Duration | Destination | Departure |
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6 days and 5 nights | Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu, Kinabalu National Park, Sandakan, Sukau) | Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu) |
Day 1:
KOTA KINABALU (D):
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, we'll meet the guide and we'll be transferred to the hotel for check-in. At 6.00 pm, we'll leave for an evening tour of about four hours. The tour begins with a bargain hunt at the colorful night market, where trinkets and souvenirs galore await. Then, we'll enjoy the city nightlife from a vantage viewpoint at Signal Hill's observation deck. Next, we'll have our dinner while we attend a cultural show. After dinner, we'll be free to roam the city streets, before we return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2:
KOTA KINABALU/MOUNT KINABALU (B/L/D):
At 7.30 am, after our breakfast, we will depart for Kinabalu National Park, which we will reach in a 2 and a half-hour drive. On the way to the park, we will pass by small towns and villages. We will stop at Nabalu Fruit Market for a break. Then, we'll visit the Poring Hot Springs. Whilst there, a must-visit is the canopy walkway (41m) spans 157m from tree to tree. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, we will continue to Kinabalu National Park. Experience one of the park’s trails and enjoy the view of Mount Kinabalu. We will also visit the Exhibition Hall and the Mountain Garden (one of the most popular attractions in the Park). Afterward, we will proceed to the nearby resort to check in. Overnight.
Day 3:
MOUNT KINABALU/SANDAKAN (B):
At around 11.00 am, depart for Sandakan across the ridges of the Crocker Range, along with beautiful scenarios and passing by native villages and oil palm estates. The journey will take approximately five hours. Upon arrival in Sandakan, we will check in at the hotel. The rest of the day will be free to explore the area or just relax. Overnight.
Day 4:
SANDAKAN/SUKAU (B/L/D):
At 8.00 am, we will be picked up from the hotel in Sandakan and we'll head to Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre where we will participate in the feeding session, which happens at 10.00 am. Afterward, we'll visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Then, we'll take a 2-hour journey to the Bilit Jetty. Upon arrival at the jetty, we'll get on a boat and ride to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located at the Bilit Village. A welcome drink will be served upon arrival at the Bilit Rainforest Lodge as we'll check in. Lunch will be served to refuel and recharge! We'll then hop onto a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening to discover wildlife along the river where we'll have the chance to see the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants! Dinner will be ready in the evening after your river cruise. After dinner, free time at leisure.
Day 5:
SUKAU (B/L/D):
An early morning river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of more Bornean-endemic wildlife or jungle trek at the Oxbow Lake to see an array of bird species. After a morning spent spotting wildlife, it will be time to refuel and recharge with a rich breakfast. Free and easy leisure time to yourself until lunchtime. It’s time to head out on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of a variety of wildlife. After the river cruise, dinner will be served in the dining hall. After a full day out, it will be time for you to chill out, before a good sleep at the Bilit Rainforest Lodge.
Day 6:
SUKAU/SANDAKAN (B):
After breakfast, we will go for some cave exploring. We will be taken on a 30-minute drive to the famous Gomantong Caves, home to millions of bats and swiftlets. We may get to witness the birds’ nest harvesting in action. After the cave exploration, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant, before we are transferred to our respective hotels or Sandakan airport.
- Overnight at the hotel
- All the entrances fee & Transfers & tours are on a Collective basis
- Meals planned as program (B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner)
- SIC Tour: Guide Service (Select language preference) & Private Tour with English speaking driver/guide
- Domestic Airline tickets and Airport Tax.
- Other/optional services personal expenses tips and other services not mentioned in the program.
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Grandis Hotel or similarKota Kinabalu | Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) |
2 | Kinabalu Pine Resort or similarKinabalu National Park | |
3 | Sabah Hotel or similarSandakan | |
4 | Bilit Rainforest Lodge or similarSukau | |
5 | Bilit Rainforest Lodge or similarSukau | |
6 |
Sandakan - Sandakan Airport Sandakan - Hotel |
Place | Schedule Scheduled Tour | Private with English speaking driver/guide Private Tour |
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Kota Kinabalu | Grandis Hotel or similar | |
Kinabalu National Park | Kinabalu Pine Resort or similar | |
Sandakan | Sabah Hotel or similar | |
Sukau | Bilit Rainforest Lodge or similar |