Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

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Duration: 8 days

Begins: Kota Kinabalu

Ends: Kota Kinabalu

Trip Code: AAES

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    Between its intriguing wildlife, skyscraper-height jungle canopies, and gorgeous coastlines teeming with tropical fish, this magical stretch of Borneo is positively bursting with stuff to see and do. This eight-day adventure promises to keep you busy; time spent marvelling at nature’s glory on Libaran Island, close encounters with orangutans at a rehabilitation centre, prowling the streets of Kota Kinabalu by night, and otherworldly wonders in the jungle. Borneo has it all, and in east Sabah, it’s all close at hand.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Standard
    Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    2 - Light
    Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 15
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: D'Danau Homestay, Kota Belud
    • Your G for Good Moment: Libaran Island Village Walk, Pulau Libaran
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your Foodie Moment: Local Farms and Cooking Demonstration, Tambatuon Homestay
    • Morning and evening Kinabatangan River safaris
    • Guided oxbow lake visit and wildlife spotting (Kinabatangan)
    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit
    • Turtle hatchery visit
    • Internal flight
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (2 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share), jungle lodge (3 nts, twin-share), permanent tented camp (1 nt, twin-share)

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

    Allow USD70-95 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

    Day 1 : Kota Kinabalu

    Arrive at any time.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Shangri-La

    Acommodation

    Hotel Shangri-La

    Day 2 : Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud

    From Kota Kinabalu, travel to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Walk to a nearby river, exploring the landscape surrounding the village along the way. Visit a local farm and gather fresh ingredients for an included dinner. Learn how to cook some local recipes with the host.

    Private Vehicle

    Kota Kinabalu - Kundasang 2h30m

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Local Farms and Cooking Demonstration

    Tambatuon Homestay

    Visit a farm and learn of their contrasting techniques while picking fresh vegetables, later used when learning to cook local recipes with the villagers. First visit Kundasang Aquafarm, a community-led farm that uses fish waste instead of chemical fertilizer for a hydroponic system. Then you are off to Onis farm that practices more traditional farming.

    D'Danau Homestay

    Kota Belud

    D’danau’ Homestay is a beautiful homestay located in Kota Belud Sabah, Malaysia. It provides job opportunities for locals offering great experiences to travellers like hiking, water tubing, cooking classes and other activities. The income generated from tourism allows the community to collect fees that are invested in the nature conservation and development of the village. Visitors can also learn about the lives of the Borneo people, and enjoy the cool climate and peaceful atmosphere. D’danau’s mission is to promote their culture and way of life, protect the environment and enhance their livelihood.

    Acommodation

    D'Danau Homestay

    Acommodation

    D'Danau Homestay

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 3 : Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan

    Travel towards Sandakan and continue to the immersive jungle lodge on Kinabatangan River, Sabah's longest. After settling in, head out on a river cruise to experience the serenity of evening river life (keep your eyes peeled for birds and monkeys and crocodiles, oh my!). Enjoy dinner then opt for a guided night walk through the jungle.

    Private Vehicle

    Kundasang - Sandakan 5h30m - 7h30m

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Kinabatangan River Evening Cruise

    Kampung Bilit 2h

    Cruise through the crocodile-infested waters with an expert boatman. While wildlife-spotting can't be guaranteed there's a good chance you will spot some monkeys, birds and the occasional saltwater crocodiles.

    Acommodation

    Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

    Optional Activities - Day 3

    Jungle Night Walk

    Kampung Bilit

    Take a night walk on the trails near the Jungle Lodge and look for the unique creatures that are active at night.

    Acommodation

    Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 4 : Sungai Kinabatangan

    Begin the day with a river safari to witness the morning wildlife activity. After breakfast, visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. Enjoy another river cruise for a second chance to spot more wildlife (you never know what you may see) before returning to the lodge for dinner.

    Kinabatangan River Wildlife Cruise

    Kampung Bilit

    Jump into a boat and explore the muddy river; keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, birds, and crocodiles.

    Guided Oxbow Lake Walk and Wildlife Spotting

    Kampung Bilit

    Enjoy a guided trek along the lake and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons.

    Acommodation

    Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

    Acommodation

    Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok

    Depart in the morning and travel to Sepilok - a wildlife haven. Enjoy a visit to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the adjacent sun bear conservation centre.

    Private Vehicle

    Sungai Kinabatangan - Sepilok

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Visit

    Sepilok

    The orangutans at the centre were either rescued as orphans or from illegal domestication. Once rehabilitated, they are set free to live in the wild. Watch these creatures being fed or roaming the grounds along with other animals such as macaque monkeys.

    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Visit

    Sepilok

    Visit the conservation centre and see the world’s smallest bear. Learn more about the sun bears and the conservation efforts being made to protect them.

    Acommodation

    Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

    Acommodation

    Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 6 : Sepilok/Pulau Libaran

    Transfer to Sandakan and continue by boat to Libaran Island, also known as Turtle Island because thousands of sea turtles return to nest each year. Take a guided tour of the island's turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle conservation program. Later, visit the local village and experience what life is like on the island. Opt to go snorkelling or kayaking with some free time.

    Private Vehicle

    Sepilok - Sandakan

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Ferry

    Sandakan - Pulau Libaran 0h45m - 1h

    Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

    Turtle Experience

    Pulau Libaran

    Accompany Island rangers to learn more about these amazing creatures and the threats to their existence. Depending on the time of year, observe turtles laying their eggs on the beach, follow the park rangers as they transfer the eggs to the hatchery, or stand on the shore and witness the release of baby turtles to the open sea.

    Libaran Island Village Walk

    Pulau Libaran 2h

    Visit the friendly village of Libaran Island, part of a Planeterra Foundation community development project. View demonstrations by villagers who make flower souvenirs from plastic bottles, master Pandanous weaving, and meticulously knit fishing nets. Also see how local snacks are prepared and enjoy the delicacies.

    Acommodation

    Walai Penyu Resort

    Acommodation

    Walai Penyu Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 7 : Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu

    After breakfast, depart Libaran Island and travel back to the Sandakan jetty. From the jetty, transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, enjoy a free afternoon to walk and shop at Jesselton Point, a waterfront district lined with shops and street food. Opt to visit the famous Filipino market.

    Ferry

    Pulau Libaran - Sandakan 0h45m - 1h

    Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

    Plane

    Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu 0h45m

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Free time:

    Kota Kinabalu Afternoon

    Take advantage of your free time to stroll and shop along the waterfront.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Shangri-La

    Acommodation

    Hotel Shangri-La

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 8 : Kota Kinabalu

    Depart at any time.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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