11 Day Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

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Trip Length

11 Days

Trip Starts

Kota Kinabalu

Trip Finishes

Kota Kinabalu

11 Day Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Malaysia

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Mar 2025 to Dec 2026

Budget

Affordable

Max. Group Size

Pace

Challenging

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

AAEK

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 11 Day Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu. 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....read more

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Shangri-La

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. Stay: D'Danau Homestay (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort (B)

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. Stay: Walai Penyu Resort (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Hotel Shangri-La (B)

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. Stay: Mt. Kinabalu Park Hostel (B/D)

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. Stay: Laban Rata Dormitory (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Hotel Shangri-La (B/L)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

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.

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

Hotels (3 Nights), homestay (1 Night, multi-share), jungle lodge (3 Nights, twin-share), permanent tented camp (1 Night, twin-share), hostel (1 Night, twin-share), hostel (1 Night, multi-share)
A variety of styles of hotels/guesthouses are used in Malaysia. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home. In some areas we stay in simple local guesthouses in stunning locations - rooms are small and basic and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers. Service and efficiency can also vary.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

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Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

Day 2: Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud

Day 3: Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan

Day 4: Sungai Kinabatangan

Day 5: Sungai Kinabatangan - Sepilok

Day 6: Sepilok - Pulau Libaran

Day 7: Pulau Libaran - Kota Kinabalu

Day 8: Kota Kinabalu - Mount Kinabalu

Day 9: Mount Kinabalu

Day 10: Mount Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu

Day 11: Kota Kinabalu

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