Sabah land tours with river junkie!

If you have some extra time and would like to explore some of Sabah’s best loved wildlife hotspots, challenge yourself with a hike up Mount Kinabalu or simply take a day trip out of Kota Kinabalu, then look no further than our sister company River Junkie! Whether you have one day to spare or a whole week or more, their dedicated and passionate staff have over 10 years experience of arranging trips around Sabah and will be happy to make recommendations to suit your budget and timeframe.

To help you get started, we’ve asked them for their top picks!

TOP PICKS FOR A 1-DAY TRIP
OUT OF KOTA KINABALU:

BEST FOR ADVENTURE: WHITE WATER RAFTING AT THE PADAS RIVER!

Grade III-IV rapids that are suitable for beginners with a sense of adventure, this day trip also features a trip on the oldest train in Borneo and a chance to spend some time in the beautiful countryside a few hours from Kota Kinabalu.
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White-water-rafting

BEST FOR HIKING: KIAU JUNGLE TREKKING!

A one day hiking adventure in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu which will have you trekking through primary jungle, rice paddies, pineapple fields and rubber plantations up to the top of Mount Nuluh Lingion (1320m asl). After your trek you can sit down for a locally prepared meal with one of the friendly Dusun families in Kiau village before returning back to Kota Kinabalu.
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BEST FOR CULTURE:
MARI-MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE!

Discover the traditional dress, food & customs of Sabah’s Dusun, Bajau, Rungus, Lundayeh and Murut tribes through a half-day visit to this unique living village.
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BEST FOR WILDLIFE: PROBOSCIS MONKEY & FIREFLY RIVER CRUISE!

Explore Klias wetlands aboard a comfortable speedboat in search of proboscis monkeys, macaques, birds & amphibians. After sunset & dinner, witness the magical evening display of fire flies.
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HAVE MORE TIME? LOOK NO FURTHER 
THAN THESE TOP 5 DESTINATIONS!

Mount kinabalu

Low’s Peak, the awe-inspiring summit of Mount Kinabalu (4095m asl) is accessible via a minimum 2D1N package with an overnight stay on the mountain. No prior climbing experience is required but a reasonable level of physical fitness will certainly help you reach the summit in time for sunrise! Mount Kinabalu is approximately two hours drive from Kota Kinabalu and is easy to combine with a few days diving out of Kota Kinabalu and a visit to Kinabalu Park before your climb.
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THE KINABATANGAN RIVER & SEPILOK WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

The East Coast of Sabah is the place to go for wildlife and offers visitors an array of options to choose from, highlights include the chance to see orang-utans, proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, Bornean sunbears and more! We recommend allowing 3D2N to explore both Sepilok and the Kinabatangan river but if you only have one or two days to spare then there are options for this also. Sepilok is approximately 5-6 hours by bus or a short 40min flight from Kota Kinabalu, it is also halfway between Scuba Junkie Kota Kinabalu and Scuba Junkie Sipadan so a perfect stopover if you plan to visit both locations for diving!
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DANUM VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA

Also on Sabah’s East Coast is Danum Valley, a 130 million-year old rainforest with over 300 different species of birds, 124 species of mammals and seven species of primates! Join your guide for walks along the beautiful jungle trails and return to your accommodation of choice for the night, either the 5* luxury Borneo Rainforest Lodge or the more simple Danum Valley Field Centre. If starting from Kota Kinabalu, Danum Valley is best accessed via a short 40min flight to Lahad Datu (LDU), once there you are only a few hours drive from Scuba Junkie Sipadan!
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maliau basin

Also known as Borneo’s lost world, Maliau Basin is an awe-inspiring & challenging place to visit. Trek through pristine rainforest, sleep in basic jungle camps, refresh yourself in hidden waterfalls and see a side of Sabah that most visitors won’t experience. Physical fitness and a sense of adventure are a must for this trip! This 4D3N or 5D4N trip typically departs from and returns to Kota Kinabalu but transfers to Semporna, the gateway to Scuba Junkie Sipadan, can also be arranged upon request.
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OROU SAPULOT

The Sapulot region of Sabah is meeting point of culture and wilderness and the Murut tribe that calls this region home was one of the last in Sabah to give up headhunting. Traditional Murut longboats, hidden water falls, caving, traditional food, music, dance and rice wine, this trip into the green heart of Borneo isn’t one you’ll soon forget! This 3D2N or 4D3N trip departs from and returns to Kota Kinabalu and is easy to combine with a few days of diving out of Kota Kinabalu!
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If you would like more information about Sabah land tours or would like to combine a few of the above mentioned destinations into one trip, just contact the friendly team at River Junkie for assistance, they’ll be happy answer any questions you have and provide a tailor-made itinerary for you.
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