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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group (Small Groups)

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From Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
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  • Close-up of an orangutan mother gently cradling her baby in a lush green rainforest setting.
  • Golden statue of Lord Murugan stands before a rainbow-painted staircase climbing into limestone caves framed by lush jungle.
  • Close-up of a serene stone Buddha face framed by dark green foliage.
  • Proboscis monkey clings to a tree branch, gazing thoughtfully amid dappled rainforest light.
  • Rows of red and yellow lanterns hang in front of an ornate pagoda tower against a clear blue sky.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sandakan

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sandakan's markets, temples and waterfront streets
  2. Day 2

    Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Watch orphaned orangutans feed and swing through trees
    • View orangutan nursery
    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre guided tour with Dr. Wong
    • Rainforest Discovery Centre walk with suspension bridges and 147 m canopy walkway in Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
    Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
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  3. Day 3

    Sandakan to Kinabatangan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Heritage Walk of Sandakan through markets, cafes and community spaces
    • Local food tasting experience (roti kosong, kueh, teh tarik)
    • Boat transfer to Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
    • River cruise along Kinabatangan River
    • Night walk along boardwalk
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Kinabatangan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at resort)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Dawn cruise on Kinabatangan River
    • Oxbow lake visit
    • Kg Abai visit to learn about Orang Sungai river people
    • Afternoon cruise along upper Kinabatangan River
    • Night river safari
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  5. Day 5

    Kinabatangan to Kundasang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at English Tea House)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kinabalu Pine Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey back to Sandakan through fishing villages
    • Agnes Keith House visit
    • English Tea House lunch
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    English Tea House
    Mount Kinabalu
  6. Day 6

    Kundasang to Kota Kinabalu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at Kiau Village), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grandis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kiau Village Be My Guest experience with Dusun community
    • Home-cooked lunch with local coffee
    • Guas Nabalu coffee tour and tasting
    • Local honey and preserve sampling
    • Pekan Nabalu visit for local handicrafts
    • Kota Kinabalu city mosque visit
    • Atkinson Clock Tower stop
    • Local market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Night market exploration with dinner in Kota Kinabalu
    Landmarks
    Kiau Village
    Guas Nabalu
    Pekan Nabalu
    Mount Kinabalu
    Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
    Atkinson Clock Tower
  7. Day 7

    Ara Dinawan Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Private beach barbecue with grilled seafood, chicken, fresh salads, tropical fruit and cold drinks), Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers in Kota Kinabalu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grandis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Ara Dinawan Island
    • Beach time on white sand
    • Private beach barbecue lunch with grilled seafood and chicken

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking along the shoreline
    • Snorkelling above the reef
    Landmarks
    Ara Dinawan Island
  8. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Ormond Hotel Sandakan

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  • Grandis Hotel

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    October 10th, 2025
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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