6 days in Sabah Itinerary

Spend the 24th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Pasupathinath Alayam, and head off the coast to Manukan Island.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Kota Kinabalu trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. In October in Kota Kinabalu, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kundasang.

On the 27th (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Arnab Village, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sosodikon Hill, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kinabalu, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kinabalu Park.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Kundasang travel planner.

Traveling by car from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Sandakan.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Sandakan Memorial Park, learn more about the world around you at Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. On your second day here, stroll through Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kun Yam (Goddess of Mercy) Temple.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Kundasang to Sandakan. In October, daytime highs in Sandakan are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.