Itinerary Details
Located in the Malaysian Borneo northern part, Sabah encapsulates the best islands and wildlife in Malaysia. During 7 days of the Sabah tour, you will be amazed at the lush dense tropical jungles, wide-ranging wildlife, seductive sandy beaches sand colorful marine life. The route contains thrilling Sabah's wildlife, cultural exploration, exciting snorkeling and hassle-free excursion around the major cities, which will offer you a great vacation in Malaysia.
Welcome to Kota Kinabalu!
On arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and be transferred to the hotel for checking in.
The rest of day is free to relax.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart for the tour today. You will visit Mari-Mari Cultural Village, which offers various cultural experiences, including traditional house display, rice-wine drinking, blow-pipe shooting and bamboo fire-starting. You can also enjoy a cultural performance by the tribes before the traditional meal.
In the afternoon, take a tour around Kinabalu city. You will visit the Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu. It is a magnificent mosque built on the artificial lake. The white temple is reflected in the lake against the blue sky, which is a beautiful picture. Then, go through leafy streetscapes, heritage streets and laid-back coastal town. At dusk, you will enjoy the wonderful sunset in Tanjung Aru Beach.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring and snorkeling on the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Your private guide will pick up from hotel and depart to jetty.
Upon arrival at the jetty, join a boat and you will take 20 minutes' ride to the first snorkeling point at Sapi Island. The golden beach stretches for several kilometers and the surrounding waters are full of beautiful corals.
Then, proceed to the next snorkeling point at Mamutik Island. you will start your snorkeling boat session accompanied by the experienced Dive Master. It is a good chance to spot colorful parade of fishes in the clear sea.
After that, transfer to Gaya Island for lunch. The rest time is free to relax on the golden shores, bask in the sunshine or explore the surrounding forest on your own. If you want exciting activities, you can try the zipline between two islands!
In the mid-afternoon, take a boat and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Accommodation option:
- Horizon Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
breakfast
In the morning, your guide will pick you up to Kota Kinabalu airport for a flight to Sandakan.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. The rest of time is free, you can relax or explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sepilok Nature Resort
- (3 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch and dinner
After breakfast, check out and leave for the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, you will watch a short video documentary to learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan. At feeding time, you will walk on boardwalk through the rainforest to the feeding platform where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding. You may also encounter Orang Utans closely when they frolic in the natural habitat.
After that, embark on a 2-hour driving to Sukau, one of the richest ecosystems on the Lower Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival at Kampung Bilit, take a boat down the river to your accommodaiton.
After checking in, the real adventure will start. You will join Kinabatangan River Cruise to discover wildlife along the river. It is a good chance to spot endemic Proboscis Monkeys, gibbons and rare bird species, and even rare Pygmy Elephants if lucky. After river cruise, have dinner in the dining hall. In the evening, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
- (3 Ratings)
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Kinabatangan River
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Sandakan to take half day city tour.
First, visit Puh Jih Syh Buddhist Temple which offers a panoramic view of Sandakan Bay situated on the hilltop Tanah Merah. Then, go to the Sandakan Central Market, where you can see variety of fresh seafood and agricultural products.
Next destination is the Sim-Sim Water Village where houses are all built on the water surface. Every day, fishermen gather at the pier to sell sea food which is cheap but very fresh. Fresh seafood can be processed at processing points around the fishing village.
After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Sandakan. The rest of day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Sandakan.
Accommodation option:
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
- (4 Ratings)
Sim-Sim Water Village
breakfast
After breakfast, you will be free at leisure until your guide pick you up to airport for your onward flight.