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Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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Sabah is a Malaysian state occupying the northeastern tip of Borneo, the world's third-largest island, and is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia's premier nature destinations. It is home to Mount Kinabalu — Southeast Asia's highest peak at 4,095 metres — as well as the Danum Valley and Kinabatangan River, where travellers can spot wild orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys in their natural habitat. Offshore, the Semporna Archipelago and Sipadan Island draw divers from around the world for encounters with sea turtles, reef sharks, and enormous schools of barracuda. Sabah's mix of world-class diving, jungle trekking, wildlife safaris, and indigenous Kadazan-Dusun culture makes it a magnet for adventurous independent and group travellers alike.

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Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia · 10 days

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Borneo Sabah Adventure: Self-Launched Edition

This self-launched version of G Adventures' Borneo Sabah Adventure takes you through the same incredible highlights — Mount Kinabalu summit, Kinabatangan River wildlife cruises, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and Turtle Island — without the group tour premium. You'll swap private vans for local buses and shared transport, book national park lodges and jungle guesthouses directly, and save a significant chunk by arranging permits and activities independently. This is a demanding itinerary (Physical Grade 4) best suited to fit, experienced travellers comfortable with self-navigation. All costs are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

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