Kota Kinabalu Small Group Tours & Trips

19 Kota Kinabalu trips. Tours from 14 tour companies. 24 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Borneo Family Wildlife Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Stay at a Kinabatangan jungle lodge with jungle walks and wildlife river cruises
  • Visit Kinabalu National Park, trekking and bathing in hot springs
  • See the orangutans of Sepilok and proboscis monkeys of Labuk Bay
  • Spectacular snorkelling and relax on white-sand beaches in Tunku Abdul Marine Park

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Malaysia's Ultimate Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Georgetown, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Stay in an eco-lodge on the edge of the jungle that’s fighting for the preservation of Ulu Muda Forest with research and awareness, low-footprint practices and ecotourism principles.
  • Take not one but two river cruises deep in the Ulu Muda Forest to double your chances of spotting roaming wildlife like elephants as your guide tells you about the native plants and wildlife that call this lush haven home.
  • Explore the rolling green Cameron Highlands, blanketed by tea plantations and strawberry fields, and then trek through the mossy forest to learn more about the unique plants living beneath this sea of moss.
  • Climb Mt Kinabalu – the literal pinnacle of all treks in South East Asia – with local guides whose families have trekked the mountain for generations, witnessing a stunning sunrise after a morning hike.
  • Join a local ranger and witness the special life cycle of sea turtles coming ashore on Turtle Island to lay their eggs on the beach, with the hatchlings making a dash down the beach to their new life.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Borneo Wildlife Highlights
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • A two week wildlife full immersion in Borneo's jungles of Sabah and Sarawak
  • Cruise along Bako's rainforest and marvel at Mulu National park's pinnacles
  • Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary and spend three nights in a lush wildlife reserve

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The size of the group was great and the itinerary allowed us to see many things for our first visit to Japan! Decent amount of free time allowed for shopping or different activities (or rest if needed). A good amount of walking and using public transport. Our guide, Henrik, could have shared much more information in local areas and focussed on some individuals in the group who were a little unwell. Accommodation was great and of decent quality."

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Custom Designed Trip
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
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Enchanting Borneo
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Bako National Park, to see long-nosed monkeys, monitor lizards, and wild boars
  • Wander at the most spectacular caves at Mulu
  • Experience fascinating lifestyle of friendly Rungus tribe
  • Take a mangrove cuise ride to Garama Village and enjoy spectacular scenery
  • Enjoy a full day tour of the diverse and exotic Kinabalu National Park

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Splendours of Borneo
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full day tour of the diverse and exotic Kinabalu National Park
  • Visit some of the most spectacular caves at Mulu
  • Witness an Orang Utan feeding at the world renowned Semenggok Rehabilitation Centre
  • Experience fascinating lifestyle of friendly Iban tribe

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Discover Sabah
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • This is one of only two places in the world you can see wild orangutans – meet these friendly fellas swinging around, climbing up trees and just generally living their jungle life in the sepilok rehabilitation centre
  • Good mountains are hard to climb, but you’ll be a conqueror of epic mt kinabalu
  • Monkeys, primates, simians everywhere! well, here’s hoping as you cruise past the wildlife-filled banks of the kinabatangan river

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Lodging level
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Physical level
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Trip pace
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Visits

Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Conquer Mt. Kinabalu peak at 4,095 meters View some of Borneo’s most stunning panoramas Trek through many different vegetation zones Witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit

Themes

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Borneo Family Wildlife Adventure
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Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Stay at a Kinabatangan jungle lodge with jungle walks and wildlife river cruises
  • Visit Kinabalu National Park, trekking and bathing in hot springs
  • See the orangutans of Sepilok and proboscis monkeys of Labuk Bay
  • Spectacular snorkelling and relax on white-sand beaches in Tunku Abdul Marine Park

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Malaysia's Ultimate Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Georgetown, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Stay in an eco-lodge on the edge of the jungle that’s fighting for the preservation of Ulu Muda Forest with research and awareness, low-footprint practices and ecotourism principles.
  • Take not one but two river cruises deep in the Ulu Muda Forest to double your chances of spotting roaming wildlife like elephants as your guide tells you about the native plants and wildlife that call this lush haven home.
  • Explore the rolling green Cameron Highlands, blanketed by tea plantations and strawberry fields, and then trek through the mossy forest to learn more about the unique plants living beneath this sea of moss.
  • Climb Mt Kinabalu – the literal pinnacle of all treks in South East Asia – with local guides whose families have trekked the mountain for generations, witnessing a stunning sunrise after a morning hike.
  • Join a local ranger and witness the special life cycle of sea turtles coming ashore on Turtle Island to lay their eggs on the beach, with the hatchlings making a dash down the beach to their new life.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Borneo Wildlife Highlights
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • A two week wildlife full immersion in Borneo's jungles of Sabah and Sarawak
  • Cruise along Bako's rainforest and marvel at Mulu National park's pinnacles
  • Visit Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary and spend three nights in a lush wildlife reserve

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The size of the group was great and the itinerary allowed us to see many things for our first visit to Japan! Decent amount of free time allowed for shopping or different activities (or rest if needed). A good amount of walking and using public transport. Our guide, Henrik, could have shared much more information in local areas and focussed on some individuals in the group who were a little unwell. Accommodation was great and of decent quality."

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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Unearth the historical landmarks tucked away in modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur
  • Discover UNESCO-recognised Malacca and Penang for multicultural heritages and sizzling street food
  • Visit the magnificent tea plantations around Cameron Highlands.
  • Come face to face with orangutans in Sandakan
  • Explore Kota Kinabalu for Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was magnificent. We enjoyed every day, hotels, food and especially the guides, Ayumi especially. The itinerary was first class and we even managed to travel between towns on our own. Tickets, routes, and guidelines were clear and easy to follow. The only time we got lost was trying to get out of Tokyo station. Once again, thanks."

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Kota Kinabalu Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Oct 2018

Borneo Wildlife

This was an absolutely fabulous holiday. It had been very well thought out to give us as much exposure as possible to as many aspects as possible of the wildlife ...

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Jan 2018

Life Changing Experience

Just back and can't quite believe what we saw and experienced on this trip. We were lucky enough to see a wild pigmy elephant, crossing the river right in front of ...

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

FIB: Borneo Wildlife Adventure

A fantastic trip featuring an incredible amount of wildlife, some stunning scenery, and many once-in-a-lifetime experiences!! For me I think it was seeing Pygmy Ele...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

BORNEO FAMILY ADVENTURE

A fantastic introduction to Sabah in Borneo. The trip (run by Intrepid) was varied, pacey, full of fun and led by Bibiana who added a huge amount to the whole experi...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Borneo Family Adventure

This is a great trip if you want to experience Sabah, Borneo. It is well organised and you see a lot, the orangutans are amazing. It is a good mixture of wildlife a...

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