About this trip
Eleven days in Eastern Sabah, covering Borneo's rainforest and rivers before finishing with a climb up Mt Kinabalu, the tallest peak in the region.
Expect proper jungle time, including a visit to an orangutan rehabilitation centre, alongside the physical challenge of a multi-day mountain ascent that ends with a sunrise summit push.
This suits travellers who want wildlife and a genuine trek in the same trip, not just a scenic add-on.
What you'll do
- Visit an orangutan rehabilitation centre in Sabah
- Explore Borneo's rainforest and river habitats
- Trek up Mt Kinabalu over three days
- Reach the summit for sunrise
- Spend extended time in Malaysia's Eastern Sabah region
- The Mt Kinabalu climb is physically demanding and comes at the end of the trip after days of jungle travel
- Fully guided throughout, with private rooms rather than shared dorms
- Suits travellers keen on both wildlife encounters and a serious trek, not just one or the other
Worth it if you want genuine wildlife, varied activities, and guides who genuinely care. Think twice if perfect admin and guaranteed wildlife sightings matter to you.
- Guides consistently praised for being caring, informative, and going beyond—one walked down the mountain with a sick traveller.
- Excellent pace and variety: jungle treks, orangutans, turtles, Mt Kinabalu climb, white sand beaches, and optional activities all included.
- G Adventures admin organisation could be better; itinerary promised turtle egg-laying but it didn't happen as stated.
- Weather is weather: one group's Mt Kinabalu climb rained on, though the climb itself was still described as amazing.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,620, about 33% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kota Kinabalu · 14 Nov – 15 Nov
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