An adventure-minded honeymoon for couples who want wildlife and nature over beaches and shopping, set in Malaysian Borneo.
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An adventure-minded honeymoon for couples who want wildlife and nature over beaches and shopping, set in Malaysian Borneo. Four nights in Kota Kinabalu cover a Mt Kinabalu foothill day trip for views of Southeast Asia's highest peak and a snorkelling day at Manukan Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. An internal flight then takes you to Sandakan for the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and a river safari in search of proboscis monkeys and birdlife, with one night in a jungle lodge for an immersive stay. It is a rewarding but rustic itinerary: expect early starts, humidity and basic comfort at the lodge. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and tours depend on weather and river conditions. starting at INR 1,80,000 per person. Covers Kota Kinabalu 4N, Sandakan 2N.
Arrive in Kota Kinabalu, clear visa-free immigration and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the waterfront at sunset, with dinner at one of the seafront restaurants for which KK is known.
Day trip to the foothills of Mt Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak, visiting Kinabalu Park and viewpoints, often with a stop at the Poring Hot Springs or a canopy walk. Return to KK for a relaxed evening.
Boat trip to Manukan Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for snorkelling over coral reefs, swimming and beach time. Return to the city in the afternoon and enjoy a leisurely seafront dinner.
A free day in KK for the Sunday market (if timed), Signal Hill viewpoint, or a relaxed pool day. Optional sunset cruises are popular here. Keep the evening easy ahead of the flight to Sandakan.
Fly to Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see semi-wild orangutans at feeding time, along with the nearby Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Transfer to your jungle lodge for an immersive overnight with full board.
Take a river safari along the Kinabatangan or a nearby waterway in search of proboscis monkeys, macaques, birds and other wildlife, typically on dawn or dusk cruises when animals are most active. Return to Sandakan for your final night.
After breakfast, transfer to Sandakan airport for your flight home, typically connecting via Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur. Allow time for the connection on your return routing.
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre has feeding times at 10am and 3pm where wild and semi-wild orangutans visit reliably. Sightings are very common.
No, full summit climb requires permits and takes 2 days. The foothill day trip includes the Kinabalu Park entrance, viewpoint and Poring hot springs.
February to April is the driest. May-September has occasional rain; October-January is wet.
Yes, day dives at Sipadan or Mabul can be added at supplement for certified divers. Allow extra days.
Mid-range comfort with private bathrooms, mosquito nets and basic Wi-Fi in main lodge. Power may be limited at night.
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