Malasia, 11 Days · Classic tour

Kuala Lumpur and Borneo

Sounds of nature in Borneo and the contrasts of Kuala Lumpur

As for the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, we can say it is the largest city in the country and one of the most modern cities in Southeast Asia. It has skyscrapers, a suspended monorail system and other cutting edge public transport systems who share the same space with an exquisite colonial centre of low houses; antique cars, street stalls and heavy traffic.

Discover Malaysia's part of mysterious Borneo, where wildlife and jungle converge to form one of the world's most special wildernesses.

shall we go?

Kuala Lumpur and Borneo

Departure date

Departures from January 2025 till November 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Donegal, Cork...

Nature

Travel details

Day 1 City of origin - Kuala Lumpur

Day 2 Kuala Lumpur

Day 3 Kuala Lumpur

Day 4 Kuala Lumpur

Day 5 Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu

Day 6 Kota Kinabalu - Mt. Kinabalu

Day 7 Mt. Kinabalu - Sandakan

Day 8 Sandakan - Sukau

Day 9 Sukau

Day 10 Sukau - Sandakan - City of origin

Day 11 City of origin

City of origin - Kuala Lumpur

Departure with destination Kuala Lumpur. Night on board.

Kuala Lumpur

Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Free time. Overnight stay.
Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Free day. Overnight stay.
Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Free day. Overnight stay.

Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Arrival. Transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, we'll head out to the night market in search of the best bargains. Witness the city's nightlife from the Signal Hill lookout point. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a lively dinner with a cultural show. We'll then have some free time before returning to the hotel. Accommodation.

Kota Kinabalu - Mt. Kinabalu

Includes: BreakfastLunchDinner
Breakfast. Departure to Kinabalu National Park, which takes about three hours. On the way, we'll pass through small towns and villages. We'll stop at the Nabalu fruit market. Afterwards, we'll visit Poring Hot Springs. There, one of the main activities is the elevated walkway that runs through the treetops at a height of 41 metres, with a length of 157 metres from tree to tree. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Kinabalu National Park. There, we'll walk along one of the park's trails and enjoy the views of Mount Kinabalu. We'll also visit the Exhibition Hall and the Mountain Garden. After the visits, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Mt. Kinabalu - Sandakan

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Mid-morning departure to Sandakan via the ridges of the Crocker Range, through villages and palm oil plantations. The journey takes about five hours. Arrival, check-in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Sandakan - Sukau

Includes: BreakfastLunchDinner
Breakfast. Morning departure to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where we will participate in a feeding session with the Orangutans. Afterwards, we'll visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Afterwards transfer to the dock, about two hours by road, where we will take a boat to Bilit. On arrival at the lodge, we'll enjoy a welcome drink. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a cruise on the Kinabatangan River. We'll be able to observe wildlife in the river and animals such as Proboscis monkeys, Bornean bird species and, if we are lucky, Bornean pygmy elephants. Return journey to the lodge for dinner. Rest of the night at leisure. Accommodation.

Sukau

Includes: BreakfastLunchDinner
Early morning departure to cruise the Kinabatangan River to witness the awakening of the wildlife there. Return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, we'll take another boat trip on the river. Return journey to the lodge for dinner. Rest of the night at leisure. Accommodation.

Sukau - Sandakan - City of origin

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. We'll go out and explore the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.

City of origin

Arrival. End of the trip and our services.

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Selected meal plan in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Transfer from the hotel in Kuala Lumpur to the airport.

  • Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.

  • Visits on regular tours that are mentioned and not listed as optional.

  • English-speaking local guides.

  • Diet: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

  • Insolvency protection.

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Day 1

Days 2 - 4

Days 5 - 6

Day 7

Days 8 - 9

Day 10

Flight

Overnight stay on board.

Flight

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Malaysia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Malaysia.

- Malaysia is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.

- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.

- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.