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Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days ~ Sabah , Borneo
| Trip Rates | Itinerary | Hotel/Trip Description |
In 10 days, our experience team will take you to the north with opportunities to experience the beautiful local longhouse culture . Next, visit the Tip of Borneo and pristine beaches before a leisurely drive that takes you to the east coast, Sandakan where wildlife tour is uniquely fabulous in Sukau, Kinabatangan. Try an array of medium-light adventures in Borneoâs rainforest with a trek at the Lost World of Sabah, Maliau Basin...
Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days ~ valid til 31st March 2012
(Rates based on per person basis)
Minimum No of Persons (ex-Kota Kinabalu) |
Rates per Person (RM) |
minimum 2 persons |
RM 6,990 nett per person |
single occupancy |
additional RM 1,023 nett |
This package includes :
* Tours and transfers *Â meals as specified * entrance fees * English speaking guide
This package does not include :
* Camera fee and items not mentioned
**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.
Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days Itinerary PR1311: |
Day 1Â Â Â Â Kota Kinabalu
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Arrive Kota Kinabalu airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay |
Day 2Â Â Â Â Kudat - Longhouse
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An early morning start on a 2½ hours journey past Dusun villages, paddy fields and palm oil plantations to the land of the last longhouses in Kudat. We will visit the largest open market of Sabah called 'Tamu' in Kota Belud if your tour falls on a Sunday. After lunch at Sikuati town, set off for the Tip of Borneo where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea. Proceed to a tranquil beach for swimming before we depart to Kg. Tinangol for our overnight guesthouse. Enjoy fresh coconut drink and witness cultural activities while mingling with the friendly local folks and children. Enjoy a traditional-style dinner followed by a colourful cultural performance by the local Rungus community. Overnight in Longhouse. Mattress and mosquito net are provided.  (B/L/D) |
Day 3Â Â Â Â Longhouse â Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
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Wake up to the calls of roosters and enjoy the tranquility of the village. Take your local breakfast before we trek to the nearby rubber estate. Test your skill at rubber tapping. Drive to Sandakan via Pitas bypass with lunch en route. Overnight in a resort near the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. (B/L/D) |
Day 4Â Â Â Â Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre - Sukau |
Transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for a video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Continue to Sandakan jetty for 2½ hours boat journey to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to Borneo pygmy elephants, orang utans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbill in Borneo. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner overlooking the riverbank and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at the award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge, named by National Geographic Adventure magazine in 2009 as one of the top 50 jungle lodges in the world. (B/L/D) |
Day 5    Sukau  Â
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Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour on the Hornbill Boardwalk located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist. You also have the option to participate in our Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees on our 65 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional night safari cruise (at a surcharge) spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (B/L/D) |
Day 6Â Â Â Â Sukau â Tawau Hills Park
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An approximately 4 hours drive with lunch en route will take us to Tawau, at the south-east of Sabah. Continue journey to Tawau Hills Park and trek 2 km through pristine tropical rainforest to witness the tallest tropical yellow Seraya tree (Shorea Faguetiana) at 88.32 meter high. Overnight stay at a hotel in Tawau. (B/L/D) |
