7 Days / 6 Nights. From ₹55,000 per person (twin sharing), plus 5% GST and 2% TCS.
A 7-day wildlife and rainforest trip across Sabah, in Malaysian Borneo. From Kota Kinabalu you drive into the hills at Kinabalu Park below Mount Kinabalu, then cross the state to Sepilok to watch orphaned orangutans at their feeding platform. The last two nights are at a riverside lodge on the Kinabatangan River, where boat cruises look for proboscis monkeys, hornbills and, with luck, pygmy elephants. You fly in to Kota Kinabalu and home from Sandakan.
Highlights
Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with guided rainforest trails below Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m)
Cool hill town of Kundasang, with views of Mount Kinabalu and the war memorial
Orangutan feeding at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre next to Sepilok
Kinabatangan River cruises for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, macaques and crocodiles
Two nights at a riverside rainforest lodge
Kota Kinabalu city tour and waterfront
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Kota Kinabalu · Waterfront evening — Flights from India reach Kota Kinabalu (BKI) via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Sabah runs its own immigration check, so you show your passport again on arrival even on a flight from Kuala Lumpur. Our representative meets you and drives you to your hotel, about 20 minutes; you get a welcome drink on arrival, and check-in is usually from 3:00 pm. In the evening, walk along the waterfront for the…
Kota Kinabalu city tour · Optional island trip — After breakfast, a guided half-day city tour of about 3–4 hours: the floating City Mosque on its lagoon (photo stop), Signal Hill Observatory for views over the city and islands, the Sabah Museum, and the handicraft market for pearls and local crafts. The afternoon is free. Optional at extra cost: a half-day speedboat trip to Sapi and Manukan islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, about 15–20…
Kinabalu Park · Kundasang hills — After breakfast, check out and drive into the Crocker Range to Kinabalu Park, about 2 hours and 90 km. At park headquarters, at about 1,560 metres, a guide takes you on an easy rainforest trail of about 1–1.5 hours past giant ferns, pitcher plants and orchids; Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres, is clearest in the early morning. Continue 15 minutes to Kundasang to see the mountain from the…
Drive across Sabah to Sepilok · Afternoon orangutan feeding — Leave early after breakfast for the long drive east to Sepilok, near Sandakan, about 5 hours with stops, through oil palm estates and villages. After check-in at your lodge, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the afternoon feeding, usually around 3:00 pm, watched from a raised boardwalk platform, and the outdoor nursery where young orangutans learn forest skills. These are…
Morning at Sepilok · Transfer to the Kinabatangan River — Return to the Sepilok centre for the 10:00 am feeding, then cross the road to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to see the world's smallest bears from viewing platforms. After lunch at your own cost, drive about 2–2.5 hours to the lower Kinabatangan River and cross by boat to your riverside lodge. In the late afternoon, your first river cruise of about 2 hours: proboscis monkeys gather in…
Kinabatangan River cruises · Rainforest walk — An early-morning river cruise starts at about 6:00 am, the best time for birds such as hornbills and kingfishers and, if you are lucky, a herd of Bornean pygmy elephants at the water's edge; sightings are never guaranteed. After breakfast, a short guided walk on the lodge's forest trail. Rest through the hot middle of the day, then take a late-afternoon cruise to look for monkeys, orangutans in…
Transfer to Sandakan · Departure — Breakfast at the lodge, then boat and road transfer to Sandakan Airport (SDK), about 2–2.5 hours. Sandakan has flights to Kuala Lumpur, about 2 hours 45 minutes, where you connect to your flight home; allow at least 3 hours between flights. With a later flight, you may have time for a short stop in Sandakan town.
Inclusions
6 nights' accommodation: 2 nights Kota Kinabalu, 1 night Kundasang, 1 night Sepilok, 2 nights Kinabatangan River
Daily breakfast
Selected dinners (the number and nights are stated in your confirmed quote)
Welcome drink on arrival
All road and boat transfers from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan Airport, as per itinerary
Kota Kinabalu half-day city tour
Kinabalu Park guided nature walk and entry
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre entry
Kinabatangan River cruises (evening on Day 5, morning and afternoon on Day 6) and a guided forest walk
English-speaking guide for sightseeing
Exclusions
GST at 5% on the total package price (government tax, added to the quote)
TCS at 2% on the total amount for overseas tour packages (government tax collected at booking; PAN required; can be claimed against your income tax)
Airfare (fly into Kota Kinabalu, home from Sandakan)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Camera fees at Sepilok and other parks
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park island trip and conservation fee
Mount Kinabalu climb, night walks and other optional activities
Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Visa & entry
No visa is needed at present. Malaysia allows Indian passport holders visa-free visits of up to 30 days, under an exemption that runs until 31 December 2026. Fill in the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before you first arrive in Malaysia. Sabah has its own immigration control, so carry your passport on the flight into Kota Kinabalu even from Kuala Lumpur, and expect a second check there. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months; carry your return ticket and hotel bookings, as immigration may ask for them along with proof of funds. For travel from January 2027, check Malaysia's rules with us at booking.
Good to know
Pack for heat and rain: light, quick-dry clothes, a rain jacket, closed walking shoes, insect repellent and a hat. Kundasang and Kinabalu Park are cool (15–22°C), so add a warm layer.
Leeches are common on rainforest trails after rain. They are harmless; leech socks, sold locally, keep them off.
Bring binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens for the river cruises. Wear muted colours, not bright white or red.
River lodges are remote, with no shops or restaurants nearby; meals are bought at the lodge unless your quote includes them. Tell us at booking if you need vegetarian or Jain food so the lodge can prepare it.
Ask your doctor about routine travel vaccines before the trip. Carry any regular medicines, as pharmacies are only in the towns.
The currency is the ringgit (MYR). Carry enough cash for the lodges and small towns; ATMs are in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.
Questions travellers ask
Will we definitely see orangutans?
Very likely, but not guaranteed. Sepilok's orangutans are semi-wild and choose whether to come to the feeding platform; we visit two feedings to improve your chances, and wild orangutans are sometimes seen on the Kinabatangan.
Do we climb Mount Kinabalu?
No. You walk the easy trails at Kinabalu Park headquarters. The summit climb needs a permit, a licensed guide and 2 days, booked months ahead; we can quote it separately.
Is this trip suitable for children and seniors?
Yes for active families and seniors who can manage boat boarding and short forest walks. Day 4 is a long road day of about 5 hours. It is not ideal for children under 6.
Will vegetarian food be available?
Yes, with planning. Kota Kinabalu has Indian restaurants, and the lodges can prepare vegetarian meals if we tell them in advance.
Are flights included?
No. You fly into Kota Kinabalu and out of Sandakan, usually via Kuala Lumpur. We can book these flights for you.
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