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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- 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
- 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
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,548
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
68%
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Customer Reviews
- Jordanna· July 27th, 2025An amazing tour with a range of places and activities, the tour guides Ja-oh and Vicky worked hard to ensure we gained the most out of the trip, will definitely be going back to visit!Show more
- 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
- Bjørn· August 18th, 2025Excellent well-balanced roundtrip😊 They seems like try to avoid the most touristy places. Nice out in countryside, also learning about culture. Good guide😊Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Wednesday27 Aug, 2025To Friday5 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,695 per person
- From Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Monday8 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,340 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday3 Sep, 2025To Friday12 Sep, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,930 per person
- From Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Monday15 Sep, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,695 per person
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- -10%From Monday8 Sep, 2025To Wednesday17 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,695NZ $4,225 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Wednesday10 Sep, 2025To Friday19 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,930NZ $4,437 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Monday22 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,690NZ $4,221 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Monday15 Sep, 2025To Wednesday24 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,680NZ $4,212 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Wednesday17 Sep, 2025To Friday26 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,775NZ $4,297 per personMultiple Room Types
- -10%From Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Monday29 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$4,770NZ $4,293 per personMultiple Room Types
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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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