Blue Kinabalu Travel Agency – Your Sabah Private Tour Experts

Welcome to Sabah, a land of unparalleled natural beauty, rich culture, and incredible wildlife. At Blue Kinabalu Travel, we specialise in creating personalised, safe, and fun Private Tours, tailored to your preferences. Led by our founder, Monica, a seasoned travel professional with 40 years of experience and supported by General Manager Martin and our dedicated team, we are passionate about making your dream trip to Sabah and Malaysian Borneo a reality.

In this guide, we’ll show you why Blue Kinabalu is the best choice for your Sabah Private Tour, how we work to design the perfect itinerary, the exciting locations and activities we offer, and how we ensure your tour is both memorable and hassle-free.

Why select Blue Kinabalu Travel Agency for your Sabah Private Tour?

Monica’s professional background is that of a tour manager (inbound and outbound) with 40 years of experience in the travel industry, including managing and training tour guides. Monica demands the highest standards and has instilled a culture of providing outstanding customer care with the Blue Kinabalu team, which is passionate about delivering excellent customer service to our guests from the moment they make first contact with us until the time we wave goodbye at the airport at the end of their tour.

Blue Kinabalu Travel management will proactively manage your Private Tour, and should any issues arise en route, they will be immediately resolved. As part of our service to guests, we always provide Monica’s, Martin’s, and our Private Tour Guide’s personal handphone numbers that guests may contact 24/7 during the tour.

Planning your Private Tour to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah & Malaysian Borneo

There is so much to see and do in Sabah, but with little public transport, arranging your tour can be daunting and challenging; that’s where our local knowledge, expertise, and contacts are invaluable. Whether you want your Private Tour to focus on Sabah’s extraordinary wildlife and natural environment or relaxing at a beautiful island resort, we can suggest and arrange the perfect itinerary. Maybe you’re a family with children looking for a mix of new experiences, education, and fun; a group of students who crave action and adventure activities like mountain climbing, white-water rafting, and jungle trekking; or a group of seniors who’d prefer a more relaxed tour. Whatever the focus of your holiday is, we’re happy to provide suggestions and recommendations and work with you to arrange the perfect personalised Private Tour for you and your family and friends.

Creating your unique Private Tour to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah & Malaysian Borneo

Most importantly, we will listen to what you’d like to see and do and consider any special requests you may have. It may be that one of your party has reduced mobility; if so, we will consider this and plan an itinerary accordingly. We always plan itineraries mindful of the time spent travelling together and how strenuous the activities are. For instance, if you’re spending the day jungle trekking in Kinabalu National Park, we would probably suggest that the following day is spent relaxing on the beach on one of the beautiful Pulau (islands) near Kota Kinabalu. If you have an early flight to Sandakan, we will ensure the itinerary on the preceding day doesn’t finish late into the evening. We provide this service because we want to produce an individual and personalised Private Tour itinerary of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, that best suits you and your family/travel companions.

At each step, we'll send you a high-level copy of the proposed itinerary for your comments and questions and listen to your feedback. We will then share a detailed and illustrated itinerary and a quotation to review.

Exciting Sabah Private Tour Itineraries!

Our Sabah Private Tours feature the very best experiences that this incredible destination has to offer. Explore the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan and embark on wildlife river cruises, complete with an overnight stay in a jungle lodge beside the Kinabatangan River. Discover the natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Kinabalu National Park or challenge yourself with a climb up Mount Kinabalu. Jungle trekking, road trips into Borneo’s interior (such as Tenom with its unforgettable jungle railway), and overnight stays at the Tip of Borneo to witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea are also among the highlights.

For those with less time or who prefer a more relaxed pace, we can focus your itinerary on Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy day trips to Kinabalu National Park, including the Poring Hot Spring and Canopy Walk, or unwind on the pristine beaches of nearby Pulau islands. River cruises through the mangroves offer the chance to spot wildlife and enchanting fireflies. At the same time, the Mari Mari Cultural Village provides a fun and interactive way to learn about Sabah’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Whatever your preferences, we’ll tailor an unforgettable Private Tour to suit your interests and schedule.

Most importantly, we will center any Private Tour itinerary on the needs and requests of our guests. We are very flexible; for example, we can arrange accommodation, but that's fine if you prefer to arrange your own hotel or Airbnb. If you want something a little more unusual, such as a helicopter or fishing boat charter, we have the contacts and can arrange it. If you have meal requests, we can recommend appropriate restaurants, and we pride ourselves on taking guests to excellent local restaurants loved by locals who are off the tourist track!

Your own Sabah Private Tour Guide

On your arrival in Sabah, our experienced and knowledgeable licensed Private Tour Guide will greet you at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, accompanied by Monica or Martin, as we want to provide you with our welcome to Sabah.

Looking after you on your Sabah Private Tour

We take personal ownership of every Private Tour. As mentioned, we are contactable by handphone / WhatsApp 24/7 to provide dedicated personal service to support you and your party during the tour.

We are responsive, proactive, and flexible, and most of all, we want to ensure that your Private Tour of Sabah is enjoyable, memorable, and fun!