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- Explorer
- Wildlife
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Sightseeing
- Christmas & New Year
- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Max Group Size 12
- Age range 15 to 99
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
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Andra· November 17th, 2024It was a wonderful trip with excellent management by our awesome tour guide Jane, our itinerary was fun filled and carried out to perfection with Jane always having everything sorted out beforehandShow more
- Joel· June 2nd, 2025Great tour with an awesome tour guide. However, the tour was too focused on travelling to shrines and temples for the majority of the trip. I would love to see Perhaps Mount Fuji and/or Nara to visit the bowing deer added instead of some of the shrines and maybe a day dedicated to seeing something nature related like the bamboo Forrest. Zac was an amazing tour guide and made our Japan experience even better.Show more
- William· May 27th, 2025I really enjoyed this tour. There was a lot of interesting places to see and the choices of cities was fantastic. Our tour guide Zac did an excellent job conveying the wonderful qualities Japan has to offer and from personal experience, was able to provide a glimpse into the everyday life of someone living there. The only thing I would change is with how many shrines and temples we went to see, there wasn't an equal balance of planned activities like the morning of Miyajima getting to make the bean and chocolate flavored pastries. I would still recommend this tour to anyone coming to Japan but would like to see some other curricular activities added to the experience.Show more
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- From Monday9 Jun, 2025To Wednesday18 Jun, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,225
- From Wednesday11 Jun, 2025To Friday20 Jun, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$4,695
- From Saturday14 Jun, 2025To Monday23 Jun, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,695
- 2 Other Unavailable Departures
- -5%From Wednesday18 Jun, 2025To Friday27 Jun, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,445$4,223
- -5%From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,460$4,237
- From Wednesday2 Jul, 2025To Friday11 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,930
- From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Monday14 Jul, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,510
- From Wednesday9 Jul, 2025To Friday18 Jul, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,930
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Saturday12 Jul, 2025To Monday21 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,445$4,001
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Wednesday16 Jul, 2025To Friday25 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,810$4,329
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What our customers ask about this tour
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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 2025Taking 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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