Day 7Â Â Â Â Tawau â The Lost World of Sabah
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Drive 4 hours to Maliau Basin, known as the âLost World of Sabahâ. Trek up to Maliau Basin Skybridge, at 400 metres long and suspended 22 metres from the ground to see treetop canopies. After dinner, proceed to watch video show at Maliau Basin Study Centre gallery. Join a night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Overnight in Twin Bedded room. (B/L/D) |
Day 8Â Â Â Â The Lost World of Sabah
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After breakfast, drive 40 minutes to Agathis Camp for approximately 3 hours to explore the lush green surroundings which also feature the giant Agathis trees (good physical fitness required for this trek). Enjoy picnic lunch before we return to Study Centre. Join a night drive to search for more nocturnal wildlife after dinner. Overnight in Twin Bedded room. (B/L/D) |
Day 9 Â Â Â Kota Kinabalu
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Return to Kota Kinabalu on a 6-hour journey via Maliau-Keningau-Kota Kinabalu route. Overnight in hotel. (B/L) |
Day 10Â Â Departure
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Transfer to airport for departure. (B) |
~ B (Breakfast), L (Lunch) & D (Dinner) ~
Hotel/Trip Description
Destination Sabah ~ Kota Kinabalu - Kudat - Sandakan - Tawau - Maliau Basin
Minimum no. of Persons 2 person
Tour Commences from Kota Kinabalu
Room Type twin sharing rooms
Facility and Activity
OPTIONAL
Things to Bring bottle of water, insect repellant, sun block, hat, raincoat or poncho, comfortable walking shoes, slippers, own medication, anti histamine cream(if needed), personal toiletries, torch light, binoculars (a very good idea to bring a good quality pair) 
Accommodation and Packages to North Sabah ~ Sandakan, Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomantong Cave, Selingan Turtle Island , Lankayan Island , Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sukau Area , Danum Valley , Tabin Wildlife Reserve & Lahad Datu
Trips & Packages : |
Day Trips |
Sepilok OrangUtan Rehabilitation Centre
| 1/2 Day Sepilok OrangUtan Rehabilitation Centre Tour | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Safari River Cruise Trip |
Guomantong Cave
Bilit Rainforest Lodge ~ | Full Day to Gomantong Cave & Bilit River Cruise |
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Resort ~ | Tabin Wildlife Mud Volcano | |
Overnight Trips |
Kinabatangan / Sukau Wildlife Sanctuary
Bilit Rainforest Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sepilok Orang Utan / Bilit / Gomantong Cave / City Trip | 2 Days 1 Night Oxbow lake / Bilit / Gomantong Cave / City Tour |
Bukit Malapi Lodge ~ | 2 days 1 night Sepilok , Sukau, Gomantong, Sandakan City Package Tour | 2 days 1 night Sepilok / Sukau / Oxbow lake / Sandakan City Package Tour |
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sandakan Safari Trip |
Kinabatangan Jungle Camp ~ | 1 day 1 night Package Tour |
Myne Resort ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Gomantong / Bilit / Sepilok / City Tour |
Sri Menanggol Cabins ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sepilok / Sukau (SMC) / Gomantong/ City Tour |
Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari Trip |
Sukau River Lodge ~ | 2 days 1 night Sukau / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok Tour |
Selingan Turtle Island
Selingan Island Chalets ~ | 1 Day 1 Night Selingan Island Tour | 2 Days 1 Night Selingan Island And Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Tour |
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Resort ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Tabin Wildlife Encounter | |
3 Days 2 Nights Packages |
Kinabatangan / Sukau Wildlife Sanctuary
Bilit Rainforest Lodge ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Gomantong Cave / Bilit / Ox-bow lake / Bilit / City tour | 3 Days 2 Nights Sepilok Orang Utan Centre/Bilit/Oxbow lake/Gomantong cave/City Tour | 3 Days 2 Nights Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan Centre/Bilit/Gomantong cave/City Tour |
Bukit Malapi Lodge ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Selingan / Sepilok / Sukau / Gomantong cave / Sandakan City tour | 3 Days 2 Nights Gomantong cave / Sukau / Oxbow lake / Sepilok Orang utan / Sepilok Night walk | 3 Days 2 Nights Sepilok / Sukau / Oxbow lake / Gomantong cave / City tour |
