Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration7 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend a week exploring remarkable Sabah, one of the most stunning corners of the planet with turquoise seas, unparalleled snorkelling and pristine natural jungles packed with hundreds of bird and animal species, plus over 5000 plant species, hot springs and caves to boast!

Highlights:
-Snorkel in the stunning Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
-Discover Mount Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs
-Take river cruises and go trekking in Kinabatangan
-Visit the Gomantong Caves & Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary

Options

Single

Single room
Pickup included

Triple Per Person

Triple Room
Pickup included

Twin/Double Per Person

Twin/Double room
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entry fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Other meals & drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu Airport Pick-up
  1. Kota Kinabalu
    12h
    Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative depending on destination - they will be holding a sign with your surname. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free transfer to your accommodation. We will be monitoring your flight, however if there are any changes, please contact our operations team.
    Arrival transfer to your designated drop off point.
Day 2: TAR Park - Gaya & Sapi Island Full-Day Morning Tour (L)
  1. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Pickup from hotel and transfer to the jetty. Board a 15-minute ferry ride to Gaya Island, the largest of five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Gaya Island is known to have some of the best lowland forests. Upon arrival, trek for about 1.5 hours through coastal vegetation, mangrove swamp and lowland dipterocarp forest. Our guide will explain to you about the flora and fauna of this tropical island. After your trek through this primary forest, pick up
    by boat and transfer to nearby Sapi Island, the smallest among the five islands and well- known for snorkeling for its colorful marine life. Spend the day at your own leisure : Go swimming, snorkeling or just laze yourself at the white sandy beach. Short and simple trails are available for your own option of you wish. After lunch, continue your free leisure time before departure. At 3.00pm, board boat from island jetty to Kota Kinabalu mainland and transfer back to hotel.
Day 3: Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring Tour (L)
  1. Kinabalu Park
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    The tour begins with a picturesque 2-hour drive to Kinabalu Park, passing through villages and paddy fields along winding mountain roads. A brief stop is made at Nabalu Market, where locals sell produce, fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs. Upon arrival at Kinabalu Park, the air temperature changes noticeably. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing walk along nature trails in the Botanical Garden, with the possibility of spotting Mount Kinabalu on clear days. The park is home to 4,500 plant species, including 1,500 orchids, and supports diverse bird and butterfly populations. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before departing for Poring Hot Spring, known for its sulphurous waters believed to have healing properties. Visitors can soak in Japanese baths and explore the Canopy Walkway, suspended 41 meters above the ground in the tropical jungle. The tour concludes with a return journey to Kota Kinabalu, taking approximately 3 hours.
Day 4: Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok
  1. Sepilok
    1 day
    Meet our representative at the lobby of your accommodation, for your transfer between Kota Kinabalu and Airport. Pick-up time will be confirmed beforehand.
    Suggested flight time : BKI to SDK AK6496 1255-1340
    *Exclude Flight ticket
    Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative depending on destination - they will be holding a sign with your surname. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free transfer to your accommodation. We will be monitoring your flight, however if there are any changes, please contact our operations team.
Day 5: Orang Utan Sun Bear and Sandakan Tour (B/L/D)
  1. Orang Utan Island
    1 day
    Drive to Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned and injured orangutans are rehabilitated to return to the wild. Witness orangutan feeding and watch a documentary. Visit the Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about sun bear rehabilitation efforts. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, head to Bilit by the Kinabatangan River and check-in at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort. Enjoy a river cruise to spot wildlife like proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and pygmy elephants. Return for dinner and optionally join a night walk with a naturalist.
Day 6: Sunrise and Sunset Kinabatangan River Cruise (B/L/D)
  1. Kinabatangan Jungle Camp
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Proceed for an early morning cruise to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. After breakfast, follow in house Guide for Jungle trekking within resort area. Return to the resort for lunch. Late afternoon, set off for another river adventure and try to spot more wildlife and birds before returning to the resort for dinner.
Day 7: Sandakan Airport or Accommodation Drop-Off (B)
  1. Sandakan
    12h
    Rise early for another early morning cruise along the Kinabatangan to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. Check out and depart for your return
    journey to Sandakan.
    ** Shared transfer applicable for flight depart after 2pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please get in touch with us at least 2 weeks before your departure so we can arrange pick-up accordingly.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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