River Junkie – fuel the addiction
River Junkie – fuel the addiction

River Junkie Tours Sdn. Bhd. — licensed Kota Kinabalu tour operator (KPL/LN5696), MATTA member, running wildlife safaris, Mount Kinabalu climbs and cave trips across Sabah and Sarawak since 2008.

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Sabah

Places to explore

Our guides to this region

Orangutan at the feeding platform, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre

Sepilok

Orangutans, sun bears and a canopy walkway — all 30 minutes from Sandakan airport
Mount Kinabalu

Kinabalu Geopark

A UNESCO Global Geopark beneath Borneo's highest mountain
Rafters on the Kiulu River, Sabah

Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu

Rafting, wildlife or hiking - you choose!
Kinabatangan Hornbill Lodge aerial

The Kinabatangan River

The Kinabatangan river is one of the best and most easily accessible places to see wildlife in Asia!
Danum Borneo Rainforest Lodge view

Danum Valley

At 130 million years old, Danum Valley Conservation Area is one of the oldest rainforests in the world.
Lipad mud volcano and observation tower, Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Tabin wildlife reserve is Sabah’s largest nature reserve and is a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts!
Dusk mist rising over Deramakot Forest Reserve

Deramakot Forest Reserve

A must do for all wildlife enthusiasts!
Maliau Basin

Maliau Basin - Borneo's Lost World

Maliau Basin has earned the nickname “Sabah’s lost world” for good reason.
Mount Kinabalu sunrise

Mount Kinabalu climbing packages

Ready to take on Mount Kinabalu?
Mount Trus Madi

Mount Trus Madi

Mount Trus Madi is Sabah's second highest peak, located in the central part of Sabah, in the 1,400 square kilometer Crocker Range Park.
Aerial view of Selingan Turtle Island, Sabah

Turtle Island (Selingan Island)

Turtle Island off the cost of Sandakan is famed for it's clear water, white sandy beaches and the tens of thousands of baby turtles released annually from the hatchery on the island.
Sapulot

Orou Sapulot

Going into head hunter land has changed a lot over the years, with the main danger now being overwhelmed by the amazing hospitality of the Murut people.

Travel guides

Read before you go

Kinabatangan with kids
Travel Guides

What to Do in Borneo with Kids

Sabah with children, sorted by age: the minimum ages on our trips, what works for under-5s, what to skip, and how to pace a family week between river, reef and rainforest.
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orangutan for homepage
Travel Guides

Best Places in Borneo to See Wild Orangutans

Sepilok or the wild? We rank the Kinabatangan, Danum Valley, Tabin, Deramakot and Sepilok by your real odds of seeing an orangutan, and say how many nights each needs.
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Mount Kinabalu sunrise
Travel Guides

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: The basics

What the 8.5km Mount Kinabalu climb really involves — timings, Laban Rata, the summit push, and exactly what to pack for 0°C at Low's Peak.
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Trips

Trips that visit this region

Kinabatangan River boat
Kinabatangan River

2D1N Kinabatangan River Experience (Hornbill Lodge)

2 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 900
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Kinabatangan Hornbill Lodge aerial
Kinabatangan River

3D2N Kinabatangan River Safari (Hornbill Lodge)

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 1,300
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Orangutan
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

3D2N Sepilok & Kinabatangan River Safari (Hornbill Lodge)

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 1,590
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Bat exodus at Gomantong Caves, Sabah
Kinabatangan River

4D3N Kinabatangan River Safari with Gomantong caves bat exodus (Hornbill Lodge)

4 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 2,190
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Selingan Turtle Island
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok / Turtle Island

4D3N Turtle Island, Sepilok & Kinabatangan River Safari

4 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 3,090
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Aerial view of Selingan Turtle Island, Sabah
Sepilok / Turtle Island

2D1N Turtle Island (Selingan) & Sepilok sanctuaries

2 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 1,790
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Kinabatangan bird watching at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

3D2N Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Deluxe room (overland)

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 2,650
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Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

3D2N Sukau Rainforest Lodge - Borneo Villa (by boat)

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 3,950
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Turtle Island Selingan
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok / Turtle Island

4D3N Turtle Island & Sukau Rainforest Lodge

4 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 4,700
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Kinabatangan dawn boat
Kinabatangan River

2D1N Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

2 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 510
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Tungog Eco Camp
Kinabatangan River

3D2N Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 890
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Tungog Eco Camp
Kinabatangan River

4D3N Tungog Eco Camp with Supu trekking & caves

4 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 1,390
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Danum Borneo Rainforest Lodge sunrise
Danum Valley

3D2N Borneo Rainforest Lodge

3 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 5,900
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Danum Borneo Rainforest Lodge sunrise
Danum Valley

4D3N Borneo Rainforest Lodge

4 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 8,100
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Danum Valley
Danum Valley

