Is it possible to know what time I wil have to be there ond what time the first day starts? I am planning for 1e of march but my plane wil probably be there at around 22:00.

Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to your Joining Hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon), look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details! If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.

if they dont feel capable of doing the treking to Kinabalu, is there any optional activity that they could do?

If they do not wish to do the trek, here is the same tour without Mt Kinabulu hike

Because of Australia's history at Sandakan, I really want to go to the memorial there. Wondering if this is possible

OM sorry, none of our trips visit Sandakan, so you would need to organise that as a separately

Is emergency medical travel insurance mandatory for this tour?

Yes, all travelers must have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance covering medical expenses, emergency evacuation, and repatriation for the dates of the tour.

Is there any availability for March 2025?

This tour is fully booked for March 2025, the next departure would be 6th April, however this is on request. The next fully guaranteed departure date would be 27th April.

I am wondering about the hike up the mountain. I understand that it is a two day trek up. Do we walk down or get transport down.? I ask because I have knee issues and am ok with going up but not down

The day 2 hike is mainly descending. Get an early start to make it to the summit for sunrise. This portion of the hike takes about three to four hours. Stop in at the mountain huts before continuing to the park headquarters for lunch. Be prepared—the descent can be tough on the knees and takes approximately five to seven hours. This is rated as level 4 out of 5, which is a demanding physical rating.

Can additional services be added to my booking?

Yes, additional services such as pre or post nights, a single room supplement, and optional activities can be requested and quoted.

How are arrival and departure managed on the tour?

Upon arrival, travelers should look out for a Welcome Note at the reception detailing the meeting time with the tour guide, usually between 5pm and 7pm.

Are there any exclusions or restrictions regarding the intake of equipment like video cameras?

Use of video cameras is not allowed when staying in the villages as it may be perceived as obtrusive by the local people.

What is the policy for additional nights at the accommodation?

Additional nights at the tour's hotel can be booked at an extra charge and must be done via the booking page.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Accommodation
Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu
Day 2
Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud
Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner prepared from 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
Kota Belud
Day 3
Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan
Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Resort (Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort)
Included Activities
- Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise
Optional Activities
- Guided night walk through the jungle
Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Sandakan
Day 4
Sungai Kinabatangan
Sungai Kinabatangan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Resort (Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided Oxbow Lake Walk and Wildlife Spotting
- Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise
- Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise
Landmarks
Oxbow Lake
Kinabatangan River
Day 5
Sungai Kinabatangan to Sepilok
Sungai Kinabatangan to Sepilok
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort)
Included Activities
- Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit
Landmarks
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Day 6
Sepilok to Pulau Libaran
Sepilok to Pulau Libaran
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Resort (Walai Penyu Resort)
Included Activities
- Libaran Island Village Walk
- Turtle Experience
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
Landmarks
Pulau Libaran
Day 7
Pulau Libaran to Kota Kinabalu
Pulau Libaran to Kota Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre)
Landmarks
Sandakan Airport
Day 8
Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu to Mount Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hostel (Mt. Kinabalu Park Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Hike nature trails around Mt Kinabalu Park
- Visit Poring Hot Springs
- Canopy walk at Poring
Landmarks
Mount Kinabalu
Poring Hot Springs
Day 9
Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during hike), Dinner (Buffet-style dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Laban Rata Dormitory)
Included Activities
- Mount Kinabalu Hike - Day 1
Landmarks
Laban Rata
Day 10
Mount Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre)
Included Activities
- Mount Kinabalu Hike - Day 2
Landmarks
Mount Kinabalu
Day 11
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu

Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu

Landmarks
Tambatuon Village
Kota Belud

Landmarks
Kinabatangan River
Sandakan

Landmarks
Oxbow Lake
Kinabatangan River

Landmarks
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Landmarks
Pulau Libaran

Landmarks
Sandakan Airport

Landmarks
Mount Kinabalu
Poring Hot Springs

Landmarks
Laban Rata

Landmarks
Mount Kinabalu

Landmarks
Kota Kinabalu

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hotel
Days 1, 7, 10
D'Danau Homestay
Home-stay
day 2
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Resort
Days 3, 4
Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort
Resort
day 5
Walai Penyu Resort
Resort
day 6
Mt. Kinabalu Park Hostel
Hostel
day 8
Laban Rata Dormitory
Hotel
day 9

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4.8

Overall rating based on 19 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
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4.7
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.6
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4.7

