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Journey through Sabah

Our longer itineraries are designed to take the stress out of planning your trip to Sabah. Browse below for inspiration on how to combine some of Sabah's best loved destinations or venture into the relatively unknown interior of Sabah with our 6D5N Road Less Travelled itinerary. Travellers on a budget and happy to share transport and a guide will feel at home on our fixed departure date ​​5D4N East Coast Wildlife Adventure, hands-down the cheapest way to visit Sabah's wildlife hotspots and also our most popular itinerary (for good reason!). Looking for a bit of luxury in the rainforest? The 5D4N Jungle in Style is the trip for you! 

Departing from Sandakan

If your goal is to see as much wildlife as possible then Sabah's East coast is the best place to be! Since some tours start in Sandakan and finish in Lahad Datu whereas others start and finish in Sandakan, we recommend choosing your tour before booking your flights. Overland transfers are available to help you reach your next destination if needed. Tours departing from Sandakan will typically include a combination of one or more of the following places: Sepilok sanctuaries, the Kinabatangan river, Danum Valley and / or Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

3D2N Full Kinabatangan river safari

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Combine the wildlife sanctuaries in Sepilok with 2 nights at the Kinabatangan river for a full wildlife experience! From RM1450 per person
  • Departure point: Sandakan / Sepilok
  • Finishing point: Sandakan / Sepilok
  • Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday (other dates may be available on request)​
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4D3N Turtle Island & Kinabatangan river

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Spend the night on Selingan island and witness baby turtles hatching and being released on the beach before making your way to the wildlife sanctuaries of Sepilok. From there you will head down to the Kinabatangan river in search of pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and more.
From - RM2850 per person
  • 1 night Selingan (Turtle) Island & 2 nights Kinabatangan River
  • Departure point: Sandakan (SDK airport or hotels)
  • Finishing point: Sandakan (SDK airport or hotels)​
  • Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday  (other dates may be available on request)
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5D4N​ East Coast Wildlife Adventure

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The ultimate budget-conscious nature-lovers trip, visit the orangutan & sunbear sanctuaries in Sepilok, cruise the steamy Kinabatangan River and trek through pristine rainforest in Danum Valley! 
From RM4090 per person
  • 2 nights Kinabatangan River & 2 nights Danum Valley Field Centre
  • Departure point: Sandakan (SDK airport or hotels)
  • Finishing point: Lahad Datu​ (LDU airport or hotels)​
  • Departs Monday & Thursday only
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5D4N Jungle in style

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For wildlife & nature enthusiasts who want to make the most out of their time in Sabah without compromising on comfort.  Visit  the rehabilitation centres of Sepilok before travelling to Hornbill Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan river. Finish your trip at the spectacular Borneo Rainforest Lodge located in the heart of Danum valley.
​From RM7150 per person
  • Group tour with in-house guides provided by each lodge
  • 2 nights Hornbill Lodge & 2 nights Borneo Rainforest Lodge
  • Departure point: Sandakan (SDK airport or hotels)
  • Finishing point: Lahad Datu​ (LDU airport or hotels)
  • Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday (other dates may be available on request)
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5D4N Kinabatangan & Tabin wildlife Safari

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Visit Sepilok orang-utan sanctuary, cruise down the Kinabatangan river, join 4X4 safaris through Malaysia's largest nature reserve and take guided nature walks in search of orang-utans, gibbons, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants and more! From RM5050 per person
  • 2 nights at Hornbill Lodge, Kinabatangan river
  • 2 nights at Tabin Wildlife Resort
  • Departure point: Sandakan / Sepilok
  • Finishing point: Lahad Datu​
  • Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday
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5D4N Kinabatangan & Deramakot wildlife safari

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Take in the sanctuaries in Sepilok before heading to the Kinabatangan river for wildlife-filled river cruises and night walks. From there, continue your adventure to Deramakot Forest Reserve and set out on 4x4 safaris in search of wild cats, elusive primates and rich birdlife. From RM4940 per person
  • 2 nights at Hornbill Lodge, Kinabatangan river
  • 2 nights at Deramakot Forest Reserve
  • Departure point Sandakan / Sepilok
  • Finishing point Sandakan / Sepilok​
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8D7N Ultimate Wildlife Adventure

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Sepilok, the Kinabatangan river, Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Danum Valley all rolled into one fantastic wildlife focused trip! Explore, cruise, trek and safari your way down Sabah's East coast with a selection of lodges to fit your budget. From RM8115 per person
  • 1 night in Sepilok, 2 nights at the Kinabatangan river, 2 nights in Tabin Wildlife Reserve, 2 nights in Danum Valley​
  • Departure point: Sandakan / Sepilok
  • Finishing point: Lahad Datu
  • Departs Wednesday & Sunday
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10D9N Reefs & Rainforests

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Want a true Borneo experience? We've teamed up with our sister company Scuba Junkie to bring you 10 days of river, rainforest and underwater adventures from Sepilok all the way down to Sipadan via the Kinabatangan river and Danum Valley! From RM9650 per person
  • 1 night Sepilok, 2 nights Kinabatangan river, 2 nights Danum Valley Field Centre, 4 nights Mabul Beach Resort​
  • Departure point: Sandakan airport or hotels
  • Finishing point: Tawau airport (TWU)
  • Departs Wednesdays & Sundays
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Departing from Kota Kinabalu

If you want to go on an adventure then Kota Kinabalu is the place to start. Choose between Sabah's highest or second highest peak (or do both!), venture into old head-hunter territory, scale Batu Punggul or trek deep into Maliau Basin - the choice is yours!

