From AUD
$4,453
Indpendent
Travelers
Departure
Daily
Duration
7 Days
Sabah Explorer 7 Days
Day 1 – Arrive Kota Kinabalu (No Meals)
Fly to Kota Kinabalu (flight not included). Private transfer to your hotel.
Note: A Tourism Tax of MYR 10 per room per night is payable directly to the hotel.
Stay 1 night at Gaya Centre Hotel (Superior room).
Day 2 – Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park – Kundasang (B, L, D)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Kinabalu Park, stopping at Nabalu Market for local produce and Mount Kinabalu views. Visit Poring Hot Springs, the Canopy Walkway, Butterfly Farm, and relax in Japanese-style hot mineral baths.
Stay 1 night at Sabah Tea Garden Resort (Cottage room).
Day 3 – Kundasang – Sandakan – Kinabatangan (B, L, D)
Start with sunrise over Mount Kinabalu, breakfast at the Tea House, and a Tea Factory tour. Drive to Bilit and take an afternoon wildlife cruise along the Kinabatangan River.
Stay 2 nights at Bilit Adventure Lodge (A/C Superior room).
Optional: Night walk tour available.
Day 4 – Kinabatangan (B, L, D)
Morning river cruise to spot wildlife, guided jungle walk, and an afternoon cruise for more wildlife sightings.
Day 5 – Kinabatangan – Sandakan (B)
Drive to Sandakan and check in at Sabah Hotel (Superior room). Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 – Sandakan (B, L)
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for orangutan feeding and the nursery, followed by the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Return to hotel.
Safety rules apply for wildlife viewing.
Day 7 – Depart Sandakan (B)
Leisure time before transfer to Sandakan Airport (flight not included).
Included Meals: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026
Exclusions:
- All air arrangements to, from & within Malaysia
- All mandatory Tourism Tax/Local Tax across Malaysia (these taxes are only payable locally upon check-in)
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Early hotel check in or late hotel check out
- Beverages of all types
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other tours, meals or services not specifically covered herein
Group Departure Dates and Prices
| Tour prices valid to 31/03/2026 Depart Any Day | Twin share | Triple share | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $5,899 |
| 2 Travellers | $3,071 | N/A | $3,664 |
| 3 Travellers | $2,868 | $2,868 | $3,461 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $2,814 | $2,814 | $3,407 |
A surcharge may apply for travel during 15 Dec 2025 to 02 Jan 2026, and during 16-22 Feb 2026
Please note: for Malaysia, a transfer surcharge will apply for all flights arriving between 21:00 pm & 07:00 am and for all flights departing between 23:00 pm & 11:00 am.
Sabah Explorer 2025–2026
From towering mountains and lush rainforests to winding rivers and rare wildlife, Sabah is a nature lover’s dream. This journey takes you through UNESCO-listed Kinabalu Park, the tea plantations of Kundasang, the wildlife-rich Kinabatangan River, and the world-renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Spot proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and sun bears, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and unique biodiversity of Malaysian Borneo.
Destinations:
Kota Kinabalu • Kinabalu Park • Kundasang • Sandakan • Kinabatangan River
Highlights
- Marvel at Mount Kinabalu and walk the rainforest canopy in Kinabalu Park
- Cruise the wildlife-rich Kinabatangan River at sunrise and sunset
- Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Experience the rural charm of tea plantations and Kundasang’s cool highlands
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