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | Sandakan Safari Extravaganza Package | Sukau Wildlife Safari Package |
Myne Resort ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Adventure | 3 Days 2 Nights Venture Bilit Trip |
Sri Menanggol Cabins ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Sepilok / Sukau (SMC) / Oxbow lake / Gomantong cave / City tour |
Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ | Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari Package |
Sukau River Lodge ~ | 3 days 2 nights Sukau / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok Tour | 3 days 2 nights Selingan / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok Tour | 3 days 2 nights Selingan / Libaran / Sepilok Tour |
Abai Village / Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
Abai Jungle Lodge ~ | Abai & Sukau Trip | Abai with a Local Touch Package |
Danum Valley
Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ | 3 days 2 nights Borneo Rainforest Explorer |
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Resort ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights - Tabin Wildlife Observation and Nature | |
4 Days 3 Nights Packages |
Kinabatangan / Sukau Wildlife Sanctuary
Bilit Rainforest Lodge ~ | 4 Days 3 Nights Sepilok Orang Utan Centre/Bilit/Oxbow lake/Gomantong cave/City Tour/Sabah Hotel | 4 Days 3 Nights Turtle Island/Sepilok Orang Utan Centre/Bilit/Oxbow Lake/Gomantong Cave/City Tour |
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 4 Days 3 Nights Sandakan Safari Adventure |
Myne Resort ~ | 4 Days 3 Nights Borneo Extravaganza |
Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan Turtle Island, Sepilok OrangUtan & Kinabatangan River Safari | 4 Days 3 Nights Orang Utan Search |
Sukau River Lodge ~ | 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan Turtle Island/ Sukau/Kinabatangan River/ Sepilok Orang Utan Centre Tour | 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan / Libaran / Gomantong / Sukau / Sepilok Tour |
Danum Valley
Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ | 4 days 3 nights Borneo Rainforest Package |
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Resort ~ | 4 Days 3 Nights Birding at Tabin Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Overnight at Mud Volcano Package | |
5 Days 4 Nights Packages |
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
Bilit Rainforest Lodge ~ | 5 Days 4 Nights Turtle Island / Sepilok Orang Utan / Bilit / Ox-bow / Gomantong / City Tour / Sabah Hotel Package |
Sukau River Lodge ~ | 5 Days 4 Nights Wildlife of Borneo |
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary & Danum Valley
Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ | Kinabatangan Safari, Gomantong Cave & Danum Valley Rainforest Package |
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary & Abai Village
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & Abai | 5 Days 4 Nights Sandakan Borneo's Wildlife Package |
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary & Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ | 5 Days 4 Nights Sukau -Tabin Wildlife Experience Package | |
6 Days 5 Nights Packages |
Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary & Abai Village
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge & Abai Jungle Lodge ~ | 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Discovery Package | |
Around Sabah Tour |
| Drive Around Borneo in 10 Days | Borneo's Big 5 in 10 Days | Journey through Borneo Rainforests | |
Bird Watching Tours |
| 14 days 13 nights Birding in Borneo | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & Abai | |
Volunteer / Student Programmes |
| 4 Days Borneo Orangutan and Wildlife Volunteer Experience | 5 Days Borneo Orangutan and Pygmy Elephant Volunteer Experience | 5 Day Wild@Heart Conservation Student Programme | 7 Days 6 Nights Borneo Orangutan and Pygmy Elephant Experience for Families | 12 Days Orangutan & Pygmy Elephant Volunteer Adventure | 26 Days Zoo, Orangutan & Pygmy Elephant Volunteer Adventure | Borneo Teach English Volunteer Program | |
Dive Trips |
| Lankayan Dive Packages | |
Combination Trips |
