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MY · 10–14 days · 11 nights

Borneo wildlife loop

The premier Malaysian Borneo loop — Sabah's wildlife corridor with orangutans at Sepilok, Kinabatangan river safari, and the Mount Kinabalu summit. Optional Sipadan dive add-on requires permits booked 6–12 months ahead.

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  1. 01
    Kota Kinabalu2n · MY

    Gateway city; arrange Kinabalu permits + check gear.

    State capital of Sabah on Borneo's northwest coast, gateway to Mount Kinabalu and island-hopping in the South China Sea.

  2. 02
    Mount Kinabalu2n · MY

    Two-day climb summit + descent (book Laban Rata months ahead).

    Malaysia's highest mountain at 4,095 metres, located in Sabah on Borneo island and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  3. 03
    Kuching3n · MY

    Sarawak side — Bako National Park + Semenggoh orangutans.

    Capital of Sarawak state in Malaysia, located on Borneo island with rich indigenous culture and wildlife heritage.

  4. 04
    Kota Kinabalu4n · MY

    Optional Sipadan diving leg; otherwise Tunku Abdul Rahman park island-hop.

    State capital of Sabah on Borneo's northwest coast, gateway to Mount Kinabalu and island-hopping in the South China Sea.

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