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Borneo Adventure (2027)

9 days
From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 1 - 16
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore bustling night markets for dinner
  2. Day 2

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore pristine beaches
    • Countryside expeditions by bicycle
  3. Day 3

    Kota Kinabalu to Kiulu

    Kota Kinabalu to Kiulu
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Shared cultural meal before vibrant dance performance, opportunity to chat, learn and laugh with hosts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kampung Lingga Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cooking class - prepare four traditional Kiulu dishes (Linangatan rice, Hinava raw fish salad, Pinasakan Sada, Tuhau pickles)
    • Jungle survival skills session including traditional fire-making, bamboo crafting, and tool-making
    • Dalai bead-making workshop
    • Tapai rice wine session with village elders
    • Cultural dinner with shared meal
    • Lively dance performance
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Kiulu to Kundasang

    Kiulu to Kundasang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Perkasa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise village walk
    • Rubber tapping experience with local farmer
    • Silat performance

    Optional Activities

    • Botanical Gardens exploration
    • Highland views activities
    • Relaxation in scenic spot
    Landmarks
    Botanical Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Kundasang to Sepilok

    Kundasang to Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sepilok Jungle Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jungle trek to Langanan Waterfall (3.4km, around 2 hours each way through dense tropical forest with possible Rafflesia sightings)

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk at Rainforest Discovery Centre to see nocturnal wildlife
    Landmarks
    Langanan Waterfall
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
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  6. Day 6

    Sepilok to Selingan Island via Sandakan

    Sepilok to Selingan Island via Sandakan
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Selingan Island Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist temple
    • Boat transfer to Selingan Island (Turtle Island)
    • Park Ranger-guided island exploration
    • Turtle egg-laying observation experience
    • Turtle tagging process viewing
    • Baby turtle release to sea experience
    • Snorkeling, sunbathing and scenic viewing at Turtle Island
    Landmarks
    Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
    Selingan Island
  7. Day 7

    Selingan Island to Kinabatangan River via Sepilok

    Selingan Island to Kinabatangan River via Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Sun Bear Conservation Centre tour with local guide and information video
    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
    • Kinabatangan River boat cruise to spot wildlife (Proboscis Monkeys, rare bird species, Hornbills, Gibbons, Pygmy Elephants)
    Landmarks
    Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Kinabatangan River
  8. Day 8

    Kinabatangan River

    Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bilit Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning river safari for wildlife watching (rare monkeys, hornbills, gibbons, pygmy elephants)
    • Night jungle expedition for nocturnal wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  9. Day 9

    Kinabatangan River to Sandakan

    Kinabatangan River to Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before October 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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