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Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-6402
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
  • Ends Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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
Start and end in Kota Kinabalu, the trip "Highlights Of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu" is a guided countryside and village visits trip that takes 11 days. You will travel through Mount Kinabalu, Pulau Libaran, Sepilok and 3 other destinations in Malaysia. "Highlights Of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

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.
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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
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (3 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share), jungle lodge (3 nts, twin-share), permanent tented camp (1 nt, twin-share), hostel (1 nt, twin-share), hostel (1 nt, multi-share)
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
    Note: Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Private vehicle, plane, boat, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • 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
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Kota Kinabalu are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 1 review
  • William H.
  • On Feb 01 2024
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Mt Kinabalu climb will test you. Climbing in the dark and the rain was definitely a challenge I could not fully anticipate, but the satisfaction of completing it was immense.
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  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 3. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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