8x Breakfast
8x Breakfast
6x Dinner
6x Dinner
4x Lunch
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Experienced, local Stray Guide
Experienced, local Stray Guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan, boats...
Transport by air-conditioned minivan, boats and ferry
8 Nights' Accommodation (standard twin-share,...
8 Nights' Accommodation (standard twin-share, private upgrades available)
Bottled water
Bottled water
Simpang Mengayau: Borneo Honey Bee...
Simpang Mengayau: Borneo Honey Bee Centre, Gong Making Village
Simpang Mengayau: Watch the sunset...
Simpang Mengayau: Watch the sunset at the tip of Borneo
Mt Kinabalu: Park entrance fees...
Mt Kinabalu: Park entrance fees and hiking, guided tour of the botanical gardens.
Sepilok: Entry to the Orangutan...
Sepilok: Entry to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Sepilok: Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Canopy...
Sepilok: Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Canopy Night Walk
Kinabatangan River: Wildlife cruise, night...
Kinabatangan River: Wildlife cruise, night cruise.
Kinabatangan River: Morning wildlife cruise,...
Kinabatangan River: Morning wildlife cruise, tree planting.
Turtle Island: Turtle conservation presentation,...
Turtle Island: Turtle conservation presentation, kayaking
Entry/Admission - Tip of Borneo
Entry/Admission - Tip of Borneo
Entry/Admission - Mount Kinabalu Botanical...
Entry/Admission - Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden
Entry/Admission - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation...
Entry/Admission - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Entry/Admission - Kinabatangan Jungle Camp
Entry/Admission - Kinabatangan Jungle Camp
Entry/Admission - Libaran Turtle Hatchery
Entry/Admission - Libaran Turtle Hatchery
Not included:
Extra food and drinks
Extra food and drinks
Extra optional activities which can...
Extra optional activities which can be booked directly with your Guide
Flights and insurance
Flights and insurance
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ยAbout experience
Day 1: Arrival Day - Kota Kinabalu
Stop At: Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront, No.1, Jalan Centre Point, Suite 8E, 5th Floor, CPS Tower, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Your adventure kicks off in Sabahโs capital city of Kota Kinabalu. If you arrive early in the day, feel free to check into the hotel and head out to explore the city. Make sure to be back to the accommodation by 6pm to meet your guide and your tour group for a welcome briefing and a cold drink. Afterwards, head down to the waterfront to try some Malaysian food at the local food stalls. You can choose to get your own dinner or dine โfamily-styleโ at the night market with your new travel mates.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Dreamtel Hotel (twin share)
Day 2: Kota Kinabalu to Simpang Mengayau Bay
Stop At: Tip of Borneo, No 1, Kudat Malaysia
Today we head off-the-beaten-track to a remote beach at the very tip of Borneo. Simpang Mengayau Bay boasts long stretches of white sand away from the tourist crowds. On the way to the beach, weโll stop the Borneo Honey Bee Centre and at a local village that produces ceremonial gongs. When we arrive at Simpang Mengayau Bay weโll have some time for lunch and a swim. Mid-afternoon weโll head to The Secret Place beach where weโll spend the afternoon swimming and relaxing. Thereโs a beach bar that serves delicious cocktails and ice cold beer and weโll finish the day with a seafood BBQ on the beach.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Merrimas Villa (twin share)
Day 3: Simpang Mengayau Bay
Stop At: Tip of Borneo, No 1, Kudat Malaysia
Today is a free day to experience all that Simpang Mengayau Bay has to offer โ there are so many activities to choose from! Join a half day snorkelling trip out to some nearby reefs, hire a surfboard (seasonal), go kayaking, take a mangrove river cruise or just relax on the beach. If youโve got a SCUBA diving license you can even go diving here. Weโll all meet up early in the evening to watch the sun set at the tip of Borneo where the Sulu Sea and the South China sea collide, before a group dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Merrimas Villa (twin share)
Day 4: Simpang Mengayau Bay to Mount Kinabalu (Ranau)
Stop At: Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden, Kinabalu Park, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
