Overview
On the Doorstep of Sipadan. Stay plan: Kota Kinabalu (1N) – Semporna (4N). Arrive Kota Kinabalu International Airport, depart Tawau Airport.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Clear immigration and baggage, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. The west-coast capital of Sabah under Mount Kinabalu, with reef islands twenty minutes offshore and a sunset market on the waterfront. The rest of the day is free to settle in. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Leave for Semporna — a 50-minute flight to Tawau and a ninety-minute drive. The jump-off for Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai, where Bajau Laut stilt villages stand over impossibly clear water. Check in on arrival and, as the day allows, an island-hopping day to Mabul and Kapalai. Overnight in Semporna.
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Semporna — snorkelling at Bohey Dulang and Sibuan in the Tun Sakaran marine park; the Bajau Laut stilt villages and a sunset over the reef; and an island-hopping day to Mabul and Kapalai. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Semporna.
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Semporna — snorkelling at Bohey Dulang and Sibuan in the Tun Sakaran marine park; the Bajau Laut stilt villages and a sunset over the reef; and an island-hopping day to Mabul and Kapalai. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Semporna.
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day in Semporna — snorkelling at Bohey Dulang and Sibuan in the Tun Sakaran marine park; the Bajau Laut stilt villages and a sunset over the reef; and an island-hopping day to Mabul and Kapalai. The evening is free for dinner and a walk on your own. Overnight in Semporna.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Time for any last shopping in Semporna town, where the seafront market and small shops sell pearls, shell craft and souvenirs, before your transfer to Tawau Airport for the onward flight. The coastal road runs past palm plantations and village settlements. The tour ends here, and we hope it is not your last visit to Malaysia.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kota Kinabalu | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kota Kinabalu | Premium Category Hotel, Kota Kinabalu | Hyatt Regency Kinabalu / Luxury Category Hotel, Kota Kinabalu |
| Semporna4 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Semporna | Deluxe Category Hotel, Semporna | Premium Category Hotel, Semporna | Luxury Category Hotel, Semporna |
Price per person, by group size
In MYR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Toyota Vios Sedan | 1,723 | 2,133 | 2,716 | 3,850 |
| 3 travellers Toyota Vios Sedan | 1,347 | 1,708 | 2,240 | 3,248 |
| 4 travellers Toyota Vios Sedan | 1,158 | 1,496 | 2,002 | 2,947 |
| 4 travellers Toyota Vios Sedan | 1,215 | 1,624 | 2,212 | 3,346 |
| 4 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,638 | 2,048 | 2,632 | 3,766 |
| 5 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,429 | 1,810 | 2,363 | 3,422 |
| 6 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,290 | 1,652 | 2,184 | 3,192 |
| 6 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,328 | 1,737 | 2,324 | 3,458 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,191 | 1,538 | 2,056 | 3,028 |
| 7 travellers Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,287 | 1,635 | 2,152 | 3,124 |
| 8 travellers Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,201 | 1,538 | 2,044 | 2,989 |
| 8 travellers Toyota Innova MPV | 1,638 | 2,048 | 2,632 | 3,766 |
| 9 travellers Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,158 | 1,520 | 2,053 | 3,061 |
| 10 travellers Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,102 | 1,454 | 1,977 | 2,960 |
| 10 travellers 2 x Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,588 | 1,997 | 2,582 | 3,716 |
| 12 travellers Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,017 | 1,355 | 1,862 | 2,807 |
| 12 travellers 2 x Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,441 | 1,850 | 2,436 | 3,570 |
| 16 travellers 2 x Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,243 | 1,635 | 2,202 | 3,288 |
| 20 travellers 2 x Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,124 | 1,505 | 2,061 | 3,119 |
| 22 travellers 2 x Toyota Hiace 12-Seater | 1,086 | 1,470 | 2,029 | 3,094 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 593 | 859 | 1,288 | 2,044 |
| Child with bed | 497 | 735 | 1,109 | 1,736 |
| Child without bed | 254 | 350 | 549 | 840 |
| Single room supplement | 706 | 1,116 | 1,708 | 2,842 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in the selected category hotel or resort on double/twin sharing basis.
- Meal plan as booked (Room Only / Daily Breakfast / Half Board), served at the hotel.
- All airport, inter-city and sightseeing transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
- Domestic flight and ferry tickets between the towns of the itinerary where the route calls for them.
- All road tolls, inter-state charges, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
- A local representative on arrival and 24x7 coordination from the Malaysia destination desk.
- One bottle of drinking water per person per day while on tour.
✗ Not included
- International airfare to and from Malaysia, and airport taxes on it.
- Entrance fees, tickets and activity charges at the places the day programme names — theme parks, cable cars, towers, island-hopping and mangrove boats, museums and parks. Quoted on request or paid direct at the gate.
- A separate accompanying guide; the driver is not a licensed guide.
- Malaysia eVISA / Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) fees and travel insurance.
- Optional tours and activities not named in the programme — water sports, spa, diving courses and Sipadan permits.
- Meals other than those stated, room service, alcoholic and bottled beverages, laundry and personal expenses.
- Compulsory Gala Dinner supplements over Christmas Eve, New Year Eve, Chinese New Year and Hari Raya.
- Early check-in or late check-out unless confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
- Tourism Tax and any state levy collected by the hotel at check-in.
- Anything arising from circumstances outside our control — flight or ferry delay, weather, monsoon island closure or a change of government levy.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.

