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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group (Small Groups)

8 days

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From Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sandakan
Sandakan
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)
Included Activities
- Meet Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Sandakan's markets, temples and waterfront streets
Landmarks
Sandakan
Day 2
Sandakan
Sandakan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ormond Hotel Sandakan)
Included Activities
- Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - watch orangutans feed and view nursery
- Guided tour at Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre with Dr. Wong
- Walk suspension bridges and 147-metre canopy walkway at Rainforest Discovery Centre in Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
Landmarks
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve
Day 3
Sandakan to Kinabatangan
Sandakan to Kinabatangan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)
Included Activities
- Heritage Walk through Sandakan's markets and community spaces
- Taste local foods: roti kosong, kueh and teh tarik
- Boat transfer to Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
- River cruise along Kinabatangan River
- Night walk on boardwalk
Landmarks
Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Kinabatangan River
Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands
Day 4
Kinabatangan
Kinabatangan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kinabatangan Wetland Resort)
Included Activities
- Dawn cruise on Kinabatangan River with guide
- Visit oxbow lake
- Learn about Orang Sungai (river people) at Kg Abai
- Afternoon cruise along upper Kinabatangan River
- Night river safari
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Kg Abai
Day 5
Kinabatangan to Kundasang
Kinabatangan to Kundasang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at English Tea House), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kinabalu Pine Resort)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through fishing villages
- Visit Agnes Keith House with rooms, photographs and gardens
- Lunch at English Tea House
Landmarks
Agnes Keith House
English Tea House
Mount Kinabalu
Day 6
Kundasang to Kota Kinabalu
Kundasang to Kota Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with Dusun community in Kiau Village), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Grandis Hotel)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience in Kiau Village - home-cooked lunch with Dusun community
- Coffee tasting and farm tour at Guas Nabalu
- Sample local honey and pineapple jams at Guas Nabalu
- Browse handmade crafts at Pekan Nabalu
- Visit Kota Kinabalu city mosque
- Pass Atkinson Clock Tower
- Stop at local market in Kota Kinabalu
Optional Activities
- Explore night market in Kota Kinabalu with dinner on foot
Landmarks
Kiau Village
Guas Nabalu
Pekan Nabalu
Mount Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Atkinson Clock Tower
Day 7
Ara Dinawan Island
Ara Dinawan Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Private beach barbecue with grilled seafood, chicken, fresh salads, tropical fruit and cold drinks), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Grandis Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day on Ara Dinawan Island
- Private beach barbecue lunch with grilled seafood, chicken, salads and tropical fruit
Optional Activities
- Kayak along shoreline
- Snorkel above reef
Landmarks
Ara Dinawan Island
Day 8
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu

Landmarks
Sandakan

Landmarks
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Kinabatangan River
Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands

Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Kg Abai

Landmarks
Agnes Keith House
English Tea House
Mount Kinabalu

Landmarks
Kiau Village
Guas Nabalu
Pekan Nabalu
Mount Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Atkinson Clock Tower

Landmarks
Ara Dinawan Island

Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Ormond Hotel Sandakan
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Kinabatangan Wetland Resort
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Kinabalu Pine Resort
Hotel
day 5
Grandis Hotel
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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4.5

Wayne4.5•November 2019
The whole trip was excellent. We have a question that we have forwarded to Trafalger with no response. Why did we...
The whole trip was excellent. We have a question that we have forwarded to Trafalger with no response. Why did we have to pay room charges when we first arrived at the hotel? We had been travelling for nearly 24 hours and needed to have access to our room but we had to pay!! Also as we finished the tour a day earlier and did not have the farewell meal or stay the final night are we not due a refund?Show more
Thomas5.0•April 2026
What a fantastic trip. It was a well organised and supervised trip. Great range of places and great motels. We really...
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Tom5.0•October 2025
It was perfect. The guide MIKE wad tremendous. The only thing better was the people! Mike was extremely talented and...
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$3,665

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US $3,299 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

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Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Trafalgar offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $165

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 95 days before departure. Learn more

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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group (Small Groups)

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