Tour Detail

Classical Sabah SIC 6D/5N

Day 1- KOTA KINABALU

Day 2- KOTA KINABALU / MOUNT KINABALU

Day 3- MOUNT KINABALU / SANDAKAN

Day 4- SANDAKAN / SUKAU

Day 5- SUKAU

Day 6- SUKAU / SANDAKAN

Day 1

Day 1- KOTA KINABALU (D): Upon your arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, we will meet the guide and we will  find our transfer to the hotel for the check-in. At 06.00pm, depart for Kota Kinabalu by Night Tour. First, visit the colourful night market, where trinkets and souvenirs galore await. Then watch the city nightlife unfold before you from a vantage view point at Signal Hill's observation deck. Next, enjoy a sumptuous Malaysian dinner enhanced by a lively cultural performance of Sabah dances. After dinner, we will  have some free time to venture the city streets. At the end of the tour, return transfer to the hotel by 10pm. Overnight. 

Day 2

Day 2- KOTA KINABALU / MOUNT KINABALU (B/L/D): At 07.30am, depart for Kinabalu Park (approx. 2½ hours' drive). Designated a World Heritage Site in the year 2000, Kinabalu National Park covers an area of 754 square kilometres and is home to the tallest mountain in South East Asia.  It is acclaimed to have two thirds of the world’s floras, some of which are endemic to Sabah. On the way, pass by small towns and villages and stop at Nabalu Fruit Market for a break. First, visit the Poring Hot Spring. Whilst there, a must-visit is the canopy walkway (41m) span for 157m from tree to tree, a rare opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue to the park and visit the Botanical Garden (one of the most popular attractions at the Park). At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel in Kundasang. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3

Day 3- MOUNT KINABALU / SANDAKAN (B): At 11.00am, we will depart for Sandakan across the ridges of the Crocker Range, passing native villages and oil palm estates. The journey will take approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival in Sandakan, transfer to the hotel.

Day 4

Day 4- SANDAKAN / SUKAU (B/L/D): At 8.00am, depart for Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The centre opened in 1964 as the first official orangutan rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal hunting or kept as pets. Feeding session of the orang utan is at 10am. Afterwards, we will visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, a conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear. After the visit of the centre, we will take a 2-hour journey to the jetty. Upon arrival at the jetty, we will  get on a boat and cruise to jungle lodge. A welcome drink will be served upon arrival at the jungle lodge as we will  check-in. Lunch will be served  at the lodge. We will then hop onto a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening to discover wildlife along the river where we will have the chance to see the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants. Dinner will be served at the lodge after the river cruise. After dinner, free time at leisure. Overnight.

Day 5

Day 5- SUKAU (B/L/D): Before sunrise, river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of more Bornean-endemic wildlife or jungle trek at the Oxbow Lake to see an array of bird species. After the tour, return to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning at free. Lunch will be served at the lodge. In the afternoon, take another river cruise along Kinabatangan River in search of a variety of wildlife. After the river cruise, return to the lodge, and dinner will be served in the dining hall. Overnight. 

Day 6

Day 6- SUKAU / SANDAKAN (B): After breakfast, proceed for a visit of Rainforest Discovery Center. Drive for about 2 hours to Sandakan and visit the Rainforest Discovery Center, the most educational nature park in Malaysia. After the visit, transfer to Sandakan Airport or hotel in Sandakan. 

Suggested items to bring along: comfortable walking shoes, raincoat, insect repellent, swim wear, sandals or slippers, sun screen lotion, hat, torchlight, small hand luggage or backpack

Please note that passengers' passport details are required 18 working days prior to arrival to obtain access permits.