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Look forward to travelling across Sabah and Sarawak on a shoestring?

Experience the excitement and save your pennies by selecting a range of no-frills packages specially dedicated to Borneo Backpackers guests, provided by our sister company, Borneo Eco Tours; a multi international tourism awards winner specializes in Borneo.

Borneo Eco Tours also operates Award Winning 20-room ecolodge Sukau Rainforest Lodge in Sukau, one of the most biodiversity-rich regions in Borneo .

  • BP1A Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Spring @ RM195 per person

Drive 2 hours overland (88 km) through paddy-fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu at 5,000ft. Visit the Education Centre and Mountain Garden , home to various species of the flowering rhododendrons, carnivorous pitcher plants, orchids, ferns, oak trees and birds.

Continue 40 km overland journey to Poring. Explore tropical rainforest among the jungle trail leading to the treetop canopy walkways (excludes camera/video fee) suspended 41 meters above the forest floor before returning to Kota Kinabalu. (Lunch)

Please bring along water bottle, insect repellent, hat, walking shoes, raincoat & swimming attire.

  • BP1B Authentic river cruise/Fireflies(Kunang-kunang) cruise @ RM190 per person

Just within two hours drive from Kota Kinabalu, Garama River is home to the Proboscis monkeys which are well known for their long pendulum nose and unique character. These monkeys can only be found in the island of Borneo and will recline by the river side at dust. On the way back to the base camp you will be surprised to see fireflies illuminating trees like Christmas trees as darkness closing in. This exciting tour ends with a dinner before we return to Kota Kinabalu by night. (Dinner)

  • BP2A Kiulu Whitewater Rafting @ RM150 per person

For the novice, one must try this fun-filled white water rafting in Kiulu (water grade I - II). The river is located in Tamparuli District which is rich of lush green forest and breathtaking river view. The journey is only one and a half hour from Kota Kinabalu and BBQ lunch is included. (Lunch)

  • BP2B Padas Whitewater Rafting @ RM210 per person

Located in the interior division of Sabah , this raging river is located in the Tenom district which is also famed for its coffee. With water grade as high as III to IV, push yourself to the limit and experience the adrenaline rush as you shoot through the rapids. Before rafting begins, you will take a joyful ride on a local locomotive for 30 minutes. Light refreshment will be served upon arrival. You will return to Kota Kinabalu by late afternoon.

Bring along swim-suits, shoes with rubber soles, extra dry clothes and no valuables. Life jackets and helmets are provided. All participants are required to sign liability release form and certificate is issued at the end of the tour.

  • BP 3B - 2Days / 1Night Kinabatangan Experience
    (Ex-Bukit Garam) @ RM320 / person @ Dormitory room

DAY 1
At 13:30hrs. Meet with our guide in Bukit Garam’s Medan Selera Kota Kinabatangan Coffee House and transfer to the Nature Lodge Kinabatangan which is located at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. The journey will take an hour forty-five minutes. Welcome drinks will be served upon arrival. After that there will be a lodge orientation. In the late afternoon you will proceed for the river cruise in search of wildlife and bird-life along the river banks. A guided night walks to enjoy the wilderness of the jungle right after the dinner. Over night at the lodge. (D)

DAY 2
Wake-up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. At 06:00 hours, another Morning River Cruise awaits for you to view more birds and wildlife. Return to the lodge. After breakfast, we will transfer you to Bukit Garam’s Medan Selera Coffee Shop for the coach back to Kota Kinabalu city or other destinations. (B)

* Schedule pick-up from Sandakan or Sepilok area : RM25.00 per person / way
REMEMBER TO BRING:

1) Insect repellent
2) Sun block lotion
3) Rain Coat
4) Torch Light
5) Cap/hat

6) Camera
7) Binocular
8) Trekking shoes
9) Leech socks
10) Personal items

  • All reservation CANCELLED with less than 48 hours or NO SHOW will be subjected to 100% cancellation fee.
  • All tours are subject to weather conditions.
  • In cases of natural calamities like flood, landslide, etc, NO REFUND will be given back to clients before commencement of tour.

