Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

Embark on an incredible journey through the natural splendour of Borneo's Eastern Sabah region and the towering peaks of Mount Kinabalu on this epic 11 day tour.

Highlights include a cooking class with a local, a river safari along the Kinabatangan and an unforgettable encounter with Orangutans. This one is for the bucket list.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tambatuon village, where you'll meet the local community. Take a walk to a nearby river, enjoying the scenery, and visit a local farm to gather fresh ingredients for dinner. Learn to cook local recipes with your host.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3: Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan

Travel to Sandakan and reach the jungle lodge by the Kinabatangan River, the longest river in Sabah. In the evening, embark on a river cruise to experience the tranquil river environment, keeping an eye out for birds, monkeys, and crocodiles along the way. After dinner, you then have the option to take a guided night walk in the jungle.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4: Sungai Kinabatangan

Start the day with a morning river safari to see the wildlife. After breakfast, go with a guide to nearby oxbow lake to look for proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. Later, enjoy another river cruise to spot more wildlife before coming back to the lodge for dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5: Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok

In the morning, travel to Sepilok, a sanctuary for wildlife. Here you'll explore the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the nearby sun bear conservation centre.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Sepilok/Pulau Libaran

Travel to Sandakan and then by boat to Libaran Island, known as 'Turtle Island' due to the thousands of sea turtles and come to nest every year. Enjoy a guided tour of the turtle hatchery and discover the local conservation program. Then, get a taste of island life as you explore the local village. You'll also get some free time for snorkelling or kayaking.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7: Pulau Libaran/Kota Kanabalu

After breakfast, leave Libaran Island and head back to the Sandakan jetty. From the jetty, you'll head to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Kota Kanabalu/Mount Kinabalu

Today you'll travel to Mount Kinabalu. Enjoy a hike through the nature trails, or enjoy an excursion to Poring hot springs and a canopy walk with some free time.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9: Mount Kinabalu

It's time to conquer Mount Kinabalu. On the first day you'll climb to Laban Rata and enjoy a packed lunch on the way. The hike can take from 5-7 hrs. In the evening, enjoy a buffet-style dinner before resting up for an early start to summit the mountain the following morning.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10: Mount Kinabalu/Kota Kanabalu

Summit Mount Kinabalu (3-5hrs) just in time to watch the sun rise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to the park headquarters for lunch. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11: Kota Kinabalu

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast