6D5N · Private Tours · Malaysia + Kuala Lumpur + Kota Kinabalu + Semporna
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Private Tours
Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
2 diamonds: Budget
Service language:English
Departure city: Kuala Lumpur
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Highlights
Enjoy exclusive private group travel with private transfers, professional guides and 24-hour support for a flexible, easy and worry-free relaxing holiday.
Explore Kuala Lumpur's city charms, then enjoy Semporna and Kota Kinabalu's beautiful islands, water activities and wonderful natural sights.
We offer carefully selected hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Semporna, featuring ideal locations, cozy rooms and lovely views for a comfortable stay.
6-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Kuala Lumpur - Airport pick-up by private car - Hotel check-in - Free time Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Kuala Lumpur International Airport Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 06:00Transportation About the Itinerary This product is a local meet-up tour and does not include a tour leader or dedicated guide. Please proceed to the airport based on your selected flight. Upon arrival, your driver will wait for you at the airport holding a sign with your name. If the itinerary indicates free time, the linked attractions are recommendations only. If interested, you may add optional activities on the next step. If your arrival flight on Day 1 is late, you may contact our travel concierge to shift the next day's private tour to the following day and keep Day 2 as free time, allowing you to rest well before starting your trip. Travel: approx. 90 km/1 hr 40 mins 07:00Breakfast(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice Selected Hotels - Free Choice We have carefully selected a range of quality hotels to suit different travel needs. Click Next to enter the hotel selection page and freely choose your preferred room type and stay dates. Kind reminder: Please select a room type that matches the number of guests, and pay special attention to breakfast inclusion, extra bed policies, and child stay requirements to ensure a comfortable and smooth experience. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins |
Day 2 | Kuala Lumpur Hotel Pick-up - Private Transfer to Kuala Lumpur Airport - Flight to Tawau (included) - Transfer to Semporna Hotel 06:00Transportation Private Airport Transfer - Kuala Lumpur After checking out today, your private driver in Kuala Lumpur will pick you up according to your flight schedule and take you to the airport. Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins Time Not SpecifiedKuala LumpurTawauFlight Self-select flight (specific flight is subject to your actual choice) Kuala Lumpur - Semporna one-way flight 07:00Breakfast(subject to the selected hotel for adults and children) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 19:00Transportation Private Airport Transfer - Semporna Upon arrival at your destination airport, your private driver will take you directly to your hotel. Welcome to Semporna! Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins 21:00Hotel Hotel of your choice Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins |
Day 3 | Mabul & Kapalai Island Hopping Tour (snorkeling included) - Shared boat - Island fee MYR 50 per person (payable on-site) 07:00Breakfast(subject to the selected hotel for adults and children) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation In the morning, walk to the meeting point at the Tourist Jetty. Most hotels in Semporna town are within walking distance; if your hotel is farther away, we will arrange a private transfer to the jetty (tip included). Arrive at the designated boarding jetty, put on your life jacket, board the boat, and begin today's island-hopping journey. Click Change Itinerary to view details of each available route and choose your preferred island excursion. Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins 09:50Attraction  Mabul Island 6.1  No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Sabah4.9/5 Island/Peninsula Beach (View from boat) Diving: Explore the iconic Mabul Water Bungalows Resort, featuring its ocean walkway, overwater swings, and overwater seating areas. We recommend preparing long dresses and bikinis, and bringing your photography gear - every corner of the resort offers Instagram worthy views without the need for filters. (Entrance fee to Mabul Island: MYR 50 per person, payable on-site. Travel: approx. 30 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) Today's island-hopping route includes lunch, which will be served in the resort's guest rest area. Please stay in contact with your guide at all times and be careful not to get separated from the group. Meal standard: CNY 30/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Kapalai 6.5 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Sabah4.7/5 Island/Peninsula Beach (View from boat) Diving: Included Experience - Mabul Island + Kapalai Island Day Tour Head to the waters near Kapalai for snorkeling. Mabul Island is one of the world's most famous macro-diving sites, known for its diverse marine life, where sea turtles often accompany snorkelers. Travel: approx. 35 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 15:30Transportation At the end of the tour, return by boat to Semporna Jetty and walk back to your hotel. (Island sequence may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.) Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 21:00Hotel Hotel of your choice Travel: approx. 55 km/1 hr 30 mins |
Day 4 | Private airport transfers - Semporna hotel to Tawau Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kota Kinabalu hotel (Flight Included) 06:00Transportation Semporna - Tawau Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins TawauKota KinabaluFlight Self-select flight (specific flight is subject to your actual choice) 07:00Breakfast(subject to the selected hotel for adults and children) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 11:00Transportation Private airport pick-up: According to your flight time, the driver will greet you at the airport holding a sign with your name and transfer you to your hotel. Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Hotel of your choice Travel: approx. 65 km/1 hr 20 mins |
Day 5 | Kawa Kawa River Cruise - Alaya Beach Club (shared vehicle and shared boat; afternoon tea and buffet dinner included) - Hotel check-in - Free time 07:00Breakfast(subject to the selected hotel for adults and children) 13:30Transportation Your driver will pick you up from the hotel. Please wait in the lobby at the confirmed pick-up time. (Different hotels may have slightly different times; please allow for minor variations.) Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins 13:30Attraction  Kawa-kawa river cruise 5.4 4.6/5 Forest (no tickets required)  Alaya Beach Club 4.2 4.8/5 (no tickets required) Traditional performance: 16:00 - Afternoon Tea Enjoy Local Malaysian Snacks, Coffee, And Tea At The Riverside Base. 17:00 - Mangrove River Cruise Board The Boat For A Scenic Cruise Through The Mangroves. Observe Proboscis Monkeys, Watch Egrets Returning To Their Nests, And Discover Wildlife Native To The Mangrove Ecosystem. Afterwards, Head To Alaya Beach Club, Where You Can Enjoy A Long Natural Sandy Beach, Capture Photos Of The Sunset, And Experience The Famous Mirror Of The Sky. Thrill-seekers May Join Optional Activities Such As Beach ATV Riding. As Night Falls, Enjoy A Cultural Performance Featuring Traditional Fire Shows. 18:30 - Buffet Dinner Enjoy A Malaysian Buffet Dinner, Including Sabah's Signature Butter Prawns. You May Upgrade To Seafood Hotpot Or Coconut Chicken Seafood Hotpot (Advance Reservation Required). 19:30 - Firefly Watching Embark On A Night Cruise To Admire Thousands Of Fireflies Lighting Up The Mangroves Like A Christmas Tree. Enjoy A Magical Moment Under The Stars. 20:00 Return to the jetty and begin the journey back to the hotel. 21:00 Estimated arrival at your hotel. End of tour. Travel: approx. 30 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 7 hrs 14:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) This tour includes lunch: simple set meal. Meal standard: CNY 30/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Meal standard: CNY 20/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 21:00Hotel Hotel of your choice Travel: approx. 50 km/1 hr 15 mins |
Day 6 | Private Airport transfer - Kota Kinabalu hotel to Kota Kinabalu Airport - Return home 06:00Transportation After checking out today, your private driver will pick you up according to your flight time and take you to the airport. Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 30 mins 07:00Breakfast(subject to the selected hotel for adults and children) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Kota Kinabalu International Airport Service period: All day(Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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