    • BP 3C - 3Days / 2Nights Kinabatangan Safari
      (Ex-Bukit Garam) @RM370 per person – Dorm

    DAY 1
    At 13:30hrs. Meet with our guide in Bukit Garam's Medan Selera Kota Kinabatangan Coffee House and transfer to the Nature Lodge Kinabatangan which is located at the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. The journey will take an hour forty-five minutes. Welcome drinks will be served upon arrival. After that there will be a lodge orientation. In the late afternoon you will proceed for the river cruise in search of wildlife and bird-life along the river banks. A guided night walks to enjoy the wilderness of the jungle right after the dinner. Over night at the lodge. (D)

    DAY 2
    At 06:00hrs, Morning River Cruise at Kinabatangan River in search of more wildlife and birds. After breakfast, proceed to the Ox-Bow Lake behind the lodge on foot with our professional jungle guide. Various species of wildlife may be seen such as Proboscis Monkeys found only in Borneo, Leaf Monkeys, Macaques, Gibbons and exquisite insects and birds.

    One may also catch a glimpse of a wild Orang Utan and the newly discovered “Borneo Pgymy Elephants” (relatively, it's the smallest elephant in the world). Return to the lodge for lunch after which another boat ride awaits you to cruise along the Kinabatangan River for more wildlife sight-seeing. Return before dinner. Dinner will be served at the lodge. After that, there will be a guided night walk to enjoy the wilderness of the jungle nearby the lodge. (B/L/D)

    DAY 3
    Wake-up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. At 06:00 hours, another Morning River Cruise awaits for you to view more birds and wildlife. Return to the lodge. After breakfast, we will transfer you to Bukit Garam's Medan Selera Coffee Shop for the coach back to Kota Kinabalu city or other destinations. (B) 

    REMEMBER TO BRING:

    1) Insect repellent
    2) Sun block lotion
    3) Rain Coat
    4) Torch Light
    5) Cap/hat

    6) Camera
    7) Binocular
    8) Trekking shoes
    9) Leech socks
    10) Personal items

    * All tours are subject to weather conditions

    Inclusive of :
    • Return road transfer (Bukit Garam – NLK- Bukit Garam)
    • Return boat transfer
    • 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinner
    • Accomodation at Nature Lodge Kinabatangan
    • Nature guide
    • River cruise ( 2 morning & 2 evening)
    • 2 Guided night nature walk
    • 1 Guided trekking to Ox-Bow Lake
    • Free flow of coffee & tea
    • Conservation fee

    * Schedule pick-up from Sandakan or Sepilok area : RM25.00 per person / way
    • All reservation CANCELLED with less than 48 hours or NO SHOW will be subjected to 100% cancellation fee.
    • All tours are subject to weather conditions.
    • In cases of natural calamities like flood, landslide, etc, NO REFUND will be given back to clients before commencement of tour.

    BP4A 2D/1N Pulau Tiga Resort. From RM458 per person on twin share basids.
    Single Room Surcharge Applicable

    Include land and boat transfers, accommodation and meals where applicable, entrance fee & English Speaking Guide. If you are a keen camper and loves to do jungle trekking with snorkeling at the same time. This is the right place to go. Pulau Tiga is well known for its hit ‘Survivor' program in the year 2000 and the best place to visit the Mud Volcano. It is also famous for the nearby island called Snake Island as some water snake species lay their eggs among the rocks. This island is also well known for diving where the coral reef is nice and where you can find various fishes. SHORT OVERNIGHT OR DAY TOURS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST UPON CHECK IN. GREAT OFFERS!!
    Please look out for our TOUR INFORMATION Board.


  • Ferry Transfer to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

    Rate : RM17 (return)
    (excluding terminal fee and Park Fee)
    Departure : 0930,1030 and 1330 @ Jesselton Point
    Return : 1100,1200,1500 from Sapi Island
    Contact : Reception for your ferry coupon

    'HASSLE FREE' TRANSFER to Kinabalu Park
    Rate : RM25 per person/way
    Meeting Point : Borneo Backpackers Lobby
    Time : 0720hrs
    Departure : Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

    Return Transfer from Kinabalu Park is also available at RM25 / person.

    Meeting Point : Kinabalu Park HQ
    Time : 1430hrs
    Departure : Monday, Wednesday and Friday

     

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