Borneo
Essential Sabah with Total Holiday Options
Essential Sabah
This 10-day tour offers some of Borneo’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters, including orangutan sightings, scenic river cruises, and immersive rainforest experiences. Designed at a leisurely pace, the itinerary includes ample free time for you to relax and fully absorb the incredible surroundings. Accommodation is generally comfortable, with a few nights spent in rustic jungle lodges—some without air conditioning—for an authentic touch. The program is thoughtfully paced and compact, suitable for travellers with average fitness levels.
Deal Includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- Assistance and transfers by vehicles and boats
- Meals as specified (drinks are not included)
- English speaking local guides
- Sightseeing as specified
- Entrance fees
- One-way Economy Class airfare between Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan
- Bottled water while travelling
- All current applicable taxes except Malaysian Tourism Tax
- Malaysian Tourism Tax (RM10 per room per night at all accommodation) - payable directly to the hotels is additional
- International flights are additional
Travel Dates & Pricing
- From $3997 per person share twin. Based on select departure date of 15 Mar 26
- From $4397 per person share twin. Based on select departure dates of 12 Apr, 11 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov & 11 Dec 26
- Flights are additional
- Ask us about Solo Traveller Pricing!
Itinerary
On arrival at the airport, you will be met by our Tour executive who will assist you with the transfer & check-in at the hotel.
Stay two nights at Kota Kinabalu.
Depart Kota Kinabalu for the 3-hour drive to Poring Hot Spring for a chance to observe wildlife and the trees from 100 feet above the forest floor. Later proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kinabalu Park.
Enjoy a guided nature walk with a park naturalist to see an impressive collection of mountain flora and fauna along with the National Park gallery providing more information on the park’s botanic diversity.
(B, L)
After breakfast, transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for your flight to Sandakan. Upon arrival in Sandakan, meet and transfer to Resort at Sepilok. Set in 25 acres of rainforest bordering the Sepilok forest reserve, a protected area rich in wildlife. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to relax, swim in the pool or go for a walk on the resort’s own 1,050-metre-long boardwalk. Stay two nights in Sepilok.
(B, D)
This morning will be yours at leisure. After lunch, proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for the 1430 hours feeding session. Later, proceed to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), an education centre located within the Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve. Before dinner, head to the flying squirrel platform to see if the red giant flying squirrels emerge from their nests and fly across the resort.
(B, L, D)
Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary where captive orangutans are reintroduced into the wild. Later depart for Sandakan in a boat and arrive at Abai and check-in at the hotel.
Enjoy a guided night walk around the Lodge’s nature boardwalk and search for insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Stay two nights in Jungle Lodge. (non-air conditioned).
(B, L, D)
In the early morning take another boat trip for bird watching and wildlife viewing at the nearby Pitas Lake. After breakfast at the lodge visit the nearby Abai village and participate in a tree planting project. Enjoy a local-style lunch prepared and served by the villagers. Rest and relax before another cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife.
(B, L, D)
After breakfast, check out and then cruise upriver to Sukau, searching for wildlife along the way. Arrive Sukau, check-in and have lunch. Later cruise up the Kinabatangan River to the Menanggul River in search of proboscis monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Stay two nights in Sukau.
(B, L, D)
At 0630 hours take a boat trip for bird watching and wildlife viewing at the nearby Ox Bow Lake. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy your own activities.
(B, L, D)
After early breakfast return to Sandakan by boat. Arrive at Sandakan.
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to relax, swim in the pool or go for a walk on the resort’s own 1,050-metre long boardwalk. In the evening meet to enjoy the farewell dinner.
(B, L, D)
After breakfast, the tour finishes with a transfer to the Sandakan airport where you board a flight for your onward journey.
(B)
B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings only until sold out. Advertised prices are correct as 22 Oct 25 but may vary due to exchange fluctuations or for unforeseen circumstances until paid in full. • Prices are subject to change without notice until time of confirmation. Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. Malaysian Tourism Tax (RM10) per room per night is payable direct to all hotels.• All travel must be commenced and completed as specified • Some surcharges, closeouts, flight, routing & accommodation restrictions apply • Twin share is based on 2 adults sharing a room. Bedding configurations may vary. • Any credits or meals that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash. Where meals are included, this is food only, beverages are an extra cost. • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply. • Domestic & International flights are additional and not included. • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. HOT Code: THO