Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 7-day adventure through Sabah, Malaysia, where nature and culture intertwine. Begin your journey in Kota Kinabalu, exploring the Mari Mari Cultural Village or Sabah Museum. Venture to a hidden village on Mount Kinabalu's hillside, where you'll experience local traditions and taste authentic Sabah coffee. Discover the wonders of Kinabalu Park and the Poring Hot Springs. Witness the heartwarming orangutan feeding at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and explore the Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Cruise along the Kinabatangan River, spotting diverse wildlife like proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants. Enjoy guided treks and river adventures, with comfortable accommodations and local guides enhancing your experience. This tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable Malaysian escapade. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Location: Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy some free time, and depending on your arrival see the Mari Mari Cultural village or the Sabah Museum.
Day 2 : Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Location: Mount Kinabalu
Meals Included: Lunch
A 2 hours drivers from Kota Kinabalu will lead you to the hidden village at hillside of Mount Kinabalu. One of the ancient villages that still worship the Mountain God for hundreds year. Upon arrival, our friendly English speaking host will guide you for a walk around the village. Get to taste some of the authentic but simple food inside the villager’s house. Taste local growth coffee from fresh bean to a cup of dedicated Sabah Coffee. Later a walk to pineapple factory. The factory is a local setup to giving out working opportunity to the local. In late afternoon, a guided walk to pineapple farm and to the border of the village to search for herbal. Enjoy tasteful dinner with the host family.
Day 3 : Kinabalu Park, Malaysia
Location: Kinabalu Park
Accommodation Name: picturesque and peaceful tea plantation
Meals Included: Lunch
After breakfast, get a walk to the primary school in the village to see the student life and learn how to play “Gong” – the traditional instrument in Sabah. Check out a bee farm run by local and taste the fresh honey with local snacks. Say goodbye to your lovely host and head back to the city.
Day 4 : Kinabalu Park-Kinabatangan, Malaysia
Location: Kinabalu Park, Kinabatangan
Meet our representative at the lobby of your accommodation, pick-up time will be confirmed beforehand but is typically 2 hours before departure for domestic flights.Suggest Flight: AK 6496 / 12.30 – 13.15 / 20kgUpon 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.
Day 5 : Kinabatangan, Malaysia
Location: Sepilok, Kinabatangan
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Experience a warm welcome, followed by a half-hour drive to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, immersed in the primary lowland rainforest, showcasing Borneo's pristine natural beauty. Witness the feeding of orangutans from a forest platform and watch a 25-minute documentary. Proceed to the Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSCC), contributing to the care, rehabilitation, and release of the world's smallest bear species, the Malayan sun bears.Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At 1pm, you will be picked up to Bilit by the Kinabatangan River and then on to Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort. At 1600 hours, river cruise in search of wildlife that is so prevalent in the area – a good chance to see proboscis monkey, orang utan, macaques, pygmy elephants, birds and other wildlife. Return to the resort. Dinner will be served. * Wildlife spotting is not guaranteed.
Day 6 : Kinabatangan-Sepilok, Malaysia
Location: Kinabatangan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 : Sepilok- Sandakan, Malaysia
Location: Sandakan
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Transport
Transfers as per itinerary, including Sandakan airport or hotel drop-off and Kota Kinabalu airport pick-up, ensure a smooth journey.
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Activities
Visit to Kinabalu Park, river cruises and trekking in Kinabatangan, visit to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Poring hot springs visit and canopy walk, visits, sightseeing, and snorkelling.
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Guides
Local English speaking guides are provided, except on day 4 and 5 when a lodge guide will be used.
What's Not Included
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Other meals & drinks
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary are not included.
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Tips for guide
Tips for the guide are not included.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not covered.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok
The flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok is not included.
Mode of Transport
Transfers as per itinerary, including Sandakan airport or hotel drop-off and Kota Kinabalu airport pick-up, ensure a smooth journey.Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights in mixed accommodations, providing a variety of comfortable stays throughout your adventure.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the river cruises on the Kinabatangan River?
During the river cruises on the Kinabatangan River, you have a good chance to see proboscis monkeys, orangutans, macaques, pygmy elephants, various birds, and other wildlife. However, wildlife spotting is not guaranteed.
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What activities are included in the visit to the hidden village near Mount Kinabalu?
In the hidden village near Mount Kinabalu, you will be guided for a walk around the village, taste authentic local food, enjoy Sabah coffee, visit a pineapple factory, and take a guided walk to a pineapple farm and the village border to search for herbal plants. You will also have dinner with the host family. ...more ...less
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What is the experience like at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre?
At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, you will witness the feeding of orangutans from a forest platform and watch a 25-minute documentary. The centre is located in the primary lowland rainforest, showcasing Borneo's pristine natural beauty.
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What traditional cultural experience is offered during the tour?
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn how to play the 'Gong', which is a traditional instrument in Sabah, at a primary school in the village near Mount Kinabalu.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will enjoy 6 nights in mixed accommodations, providing a variety of comfortable stays throughout your adventure.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Sabah Highlights Adventure 7D/6N
7 Days Starting in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and ending in Kinabatangan, Malaysia
Visiting: Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park, Kinabatangan, Sepilok, Sandakan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
14588
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