3D2N Danum Valley Field Centre

3 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 3,300
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Danum Valley
Danum Valley

4D3N Danum Valley Field Centre

4 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 4,550
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Lipad twin waterfall in Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Reserve

2D1N Tabin Wildlife Safari (Tabin Wildlife Resort)

2 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 2,370
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Night safari drive at Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Tabin Wildlife Reserve

3D2N Tabin Wildlife Safari (Tabin Wildlife Resort)

3 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 3,400
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Boardwalk at Tabin Wildlife Resort lit up night
Tabin Wildlife Reserve

4D3N Tabin Wildlife Safari (Tabin Wildlife Resort)

4 days
Departs Lahad Datu
From RM 4,200
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Leopard cat in Deramakot
Deramakot

3D2N Deramakot Wildlife Safari (ex-Sandakan)

3 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 2,990
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Pristine lowland rainforest in Deramakot Forest Reserve
Deramakot

4D3N Deramakot Wildlife Safari (ex-Sandakan)

4 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 3,990
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Guests at the summit of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu

2D1N Mount Kinabalu Climb

2 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 2,820
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Sunrise from Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu / Poring

3D2N Mount Kinabalu with Kinabalu Park

3 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 2,970
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Trail marker on the Mount Kinabalu summit trail, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu / Poring

3D2N Mount Kinabalu with Poring Hot Springs

3 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 2,970
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Mount Kinabalu seen from Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu / Poring

4D3N Mount Kinabalu (Kinabalu Park - Mount Kinabalu - Poring Hot Springs)

4 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 3,420
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Climber on the Via Ferrata route on Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu

2D1N Mount Kinabalu with Via Ferrata Walk the Torq

2 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 2,990
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Via Ferrata route on the cliffs of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu

2D1N Mount Kinabalu with Via Ferrata Low's Peak Circuit

2 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 3,290
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Maliau waterfall
Maliau Basin

Maliau Basin The Taster - 4D3N trek

4 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 4,950
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Rainforest in the Maliau Basin conservation area, Sabah
Maliau Basin

Maliau Basin Full Loop - 5D4N trek

5 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 5,750
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Mount Trus Madi, Sabah
Trus Madi

3D2N Mount Trus Madi Expedition

3 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 1,950
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Jungle and limestone karst scenery on the Sapulot adventure, Sabah
Sapulot

3D2N Sapulot Adventure (Orou Sapulot)

3 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 1,950
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Orou Sapulot
Sapulot

4D3N Sapulot Adventure (Orou Sapulot)

4 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 2,390
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The Kiulu River valley, Sabah
Kiulu / Kota Kinabalu

Kiulu River Rafting (Grade I - II)

1 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 200
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Hiking the trails around Kiau in the Mount Kinabalu foothills, Sabah
Kinabalu Geopark / Kota Kinabalu

Kinabalu Geopark Trekking (Kiau Jungle Trekking day trip)

1 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 390
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Kinabatangan proboscis
Kota Kinabalu

Proboscis Monkey River Cruise & Fireflies Tour

1 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 200
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Village life and trekking at Kiau, Kinabalu Geopark, Sabah
Kinabalu Geopark

2D1N Kiau Village Homestay (Kinabalu Geopark)

2 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 675
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Pygmy elephants in Sukau
Deramakot / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

5D4N Kinabatangan & Deramakot Wildlife Safari

5 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 5,080
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Kinabatangan
Kinabatangan River / Sepilok / Tabin Wildlife Reserve

5D4N Kinabatangan river & Tabin Wildlife Safari

5 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 5,540
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Orangutan sheltering from the rain at Sepilok
Kinabalu Geopark / Kinabatangan River / Poring / Sepilok

5D4N Sabah Highlights (Kinabalu Geopark, Sepilok & Kinabatangan river)

5 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 3,070
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Danum Valley mist
Danum Valley / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

5D4N East Coast Wildlife Adventure

5 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 5,190
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Sunrise from Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Kinabatangan River / Mount Kinabalu / Poring / Sepilok

7D6N Sabah Adventure (Mount Kinabalu, Sepilok & Kinabatangan river)

7 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 5,750
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Danum Valley / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok

5D4N Jungle in Style (Hornbill Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge)

5 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 8,040
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Pygmy elephants
Danum Valley / Kinabatangan River / Sepilok / Tabin Wildlife Reserve

8D7N Ultimate Sabah Wildlife Adventure

8 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 9,015
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School of bumphead parrotfish at Sipadan
Danum Valley / Kinabatangan River / Semporna/Sipadan / Sepilok

10D/9N Reefs & Rainforests

10 days
Departs Sandakan
From RM 9,990
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Sapulot river
Maliau Basin / Sapulot

6D5N On The Road Less Traveled

6 days
Departs Kota Kinabalu
From RM 6,700
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