4D3N Mount Kinabalu

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Our ultimate Mount Kinabalu package! Discover Kinabalu Park, climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu and relax in Poring hot springs after the climb. For more Mount Kinabalu climbing options please click here
From RM3420 per person
  • Accommodation: Kinabalu Park, Laban Rata, Poring hot springs
  • Departs daily
  • Departs from Kota Kinabalu (BKI airport or hotels)
  • Finishes in Kota Kinabalu (BKI airport or hotels)
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5D4N Sabah Highlights

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Start your adventure with a hike in Kinabalu Geopark, overnight in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu then continue East to the sanctuaries in Sepilok before finishing up with 2 nights at the stunning Hornbill Lodge on the bank of the Kinabatangan river.
​From RM2440 per person
  • Accommodation: Kinabalu Geopark, Sepilok, Kinabatangan river
  • Departs: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
  • Departure point: Kota Kinabalu hotels at 6.30am
  • ​Finishing point: Sandakan airport or hotels
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6D5N Road Less Travelled

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Immerse yourself in local culture, visit hidden waterfalls and trek through immense vine-clad jungles in this trip to one of Sabah's least travelled regions. An adventurous trip recommended for physically fit travellers happy to trade creature  comforts for the adventure of a lifetime.
From - please enquire
  • Small group tour (max 8 people) with River Junkie guide
  • Accommodation: Pungiton camp, Romol longhouse, Maliau Basin Study Centre, Ginseng Camp
  • Monthly departures
  • Departure point: Kota Kinabalu (BKI airport or hotels)
  • Finishing point: Kota Kinabalu  (BKI airport or hotels)
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7D6N Sabah Adventure

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Enjoy Kinabalu Park, scale the highest peak in Borneo, relax in Poring hot springs, visit the orang-utan & sunbear sanctuaries in Sepilok and cruise the Kinabatangan river  all in one adventure packed week! 
From RM5225 per person
  • Max 8 people per guide
  • Accommodation: Kinabalu park, Laban Rata,  Poring hot springs, Sepilok, Kinabatangan River​
  • Departure point: Kota Kinabalu (BKI airport or hotels)
  • Finishing point: Sandakan (SDK airport or hotels)​​
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Tailor made trips

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Whether it's a trip up Mount Kinabalu followed by a trek through Maliau basin or a relaxing few days in the jungle that you are looking for, just let us know and we will do our best to help plan the perfect multi-day trip for you. ​We can also help with:
  • School field trips: volunteer, climb, raft, trek, explore!​
  • ​Special interest wildlife trips
  • Private guided tours
  • Team building events​
  • Honeymoon packages & more!
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Wildlife

Kinabatangan River
Danum Valley
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Tabin Wildlife 
​Longer packages

Adventure

Mt Kinabalu 
Maliau Basin
Mount Trus Madi
​Orou Sapulot
​Mulu National Park

Day trips

Diving & snorkelling
Kiulu river rafting
River cruise
Jungle  trekking

Others

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River Junkie Tours Sdn. Bhd.                      
Email -  [email protected]m                                     

Lot G27 (ground floor)
Wisma Sabah,  
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.                                     
Phone (+60) 0111 2658581

Whatsapp (+60) 0111 2658581

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  • Home
  • Explore Borneo
    • Wildlife Destinations >
      • Kinabatangan River
      • Danum Valley
      • Tabin Wildlife Reserve
      • Deramakot Forest Reserve
      • Turtle Island
    • Mount Kinabalu >
      • Mount Kinabalu climbing packages
      • Planning your climb
      • Mount Kinabalu Trail
      • Packing for Mount Kinabalu
      • Mount Kinabalu accommodation
      • Mount Kinabalu FAQs
      • Mount Kinabalu - History & Biodiversity
      • West to East Shuttle
    • Mulu National Park
    • Off the beaten track >
      • Maliau Basin
      • Mount Trus Madi
      • Orou Sapulot
      • Kiau Homestay (Mt Kinabalu foothills)
      • Batang Ai
    • Day trips from Kota Kinabalu >
      • Kinabalu Geopark Trekking
      • Kiulu river rafting
      • Proboscis Monkey River Cruise
      • Snorkeling KK Marine park
      • Scuba diving in KK Marine park
  • Combo itineraries
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