This morning, weโll begin the scenic drive to Mount Kinabalu park. Enjoy views of this impressive mountain as you wind up into the cool hillside. Mount Kinabalu was Malaysiaโs first World Heritage site and is one of the most important biological sites in the world, as it is home to over 4,500 species of flora and fauna. A guide will point some of these out to you as we take a tour of the botanical gardens. Youโll have the afternoon to explore the park at your leisure before we head to the Slagon Homestay for a delicious dinner, a few games of pool and maybe even some karaoke (for the brave!)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Slagon Homestay (twin share)
Day 5: Mount Kinabalu to Sepilok
Stop At: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sepilok Malaysia
After an early breakfast weโll set out for Sepilok, home of the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. The centres are conveniently located across the road from each other which means that you can walk between the two. Spend a few hours watching the sun bears play in the forest, and admire the Orangutans up close at their feeding sessions. Tonight, youโll get the chance to see birds, flying squirrels, butterflies, monkeys/primates and other wildlife as you walk on elevated walkways through the tree canopies and along jungle tracks with an experienced wildlife guide.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Nature Lodge (twin share)
Day 6: Sepilok to Kinabatangan River
Stop At: Kinabatangan Jungle Camp, Kinabantangan River nr. Kampung Billit, Sukau Malaysia
Itโs a short drive from Sepilok to the little village where weโll depart on our Kinabatangan adventure. Weโll board a boat that will take us along the Kinabatangan River, then shoot off down a tree canopied canal to our exclusive Stray Jungle Camp, where the wildlife is in abundance! After lunch, weโll head out on the boat for a wildlife-spotting cruise. Look out for proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, long-tail macaques, hornbills, kingfishers, storks, wild orangutan and pygmy elephants! We'll head back to camp for dinner, and as the night brings out more creatures and weโll go on a cruise to spot fireflies and nocturnal wildlife.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Jungle Camp (twin or triple rooms)
Day 7: Kinabatangan River
Stop At: Kinabatangan Jungle Camp, Kinabantangan River nr. Kampung Billit, Sukau Malaysia
The next morning youโll get another chance to head back out on the water on another wildlife cruise. Each time you head out on the boat, youโre likely to have a completely unique experience. In the afternoon you have free time. The Camp has a strong conservation focus and is actively involved in a reforestation programme, which you can contribute to by planting a tree.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Jungle Camp (twin or triple share)
Day 8: Kinabatangan River to Turtle Island
Stop At: Libaran Turtle Hatchery, Pulau Libarran, Sabah, Malaysia
Our next destination is the Walai Turtle Conservation Park on Libaran Island. When we arrive, weโll learn about the community-based efforts to save the sea turtles, through an engaging conservation presentation. After lunch, youโll have the afternoon free to enjoy the beach, go kayaking or take a stroll to the local village. In the early evening weโll visit the hatchery and, if some eggs have hatched, weโll take the baby turtles down to the ocean and release them into the sea!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Walai Penyu Resort Glamping-style tents on the beach (twin share)
Day 9: Turtle Island to Kota Kinabalu
Stop At: Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront, No.1, Jalan Centre Point, Suite 8E, 5th Floor, CPS Tower, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
After breakfast, weโll take the boat back to Sandakan town for a quick stop before we continue our journey to Kota Kinabalu. Some people may opt to finish their trip in Sandakan in order to go diving in Sipadan or visit the Danum Valley. There is an alternative option to hop-off half way and end your journey at Mount Kinabalu where you can hike to the top of the mountain (must be prearranged). Whichever option you choose, we hope you had a blast on your Stray adventure!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Tour leaving from Sandakan
Sandakan is a coastal city in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful natural landscapes, Sandakan is a popular destination for nature lovers. From orangutan watching at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to exploring national parks and rivers, there are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy in Sandakan.
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