
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Transfer to the jetty for the boat departing to Turtle Island. Selingan Turtle Island is ideal for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. After dinner, we will wait for news from the Park Rangers on the sighting of any turtles that have come ashore to lay eggs. Witness the collection of eggs from the nesting site and relocating them in the hatchery for conservation purposes. If there are any hatchings at the nursery, you will get to see them being released to the open sea.
Accommodation
Selingan Turtle Island Chalet
Activities
Turtle Island Park Evening Time
Transportations
Minivan from Sabah Hotel Sandakan to Sandakan Yacht Club
Boat from Sandakan Yacht Club to Selingan Turtle Island
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Sandakan
Selingaan Island
Day 6
Sepilok Orangutan and Departure
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This is the last day of your Sabah trip. After breakfast check-out and depart to the Sandakan Jetty for the boat. From there, transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve to visit the orangutans that have been orphaned, rescued from illegal captivity, or injured individuals. After the tour, transfer to Sandakan Airport or your hotel.
Activities
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Transportations
Boat from Selingan Turtle Island to Sandakan Yacht Club
Minivan from Sandakan Yacht Club to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Minivan from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Selingaan Island
Sandakan
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
9 activities
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 3,608/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Malaysia in 6 days
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