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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

8 days
Start and end in Kota Kinabalu
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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 10 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Shangri-La), Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
  2. Day 2

    Kota Kinabalu - Kota Belud

    Kota Kinabalu - Kota Belud
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local recipes cooked with host using fresh ingredients gathered from local farm)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (D'Danau Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • D'Danau Homestay visit
    • Local Farms and Cooking Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Tambatuon village
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  3. Day 3

    Kota Belud - Sungai Kinabatangan

    Kota Belud - Sungai Kinabatangan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided jungle night walk
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
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  4. Day 4

    Sungai Kinabatangan

    Sungai Kinabatangan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise
    • Guided Oxbow Lake Walk and Wildlife Spotting
    • Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise
    Landmarks
    Oxbow Lake
    Kinabatangan River
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  5. Day 5

    Sungai Kinabatangan - Sepilok

    Sungai Kinabatangan - Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit
    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
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  6. Day 6

    Sepilok - Pulau Libaran

    Sepilok - Pulau Libaran
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Walai Penyu Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Turtle Experience
    • Libaran Island Village Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling
    • Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Pulau Libaran (Turtle Island)
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  7. Day 7

    Pulau Libaran - Kota Kinabalu

    Pulau Libaran - Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Shangri-La), Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Filipino market
    Landmarks
    Jesselton Point
    Filipino market
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  8. Day 8

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    Meals
    Breakfast

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2019
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4.7
Overall rating based on 82 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.7

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  • Katherine5.0March 2026
    Led by Alister
    Overall an absolutely fantastic tour. We booked this 8 day trip fairly last minute mainly because the dates fit with...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Dirk
    Dirk3.0December 2025
    CONS: - 2nd day completely wasted, unspectacular locations, no animals - 3rd day 7 hours in the bus, also wasted...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Dirk. We have passed your feedback to the appropriate teams so they may work on a positive solution for future travellers.
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  • Rooma5.0November 2025
    Excellent tour if you like animals , good food and well organised activities. Mosquitoes everywhere and be prepared...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wonderful photos with us, Rooma! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Borneo!
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  • Joern5.0October 2025
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    We saw all the Borneo Big 5 and Liparan Island was unforgettable. In addition, Kirstey was a world-class tour guide.
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Joern! This sounds like such a special trip to Borneo!
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  • Jörn
    Jörn5.0September 2025
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    Very nice international group, Kirstey is a super tour guide and we were just very lucky to see the Borneo Big 5,...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for sharing your review with us, Jörn! Our world deserves more you!
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  • Cliff5.0April 2025
    Led by Chuom
    Great tour with a brilliant ceo but you lose 2 days travelling
    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for your feedback, Cliff!
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  • B4.0March 2025
    It was a great trip although I would like to have seen Orangutans outside the rehab centre. Also the cultural...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for your review!
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  • Eleonora4.0January 2025
    I believe that it was too much free time and not enough activities. 3 days were wasted on arrival, departure and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Eleonora. We will pass your feedback on to the appropriate teams for their review.
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  • Lydia5.0December 2024
    Great Tour, loved every part of it. Esrael (EJ) was the best Guide ever!!
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you so much for your review, Lydia! We are so glad that your enjoyed your time in Borneo with EJ. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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  • Dean5.0November 2024
    Great trip , had a really good CEO
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thank you for your review, Dean! We are so glad you enjoyed Borneo and the CEO. The world deserves more you!
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  • A

    Ahmed

    Asked on May 31st, 2026

    We arrive in Borneo from KL on 26th August. What time would we need to arrive by for the tour? Or would we need to come to Borneo a day earlier (25th) in order to do the tour? Please let me know the start time and how it works

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      Ahmed

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      Please also let me know which hotel we will stay in on the first night. I see that two are listed but it is our honeymoon so we would like to stay in the Shangri La

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2026

      The tour starts at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre. On the 26th (Day 1) there are no activities planned however the welcome meeting takes place between 5 and 7pm. If you require a pre night on the 25th, we can assist with arranging this for you as well.

