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- Intrepid Travel
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 12
- Ages 15+
Highlights
- Explore Sandakan's seafood scene
- Visit Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
- Cruise the Kinabatangan River
- Snorkel around Manukan Island
- Discover Kota Kinabalu's markets
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Sandakan
- Day 2 Sandakan
- Day 3 Sandakan / Kinabatangan River
- Day 4 Kinabatangan River
- Day 5 Gomantong Cave/ Kundasang
- Day 6 Kiau Village / Kota Kinabalu
- Day 7 Manukan Island
- Day 8 Manukan Island
- Day 9 Kota Kinabalu
- Day 10 Kota Kinabalu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Number of tours
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Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodExcellent
- LALisa· November 1st, 2025My first trip in a non developed country and I...Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Lisa, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience. We appreciate the lovely shoutout to your leader and group, it’s great to hear you had a memorable experience overall and enjoyed the journey with such a fun... Show more
Trip date: October 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Eileen
Asked on September 3rd, 2025would I be able to have someone meet me at the airport and take me to the airport. Also would like a day at the hotel before the tour and an extrs day after the tour
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025Yes, we can assist with arranging an airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as extra nights at the hotel before and after your tour. Once you put a spot on hold for the trip, we'll be able to provide you with a detailed quote for the arrival transfers and pre/post-tour accommodations.
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Juan
Asked on August 27th, 2025Is it somehow possible to combine this tour with visiting komodo island?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
We do have a Komodo & Flores Adventure itinerary they you could combined with Classic Borneo. However, you will be responsible for getting yourself to Indonesia from Malaysia as we do not book or assist with flights.
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Bob
Asked on March 18th, 2025Would it be better to go on the Date starting the 26th or the Date of the 30th as I am a solo traveler not minding have a shared room space. I really dont think the weather would not be a factor in either trip. I am hoping for great weather.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Taking a look at travel dates there isn't much of a difference between the 2 departure. Our 29JUL departure only has 3 spots remaining and the group seems like a good mix on ages and there are quiet a few females/solo travelers booked at this time. Our 30JUL departure has 6 spots remaining also a decent mix in terms of solos but age wise is leaning towards the older side (50+). Either date weather wise would be fine so it's completely your choice which one you go with but please bare in mind that these demos can change at anytime leading up to the trip.
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Elizabeth
Asked on March 8th, 2025Is it possible to arrive to Sandakan 1-2 days earlier and stay at the same hotel that we will have the meeting in? Is it safe to use a taxi from the airport to the hotel location as a solo female traveler? Is there a pool at the hotel or the beach within walking distance? Can a female wears a two piece swimming attire at the pool? Are shorts and sleeveless tops appropriate to wear while walking in the city?
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Elizabeth
Traveler•Written March 2025Is there a night for wildlife spotting? Can we bring our binoculars or is it even necessary?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We can help with booking pre accommodation at the tour starting point. Yes, taking a taxi from Sandakan Airport to Sabah Hotel is generally safe for a solo female traveler. It's recommended to use official airport taxis or ride-hailing apps for added security. Sabah Hotel has a swimming pool, but there is no beach within walking distance. Wearing a two-piece swimsuit at the hotel pool is generally acceptable. While shorts and sleeveless tops are acceptable in Sandakan, keep in mind that dress standards in Malaysia are more conservative. We recommend wearing modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, particularly in rural areas and religious sites.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, there is an optional night wildlife spotting cruise on Day 3 at Kinabatangan River. You can book this locally. Yes, you can bring your own binoculars, and it's recommended if you want to enhance your wildlife-spotting experience. If you prefer, you can also hire binoculars at Kinabatangan River.
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