SABAH
The Borneo rainforest has been around for 130 million years. It is home to a dazzling number of species including plants, trees, animals, and birds. The hornbill, as the king among birds, can be easily found while traveling on this route. We will travel within Sabah, with highlights including Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Kinabatangan River and Sipadan Island.
Travel Date: Year round Capacity: Min 6 pax
| [ Day 1 ] | Kuala Lumpur > Kota Kinabalu Morning, board the flight (2h 40m) to Kota Kinabalu. After breakfast, visit Mari Mari Cultural Village. After lunch, check into hotel and stay for 1 night. The rest of the day is free & easy. Suggest to do shopping at Filipino Market and enjoy seafood dinner. Overnight at Kota Kinabalu. |
| [ Day 2 ] | Kota Kinabalu > Sandakan Morning, board the flight (45min) to Sandakan. After lunch, take a drive (30 min) to Sepilok. Check into hotel and stay for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free & easy. Suggest to visit Forest Discovery Centre. Overnight at Sepilok.re. |
| [ Day 3 ] | After early breakfast, visit Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see Orangutan, red apes. Then walk over to see sun bears at Sun Bear Centre. After lunch, the rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Sepilok. |
| [ Day 4 ] | Sepilok > Sukau (Kinabatangan) After breakfast, take a drive (1h 30m) to Sukau on Kinabatangan River. Check into lodge and stay for 2 nights. After lunch, go for a Kinabatangan River cruise for animal and bird seeing. Kinabatangan river is one of the best place to see hornbills, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys and elephants, depending on luck! After dinner is free & easy. Overnight at Sukau. |
| [ Day 5 ] | Early morning, go for a river cruise. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, go for jungle trekking. After lunch, option to either go for river cruise or relax at lodge. Evening, free & easy after dinner. Overnight at Sukau. |
| [ Day 6 ] | Sukau (Kinabatangan) > Sandakan > Tawau After breakfast, leave for the airport to board the flight (40min) to Tawau. After lunch, drive (1h 50m) to Semporna. Check into the hotel and stay for 3 nights. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Semporna. |
| [ Day 7 ] | After breakfast, take an island tour to Bohey Dulang for moderate hiking and enjoy the great view of the island. After lunch, go snorkeling. In the evening, return to the hotel; the rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Semporna. |
| [ Day 8 ] | After breakfast, take an island-hopping tour to Mataking, Pom Pom Island, and Timba Timba Island. In the evening, return to the hotel; the rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Semporna. |
| [ Day 9 ] | Semporna > Tawau > Kuala Lumpur After breakfast, drive to Tawau and head to the airport to board the flight back (2h 50m) to Kuala Lumpur. End of tour. Member can opt to extend their trip. |
PRICE DETAIL
Tour Fee Includes:
• Accommodation (a combination of hotel, nature lodge, and homestay)
• All flights Kota Kinabalu > Sandakan, Sandakan > Tawau
• Land transport for travel between towns
• National park entrance fees and Sipadan Island Tour as indicated in the itinerary
• Meals in Kinabatangan River Tour and lunch during Sipadan Island Tour
Tour Fee Excludes:
• Malaysia visa application fee
• All flights Kuala Lumpur > Kota Kinabalu, Tawau > Kuala Lumpur. Once the trip is confirmed, IWTP will provide tour members with flight details for self-purchase online
• Meals (estimated at RM600)
• Tipping for the local guide
• Expenses during free time or optional activities
• International travel insurance
Payment Terms:
A non-refundable deposit of RM 3,000 is required to secure the booking (unless the tour is canceled by IWTP). The balance fee must be paid by the booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.
Please review the terms and conditions regarding the cancellation policy before signing up.
