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Borneo Sabah Wildlife Highlights

10 days
From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kota Kinabalu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham), Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hinava (raw fish dish marinated in lime with red chilli, ginger, shallots, Bambangan seeds, and prawns) shared with local Dusun villagers)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sabah Tea Resort), Lodge (Sabah Tea Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with local villagers in Tanak Nabalu
    • Visit to Botanical Gardens
    • Visit to World War Two Memorial Park
    Landmarks
    Mount Kinabalu
    Crocker Mountain Range
    World War Two Memorial Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Kundasang to Sepilok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort), Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
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  4. Day 4

    Sepilok

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort), Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    • Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary with feeding time observation
    • Visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre
    • Plant Discovery Walk
    • Canopy walkway experience
    Landmarks
    Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
    Sepilok Forest Reserve
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  5. Day 5

    Sepilok to Sukau

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge), Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Late afternoon river cruise on Kinabatangan River

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk in the jungle to spot nocturnal animals like civet cats, tarsiers, slow lorises, owls, frogs, and insects
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  6. Day 6

    Sukau

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge), Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake
    • Afternoon river cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Night cruise after dinner
    Landmarks
    Kelenanap Oxbow Lake
  7. Day 7

    Sukau to Tabin

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort), Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Elephant Trail to Lipad Mud Volcano
    Landmarks
    Tabin Wildlife Reserve
    Lipad Mud Volcano
  8. Day 8

    Tabin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort), Lodge (Tabin Wildlife Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb observation tower for birdwatching at core of reserve
    • Walk to Lipad Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak (natural blend of local herbs)
    • Night walk after dinner
    Landmarks
    Lipad Waterfall
  9. Day 9

    Tabin to Sandakan

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sabah Hotel), Hotel (Sabah Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final nature walk in Tabin
    Landmarks
    Sandakan
  10. Day 10

    Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
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