11 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH TO TUESDAY 26TH MARCH
Sabah is located on the northern part of Borneo Island, and is part of Malaysia.
Borneo is one of those rare places where you can sense the adventure in the air, along with the fresh air from thousands of square miles of rainforest just waiting to be explored. The third-largest island in the world is a virtual paradise for anyone who has a love for plants, wildlife and adventure. Sabah's signature attractions range from nature based to cultural attractions with the intention of conservation and preservation in mind. It will be our pleasure to show you this amazing place - remember to bring your camera and a sense of adventure!
Kota Kinabalu City Tour, Puh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple, Sabah State Museum, Mari-Mari Cultural Village, Sandakan Markets, Agnes Keith House, Sim Sim Water Village, Sandakan War Memorial, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Kinabatanten Wildlife River Cruise - Sukau, Sabah Tea Resort tea tasting, Poring Treetop Canopy Walkway - Ranua Sabah and Kundasang War Memorial Park.
CRUISES
River Safari - Proboscis Monkeys
Firefly River Cruise
River Cruise, Sukau Rainforest
Cruise on Kinabatangan River
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights in Kota Kinabalu
2 nights Sukau
PLEASE NOTE
To maximize your experience in Sabah, you will need to be fit and able to navigate the uneven surfaces under foot.
Walking frames are not recommended.
ECONOMY FLIGHTS
Twin Share Room First Tour:
$6,595 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours:
$6,495 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours:
$6,445 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours:
$6,395 per person
Single Room Supplement:
$990 per person
Deposit: $1,200 per person
As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
In most cases, O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you will need to pay the single room supplement surcharge.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel doesn’t always go as planned and if you are going overseas, travel insurance is as important as your passport. Without it you could suffer financially if things go wrong; no matter who you are or where you are going, the Australian Government says get insurance (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au). We can now provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote, please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.
MELBOURNE TO KOTA KINABALU
Welcome to our fascinating tour to Borneo! Our chauffeurs will collect us for the transfer to Melbourne International Airport where we meet our fellow passengers, ready to board our flight to Kota Kinabalu via Brunei. On our arrival in Sabah, we are welcomed by our local English-speaking guide and board the coach for our transfer to the Hyatt Centric, our home for the next 3 nights. This vibrant hotel is in the Heart of Kota Kinabalu – the gateway to the start of Sabah in Borneo, East Malaysia.
Lunch and Dinner at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Hyatt Centric, KOTA KINABALU
EXPLORING KOTA KINABALU
Following a delicious breakfast, we embark on a city tour. The tour includes a brief visit to Tanjung Lipat, which offers panoramic scenery of Gaya Island, the South China Sea and Tun Mustapha Tower. We proceed to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, recognized as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. We then visit the Puh Toh Tze Buddhist Temple before we stop at the Sabah State Museum where we can discover Sabah’s unique heritage. This afternoon, we visit Mari-Mari Cultural Village. Here, we’ll try some delectable traditional and fusion cuisines in the dining hall. We may shop for handicrafts, take photos or just enjoy the natural surroundings. We’ll visit each tribe’s traditional house to learn about the ancient cultures and take part in some in-house activities. Lastly, we take in a cultural performance. We enjoy dinner out this evening before our transfer back to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Hyatt Centric, KOTA KINABALU
RIVER SAFARI
We have the morning at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities—perhaps have a swim in the rooftop pool! Maybe explore by ourselves - our hotel is conveniently located in town within walking distance to a mall and local shops. This afternoon, we depart on our journey towards Weston. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. We transfer to the river lodge by boat and after high tea, we embark on a River Safari to search for the Proboscis Monkeys. Seeing the lovely views of the fishing villages, flying flocks of egrets and the reddish-fire sunset will be memorable experiences throughout the boat journey. Upon our return to the lodge, we enjoy a scrumptious dinner. Later, we take the fireflies river cruise, before returning to Kota Kinabalu. What an amazing day!
Lunch at own expense and arrangement
OVERNIGHT: Hyatt Centric, KOTA KINABALU
KOTA KINABALU TO SANDAKAN
This morning, we transfer to the airport for our domestic flight to Sandakan. Here, we begin our touring with a visit to one of the major town markets; here we will see the locals trading a wide array of food items such as fish, snacks, fruits and other consumer products. Next, we will visit the Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple which is located on the hilltop and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay. Then we will proceed to visit the St. Michael's and All Angels Church for a brief history of one the oldest buildings in Sandakan. Our next stop will be the historical Agnes Keith House, formerly home to the famous American author who penned the book ‘Land Below the Wind’. Afterward, we take you to explore Sim Sim Water Village, a unique floating village with houses built on stilts. Finally, our tour also includes a visit to the Sandakan War Memorial; created to commemorate the World War II events that took place in Sandakan and North Borneo.
