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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure

Between its intriguing wildlife, skyscraper-height jungle canopies, and gorgeous coastlines teeming with tropical fish, this magical stretch of Borneo is positively bursting with stuff to see and do. This eight-day adventure promises to keep you busy; time spent marvelling at nature’s glory on Libaran Island, close encounters with orangutans at a rehabilitation centre, prowling the streets of Kota Kinabalu by night, and otherworldly wonders in the jungle. Borneo has it all, and in east Sabah, it’s all close at hand.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$1,637
Number of Days	8
Start Location	Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
End Location	Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Standard
Tour Themes	Virtuoso
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 - Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud

From Kota Kinabalu, travel to Tambatuon village and meet the local community. Walk to a nearby river, exploring the landscape surrounding the village along the way. Visit a local farm and gather fresh ingredients for an included dinner. Learn how to cook some local recipes with the host.

Day 3 - Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan

Travel towards Sandakan and continue to the immersive jungle lodge on Kinabatangan River, Sabah's longest. After settling in, head out on a river cruise to experience the serenity of evening river life (keep your eyes peeled for birds and monkeys and crocodiles, oh my!). Enjoy dinner then opt for a guided night walk through the jungle.

Day 4 - Sungai Kinabatangan

Begin the day with a river safari to witness the morning wildlife activity. After breakfast, visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide and seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. Enjoy another river cruise for a second chance to spot more wildlife (you never know what you may see) before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 5 - Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok

Depart in the morning and travel to Sepilok - a wildlife haven. Enjoy a visit to the orangutan rehabilitation centre and the adjacent sun bear conservation centre.

Day 6 - Sepilok/Pulau Libaran

Transfer to Sandakan and continue by boat to Libaran Island, also known as Turtle Island because thousands of sea turtles return to nest each year. Take a guided tour of the island's turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle conservation program. Later, visit the local village and experience what life is like on the island. Opt to go snorkelling or kayaking with some free time.

Day 7 - Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast, depart Libaran Island and travel back to the Sandakan jetty. From the jetty, transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, enjoy a free afternoon to walk and shop at Jesselton Point, a waterfront district lined with shops and street food. Opt to visit the famous Filipino market.

Day 8 - Kota Kinabalu

Depart at any time.

