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The 8 Best Three-Day Trips in Malaysia

8 tours  ·  from $216

This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 8 three-day trips that repay the money, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.

Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan - Day one: the camp, the river, and the first wildlife search
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Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

1.Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $270Our pick

Travel from Sandakan or Sepilok to remote Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp for two nights of river cruises, walks, and wildlife watching. Guides such as Jai and Jay help spot orangutans, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, hornbills, civets, and more. Expect basic rooms, limited power, no internet, and genuine jungle quiet.

“What an amazing trip! An Orangutan swung through the trees straight over our camp. Saw 4/5 of the Borneo Big 5, incredible experience and unforgettable memories! Cannot recommend this enough. Jay our guide was great along with everyone else working there.”

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Sandakan: 3D2N The Wild Heart of Borneo River Secrets - The road from Sandakan to the river
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Sandakan: 3D2N The Wild Heart of Borneo River Secrets

2.3D2N The Wild Heart of Borneo River Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 3 days · from $316

Spend three days and two nights along Sabah’s Kinabatangan River with guides such as Harry and Ryan. Four river cruises, a weather-dependent jungle walk, full listed meals, and small groups of up to 13 give you repeated chances to spot orangutans, elephants, monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and more.

“Absolutely brilliant, I can't praise this place high enough. The staff were really friendly, the guides knew there stuff and the best places. We had a deluxe room which was really nice and the food was tasty, much better than I expected tbh. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Orangutans, it rained which hampered that, but we seem the elephants swimming, monkeys, crocs ect. Well worth the money and a trip to remember. Thank you very much.”

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(3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu - Day two: first practical sessions near Sapi Island
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(3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu

3.(3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $437Top rated

Learn scuba skills with Go Aquatic in Kota Kinabalu over three days. You’ll study in a classroom, complete four practical ocean sessions near Sapi Island, take a final exam, and earn PADI Open Water Diver certification. Equipment, bottled water, and island lunch are included.

“Booked with my younger brother who unfortunately got sick and couldn’t join. I was able to obtain the official OWD PADI license in 3 days diving in two reefs around Gaya Island in Kota Kinabalu. English Guide was super helpful and patient in making sure I learned all of the diving skills but also that I practiced all of the book concepts safely.”

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3 Days 2 Nights Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp With Gomantong cave

4.3 Days 2 Nights Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp With Gomantong cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

You’ll leave Sandakan or Sepilok at noon for two nights at Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp. Expect afternoon and morning wildlife watching, local meals, a Gomantong Cave visit with transport and entry included, and a small group capped at 10 people. The camp is rustic, remote, and focused on real jungle encounters rather than comfort.

“You have the feeling that you are really in the jungle. away from the crowds and luxury. there are only a few places and no other tour operators so it is exclusive and no crowds. you are also in a side branch of the river extra away from the croRead more”

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Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3 Days 2 Nights - At Timpohon Gate, the climb becomes real
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Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3 Days 2 Nights

5.Mount Kinabalu Climbing 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,200

Take on Mount Kinabalu in a small group of up to 10, with a mountain guide, permits, meals, two nights of accommodation, insurance, and round-trip transfers arranged. The 12-kilometre hike demands strong fitness, warm waterproof clothing, good grip, and careful pacing.

“Our agent was very responsive all the way from asking about the package, to asking questions during the trip regarding to our situation etc. We had a few requests which they fulfilled etc giving us the guide we want or arranging transport differently then the default package.”

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3 Days 2 Nights Unesco World Heritage Mulu 4 Showcaves - Day 1: From Mulu Airport to Lang’s and Deer caves
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3 Days 2 Nights Unesco World Heritage Mulu 4 Showcaves

6.3 Days 2 Nights Unesco World Heritage Mulu 4 Showcaves

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $215Best value

Spend three days in Gunung Mulu National Park visiting Lang’s, Deer, Wind, and Clearwater caves. You’ll walk a 3-kilometer plank trail, watch bats at dusk, ride longboats to a Penan settlement, and swim at Clearwater spring. Guide Boni may assist with airport timing and park transfers.

“Boni is an amazing guide. From first moment in the Airport made everything to let us get the most of the experience. He had great timing and even handled our flight schedule perfectly, so to let us enjoy the park even in our last moments there. We also met new friends there Read more”

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Cameron Highlands 3 Days 2 Night Tours Private (per Vehicle) - Day one: Lata Iskandar and Cameron Valley tea
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Cameron Highlands 3 Days 2 Night Tours Private (per Vehicle)

7.Cameron Highlands 3 Days 2 Night Tours Private (per Vehicle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands in a private air-conditioned vehicle for three days with a guide such as Mikael or Andrew. Visit tea estates, strawberry and bee farms, markets, waterfalls, lavender gardens, and Brinchang. Your group can choose its own accommodation, while attraction fees and meals are paid separately.

“Excellent and safe driving. He handled the winding roads very well and recommended places to have our meals. Using a private driVer gave us a lot of Flexibility.”

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3D2N Sukau Wildlife Experience - Day 2: Dawn birds, an ox-bow lake, and time to slow down
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3D2N Sukau Wildlife Experience

8.3D2N Sukau Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $897

You’ll spend two nights at Borneo Nature Lodge near Sukau, reached by road and river taxi from Sandakan. Guided morning and afternoon boat trips search for proboscis monkeys, birds, and rainforest wildlife, with an ox-bow lake visit and a short jungle walk if weather allows.

“Highly disadvise this tour/lodge: they are disrespectful to local wildlife and disregard the wellbeing of the wild animals! There are plenty of proper eco-friendly alternatives around.”

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