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Spend nine days in Sabah on a family trip that follows Borneo’s wildlife, rivers and islands. Start in Kota Kinabalu, with time for a welcome meeting and a paddleboarding session on Tanjung Aru Beach. Continue to Poring Hot Springs for a rainforest canopy walk, then travel to the Kinabatangan River for boat trips, a night walk and time in a community-run jungle setting. The journey also includes Sandakan, the Sepilok orangutan rehabilitation centre and Turtle Island Marine Park. Along the way, you’ll see how orphaned orangutans are prepared for life in the wild, visit rescued sun bears, and watch for river wildlife from the boat. There is also free time in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan, plus a night on Turtle Island to observe the turtle nesting process under ranger guidance. Accommodation varies from hotels and guesthouses to simpler jungle stays chosen for their location near the wildlife. This trip includes a group leader and is set up for families. The average age of children on the trip over the last year has been 11, and most children are between 10 and 14 years old.
Key details
9 days
8 nights
Route
Malaysia
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
9 days
Destination
Kota Kinabalu, Poring, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Turtle Islands, Malaysia
Age guidance
Most children are 10-14 years old
Average child age
11 years old
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Nature & Wildlife
- Adventure & Adrenaline
- Family
Itinerary
- 1
Kota Kinabalu
Arrival in Kota Kinabalu
Arrive in Sabah’s capital and settle in before a welcome meeting at 5 pm. Later, you may want to walk the waterfront market or use extra time to visit the Sabah State Museum or the nearby islands. - 2
Kota Kinabalu
Paddleboarding and free time
Head to Tanjung Aru Beach for a stand-up paddleboarding session. The rest of the day is free to explore Kota Kinabalu at your own pace, with options such as the markets or the city mosque by the waterfront. - 3
Poring
Rainforest walk at Poring
Travel to Poring Hot Springs for a canopy walk through the rainforest. Later, you can visit the spring pools before settling into a rebuilt longhouse on a tea plantation for the night.
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- General rooming configurations for families
- Group leader throughout the trip
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher food options on request
- Stand-up paddleboarding in Kota Kinabalu
- Poring Hot Springs canopy walk and conservation fee
- Afternoon wildlife cruise on the Kinabatangan River
- Night jungle walk on the Kinabatangan River
- Cooking class on the Kinabatangan River
- Cultural performance on the Kinabatangan River
- Sunset wildlife cruise on the Kinabatangan River
- Private vehicle, ferry and boat transport
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Other activities and services not included
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
7 dates · 14 optionsThu, Sep 17, 2026to Sep 25, 2026
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Important information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.