Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu
From AUD $2576 Was AUD $3529
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(28 reviews)
Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu
11 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
The natural splendour of Borneo’s Eastern Sabah region and towering peaks of Mt Kinabalu, all on one adventure? Where do I sign up?” Right here, friend.
Highlights
- Gather local ingredients and take a cooking demonstration
- Enjoy a river safari
- Visit an orangutan rehabilitation centre
- Watch the sunrise from the summit of Mt Kinabalu
- Spot wildlife in an oxbow lake
Trip Details
11 days
Private vehicle, plane, ferry, walking.
English
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Budget
Classic
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Kota Kinabalu
Day 2: Kota Kinabalu to Kota Belud
Day 3: Kota Belud to Sungai Kinabatangan
Day 4: Sungai Kinabatangan
Day 5: Sungai Kinabatangan/Sepilok
Day 6: Sepilok/Pulau Libaran
Day 7: Pulau Libaran/Kota Kinabalu
Day 8: Kota Kinabalu/Mount Kinabalu
Travel to the base of Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea.
In the afternoon, stretch your legs by exploring the trails around the park or check out the visitor centre.
Day 9: Mount Kinabalu
Set off early to begin the ascent up Mt Kinabalu. It is not an easy walk, but it is incredibly rewarding. Willpower is the main requirement as it's uphill all the way!
Spend the night at Laban Rata in basic mountain huts 3,272m (10,735 ft) above sea level.
Turn in early to prepare for the final climb very early in the morning.
Day 10: Mount Kinabalu/Kota Kinabalu
Day 11: Kota Kinabalu
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $3529
Duration: 11 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
The natural splendour of Borneo’s Eastern Sabah region and towering peaks of Mt Kinabalu, all on one adventure? Where do I sign up?” Right here, friend.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 14 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
12/27/2023
Well organised, tour full of experiences. Local CEOs very knowledgeable.
12/27/2023
Local guides and many highlights
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/27/2023
Well organised, tour full of experiences. Local CEOs very knowledgeable.
12/27/2023
Local guides and many highlights
11/29/2023
G Adventures takes all the stress out of travelling. Everything is always well planned and if issues do arise, they are taken care of quickly and efficiently.
11/29/2023
Good itineraries and hotels plus the best guides
11/15/2023
It does what it says on the tin!
11/15/2023
The ease of travel, the group of people, the variety of the tour
11/15/2023
Excellent itinerary
11/15/2023
Great CEO, well planned, good for solo and group travellers. Nice, fun and adventurous!
10/25/2023
The CEO helps guide enjoyment. Without I would have been lost and not prepared for most activities
10/25/2023
The holiday was well thought through, the guide was knowledgeable and helpful and everything was taken care of.
10/25/2023
I always enjoyed traveling with G and the experiences during the trips. Especially the off-the-trotten-path moments with locals.
10/25/2023
Everything is so well planned out & organized so you don't have to worry about anything you can just enjoy the adventure!! The accommodation is always so comfortable. Everyone is so friendly - especially the CEO! and you really feel like you can dive into the culture and explore with no worries. It felt like we covered so much in such a short time which just extended the trip!
10/11/2023
BORNEO is a stunning country. G Adventures tour was well managed and so interesting.
10/11/2023
Everything was fantastic! The CEO Albert was so friendly, fun and informative. The itinerary was packed with fun activities and the group were great.
09/20/2023
Well organised, clean accommodation, small group
10/23/2024
Was a great experience - you to do things you would never be able to do if you were travelking on your own. But the can be a bit full on and tiring sometimes, so need to be prepared for that.
09/22/2023
The variety of the trip was great, it allows you to see and do so much, without having to think about all the planning, you just show up and enjoy!
09/29/2023
Mix of activities & group and everything is organized beforehand.
09/29/2023
We loved every second of our G Adventures trip and know that our friends and family like to travel in the same manner?getting off the beaten track and exploring with much curiosity.
08/28/2023
This was our first G Adventures experience and we have had an incredible adventure in Borneo. Our concern prior to going was that being a bit older, we may not be welcomed. Thankfully we were wrong and both our CEO and the group were all very inclusive and great fun. Our CEO took care of all the usual travelling admin which meant it was hassle free and relaxing . We felt safe at all times, the pace of the trip was good and it appeared that local people and environment benefited from our being there.
10/01/2023
This is my 9th or 10th trip in a row in a very short period of time...I think that explains why I would recommend. Hehe.
09/12/2023
There was a great selection of activities for all age groups and endless amounts of fun.
07/29/2023
Everything about it, it was lovely from the start to the Finish, the wildlife was amazing, the people in this country are lovely, Ricky was brilliant, a top man, x
09/09/2023
With a G Adventures CEO you don't have to worry about anything! They plan for you and can answer any questions. wouldn't have wanted to do this trip without them!
09/20/2023
Enjoy the style of travel, lots to see and do.
09/20/2023
Loved the trip
09/13/2023
Small group travel, enabling a range of different experiences, including homestay in a different culture.
09/13/2023
Great trip with a variation of activities. Our CEO Ricky was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He made the trip so much better.
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