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6-Day Wildlife Trail of Sabah

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Overview

This comprehensive 6-day Sabah trip will take you out in search of Sabah's nature and wildlife.

On this tour, you eat, sleep and dream in nature as it takes you to one of Malaysia’s UNESCO Heritage Sites, Kinabalu Park, the former capital of British North Borneo, a turtle sanctuary island and various natural sites along the Kinabatangan River.

You will also embark on an exciting river safari in search of proboscis monkeys which are endemic to Borneo. Their unique characters are seen in their pot bellies, a large pendulous nose, thick white tail and, loud nasal honks emitted by them.

Experience the best of natural landscapes, native wildlife, and lush rainforests on this Sabah trip!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Kota Kinabalu Drive to Kampung Kiau

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Kota Kinabalu Drive to Kampung Kiau

Depart for a two-hour drive to the Crocker Range. Enjoy scenic mountain views on your way to Kampung Kiau. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the village homestay coordinator before being introduced to your host family. Take a walk around the village and enjoy the scenic views of the surroundings or mingle with the villagers.

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    Accommodation

    Kampung Kiau Homestay1 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kampung Kiau

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Kota Kinabalu to Kampung Kiau

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kota Belud

Day 2

Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Spring & Sabah Tea Plantation

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Kinabalu National Park, Poring Hot Spring & Sabah Tea Plantation

Depart for Kinabalu Park, a botanists' paradise with over a thousand species of orchids, numerous specious of Rhododendrons. After lunch, proceed to Poring Hot Springs, where you will have a chance to soak yourselves in the hot sulphuric waters renowned for its therapeutic properties. Continue the tour to Sabah Tea Plantation.

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    Accommodation

    Sabah Tea Resort Cottage3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kinabalu National Park

    Poring Hot Springs

    Sabah Tea Garden Activities

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cameron Highlands to Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah.

    Minivan from Poring Hot Spring to Sabah Tea Resort Cottage

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kota Belud

    Kundasang

    Ranau

Day 3

Sabah Tea Plantation, Sandakan & Kinabatangan River

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 Sabah Tea Plantation, Sandakan & Kinabatangan River

Continue your Sabah trip to go for a morning walk around the Sabah Tea Plantation, the largest tea producing factory in Sabah. Take a guided tour to discover how rainforest raw tea leaves are processed and packed for export. Check out and depart to Kinabatangan. With lunch en route, drive through the scenic countryside and local villages. We arrive at Kinabatangan River with the greatest concentration of wildlife in Borneo.

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    Accommodation

    Bilit Rainforest Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Walk at Sabah Tea Plantation

    Kinabatangan River Cruise

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Ladang Tea Sabah to Bilit Rainforest Lodge

    Private Driver from Kinabatangan River to Bilit Rainforest Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ranau

    Sandakan

    Kinabatangan

Day 4

Kinabatangan River Cruise, Bilit Village & Gomantong Cave

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Kinabatangan River Cruise, Bilit Village & Gomantong Cave

Wake up to the sounds of Borneo as birds and most wildlife are most active just before daylight. We will take a 1½-hour boat trip in the midst of the dramatic change of colours on the horizon as the sun rises. Check-out then take a boat to Bilit Village where you'll meet the Orang Sungai Tribe and visit Gomantong Cave.

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    Accommodation

    Sabah Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kinabatangan River Cruise

    Bilit Village

    Gomantong Caves

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Bilit to Hotel Sandakan

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kinabatangan

    Sandakan

Day 5

Selingan Turtle Island Free Time

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Selingan Turtle Island Free Time

Transfer to the jetty for the boat departing to Turtle Island. Selingan Turtle Island is ideal for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. After dinner, we will wait for news from the Park Rangers on the sighting of any turtles that have come ashore to lay eggs. Witness the collection of eggs from the nesting site and relocating them in the hatchery for conservation purposes. If there are any hatchings at the nursery, you will get to see them being released to the open sea.

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    Accommodation

    Selingan Turtle Island Chalet

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Turtle Island Park Evening Time

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sabah Hotel Sandakan to Sandakan Yacht Club

    Boat from Sandakan Yacht Club to Selingan Turtle Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sandakan

    Selingaan Island

Day 6

Sepilok Orangutan and Departure

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Sepilok Orangutan and Departure

This is the last day of your Sabah trip. After breakfast check-out and depart to the Sandakan Jetty for the boat. From there, transfer to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve to visit the orangutans that have been orphaned, rescued from illegal captivity, or injured individuals. After the tour, transfer to Sandakan Airport or your hotel.

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    Activities

    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

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    Transportations

    Boat from Selingan Turtle Island to Sandakan Yacht Club

    Minivan from Sandakan Yacht Club to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

    Minivan from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Selingaan Island

    Sandakan

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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