Malaysia Tourism - Activities in Sabah
Borneo Adventure Tours!
Borneo may be famous among divers thanks to its incredibly rich and diverse seas but there are plenty of things to do above water too. Adventure opportunities are endless here - from climbing the spectacular Mount Kinabalu to whitewater rafting, to visiting orangutans, or sea kayaking around the islands.
Dive The World have teamed up with the Traverse Tours, experts in Malaysia tourism and adventures tours in Sabah. They are based in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, the provincial capital city of Sabah, and specialise in organising all sorts of fun activities for the days when you're not underwater.
Many of these exciting activities are available as day trips or overnight stays from Kota Kinabalu. Other tours are further afield and can be included in your Borneo travel itinerary.
You can email them for further details at:
Email: Traverse Tours
Here are some ideas for things to do when visiting Sabah…
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Tours available from Kota Kinabalu include:
Full information on all these Borneo adventure tours below ...
Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and Resort
You can book a stay at Sepilok directly with Dive The World. For more information on Orang-utans, please see our Orangutan feature.
White Water Rafting Tours
Try whitewater rafting on the Kiulu or Padas rivers, both of which offer thrilling rides which will get your adrenaline pumping! Quite a change from the underwater world! Kiulu River has Grade I - II rapids and is an ideal choice for first time rafters. Padas River is for the more experienced rafters with Grade III - IV rapids. You may be in for a bumpy ride! Note: you must be able to swim and your active participation is required throughout the trips.
2 different tours available - Choose from breathtaking rafting down the Padas River or a more gentle paddle in Kiulu ...
- Padas River (Grade 3-4 rapids) - Full day tour
Return transfers, train fare, rafting equipment & guide, BBQ lunch, insurance & certificate.
- Kiulu River (Grade 1-2 rapids) - 5 hour tour
Return transfers, rafting equipment & guide, BBQ lunch, insurance & certificate.
Both the Kiulu and Padas river are great for Kayaking and Traverse Tours can also organise daytrips for you to test your skills; or 1 day classes for a beginner, to intermediate lessons.
Proboscis Monkeys - Wetland Tour
Found only in Borneo, the rare proboscis monkey, with its huge nose, is one of Malaysia's most bizarre sights. Take a relaxing cruise on the Garama River and watch the monkeys play. Sightings guaranteed!
You may also have the opportunity to observe Macaque, the rare Silver Languor, Water buffalo crossing the river and a variety of birds. The proboscis monkey is restricted to Borneo and a few inshore islands. In Eastern Sabah, they are most often found in mangrove forests
and in river edge forests.
- Proboscis Monkey River Cruise - 8 hour tour
Return transfers, guide, BBQ dinner.
Climbing Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu rising to 4,101 metres, is the highest peak in Southeast Asia. To climb the mountain and descend takes 2 days, with an overnight stay in a comfortable high altitude lodge. You don't need to be an olympic athlete to make the climb, so long as you are in reasonable physical shape. If you are lucky enough to have a clear morning sky (no guarantees), the views from the summit are quite amazing. Always the high point of a holiday in Sabah!
- Mt. Kinabalu Climb - 2 day / 1 night tour
Traverse Tours will organise: return transfers, meals (lunch & dinner on Day 1, breakfast & lunch on Day 2), All climbing fees (permit, insurance, mountain guide, entrance fee & certificate), Poring Hot Springs Tour & entrance fee, and accommodation at the park.
Climbing Mount Trusmadi
Mount Trusmadi tops out at 2,642 metres, making it the second highest peak in Malaysia. It is much less well-known than Mt Kinabalu, but the lack of availability at the more famous of the 2 makes Trusmadi a great option for those who still wish to come climbing and to look down over the Crocker Range in the morning mist.
In fact the climb is much more interesting since, unlike the endless steps of Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi has a series of trails cutting through thick jungle. So it is a full body workout, grabbing the roots and branches as you make your way to the summit. There is also a lot more for those with an interest in botany since the mountain is home to a proliferation of endemic species.
- Mt. Trusmadi Climb - 2 day / 1 night tour
Traverse Tours will organise: return transfers, meals (lunch & dinner on Day 1, breakfast & lunch on Day 2), All climbing fees (permit, insurance, mountain guide, entrance fee), camping equipment, tents, cooking equipment.
Kinabatangan River Safaris
Sungai Kinabatangan is Sabah's longest river, measuring 560 km from its headwaters in the southwest of the state to its mouth in the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan.
For nature lovers, these safaris are the highlight of a stay in Sabah. The incredible bio diversity of the region is on display as you drift along the river and take walks in the jungle. You may see macaques, proboscis monkeys, orang utans, Bornean pygmy elephants, crocodiles, hornbills, snakes and much more. The lodge is built within the lush green forest of the kampung (village). The surrounding area is left untouched as much as possible so as not to disturb the environment.
- River Safari - 2 days / 1 night
- River Safari - 3 days / 2 nights
Includes: return transfers, English speaking guide, meals (dinner on day 1, all meals day 2 (for 3 day tour), breakfast on final day), boat cruise and jungle trek.
Accommodation is dormitory style, or in a chalet (twin bed with attached bathroom).
Danum Valley Rainforest Tours
The Danum Valley Conservation Area covers more than 100,000 acres of virgin forest. It is widely considered to be one of the most important ecosystems in the world. The Borneo Rainforest lodge was built in 1994 as a base for visitors to explore the Danum Valley.
- Danum Valley - 3 day / 2 night tour
Choose between standard and deluxe Room (twin / double)
Package includes: 2 nights stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, lunch & dinner on Day 1, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Day 2, breakfast & lunch on Day 3, daily activities (guided nature trails, canopy walkway, night drive, bird watching, jungle walks).
Above packages are Ex-Bukit Garam. Pick up from airport or Sepilok Nature Resort is RM 100 per person (return transfer). To travel by bus from Kota Kinabalu - Bukit Garam is 5 - 5½ hrs. Bus price is about RM 30 per person. From Sandakan Airport to Bukit Garam is 2 - 2½ hrs. by taxi. Price about RM 150 - RM 200 each way per vehicle.
Sea Kayaking
If you are staying in Kota Kinabalu then sea kayaking is a great way to get out onto the water and explore the islands of the Tunkun Abdul Rahman Marine Park. There are 5 very pretty islands to tour around, and you can do as little or as much kayaking as you wish.
- Sea Kayaking Daytrip
- Kayaking and Trekking Daytrip
- 2 day / 1 night Kayaking and Camping trip
Includes: all kayaking equipment compulsory guide and camping equipment.
Selingan (Turtle) Island Tour
The Turtle Island Park close to Sandakan is one of the best places in Malaysia to see nesting sea turtles, most commonly green turtles. Turtle Island Park consists of several uninhabited islands just off the east coast of Sabah. Turtle Island, or Selingan Island, is the largest of the islands and houses the park HQ, a visitors centre, basic tourist facilities and the turtle hatchery.
- Pulau Selingan (Turtle Island) - 2 day / 1 night tour
Rooms have air-conditioning and either have attached or shared bathroom. Return boat transfer: RM 100 per person. Other charges (to pay upon arrival): Conservation fee RM 10 per adult, RM 6 per child (under 12), camera fee RM 10 per camera (strictly no flash).
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