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Enjoy the unique sights and sounds of local villages, paddy fields, mangrove jungle and pristine coastal beaches as you while away a leisurely day in comfort. Featuring the mid-century British "Vulcan" steam engine, the North Borneo Railway is the last of a fleet of locomotives that have plied the tracks throughout Borneo since the 1900s. Built and operated to the highest international service standards, the train can accommodate up to 80 passengers and consists of five refurbished colonial style carriages with 16 passengers per carriage, one stylish observation deck and bar carriage and washroom facilities in each carriage.
The train departs on Wednesdays and Saturdays and leaves Kota Kinabalu around 10am, returning around 2pm. Lunch is included.
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our Borneo specialists
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
The Orangutan sancturary at Sepilok
The center rehabilitates orphaned orangutans and those that have been held in captivity. It's set amidst dense jungle and you can take a walk into the jungle to see them in their natural environment.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
