Sabah Borneo — Orangutans, Diving, Kinabalu
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Sabah Borneo — Orangutans, Diving, Kinabalu

Seven nights in Sabah Borneo — Sandakan orangutan sanctuary + Sepilok rainforest + Kota Kinabalu coast.

Nights
7
From
₹24,000/night
Total
₹1,98,000
Pace
About this trip

Wildlife Borneo — the trip you keep meaning to do

Seven nights in Sabah for the wildlife + nature traveller. Two nights in Sandakan for the Sepilok Orangutan + Sun Bear sanctuaries and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Two nights on the Kinabatangan River for jungle wildlife cruises (proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, possibly orangutans in the wild). Three nights in Kota Kinabalu for the coast and Mt Kinabalu base. Internal flights bundled.

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Why this one
  • Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
  • Kinabatangan river wildlife cruise (probiscus monkeys + crocodiles)
  • Kota Kinabalu coast + Pulau Manukan snorkel
  • Mt Kinabalu base + Poring hot springs
  • Sabah seafood dinners
Day by day

The itinerary.

Land KK. Transfer hotel. Sunset at Tanjung Aru.

Stay: KK 4-star
What’s included
  • Return economy flights ex Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru (Malaysia Airlines / Indigo / AirAsia)
  • e-NTRI online registration pre-fill (visa-free entry assistance)
  • All airport / domestic transfers (private)
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • English-speaking guide on city tour days
  • 24×7 on-trip support
  • 2 Sandakan + 2 Kinabatangan jungle lodge + 3 Kota Kinabalu 4-star
  • Sepilok Orangutan + Sun Bear sanctuaries entry
  • 2 wildlife river cruises on Kinabatangan (dawn + dusk)
  • Pulau Manukan snorkel day-trip
  • Mt Kinabalu base + Poring hot springs
  • 2 internal flights (KK → Sandakan → KK)
Not included
  • Lunches and dinners not specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Tips (10% restaurants, RM 5 bellhop)
  • Travel insurance (~₹1,800/person)
  • Anything not listed under Inclusions
  • Sipadan diving (separate logistics + permits)
  • Mt Kinabalu summit climb
Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days out; 50% refund 14–29 days; no refund inside 14 days.

Transparent pricing

Where the money goes.

INR · per couple
  • Return economy flights
    Via KL
    ₹40,000
  • 2 Sandakan + 2 Kinabatangan + 3 KK
    Mixed accommodation
    ₹70,000
  • Sepilok + Sun Bear + river cruises
    All wildlife activities
    ₹35,000
  • Pulau Manukan + Kinabalu base + Poring
    Day-trips
    ₹14,000
  • 2 internal flights
    KK-Sandakan
    ₹10,000
  • Transfers + e-NTRI
    Throughout
    ₹12,000
  • 10% service buffer
    Editorial display buffer
    ₹17,000
  • Total
    ₹1,98,000
The look of it
Sabah Borneo — Orangutans, Diving, Kinabalu — photo 1
Good to know

Questions, answered.

When is the best time to visit Malaysia?

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Year-round, but October–February is the driest. West coast islands (Langkawi, Penang) are best November–April; east coast (Tioman, Perhentian) is best March–October. Sabah Borneo April–September for diving.

Vegetarian and Jain food in Malaysia?

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Do I need different visas for Singapore + Malaysia?

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