12 Days 11 Nights Borneo Island Tour (Brunei & Sabah)
Overview of Tour
12 Days 11 Nights Borneo Island Tour (Brunei & Sabah) offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure across two unique destinations on Borneo Island. The journey features Brunei’s royal heritage, Islamic landmarks, and serene water villages, followed by Sabah’s rich biodiversity, tropical rainforests, stunning islands, and vibrant local cultures. Guests will experience wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, coastal beauty, and authentic local traditions, making this an ideal tour for travelers seeking a comprehensive and memorable Borneo experience.
Pricing
| Categories | Price Per Person (MYR) |
|---|---|
| Adult Group of 2-4 pax | RM |
| Adult Group of 5-10 pax | RM |
| Child 3-11 years old Accompanied by a group of adults | RM |
Notes
- Rates above are inclusive 8% Goods & Service Tax
- Rate per person
- Rate is denominated as MYR (Ringgit Malaysia)
- Child policy
- Child rate is chargeable for child age between 3 – 11 years old
- Infant from 2 years old below is Free of Charge (FOC)
Itinerary
Arrival in Brunei, Meet and greet by local tour guide. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Explore Brunei By Night Tour which includes a savoury local dinner andendure the amazing capital, Bandar Seri Begawan with photostop at 2 iconic mosques - Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Visit a local night market. Stroll through the market where you will be amazed to see many rows of stalls selling a wide range of local delicacies. 9:30 PM Transfer back to the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a full-day Brunei City Tour, starting with a drive past Lapau, the royal ceremonial hall where His Majesty the Sultan was crowned in 1968, and the adjacent Dewan Majlis (Old Parliament House), both showcasing traditional Bruneian architecture. Stop at Tamu Kianggeh, a local riverside market along the Kianggeh River, followed by a visit to the Malay Technology Museum, where traditional boat- making, metalwork, and goldsmithing are showcased. Continue to the Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah, the 5th Sultan of Brunei, and the Royal Regalia Museum, displaying royal artifacts and jubilee exhibitions of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Visit Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque*, regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Asia. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore Kampong Ayer, the “Venice of the East,” with a scenic water taxi ride along the Brunei River, a walk through the stilted village, and a visit to a local home for traditional cakes and tea. Continue to Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque*, a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture, before ending the tour with a photo stop at Nurul Iman Palace, the world’s largest royal residence. Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel. Note: Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the mosques on Thursdays, Fridays, and during religious festivals; visits will be limited to the mosque grounds.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at own leisure until transfer to Brunei International Airport for your departure flight to Kota Kinabalu,Sabah. Upon arrival at the airport, meet up with your driver and proceed transfer to hotel for your check in. Free & easy onwards.
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Then we proceed for just 15 minutes away by boat from Kota Kinabalu town to explore and enjoy the beach for the day ~ Sapi Island & Manukan Island. Here you will be at leisure for the rest of the day either relaxing and tanning on tropical white sandy beaches or swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear water of the South China Sea. You may enjoy the others Water Sports by own expenses such as Water-ski, Jet Ski, Wind Surf, Para-Sail etc. Afternoon, Lunch awaits you. Transfer to Sapi Island and return to mainland at evening. Dinner at local seafood restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast at hotel. By 1:30pm, pickup from your hotel to proceed for your Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies rivercruise tour. Once arrive at the jetty, you will have your hi-tea first with traditional kuih-muih, thereafter you will have your first river cruise with is the Proboscis Monkey cruise, proceed back to jetty for dinner. After dinner, you will continue to have your Fireflies tour. Return back to Kota Kinabalu. Drop off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Hi-Tea/Dinner.
Breakfast at hotel. At 0900am, we will pick you up for proceed to Mari-Mari Cultural Village at Kionsom, Inanam. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the village Chief and go through a welcome ceremony. Once welcomed, you will continue visit the 5 traditional homes with their customs from different tribes. You will also get the experience by watching a cultural performance here including the traditional dances in Sabah. Have your lunch before we depart back to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Pickup from hotel at 7:30AM. Then, we proceed journey to Kundasang. Then went for shopping at Pekan Nabalu. Continue to stop by at Kinabalu Park for some short jungle trekking at Silau-Silau Trails. Thereafter, we proceed to Poring Hot Spring, a natural wonder where hot sulphur spring bubbles out of the earth, take a dip in the open air Japanese styled bathtub which the hot sulphuric water is believed to have curative powers. A must visit is the Treetop Canopy Walkway (43m) span for 175m from tree to tree, a rare opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the rainforest. Proceed transfer to Sabah Tea Resort. Check in, free & easy onwards.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Proceed 4hours journey to Sandakan district. Welcome to Sandakan~! Proceed to City Tour. First visit is the Puh Jih Shih Buddhist Temple, a place that you do not want to miss. It is located on the hilltop overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view of Sandakan Bay. Next stop is the Sandakan Central Market which consolidates all kind of stalls selling fresh produce to amazing variety of handicrafts, pearls and many more. Last, visit the Sim Sim Water Village where houses are all built on stilts and linked together. Observe the fascinating view of the sea and the local fishermen families with their daily activities. Drop-off at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Proceed to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Take a walk along the canopy walkway, elevated above the forest floor , for a unique perspective of the rainforest and its wildlife. Continue an approx imately 30mins drive to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, a base for easy exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal and birds at the Kinabatangan region. Upon arrival at Bilit Jetty , take a boat transfer to the lodge. Lunch at Bilit Restaurant. Alternatively explore the surrounding vegetation or just relax . At 1600hrs join a river cruise in search of endemic Proboscis monkeys, different species of birds and other wildlife along the river bank. At 1900hrs dinner at Bilit Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today you have a choice to start your day with an Early Morning Cruise or Jungle Trek to Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching. After your morning exploration return to lodge, freshen up and enjoy your late breakfast at Bilit Restaurant. Free at leisure. Lunch at Bilit Restaurant. At 1600hrs join a river cruise in search of more species primates and wildlife along the Kinabatangan River bank.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast. Check-out and depart from Bilit. Return to Sandakan approximately 2.5hrs drive. En-route to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief by your guide. Then watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to view the feeding platform. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan at 1000hrs. Visit the Sun Bear. Enjoy your lunch before transfer to Sabah Hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on your own.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and proceed transfer to Sandakan airport for your home flight. End of tour~!
Meals: Breakfast
Package Details
Includes:
Accommodation
Tour & Transfer as per itinerary (Seat-in coach)
Meals as stated
Entrance fees where applicable
English Speaking Guide
Excludes:
- Personal Expenses and Any items not mentioned
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Camera/Video fee
- Optional Tour
- Peak Season Surcharge
- Tipping

