What is the maximum number of people on theses tours? I am looking for a tour with small amounts of people. Also, if I didn't do the Mount Kinabalu climb, as im 57 years old, or though reasonably fit, what other options are there to do for those days?, when the rest of the tour are climbing the Mountain

In terms of the group size, the Min would be 1 & Max would be 16. For those that do not wish to climb Mt Kinabalu you are not obliged to, it is an option to have accommodation arranged and stay at the base of Kinabalu at Park Headquarters. The local leader can assist you in recommending some activities that you can engage while you wait for the group to return from the hike.

Is it possible to skip some difficult ones?

You have the option to skip trip activities during the trip by informing your tour leader. You also have the option to skip the Mt Kinabalu climb but if you decide to skip this hike, you will have to inform us prior to the trip departure, so that our local team can make the necessary arrangements for you.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kuching
Kuching
Optional Activities
- Visit waterfront vegetable, spice and fish markets
- Try local dishes like Sarawak laksa and kolok mee
Landmarks
Kuching Waterfront
Day 2
Kuching to Bako National Park
Kuching to Bako National Park
Included Activities
- Leader-led wildlife trail trek through Bako National Park jungle
- Wildlife spotting: proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, Bornean bearded pigs
Landmarks
Bako National Park
Kampung Bako
Day 3
Kuching
Kuching
Included Activities
- Semenggoh Wildlife Centre visit and orangutan viewing and photography
Optional Activities
- Watch tambang ferries from the riverbank
- Visit Chinese-influenced hawker markets for dinner
Landmarks
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
Day 4
Kuching to Gunung Mulu National Park
Kuching to Gunung Mulu National Park
Meals
Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by Berawan people featuring jungle dishes like Pansoh (fish or chicken cooked in bamboo) and Midin (sauteed wild fern))
Included Activities
- Gunung Mulu National Park visit
- Berawan people family visit and home-cooked dinner with local jungle dishes
Optional Activities
- Self-guided trail around the park
- World's longest canopy walkway
Landmarks
Gunung Mulu National Park
Day 5
Gunung Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park
Included Activities
- Deer Cave and Lang Caves visit
- Bat sunset flight viewing at Deer Cave
Landmarks
Deer Cave
Day 6
Gunung Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Wind and Clearwater Caves visit
- Longboat ride along Melinau and Terikan Rivers
- Guided trek along jungle to Camp 5
Landmarks
Clearwater Cave
Wind Cave
Melinau Gorge
Day 7
Gunung Mulu National Park to Limbang
Gunung Mulu National Park to Limbang
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at ranger station)
Included Activities
- Headhunter's Trail guided trek
- Longboat ride along Melinau and Terikan Rivers
Landmarks
Headhunter's Trail
Day 8
Limbang to Labuan Island
Limbang to Labuan Island
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Labuan Island
Day 9
Labuan Island to Kota Kinabalu
Labuan Island to Kota Kinabalu
Optional Activities
- Night market exploration with fresh grilled seafood
Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu
Day 10
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Optional Activities
- Sabah State Museum visit - entrance fee MYR15
- Mari Mari Cultural Village visit
- Island exploration with swimming and snorkelling
Landmarks
Sabah State Museum
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Day 11
Kota Kinabalu to Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
Kota Kinabalu to Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
Included Activities
- Village walking tour with locals
- Orchid farm visit
Landmarks
Mt Kinabalu
Day 12
Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
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- Village farming activities including rubber farms, pineapple farms and rice paddies
- Community cooking experience
- Cultural performance by villagers
Day 13
Kg Lobong-Lobong Village to Kinabalu National Park
Kg Lobong-Lobong Village to Kinabalu National Park
Included Activities
- Mt Kinabalu climb - Day 1 trek to Laban Rata
Landmarks
Kinabalu National Park
Laban Rata
Day 14
Kinabalu National Park
Kinabalu National Park
Included Activities
- Mt Kinabalu climb - Day 2 summit and descent
Landmarks
Mt Kinabalu Summit
Day 15
Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River
Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River
Included Activities
- Afternoon wildlife cruise on Kinabatangan River
- Night jungle walk
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Day 16
Kinabatangan River
Kinabatangan River
Included Activities
- Dawn wildlife cruise on Kinabatangan River
- Fish trap making and storytelling with local community
- Afternoon river excursion
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Day 17
Kinabatangan River to Sepilok
Kinabatangan River to Sepilok
Included Activities
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit and viewing
Optional Activities
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre visit - MYR50
- Rainforest Discovery Centre with treetop walkways - MYR20
Landmarks
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Day 18
Sepilok to Turtle Island
Sepilok to Turtle Island
Included Activities
- Turtle Island Marine Park visit
- Turtle hatchery visit and hatchling release
Optional Activities
- Swimming and beach relaxation
- Snorkel hire - MYR35
Landmarks
Turtle Island Marine Park
Day 19
Turtle Island to Sandakan
Turtle Island to Sandakan
Optional Activities
- Local market visit as part of city tour
- Agnes Keith House - MYR15
- Sandakan War Memorial visit - MYR15
- St Michaels and All Angels Church - MYR10
- Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple - Free
Landmarks
Agnes Keith House
Sandakan War Memorial
St Michaels and All Angels Church
Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple
Day 20
Sandakan
Sandakan

Landmarks
Kuching Waterfront

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Bako National Park
Kampung Bako

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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

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Gunung Mulu National Park

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Deer Cave

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Clearwater Cave
Wind Cave
Melinau Gorge

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Headhunter's Trail

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Labuan Island

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Kota Kinabalu

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Sabah State Museum
Mari Mari Cultural Village

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Mt Kinabalu

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Kinabalu National Park
Laban Rata

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Mt Kinabalu Summit

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Kinabatangan River

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Kinabatangan River

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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

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Turtle Island Marine Park

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Agnes Keith House
Sandakan War Memorial
St Michaels and All Angels Church
Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple

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Andrea5.0•October 2023
It was everything I imagine it will be and more. Our guide for the first part of the tour in Sarawak was amazing. The...
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Anonymous5.0•August 2010
We could not have seen so much without being on a tour group. Everything was well organised.
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Anonymous5.0•September 2010
This was a fantasic trip with a great mix of content, overall heaps of time to cruise and relax.
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An excellent itinerary. I would change nothing.
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Anonymous5.0•July 2010
An excellent itinerary, only one thing I would change.
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What is the maximum number of people on theses tours? I am looking for a tour with small amounts of people. Also, if I didn't do the Mount Kinabalu climb, as im 57 years old, or though reasonably fit, what other options are there to do for those days?, when the rest of the tour are climbing the Mountain
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2023
  In terms of the group size, the Min would be 1 & Max would be 16. For those that do not wish to climb Mt Kinabalu you are not obliged to, it is an option to have accommodation arranged and stay at the base of Kinabalu at Park Headquarters. The local leader can assist you in recommending some activities that you can engage while you wait for the group to return from the hike.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2023
  You have the option to skip trip activities during the trip by informing your tour leader. You also have the option to skip the Mt Kinabalu climb but if you decide to skip this hike, you will have to inform us prior to the trip departure, so that our local team can make the necessary arrangements for you.

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