Sabah Tours & Trips
Ever thought about watching orangutans swing through jungle canopy in their actual home? Sabah in Malaysian Borneo delivers that at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Try a Kinabatangan River cruise for spotting wildlife, Gomantong Cave with its massive limestone chambers, and trekking through jungles near Bilit. Tambatuon village lets you cook with locals and see how daily life actually works here.
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Brett • traveled in March
We were really looking forward to this trip , and it didn’t disappoint. From start to finish we had the best time . The orangutans were amazing as well as everything else we saw . Our guide Sevi was so knowledgeable, we enjoyed talking with him. Our guide on the river tour was Leo and again, a lovely guy, friendly and knowledgeable too. Overall we are pleased we did the trips .. Deb and Brett
Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N - C
claire • traveled in November
Awesome adveturous tour. Includes jungle stay (pic above) where we went spotlighting wildlife at night, slept in a tree house, planted trees for reforestation and went out on the river to look for monkeys and orangutangs along the river banks. We also did a homestay. Due to the earth quake this year we couldnt climb kinabalu but we still did a very challenging trek through cave systems in the junlge and by doing this Geckos were making sure hte mountain guides weren't out of work while the mountain trails were repaired. Our guide was so knowledgable having grown up in the jungle since the age of 4. The country is full of wildlife, the people are friendly and the place is non touristy. Meals and beer were cheap. wifi in the country is dodgy. I would definately go back to see the other half of the country one day... My tip pack lots of quick dry sports clothing because the jungle is HOT! Our group was a good mix of international people, all young, fit, active and most importantly easy going!
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Richard • traveled in September, 2025
Excellent tour, thoughtfully put together. Lots of wildlife to see. Guides and accommodation excellent. Food provision good.
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Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very well organised, swift and clear communication, great activities with lots of different animals to observe.”
Isabelle, traveled in September
Observe Sabah's wildlife at Sepilok Orangutan Centre and sun bear sanctuary. Watch endemic species from Bilit Adventure Lodge along Kinabatangan River. Hike through Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve and visit Sandakan's cultural sites including Buddhist temples.
Duration 4 days Destinations Sandakan Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$745
Real Borneo
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A fantastic way to get around Borneo without feeling too much like a loud, intrusive tourist.”
Piper, traveled in February
This 10-day wildlife adventure through Sabah costs approx. $110 per day, suitable for ages 18+. Jungle lodges near Kinabatangan River provide bases for orangutan viewing at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and Kiulu Valley treks. Traditional homestays, Pandan Pandan Island snorkeling, and night walks searching for slow lorises and flying squirrels included. Features 8 breakfasts and cultural activities like Dusun martial arts shows and cooking classes, with accommodations from bamboo huts to 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
Duration 10 days Destinations Sandakan, Kundasang, Sepilok, Kota Belud, Mount Kinabalu National Park, Kota Kinabalu Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,155
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5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great trip - loads of beautiful nature with like minded people. Great explanations, information and discussion.”
Rhonda, traveled in October
Wildlife viewing awaits at Sepilok Orangutan Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Boat tours on Kinabatangan River reveal pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys. Nighttime safaris at Tabin Wildlife Reserve complement stays in rainforest lodges throughout this wildlife-rich region.
Duration 12 days Destinations Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sukau, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $4,449
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Borneo & the Malaysian Peninsula
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great sights, great food, and cultural immersion in distinct cities make for an unforgettable experience.”
Philip, traveled in April
Sabah's natural wonders unfold from Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary to Kinabatangan River cruises. Rest at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort and Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort, with dawn wildlife spotting and night walks available.
Duration 14 days Destinations Sepilok, Sandakan, Sukau, Pulau Langkawi Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $4,048
10% Off- US$3,660You save $388
Borneo Sarawak and Sabah Discovery
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We also saw proboscis monkeys, macaques and a gibbon in the wild as well as a range of birds and other mammals.”
Michelle, traveled in November
Wildlife viewing at Sepilok Sanctuary, Kinabatangan River, and Tabin Reserve awaits. Comfortable eco-lodges serve as base camps for spotting orang-utans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants. Professional naturalists lead guided night walks and river cruises.
Duration 16 days Destinations Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu National Park, Poring, Sepilok Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $6,250
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Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was well paced, well organised and enjoyable. I would use g adventures again.”
Robert, traveled in July
Sabah's natural treasures range from Sepilok Orangutan Centre to Mt Kinabalu's 4,095m peak. Wildlife viewing on Kinabatangan River, conservation work at Turtle Island, and cultural immersion at Tambatuon village create lasting memories. Jungle lodges, guided safaris, and morning summit climb included.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kota Kinabalu, Kundasang, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Sandakan, Pulau Libaran, Mount Kinabalu National Park Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $2,679
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This 11-day private tour pairs Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves with Sabah's wildlife-rich rainforests, including three Kinabatangan River cruises where you'll spot orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys. Stay in 4-star KL hotels, a jungle lodge near Sepilok, then enjoy four leisure days at a 5-star Kota Kinabalu resort for beach time and island hopping.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Sepilok, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
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