| 10 Days 9 Nights Sabah Nature & Sipadan Dive Trip | 10 Days 9 Nights Kinabalu, Sandakan Wildlife & Kapalai Dive Trip | 9 Days 8 Nights Mount Kinabalu Climb and Sukau Wildlife Adventure | 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Wildlife Adventure | 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Wildlife Adventure & Lankayan Island Trip | |
Accommodation : |
Sandakan Town |
| Nak Hotel | Hsiang Garden Hotel | Hotel Sandakan | Sanbay Hotel | Sabah Hotel | Hotel Tyng Garden | Swiss Inn Waterfront | |
Sepilok Nature Reserve area |
| Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat | Sepilok Nature Resort | Sepilok Forest Edge Resort | |
Lahad Datu |
| Asia Hotel | De Leon Hotel | Executive Hotel | Grace Hotel | |
Accommodation in other areas of Sabah: |
Tawau |
| Heritage Hotel | Belmont Marco Polo | Promenade Hotel |
Semporna |
| Seafest Hotel | Singamata Adventure Semporna | |
Mabul |
| Sipadan Water Village Resort | Sipadan Mabul Resort | Borneo Divers Mabul Island Resort | Seaventure Platform | Mabul Water Bungalows | |
Kapalai |
| Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort | |
Mataking |
| Reef Dive Resort | |
Kota Kinabalu |
5 Star Hotels | Hyatt Regency | Le Meridien Hotel | Novotel 1 Borneo |
4 Star Hotels | Beverly Hotel | Jesselton Hotel | Grand Borneo Kota Kinabalu | Promenade Hotel |
3 Star Hotels | Celyn Hotel City Mall | Kinabalu Daya Hotel | Imperial Boutec | Imperial International Hotel | Hotel Shangri-La | Tang Dynasty |
Boutique Hotels | Myne Hotel |
Motels | D'Borneo Hotel | First Century Hotel | Crown Borneo Hotel |
Budget Inns & Homestays | Akinabalu Youth Hostel | Borneo Adventure Centre & Lodge | Borneo Backpackers | Borneo Global Backpackers | Buddy Backpackers Home | Lucy's Homestay | Lyn's Lodge Bed and Breakfast | North Borneo Cabin | Planet Kinabalu | Trekker's Lodge | Xplorer's Backpackers |
Beach Resorts | Tanjung Aru ~ Megah D'Aru Hotel | Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort | Tuaran ~ Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort | Tuaran Beach Resort | Kinarut, Papar ~ Beringgis Beach Resort | Langkah Syabas Beach Resort | Kota Kinabalu ~ Nexus Karambunai Resort | Sutera Harbour Resort - Magellan Sutera | Sutera Harbour Resort - Pacific Sutera |
Service Apartments | Colonnades Condominium | Likas Square Condotel | Marina Court Resort Condominium | Promenade Apartments | Sabah Apartment |
Island Resorts | Gaya ~| Bunga Raya Island Resort | Gayana Eco Resort | Mantanani Besar ~ Mari Mari Backpackers Lodge | Pulau Tiga ~ Pulau Tiga Resort (Survivor Island) |
Kinabalu Park | Lodges at Kinabalu Park | Cabins at Laban Rata | Lodges at Mesilau Nature Resort | Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotsprings Package | Kinabalu Park & Surrounding Day Tours |
Outside Kinabalu Park | Celyn Resort Kinabalu | D'villa Rina Ria Lodge | Kinabalu Pines Resort | Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa | Zen Garden Resort | |
Trips & Packages in other areas of Sabah : |
Kota Kinabalu & Outskirts Day And Overnight Trips |
Day Trips | Kota Kinabalu City Tour | Kinabalu City By Night | Monsopiad Cultural Village | Kota Belud Sunday Market | Kudat Rungus Longhouse | Manukan & Sapi Island Hopping | Kinabalu National Park | Poring Hot Spring | Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring | Overnight Trips | Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Spring (2 days 1 night) | Rungus Longhouse Cultural Trip (2 days 1 night)| |
Outdoor Sporting & Nature Activities |
| Garama Wetland Cruise | White Water Rafting Day Trips at Padas or Kiulu | Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Tour | |
Mountain Climbing |
| Mount Kinabalu/Kinabalu Park Packages | Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata | Mount Kinabalu Climb and Walk The Torq Via Ferrata | Mount Kinabalu Climb and Low's Peak Circuit Tour | Mount Trusmadi Climb | |
Combination Trips |
| 10 Days 9 Nights Sabah Nature & Sipadan Dive Trip | 10 Days 9 Nights Kinabalu , Sandakan Wildlife & Kapalai Dive Trip | 9 Days 8 Nights Mount Kinabalu Climb and Sukau Wildlife Adventure | 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Trip, Sabah | 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan Wildlife Adventure | 6 Days 5 Nights Sandakan Wildlife Adventure & Lankayan Island Trip | |
Malaysia Rainforests, Sanctuaries and Parks
Short Adventure & Nature Trips