OVERNIGHT: Sabah Hotel, SANDAKAN
CUTENESS OVERLOAD!
Our first stop this morning is one we’ve all been looking forward to - the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. We start our visit with a video about the plight of the Orang utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the Centre. We walk through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans and then we continue to the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young orang utans. Next is a visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the conservation of the world’s smallest bear. We then depart for an overland journey to the multi award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge. We take an afternoon river cruise in search of wildlife and birds. This evening, we enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.
OVERNIGHT: Sukau Rainforest Lodge, SUKAU
SUKAU RAINFOREST
This morning we have a wonderful early morning cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake, taking advantage of the best time of the day and seeing amazing birds and wildlife. After breakfast we take part in a walking tour along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk with our in-house naturalist and later an informative Orang Utan talk. This afternoon we look forward to more river cruising and incredible wildlife spotting, be sure to bring your camera.
OVERNIGHT: Sukau Rainforest Lodge, SUKAU
SUKAU TO RANAU
Today we depart from Sukau Rainforest Lodge as we make our way towards Ranau and our next destination, Sabah Tea Resort. This is a sprawling tea plantation surrounded by pristine rainforest with cool mountain air. For our stay here we will be treated to the background of Mount Kinabalu and the beautiful morning sunrise and misty dews.
OVERNIGHT: Sabah Tea Resort, RANAU
RANAU TO KUNDASANG
After breakfast, we visit a tea factory. No trip to the Sabah Tea Resort would be complete without a taste of Sabah’s finest tea! Enjoy freshly brewed tea or get a few packs of tea leaves as souvenirs. We continue our drive to Poring where we’ll get to walk amidst the tropical rainforests that lead up to the treetop canopy walkways. We will enjoy lunch before visiting Kipungit Waterfall for a nice dip or take a rejuvenating soak in the steamy sulphur public pools.
OVERNIGHT: Kinabalu Pine Resort, KUNDASANG
KUNDASANG TO KOTA KINABALU
After breakfast, we head to Kundasang War Memorial Park to learn about Sabah's WWII history. If the weather is good, well be able to snap a really great photo of the majestic Mount Kinabalu. We then visit the Kinabalu Geopark Gallery and Botanical Garden in Kinabalu Park Headquarters. If weather permits, we will take a guided walk on one of the trails to explore the cool montane forest. We then drive back to Kota Kinabalu for our final night’s accommodation at the stunning resort in Tuaran (north Kota Kinabalu).
OVERNIGHT: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu
DEPART KOTA KINABALU
After a leisurely breakfast we have the rest of the morning to enjoy all the resort has to offer. Explore the lush rainforests and the flora and fauna that call the resort home with specially created nature trails, have a game of tennis, or soak up the sun with a cool dip in the swimming pool. This afternoon, we transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for our flight home.
Dinner at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: Inflight
ARRIVE MELBOURNE
Our flight has us arriving into Melbourne in the morning. After completing Customs and Immigration, our chauffeurs will be waiting for us in the arrival lounge to take us safely home. We’re sure you will arrive home with a sense of well-being, appreciation and love for Sabah, Borneo.
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Pick up from and return to your home from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, selected areas of Gippsland and Phillip Island.
International Flights
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu with Royal Brunei Airlines, Return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne with Malaysia Airlines. One-way domestic economy flight with Fire Fly Airlines. Transfers and taxes are included.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Tour Director escort from Melbourne to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Quality Touring Coach
Quality air-conditioned touring coach and local English speaking tour guide.
Luxury Hotel and Lodge Accommodation
Ensuite accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
All gratuities
for Driver & Guide, venues and porterage at accommodation whilst travelling with the group.
Small Tour Group
Maximum of 20 participants.
Meals
9 full cooked breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners and inflight meals. 2 lunches and 2 dinners at your own expense as per itinerary.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
PLEASE NOTE
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Deposit is Non-refundable
Balance due on invoice 7th December 2023
Any booking after this date will require full payment on booking.
Cancellation 100 days before tour departure date No Refund
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