Emma4.2•September 2026
We had a great guide so really learned about the history, culture and wildlife of the country.
Traveled in September 2026
Jort5.0•March 2026
Booking the trip was easy, and also getting an extra night and transfer from the airport to the hotel was good to...
Booking the trip was easy, and also getting an extra night and transfer from the airport to the hotel was good to organise. I had a warm welkom from the guide, who let us get to know each other and explained everything very well. Het put in allot of energy to tell us everything so there would be no surprise. Every day he would tel us what the plan was and asked what we liked, then he would try extra hard to make everything go good. I could not make it to the mounted top because I got sick, he walkt down with me and took goos care. We did some great optional things. If you go here, try to have him as your guide.Show more
Traveled in February 2026
Luke5.0•September 2025
Excellent tour, well paced with the excellent guide.
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you for your review, Luke! Our world deserves more you!
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Debra4.0•May 2025
The tour guide, animals, accommodation and people were great! But the admin organisation of G Adventures could be a...
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Traveled in April 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Debra! We are glad to know you enjoyed your tour, but will pass on your additional comments to the relevant teams.
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Lynn5.0•April 2025
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We had an amazing time on our adventure in Borneo. Our guide Alistair was the best! He was always caring and...
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Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank so much for this review, Lynn! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Alistair, in spite of the rain! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Alan4.0•May 2024
The Mt kinabalu climb was amazing. Prior to that we did multiple trips over 7 days.The only disappointment was not...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
Hi Alan, Thanks for the great review. we are so happy that you enjoyed the hike. Sorry to hear that you did not see the turtles laying eggs. I don't think that's something we can guarantee but we'll send your comments off to our product team for them to look at.
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ahmad5.0•February 2024
Really enjoyed everything about the Borneo trip, the guide, Gobert was fun, helpful and pleasant. I would...
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Traveled in February 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks Ahmad Glad to hear that you are recommending this tour and that you had such a gret time.
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André5.0•November 2022
Great trip! Great experience!
Traveled in August 2022
Review collected by G Adventures
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Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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Deborah5.0•November 2022
fun trip with many different activities to do from jungle adventures over visiting orang utans and turtles in the...
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Traveled in August 2022
Review collected by G Adventures
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Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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Anca5.0•September 2022
A very beautiful region which still has to reach it's maximal touristic potential. The Sepilok Center, Turtle Island...
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Traveled in August 2022
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Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to learn you had an amazing experience with us.
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Michele
Asked on January 12th, 2026
Is it possible to know what time I wil have to be there ond what time the first day starts? I am planning for 1e of march but my plane wil probably be there at around 22:00.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day.
  
  Upon arrival to your Joining Hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon), look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
  
  If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
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Dale
Asked on November 13th, 2025
if they dont feel capable of doing the treking to Kinabalu, is there any optional activity that they could do?
Tour Details
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  If they do not wish to do the trek, here is the same tour without Mt Kinabulu hike
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Rebecca
Asked on June 3rd, 2025
Because of Australia's history at Sandakan, I really want to go to the memorial there. Wondering if this is possible
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  OM sorry, none of our trips visit Sandakan, so you would need to organise that as a separately
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Susan
Asked on March 8th, 2025
Is emergency medical travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, all travelers must have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance covering medical expenses, emergency evacuation, and repatriation for the dates of the tour.
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Linda
Asked on February 18th, 2025
Is there any availability for March 2025?
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  This tour is fully booked for March 2025, the next departure would be 6th April, however this is on request. The next fully guaranteed departure date would be 27th April.
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Jacqueline
Asked on January 29th, 2025
I am wondering about the hike up the mountain. I understand that it is a two day trek up. Do we walk down or get transport down.? I ask because I have knee issues and am ok with going up but not down
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  The day 2 hike is mainly descending. Get an early start to make it to the summit for sunrise. This portion of the hike takes about three to four hours. Stop in at the mountain huts before continuing to the park headquarters for lunch. Be prepared—the descent can be tough on the knees and takes approximately five to seven hours. This is rated as level 4 out of 5, which is a demanding physical rating.
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Melisa
Asked on January 15th, 2025
Can additional services be added to my booking?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, additional services such as pre or post nights, a single room supplement, and optional activities can be requested and quoted.
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Wayne
Asked on January 13th, 2025
How are arrival and departure managed on the tour?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Upon arrival, travelers should look out for a Welcome Note at the reception detailing the meeting time with the tour guide, usually between 5pm and 7pm.
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Marco
Asked on October 2nd, 2024
Are there any exclusions or restrictions regarding the intake of equipment like video cameras?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Use of video cameras is not allowed when staying in the villages as it may be perceived as obtrusive by the local people.
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Alvaro
Asked on September 27th, 2024
What is the policy for additional nights at the accommodation?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  Additional nights at the tour's hotel can be booked at an extra charge and must be done via the booking page.

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