The only way possible to do what you planned is to drive yourself . However, you need to drive back to KK from tawau thru Kimanis & take the flight back to peninsula from KK.

Public transport - almost impossible

Why public transport is impossible?

I read about buses in Sabah, sabah do not have long distance buses anymore ?

For instance , the Poring Hot Spring, Kinabalu Park & Kundasang. There are far apart , there is no specific routine bus . Maybe got unscheduled kereta sapu. Also I dont think there is any overnight bus from those places to Sandakan.

This post has been edited by tpleong: Mar 9 2022, 11:03 AM

yes they have but u need to go to them instead of them coming to u
u need to know very specifically where they're located
some sabahan do still take it but most don't rely on it

if u plan to rely on public transport in sabah, u need to plan it until 110% specific and sure

Sorry. I wasn’t clear about the KK-Kundasang part

17 April - Sunday
Arrive in KK - probably afternoon
Explore KK
Tanjung Aru
Rest

18 April - Monday
Rent a car
Poring Hot Spring
Kinabalu Park
Kundasang
Travel back to KK, return rental car
Take overnight bus from KK bus station to Sandakan/Sepilok

tpleong

I saw on this site:
https://www.easybook.com/en-my/bus/booking/sabah-to-sabah

Have many bus operators and scheduled timing, have you used any of them before?

actually no, never use it before
because taking public transport in sabah isn't like in WM where everything is displayed out on the board
if not just go to the kiosk machine and can advance purchase any ticket(can buy advance in weeks/months)

it doesn't work here like that...there is no kiosk either...everything is via counter

so if u ask me how accurate is that schedule...i really don't have an answer for u
u can use it but u HAVE to have a BACKUP plan if it doesn't go as plan

What the latest SOP for people from KL going to KK, sabah ?


Just fly as normal OR need to do covid test and fill form ?

fly as normal and fill up health declaration online upon arrival
you will be ushered to an area to scan the barcode and update yr health declaration online and show it to the officer before leaving the arrival hall.

just went to kk via airasia from penang last thursday

fill in the form when you're at KLIA2
but after submitting it, don't close it
keep the QR code and show during arrival to the officer and you're out

Thanks Everyone .......have not been back to KK since covid .

Just double checked , its been abolished, I mean filling form.


https://sm.jknsabah.gov.my/HDF/hdf.php

This post has been edited by tpleong: Mar 19 2022, 03:54 PM

First timer to Sabah, KK.

What the best place to stay and attractions.

Planning Raya Staycation

Maybe at semporna you should arrange for a bohey dulang hike.

time too short in sipadan kapalai, not sure if they will allocate you a day in sipadan, if yes thats really good too

thanks for the feedback, my plan at kapalai is to chill and enjoy the surrounding waters

I've already been to sipadan in Feb

I've decided to use airasia to fly between cities in Sabah, cheaper than bus

that's actually a good choice
not only faster, it's also less stressful

i would take this option today too due to how bad sabah's road are today

Hi, as after 1 Apr, the border open, West Malaysian entering Sabah just need to show IC right? No need to bring passport? Do I need to do any Pre-Depature Covid test before taking the flight to Sabah from West Malaysia?

Thanks! looking forward to visit sabah on June. How the weather in Sabah during June....hopefully it not a monsoon season.

looking for car rental in KK next week, it seems like all fully booked

Hi All,

Planning a trip to Sandakan and surrounding areas and would like to get some ideas to see if this itinerary is good. Any other suggestions? Is there a local travel agency that we can arrange transport and lodgining?

Trip to Sandakan:-

D1
Arrive (very likely early PM)
Head to Sukau via tour pickup
Arrive accommodation at Sukau
Kinabatangan riverboat PM tour
Dinner
Night walk (if available)
Sleep

D2
Early AM Kinabatangan riverboat tour
Breakfast
Hiking/ Trails/ Boardwalk
Lunch
Tour activities/ Talk/ OA
Kinabatangan riverboat PM tour
Dinner
Sleep

D3 AM
Breakfast
Back to Sandakan

D3 PM
Pick up rental van
Check in Airbnb
Relax/ Walk around town
Dinner

D4
Early breakfast
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center (feeding @ 9am)/ Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Center/ Sun Bear Conservatory Center
Lunch
Agnes Keith house/ Sandakan Museum/ Sandakan Memorial Park
Dinner

D5
Breakfast
Sandakan Central Market
Sam Sin Kung Temple/ St Michael’s & All Angels Church
Lunch
Relax/ Walk around town/ Shopping
Dinner

D6
Fly back