Inclusions

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 hatchery visit
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
28 Feb 2025	07 Mar 2025	2	$2,339
07 Mar 2025	14 Mar 2025	5	$1,637
02 Apr 2025	09 Apr 2025	11	$2,639
04 Apr 2025	11 Apr 2025	3	$2,639
06 Apr 2025	13 Apr 2025	4	$2,639
13 Apr 2025	20 Apr 2025	3	$2,639
16 Apr 2025	23 Apr 2025	3	$2,639
25 Apr 2025	02 May 2025	3	$2,639
27 Apr 2025	04 May 2025	3	$2,639
30 Apr 2025	07 May 2025	8	$2,639
02 May 2025	09 May 2025	6	$2,111
04 May 2025	11 May 2025	10	$2,639
11 May 2025	18 May 2025	9	$2,639
14 May 2025	21 May 2025	3	$2,111
18 May 2025	25 May 2025	9	$2,111
23 May 2025	30 May 2025	10	$2,111
30 May 2025	06 Jun 2025	2	$2,639
01 Jun 2025	08 Jun 2025	15	$2,779
06 Jun 2025	13 Jun 2025	5	$2,779
13 Jun 2025	20 Jun 2025	9	$2,779
15 Jun 2025	22 Jun 2025	5	$2,779
20 Jun 2025	27 Jun 2025	11	$2,779
22 Jun 2025	29 Jun 2025	8	$2,779
27 Jun 2025	04 Jul 2025	5	$2,779
09 Jul 2025	16 Jul 2025	15	$2,779
16 Jul 2025	23 Jul 2025	6	$2,779
18 Jul 2025	25 Jul 2025	6	$2,779
23 Jul 2025	30 Jul 2025	8	$2,779
25 Jul 2025	01 Aug 2025	12	$2,779
30 Jul 2025	06 Aug 2025	13	$2,779
01 Aug 2025	08 Aug 2025	9	$2,779
06 Aug 2025	13 Aug 2025	10	$2,779
08 Aug 2025	15 Aug 2025	9	$2,779
13 Aug 2025	20 Aug 2025	4	$2,779
15 Aug 2025	22 Aug 2025	12	$2,779
20 Aug 2025	27 Aug 2025	9	$2,779
22 Aug 2025	29 Aug 2025	13	$2,779
29 Aug 2025	05 Sep 2025	13	$2,779
05 Sep 2025	12 Sep 2025	12	$2,639
12 Sep 2025	19 Sep 2025	9	$2,639
19 Sep 2025	26 Sep 2025	10	$2,639
21 Sep 2025	28 Sep 2025	13	$2,639
03 Oct 2025	10 Oct 2025	13	$2,639
10 Oct 2025	17 Oct 2025	10	$2,639
17 Oct 2025	24 Oct 2025	12	$2,639
19 Oct 2025	26 Oct 2025	15	$2,639
31 Oct 2025	07 Nov 2025	11	$2,639
07 Nov 2025	14 Nov 2025	15	$2,339
14 Nov 2025	21 Nov 2025	15	$2,339
21 Nov 2025	28 Nov 2025	15	$2,339
23 Nov 2025	30 Nov 2025	15	$2,339
19 Dec 2025	26 Dec 2025	13	$2,339
21 Dec 2025	28 Dec 2025	15	$2,339
26 Dec 2025	02 Jan 2026	14	$2,339
09 Jan 2026	16 Jan 2026	15	$2,339
16 Jan 2026	23 Jan 2026	15	$2,339
21 Jan 2026	28 Jan 2026	15	$2,339
25 Jan 2026	01 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
30 Jan 2026	06 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
06 Feb 2026	13 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
13 Feb 2026	20 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
18 Feb 2026	25 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
20 Feb 2026	27 Feb 2026	15	$2,339
22 Feb 2026	01 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
25 Feb 2026	04 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
27 Feb 2026	06 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
04 Mar 2026	11 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
06 Mar 2026	13 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
08 Mar 2026	15 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
11 Mar 2026	18 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
13 Mar 2026	20 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
18 Mar 2026	25 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
20 Mar 2026	27 Mar 2026	15	$2,339
25 Mar 2026	01 Apr 2026	14	$2,339
27 Mar 2026	03 Apr 2026	15	$2,339
01 Apr 2026	08 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
03 Apr 2026	10 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
08 Apr 2026	15 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
10 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
15 Apr 2026	22 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
17 Apr 2026	24 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
22 Apr 2026	29 Apr 2026	15	$2,639
24 Apr 2026	01 May 2026	15	$2,639
29 Apr 2026	06 May 2026	15	$2,639
01 May 2026	08 May 2026	15	$2,639
06 May 2026	13 May 2026	15	$2,639
08 May 2026	15 May 2026	15	$2,639
13 May 2026	20 May 2026	15	$2,639
15 May 2026	22 May 2026	15	$2,639
17 May 2026	24 May 2026	15	$2,639
20 May 2026	27 May 2026	15	$2,639
22 May 2026	29 May 2026	15	$2,639
27 May 2026	03 Jun 2026	15	$2,639
29 May 2026	05 Jun 2026	15	$2,639
31 May 2026	07 Jun 2026	15	$2,639
05 Jun 2026	12 Jun 2026	15	$2,779
07 Jun 2026	14 Jun 2026	15	$2,779
12 Jun 2026	19 Jun 2026	15	$2,779
26 Jun 2026	03 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
01 Jul 2026	08 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
03 Jul 2026	10 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
08 Jul 2026	15 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
10 Jul 2026	17 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
15 Jul 2026	22 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
17 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
19 Jul 2026	26 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
22 Jul 2026	29 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
24 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	15	$2,779
29 Jul 2026	05 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
31 Jul 2026	07 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
02 Aug 2026	09 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
05 Aug 2026	12 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
07 Aug 2026	14 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
12 Aug 2026	19 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
14 Aug 2026	21 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
19 Aug 2026	26 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
21 Aug 2026	28 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
23 Aug 2026	30 Aug 2026	15	$2,779
26 Aug 2026	02 Sep 2026	15	$2,779
28 Aug 2026	04 Sep 2026	15	$2,779
02 Sep 2026	09 Sep 2026	15	$2,639
04 Sep 2026	11 Sep 2026	15	$2,639
11 Sep 2026	18 Sep 2026	13	$2,639
18 Sep 2026	25 Sep 2026	15	$2,639
20 Sep 2026	27 Sep 2026	15	$2,639
25 Sep 2026	02 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
02 Oct 2026	09 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
04 Oct 2026	11 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
09 Oct 2026	16 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
16 Oct 2026	23 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
18 Oct 2026	25 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
23 Oct 2026	30 Oct 2026	15	$2,639
25 Oct 2026	01 Nov 2026	15	$2,639
30 Oct 2026	06 Nov 2026	15	$2,639
06 Nov 2026	13 Nov 2026	15	$2,339
08 Nov 2026	15 Nov 2026	15	$2,339
13 Nov 2026	20 Nov 2026	15	$2,339
20 Nov 2026	27 Nov 2026	15	$2,339
22 Nov 2026	29 Nov 2026	15	$2,339
27 Nov 2026	04 Dec 2026	15	$2,339
18 Dec 2026	25 Dec 2026	15	$2,339
20 Dec 2026	27 Dec 2026	15	$2,339
25 Dec 2026	01 Jan 2027	15	$2,339
27 Dec 2026	03 Jan 2027	15	$2,339