Borneo & Below
Overview
What's this trip about?
Details
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- Mari Mari Cultural Village Trip
- Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Sun Bear Rehabilitation Centre
- x2 Kinabatangan River Safari
- Gomantong Caves
- Kundasang War Memorial
- Langanan Waterfall Trek
- Hot Springs
- Mount Kinabalu’s Tree Tops
- Open water PADI course or equivalent
Itinerary
Arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the centre of Malaysian Borneo where we'll meet you to drive a short journey to our cool Eco Lodge. Relax upon arrival before the evenings welcome dinner and drinks with your group. We'll take a walk along the waterfront and soak up the bustling & unique atmosphere in this exciting city.
Today is all about culture and history as we visit Mari Mari Cultural Village. The village aims to share the knowledge and tradition of 5 different main ethnic tribes that make up Sabah, Borneo. We'll immerse ourselves in the daily life of the locals & listen to t...
This morning we’ll set off to Sepilok, Sandakan. Enjoy the scenic views & small villages on our drive before arriving at our resort, with a beautiful pool to cool off in. After freshening up, we will head to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre where approximately ...
After breakfast, we head off to explore the Gomantong Caves, before arriving at the Kinabatangan River. We’ll check into our Adventure Lodge and get ready to spend the evening on a river safari. Get your cameras ready for the array of wildlife & birdlife that we’l...
Wake up to the calls of gibbons as we embark on a morning river safari in search of waking wildlife and birds. After we’ll check out and head to Kundasang to visit the War Memorial & Gardens. One of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and Briti...
Today we have an early start to get ready for a super active day! We'll start by exploring Mount Kinabalu’s treetops which invites you to witness the impressive hundred million-year-old rainforest. Afterwards, we'll head to the highest waterfall in Sabah, the Langanan...
After a jam-packed week of activities, we spend today exploring our surroundings at our own leisure. Check out the local markets, treat yourself to a massage and take in the beautiful surroundings that we are in.
It’s time to get tropical! This morning we’ll head over to Gaya Island, a divers paradise, where we will be for the next 3 days. Here you will complete your Open Water PADI course, or if you are already qualified you can choose to complete the PADI Advanced Diver or any PADI speciality course within the same time frame.
It’s time to get tropical! This morning we’ll head over to Gaya Island, a divers paradise, where we will be for the next 3 days. Here you will complete your Open Water PADI course, or if you are already qualified you can choose to complete the PADI Advanced Diver or any PADI speciality course within the same time frame.
It’s time to get tropical! This morning we’ll head over to Gaya Island, a divers paradise, where we will be for the next 3 days. Here you will complete your Open Water PADI course, or if you are already qualified you can choose to complete the PADI Advanced Diver or any PADI speciality course within the same time frame.
It’s time to get tropical! This morning we’ll head over to Gaya Island, a divers paradise, where we will be for the next 3 days. Here you will complete your Open Water PADI course, or if you are already qualified you can choose to complete the PADI Advanced Diver or any PADI speciality course within the same time frame.
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise before you say your goodbyes. Your group leader will be there to help you organise your onward travel no matter where you are going in the world.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with TruTravels.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
TruTravels Reviews & Ratings
Other TruTravels Reviews
Has been one of the best travel experiences to date
My experience with TruTravels has been one of the best travel experiences to date. I was a little concerned about having a small group - but the tour leaders have ma...
undeniably fantastic
I was worried about having a small group but quickly realised I needn't have. The local knowledge was undeniably fantastic. Everywhere we went, each guide (Rianna, J...
I have had an amazing time in Vietnam
I have had an amazing time in Vietnam. For me Hoi An was the highlight, it was my favorite location. Best activities were sand dunes quad biking.i loved seeing the c...
Tour Operator
IT’S A TRU-STORY!
From the humble beginnings, to where we are now, it‘s been an epic journey. We aim to keep our Vision and Manifesto at the heart of our business – simply put, we are passionate about what we do!
BACK IN 2012…
In the beginning…
TruTravels was founded in 2012 by Joe Fallon and Mark Pope after they decided that life was not about being stuck in the rat race and working boring jobs, just to pay for getting to & from work! They had “lived the dream” before, travelling and working in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Europe for several years and felt that there had to be more to life then getting the tube into a gloomy office every day.
After a meeting in a pub in London they decided to change their realities and start doing what they wanted to do instead of what society said they should do. The plan was to create a lifestyle centred around showing people the time of their lives in paradise. Providing life changing experiences for backpackers by backpackers. TruTravels tours were designed to take all of the hassle out of travelling to new places but at the same time give spontanious group travel experiences and prepare TruTravellers for their own solo journeys into the unknown.
The Tru-Crew today IN 2015…
Where we are now…
Three years later TruTravels has shown hundreds of young adults the time of their lives in Thailand and has grown from running one awesome tour in Thailand to running six in three countries (with more on the way).
We have also opened an office and travel shop on our island home of Koh Phangan and started our own blog and youtube channel (subscribe here).
Our beloved TruTravellers are helping us to turn our own dreams into a reality (check out our reviews online if you want to see some of the feedback for yourself)!
OUR VISION AND MANIFESTO
“To give you, our customer, the experience of a lifetime whilst educating you about your destination, advising you on the safest ways to travel and enabling you to make the most of your time away.
We do this by offering support before, during and after the tour to make you feel as comfortable as possible when travelling in an unfamiliar country and giving a unique travel experience which feels like travelling with friends rather than on a conventional tour.
All of the team are a family who love travel and to share our experiences with others, we enjoy what we do and this rubs off on the groups who also become part of the family and hopefully share with us some of the best times of their lives.”
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - TruTravels.
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the cancellation charges as follows:
- If cancellation notification is received more than 60 days prior to departure, the charge is Loss of Deposit
- If cancellation notification is received 60 or fewer days prior to departure, the charge is 100% of the Trip Cost
Multi country bookings may be subject to separate cancellation terms.
Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances.
Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.
Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.
For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.trutravels.com/essentials/terms-conditions.
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations