Singapore, Borneo & Kuala Lumpur

Singapore & Borneo Discovery: From Futuristic Gardens to Wild Jungles

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

• Singapore – 2 nights at V Hotel Bencoolen (Singapore, Singapore)Comfortable double room in a central location, ideal for exploring the city on foot and by MRT.
• Easy access to museums, hawker centres and the riverfront area.
• Included experience: "Gardens by the Bay - Ticket" for the iconic futuristic gardens and domes.
• Transfers & transportation – Singapore to BorneoPrivate transfer from V Hotel Bencoolen to Changi International Airport in a SEDAN vehicle.
• Transportation from Changi Intl (Singapore) to Kota Kinabalu Intl (Malaysia) for your Borneo adventure.
• Kota Kinabalu – 3 nights at Grandis Hotel (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)Modern hotel ideally located near the waterfront and shopping areas.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Kota Kinabalu Intl to Grandis Hotel on arrival.
• Included experience: "Mamutik + Sapi Island Snorkeling Trip from Kota Kinabalu" to explore coral reefs and tropical beaches.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Grandis Hotel back to Kota Kinabalu Intl for your onward journey.
• Transportation – Kota Kinabalu to SandakanTransportation from Kota Kinabalu Intl to Sandakan, taking you from the coastal city to Borneo’s wildlife region.
• Sandakan – 2 nights at Sabah Hotel Sandakan (Sandakan, Malaysia)Stay surrounded by lush greenery, a perfect base for nature and wildlife excursions.
• Private CAR transfer from Sandakan to Sabah Hotel Sandakan on arrival.
• Included experience: "Private Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan, Bornean Sun Bear and Rainforest Discovery Center Tour" for close encounters with endemic wildlife and rainforest trails.
• Private CAR transfer from Sabah Hotel Sandakan back to Sandakan for your departure.
• Transportation – Sandakan to Kuala LumpurTransportation from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), connecting Borneo with peninsular Malaysia.
• Kuala Lumpur – 3 nights at Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)Central city hotel with easy access to the main highlights, restaurants and shopping districts.
• Private SEDAN transfer from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur on arrival.
• Included experience: "Kuala Lumpur Tower Ticket" for panoramic views over the skyline and the Petronas Twin Towers.

Trip overview

This itinerary combines the ultramodern skyline of Singapore with the wild jungles and pristine islands of Borneo, finishing with a cosmopolitan stay in Kuala Lumpur. Over the course of several carefully planned stages, you will move smoothly between vibrant cities, white-sand islands and dense rainforest, while all key transfers and tickets are already arranged for you.

Starting with two nights in Singapore, you will have time to explore the city’s street food and waterfront before visiting the spectacular Gardens by the Bay. You then fly to Kota Kinabalu for three nights of sea views and island-hopping, including a snorkeling trip to Mamutik and Sapi islands. From there, the journey continues to Sandakan, where two nights at Sabah Hotel anchor an immersive full-day tour focused on orangutans, sun bears and the rainforest ecosystem. Finally, you fly on to Kuala Lumpur for three nights in the heart of the capital, crowned by a visit to the Kuala Lumpur Tower for sweeping views and a perfect farewell to your Asian adventure.

Recommended guides and reading

• GuidebooksLonely Planet Singapore – for neighbourhood walks, hawker centre tips and evening itineraries.
• Lonely Planet Borneo – detailed coverage of Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sepilok and island excursions.
• Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang – ideal to plan extra city walks and food experiences in KL.
• Nature & wildlifeWildlife of Borneo: A Photographic Guide – compact reference to identify species during your Sepilok and rainforest visits.
• Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo – for travellers particularly interested in conservation and endemic species.
• Cultural & background readingThe Food of Singapore: Simple Delights from a Diverse Island – to understand and savour the local cuisine.
• Kuala Lumpur: A Cultural and Historical Guide – short overview of the city’s history, architecture and multicultural identity.