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Borneo – Sabah Adventure
10 days, Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
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Revive your sense of adventure on this jam-packed tour. Hike rainforest trails and summit Mt Kinabalu to watch the sunrise. Our CEOs will provide nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels with an introduction to the highlights of remote Sabah, helping you frame great snapshots of tropical birds and giant flowers. Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and meet these special creatures. And after all the excitement and exercise, there will still be the chance to see baby turtles in their natural habitat. Get off the beaten track and discover the best of Sabah.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
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Trip Code: AASA
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Itinerary
Day 1Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Kota Kinabalu/Mount Kinabalu
Travel to Mt Kinabalu. Option to hike trails.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Mount Kinabalu
Head off to conquer Mount Kinabalu. During the first day's climb to Laban Rata, enjoy a packed lunch on the way. The hike can take from 5-7 hrs. Indulge in a buffet-style dinner then rest up for an early start to summit the mountain in the morning.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Mount Kinabalu
Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5hrs) and arrive in time for sunrise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to HQ for lunch. Continue on to Poring Hot Springs.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Mount Kinabalu/Sukau
Travel up the Kinabatangan River. Optional nighttime cruise.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Sukau
Enjoy free time in the area and an afternoon cruise to spot animals along the river.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Sukau/Sepilok
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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BreakfastDay 8Sepilok/Turtle Islands
Boat trip and overnight on Libaran (Turtle) Island.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Turtle Islands/Kota Kinabalu
Visit Sandakan POW Memorial Park. Opt to visit Sandakan town. Afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu.
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BreakfastDay 10Kota Kinabalu
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Poring Hot Springs Visit, Poring Hot Springs
- Mt Kinabalu hike, including entrance, climbing permits, and guides
- Poring Hot Springs visit
- Sepilok Orangutan Centre entrance
- Turtle Island visit
- Kinabatangan River cruise
- Sandakan POW Memorial Park visit
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (5 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), national park lodges/mountain huts (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, local bus, speedboat, plane, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.