15 days in Sabah Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Sabah travel planner
Start: Rome
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Sandakan
— 2 nights
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Semporna
— 3 nights
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Labuan Island
— 1 night
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Keningau
— 1 night
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Kundasang
— 1 night
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Pulau Gaya
— 1 night
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Kota Kinabalu
— 4 nights
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End: Rome
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Sandakan — 2 nights
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Visiting Turtle Island Park and Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Kun Yam (Goddess of Mercy) Temple and Sam Sing Kung Temple. Step out of Sandakan with an excursion to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sepilok--about 34 minutes away. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC).
To see other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Sandakan holiday planning website.
Rome, Italy to Sandakan is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Rome to Sandakan due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rome in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 28°C in Sandakan. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Semporna.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Sandakan holiday planning website.
Rome, Italy to Sandakan is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Rome to Sandakan due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rome in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 28°C in Sandakan. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Semporna.
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Semporna — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Sipadan National Park and Scuba & Snorkeling. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bohey Dulang Island and Tun Sakaran Marine Park. It doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Bukit Tengkorak (Skull Hill).
To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Semporna journey tool.
Explore your travel options from Sandakan to Semporna with the Route module. In August in Semporna, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can fly to Labuan Island.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Semporna journey tool.
Explore your travel options from Sandakan to Semporna with the Route module. In August in Semporna, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can fly to Labuan Island.
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Labuan Island — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Labuan Clock Tower, then stroll through Labuan Beach, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Labuan War Cemetery, and finally kick back and relax at Layang-layang Beach.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Labuan Island road trip planning app.
You can fly from Semporna to Labuan Island in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August in Labuan Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Keningau.
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To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Labuan Island road trip planning app.
You can fly from Semporna to Labuan Island in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August in Labuan Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Keningau.
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Keningau — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): head outdoors with Orou Sapulot and then don't miss a visit to Keningau Oath Stone.
For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Keningau day trip site.
Getting from Labuan Island to Keningau by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. In August, daily temperatures in Keningau can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kundasang.
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For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Keningau day trip site.
Getting from Labuan Island to Keningau by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. In August, daily temperatures in Keningau can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kundasang.
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Kundasang — 1 night
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On the 14th (Mon), pause for some photo ops at Kundasang War Memorial, then take in the awesome beauty at Kinabalu Park, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kinabalu.
To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Kundasang day trip planning website.
You can drive from Keningau to Kundasang in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Pulau Gaya.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Kundasang day trip planning website.
You can drive from Keningau to Kundasang in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Pulau Gaya.
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Pulau Gaya — 1 night
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On the 15th (Tue), discover the deep blue sea with Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Marine Ecology Research Centre.
To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Pulau Gaya trip builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kundasang to Pulau Gaya. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kota Kinabalu.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Pulau Gaya trip builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kundasang to Pulau Gaya. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kota Kinabalu.
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Kota Kinabalu — 4 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and Climbing Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Taman Awam Teluk Likas and Tanjung Aru Beach. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Pasupathinath Alayam, look for gifts at The Borneo Shop, and head off the coast to Manukan Island.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Kota Kinabalu day trip site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Pulau Gaya to Kota Kinabalu. August in Kota Kinabalu sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Kota Kinabalu day trip site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Pulau Gaya to Kota Kinabalu. August in Kota Kinabalu sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Sabah travel guide
Land Below the Wind
One of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo, Sabah sits as the easternmost state in the country. The state's many natural attractions, nature reserves, and national parks, are home to an overwhelming range of animal and plant life, including the famed proboscis monkey. Off the coast, dive spots beckon many tourists, who come to explore the rich marine environment in protected areas. Historically a very culturally diverse part of the country, the towns and villages offer heritage museums, vibrant architecture, and cuisine that takes inspiration from the wider region.