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    Sheila

    Asked on May 3rd, 2026

    I was wondering if there was any possibility you would have availability on 25/07 for a tour start date for 2 people. Unfortunately it is the only date that we are able to start as I need to leave Borneo on 1/08.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2026

      We don't have a departure on 25 July, however the closest available option is 24 July, which would still align well with your plans to depart Borneo on 1 August. There are currently 2 spaces remaining on that departure, so it would be a great fit for your request.

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    Lucy

    Asked on April 21st, 2026

    Is it possible to stay in Sanakan instead of flying to Kota Kinabalu? I plan to travel from there to Semporna for diving/snorkeling.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2026

      As our tours operate on fixed itineraries, we are unfortunately unable to customise them. However, one option would be for the passenger to remain in Pulau Libaran instead of continuing back to Kota Kinabalu. Please note that in this case, the passenger would need to sign a waiver confirming that they are leaving the tour. Additionally, the tour price would remain unchanged if this option is taken.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on March 16th, 2026

    What is the cabin baggage weight limit? I will have laptop and pro camera/lenses and binoculars. I will also have a suitcase as I'm in Indonesia and Malaysia for 2 months.

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      Jennifer

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      I would like to travel solo and prefer my own room.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2026

      For the internal flight your luggage allowance is as follows: 15kg check-in luggage, 7kg hand luggage. You will be on the move a good deal, so pack as lightly as possible. It is to your advantage as you are expected to carry your own luggage, though distances are never great. Most travellers carry their luggage in a pack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice. Suitcases are not appropriate for this particular trip! You need to bring your main piece of luggage as well as a small to medium backpack for any overnight trips (30-35 litres/8-9 gallons).

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2026

      'My Own Room' can be added when reserving your space for an extra £369, (exception to this is night 2).

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    Carrie

    Asked on March 15th, 2026

    Is the Borneo – East Sabah Adventure tour available on a single room arrangement (excepting maybe the homestay)? If so, what is the additional cost?

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2026

      If you are an Autralian traveller the single supplement fee is AUD729.00.
      The single supplement is for all nights stops except for night 2 (homestay)

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    Crystal

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    Is there a single supplement cost?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2026

      This tour does have a single supplement offering. Could you please let us know which date/ month you are looking at travelling and your preferred currency in order to give you accurate pricing?

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    Anthony

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    How much is cost for own room not sharing

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      Please advise which currency and date you would like us to quote for you

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      Anthony

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      I am looking at July 2026
      The 3 or 10 July I'm not sure if you gave other July dates
      So single room
      Also do you cater for vegetarian

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      There are more departure dates in July.
      The single supplement is on request and at an additional charge. This is dependent on availability and the service is available, it will be for all nights stops except on night 2 (homestay).
      We are more than welcome to assist with your dietary requirements being vegan.

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    Danielle

    Asked on February 23rd, 2026

    We will already be Kota Kinabalu - therefore, we will not require 1st night accommodation - could you adjust the pricing accordingly. Next question - approximately what is our expected return to Kota Kinabalu on August 2nd?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      Please note that we do not adjust the price for days or services missed, should you not need the first night, the price will remain the same. On the 2nd of August you will already be in Kota Kinabalu as you will be traveling on day 7 August 1 to Kota Kinabalu at 13:30, so on 2nd of August you can depart at anytime.

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    Clare

    Asked on February 16th, 2026

    i am intersted in this tour Borneo – East Sabah Adventure did it is possible to travel alone ? Room for 1 person ? what is the price ? because you show only price for shared room

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes you can travel alone no problem. Our tours are based on twin-sharing basis (unless specified otherwise) where you will room with another traveller of the same gender. If you would like to request single occupancy it is currently an additional 459.00USD and is subject to availability.

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    Lynne

    Asked on January 31st, 2026

    Is possible to spend a few etra days in Sandakan and then fly bacl to KK?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes, we do offer post-nights at the end hotel at an additional cost of USD 50 per night for a standard twin/double room. Please note that you will need to arrange and book your own flight back to Kota Kinabalu.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • 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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