Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

11 Days
From CAD 2849
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Demanding

Rating


(28 reviews)

Experience Overview

The natural splendour of Borneo’s Eastern Sabah region and towering peaks of Mt Kinabalu, all on one adventure? Where do I sign up?” Right here, friend. This incredible 11-day tour delivers ample time in Malaysia’s jungle playground (including a life-changing encounter with orangutans at a rehabilitation facility) before three days in the shadow of mighty Mt Kinabalu – the tallest peak in this part of the world – climaxing with a sunrise hike to the mountain’s peak. Prepare to be amazed.

Highlights

  • Gather local ingredients and take a cooking demonstration
  • Enjoy a river safari
  • Visit an orangutan rehabilitation centre
  • Watch the sunrise from the summit of Mt Kinabalu
  • Spot wildlife in an oxbow lake

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 1486

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: AAEK

StartStarts: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

FinishFinishes: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

DurationDuration: 11 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Demanding

Includes

Activities

  • 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 Island stay with turtle hatchery visit
  • Mt Kinabalu hike (2 days)
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (3 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share), jungle lodge (3 nts, twin-share), permanent tented camp (1 nt, twin-share), hostel (1 nt, twin-share), hostel (1 nt, multi-share)
  • 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

  • Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2849 (CAD 259 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

Arrive at any time.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

Day 8: Kota Kinabalu/Mount Kinabalu

Travel to Mt Kinabalu. Opt to hike the nature trails, or enjoy an excursion to Poring hot springs and a canopy walk with some free time.
Travel to the base of Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea.

In the afternoon, stretch your legs by exploring the trails around the park or check out the visitor centre.

9

Day 9: Mount Kinabalu

Head off to conquer Mt Kinabalu. During the first day's climb to Laban Rata, enjoy a packed lunch on the way. The hike can take from 5-7 hrs. Indulge in a buffet-style dinner then rest up for an early start to summit the mountain in the morning.
Set off early to begin the ascent up Mt Kinabalu. It is not an easy walk, but it is incredibly rewarding. Willpower is the main requirement as it's uphill all the way!

Spend the night at Laban Rata in basic mountain huts 3,272m (10,735 ft) above sea level.

Turn in early to prepare for the final climb very early in the morning.

10

Day 10: Mount Kinabalu/Kota Kinabalu

Summit Mt Kinabalu (3-5hrs) and arrive in time for sunrise. Return to Laban Rata for a rest and to the park headquarters for lunch. Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.

11

Day 11: Kota Kinabalu

Depart at any time.

Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Nina C   -  Traveled, December 2023

Well organised, tour full of experiences. Local CEOs very knowledgeable.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/27/2023

 

Leif M   -  Traveled, November 2023

Local guides and many highlights

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/27/2023

 

Catherine E   -  Traveled, November 2023

G Adventures takes all the stress out of travelling. Everything is always well planned and if issues do arise, they are taken care of quickly and efficiently.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/29/2023

 

Michael W   -  Traveled, November 2023

Good itineraries and hotels plus the best guides

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/29/2023

 

Bridget R   -  Traveled, October 2023

It does what it says on the tin!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Chloe P   -  Traveled, October 2023

The ease of travel, the group of people, the variety of the tour

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Jacqueline H   -  Traveled, October 2023

Excellent itinerary

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Maxime P   -  Traveled, November 2023

Great CEO, well planned, good for solo and group travellers. Nice, fun and adventurous!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Victor O   -  Traveled, October 2023

The CEO helps guide enjoyment. Without I would have been lost and not prepared for most activities

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/25/2023

 

Angela M   -  Traveled, September 2023

The holiday was well thought through, the guide was knowledgeable and helpful and everything was taken care of.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/25/2023

 

Nicole G   -  Traveled, September 2023

I always enjoyed traveling with G and the experiences during the trips. Especially the off-the-trotten-path moments with locals.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/25/2023

 

Sarah S   -  Traveled, September 2023

Everything is so well planned out & organized so you don't have to worry about anything you can just enjoy the adventure!! The accommodation is always so comfortable. Everyone is so friendly - especially the CEO! and you really feel like you can dive into the culture and explore with no worries. It felt like we covered so much in such a short time which just extended the trip!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/25/2023

 

Amanda M   -  Traveled, October 2023

BORNEO is a stunning country. G Adventures tour was well managed and so interesting.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/11/2023

 

Stephanie S   -  Traveled, September 2023

Everything was fantastic! The CEO Albert was so friendly, fun and informative. The itinerary was packed with fun activities and the group were great.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/11/2023

 

Rebecca A   -  Traveled, August 2023

Well organised, clean accommodation, small group

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/20/2023

 

Cathy B   -  Traveled, August 2023

Enjoy the style of travel, lots to see and do.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/20/2023

 

Katie G   -  Traveled, September 2023

Loved the trip

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/20/2023

 

Lynette M   -  Traveled, August 2023

Small group travel, enabling a range of different experiences, including homestay in a different culture.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/13/2023

 

Ross S   -  Traveled, August 2023

Great trip with a variation of activities. Our CEO Ricky was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He made the trip so much better.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/13/2023

 

Marie D.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

Was a great experience - you to do things you would never be able to do if you were travelking on your own. But the can be a bit full on and tiring sometimes, so need to be prepared for that.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/23/2024

 

Ashley M.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

The variety of the trip was great, it allows you to see and do so much, without having to think about all the planning, you just show up and enjoy!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/22/2023

 

Viviane B.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

Mix of activities & group and everything is organized beforehand.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/29/2023

 

Kay G.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

We loved every second of our G Adventures trip and know that our friends and family like to travel in the same manner?getting off the beaten track and exploring with much curiosity.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/29/2023

 

Peter G.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

This was our first G Adventures experience and we have had an incredible adventure in Borneo. Our concern prior to going was that being a bit older, we may not be welcomed. Thankfully we were wrong and both our CEO and the group were all very inclusive and great fun. Our CEO took care of all the usual travelling admin which meant it was hassle free and relaxing . We felt safe at all times, the pace of the trip was good and it appeared that local people and environment benefited from our being there.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/28/2023

 

Daniel O.,   -  Traveled, August 2023

This is my 9th or 10th trip in a row in a very short period of time...I think that explains why I would recommend. Hehe.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/01/2023

 

Samuel G.,   -  Traveled, July 2023

There was a great selection of activities for all age groups and endless amounts of fun.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/12/2023

 

James R.,   -  Traveled, June 2023

Everything about it, it was lovely from the start to the Finish, the wildlife was amazing, the people in this country are lovely, Ricky was brilliant, a top man, x

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/29/2023

 

Natasha C.,  -  Traveled, June 2023

With a G Adventures CEO you don't have to worry about anything! They plan for you and can answer any questions. wouldn't have wanted to do this trip without them!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/09/2023

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