7 Day itinerary in Malaysia, Asia
Discover the best of Borneo with this immersive adventure in Sabah! Enjoy a thrilling exploration of Kinabalu Park, home to Mount Kinabalu, indulge in wildlife spotting at the Kinabatangan River, and experience the rich cultural heritage at Mari Mari Cultural Village. Delve into tropical rainforests... Read More
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Explore the hidden village nestled on the hillside of majestic Mount Kinabalu!
Witness fascinating orangutan feeding at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre!
Enjoy thrilling river cruises along the Kinabatangan River, spotting wildlife!
Discover the art of playing the traditional Sabah "Gong" instrument!
Explore the hidden village nestled on the hillside of majestic Mount Kinabalu!
Witness fascinating orangutan feeding at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre!
Enjoy thrilling river cruises along the Kinabatangan River, spotting wildlife!
Discover the art of playing the traditional Sabah "Gong" instrument!
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Day 1: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative depending on destination - they will be holding a sign with your surname. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free transfer to your accommodation. We will be monitoring your flight, however if there are any changes, please contact our operations team.
Arrival transfer to your designated drop off point.
Day 2: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
A 2 hours drivers from Kota Kinabalu will lead you to the hidden village at hillside of Mount Kinabalu. One of the ancient villages that still worship the Mountain God for hundreds year. Upon arrival, our friendly English speaking host will guide you for a walk around the village. Get to taste some of the authentic but simple food inside the villager’s house. Taste local growth coffee from fresh bean to a cup of dedicated Sabah Coffee. Later a walk to pineapple factory. The factory is a local setup to giving out working opportunity to the local. In late afternoon, a guided walk to pineapple farm and to the border of the village to search for herbal. Enjoy tasteful dinner with the host family.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Kinabalu Park, Malaysia
After breakfast, get a walk to the primary school in the village to see the student life and learn how to play “Gong” – the traditional instrument in Sabah. Check out a bee farm run by local and taste the fresh honey with local snacks. Say goodbye to your lovely host and head back to the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Kinabalu - Sepilok
Meet our representative at the lobby of your accommodation, pick-up time will be confirmed beforehand but is typically 2 hours before departure for domestic flights.
Suggest Flight: AK 6496 / 12.30 – 13.15 / 20kg
Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative depending on destination - they will be holding a sign with your surname. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free transfer to your accommodation.
Day 5: Sepilok
Experience a warm welcome, followed by a half-hour drive to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre, immersed in the primary lowland rainforest, showcasing Borneo's pristine natural beauty. Witness the feeding of orangutans from a forest platform and watch a 25-minute documentary. Proceed to the Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSCC), contributing to the care, rehabilitation, and release of the world's smallest bear species, the Malayan sun bears.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At 1pm, you will be picked up to Bilit by the Kinabatangan River and then on to Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort. At 1600 hours, river cruise in search of wildlife that is so prevalent in the area – a good chance to see proboscis monkey, orang utan, macaques, pygmy elephants, birds and other wildlife. Return to the resort. Dinner will be served. * Wildlife spotting is not guaranteed.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kinabatangan
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Proceed for an early morning cruise to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. After breakfast, follow in house Guide for Jungle trekking within resort area. Return to the resort for lunch. Late afternoon, set off for another river adventure and try to spot more wildlife and birds before returning to the resort for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Kinabatangan- Sandakan, Malaysia
Rise early for another early morning cruise along the Kinabatangan to observe more wildlife and birdlife. Return to resort for breakfast. Check out and depart for your return journey to Sandakan.
** Shared transfer applicable for flight depart after 2pm.
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