Beaches of Eastern Malaysia

Beaches of Eastern Malaysia

10 Days From US$1850 p/p

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Tour highlights

  • Explore Kota Kinabalu city and its cultural village
  • Relax and snorkel on the Islands of Kota Kinabalu
  • Visit the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
  • Cruise along the Kinabatangan river to spot various wildlife
  • Snorkel or dive in the crystal sea of Mabul Island
  • Enjoy relaxing time on the wonderful beach of Mabul Island

 

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Itinerary Details

Eastern Malaysia owns the most beautiful tropical islands of Malaysia. This Beaches of Eastern Malaysia tour offers a great chance to explore the beautiful islands and beaches of Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. From the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park to Mabul Island, you have enough leisure time to enjoy the colorful underwater world and the white sandy beaches. It is a real beach relaxing holiday for you! Besides, discovering wildlife in Sandakan will also an exciting trip.

Welcome to Kota Kinabalu!

On arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and be transferred to the hotel.

The rest of day is free to relax.

Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.

Accommodation option:

  • Grandis Hotels and Resorts
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, depart for the tour today. You will visit Mari-Mari Cultural Village, which offers various cultural experiences, including traditional house displays, rice-wine drinking, blow-pipe shooting and bamboo fire-starting. You can also enjoy a cultural performance by the tribes before the traditional meal.

In the afternoon, take a tour around Kinabalu city. You will visit the Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu. It is a magnificent mosque built on the artificial lake. The white temple is reflected in the lake against the blue sky, which is a beautiful picture. Then, go through leafy streetscapes, heritage streets and laid-back coastal town. At dusk, you will enjoy the wonderful sunset in Tanjung Aru Beach.

Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.

Accommodation option:

  • Grandis Hotels and Resorts
  • (4 Ratings)
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring and snorkeling on the island s of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Your private guide will pick up from hotel and depart to jetty.

Upon arrival at the jetty, join a boat and you will take 20 minutes to the first snorkeling point at Sapi Island. The golden beach stretches for several kilometers and the surrounding waters are full of beautiful corals.

Then, proceed to the next snorkeling point at Mamutik Island. you will start your snorkeling boat session accompanied by the experienced Dive Master. It is a good chance to spot colorful parade of fishes in the clear sea.

After that, transfer to Gaya Island for lunch. The rest time is free to relax on the golden shores, bask in the sunshine or explore the surrounding forest on your own. If you want exciting activities, you can try the zipline between two islands!

Overnight in Kota Kinabalua.

Accommodation option:

  • Grandis Hotels and Resorts
  • (4 Ratings)
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

breakfast

In the morning, your guide will pick you up to Kota Kinabalu airport for a flight to Sandakan.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred you to hotel. The rest of time is free, you can relax or explore the surroundings on your own.

Overnight in Sandakan.

Accommodation option:

  • Sabah Hotel
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch and dinner

After breakfast, check out and depart for the intricate chamber system of Gomantong Cave, located within the Gomantong Forest Reserve. It is the largest bird’s nest cave in Sabah and the home to millions of bats and swiftlets. Tourists can see the collection of bird's nests from February to August every year.

Next, continue on an approximately 30 minutes’ driving to Sukau, one of the richest ecosystems on the lower Kinabatangan River. Upon arrival at Kampung Bilit, hop on a boat down the river to your accommodation.

After checking in, the real adventure will start. You will join a Kinabatangan River Cruise to discover wildlife along the river. It is a good chance to spot endemic Proboscis Monkeys, gibbons and rare bird species, and even rare Pygmy Elephants if lucky. After river cruise, have dinner in the dining hall. In the evening, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds.

Overnight in Sukau.

Accommodation option:

  • Sepilok Nature Resort
  • (3 Ratings)
Kinabatangan River

Kinabatangan River

breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, check out and leave for the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre(2 hours) situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, you will watch a short video documentary to learn about the rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan.  At feeding time, you will walk on boardwalk through the rainforest to the feeding platform where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding. You may also encounter Orang Utans closely when they frolic in the natural habitat.

After enjoying some time with the Orang Utans, you will proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, which provides cares to rescued Malayan sun bears, the smallest bears in the world and only found in Southeast Asia. Inside this center, visitors can learn about sun bears and observe them foraging, climbing in the forest freely.

After the tour, transfer hotel in Sandakan city. The rest of day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Sandakan.

Accommodation option:

  • Sabah Hotel
  • (4 Ratings)
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

breakfast

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Sandakan airport for a flight to Tawau.

Upon arrival, your private guide will pick you up to Semporna jetty(1.5 hours). Then, the speedboat of your hotel will pick you up to Mabul Island. After checking in, you are free to relax or explore the island.

Mabul Island, a 45-minute boat ride from Semporna Town, is one of the world’s top diving destinations. The sea near Mabul Island is home to a variety of marine life. It is easily to find colorful corals, starfish and fishes. Besides, there are about 2,000 residents on the island, as well as some Bayao residents.

Overnight in Mabul Island.

Accommodation option:

  • Sipadan Water Village Resort
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast

Today is a free day for you to relax on the white sandy beach, snorkel, dive, or explore the surroundings.

Accommodation option:

  • Sipadan Water Village Resort
  • (4 Ratings)
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

breakfast

Today is a free day for you to relax on the white sandy beach, snorkel, dive, or explore the surroundings.

Accommodation option:

  • Sipadan Water Village Resort
  • (4 Ratings)
Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

breakfast

At appointed time, you will take a speedboat of the hotel to Semporna jetty. Then, your driver will pick you up to Tawau airport for your onward flight.

Our service includes:
  • One-to-one consultancy with our travel expert
  • Knowledgeable and helpful local guides
  • Private and comfortable van
  • All accommodations
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • In-destination transfers
  • A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Trip Notes

This tour is intended to give you an idea for what's possible when you travel with us. Treat them simply as inspiration, because every element of the tour can be customized individually. Please feel free to tell us your ideas and we will create a tour to match your tastes and budget.