Gaya Island
3-night holiday extension from £535 per person
Gaya Island Holiday Extension
3-night Gaya Island holiday extension from £535pp
Situated off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Pulau Gaya is the largest of five islands that make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The island became a forest reserve in 1923 and Sabah’s second National Park in 1974. Today it is a tropical paradise and the ideal place for a relaxing escape.
Our Holiday Extension to Gaya Island is available to add to the end of the following tours:
The Very Best of Borneo
Itinerary
Expand All DaysGaya Island, 3 nights
We bid a fond farewell to friends we have made over the last few weeks on our Borneo adventure and head to the coast for our short speedboat transfer to beautiful Palau Gaya. Our chosen hotel is the Gaya Island Resort, nestled in the tranquil bay of Malohom and surrounded by lush rainforest, mangroves and pristine coral reefs. Our accommodation is in elegantly-designed hillside villas, offering breathtaking views of the mangrove forests, tropical rainforest or South China Sea. Settle in and enjoy the tranquillity of your environment.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Freedom Day
A Freedom Day to choose how you spend your day. Gaya Island Resort is dedicated to marine conservation through its on-site Marine Centre, which focusses on turtle rescue, coral reef restoration and educational programmes. Explore the resort’s protected coral reefs, relax on the pristine beaches, or embark on nature treks through the rainforest.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Freedom Day
Another day in paradise. Our resort offers a number of optional activities and excursions for those who wish to explore further afield, or learn more about the hotel’s conservation projects. Or maybe it’s just a day of relaxation? Enjoy a dip in the ocean-view swimming pool, treat yourself to a treatment at the hotel’s spa, or venture to the pristine sandy beaches. Enjoy your day.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Depart Borneo
Our time on Pulau Gaya has come to an end and today we make the short journey back to the mainland and Kota Kinabalu Airport to begin our journey home to the UK.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Gaya Island – Departure dates & prices
To help you make your holiday to Borneo even more memorable, we want to give you the opportunity to extend your Very Best of Borneo tour tour with a fabulous 3-night Gaya Island extension.
| Departure date | Room Type | Price (pp) | |
| 2025/2026 | |||
| All Dates | Villa | From £535 | |
| All Dates | Kinabalu Villa | From £635 | |
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement: From £405
Minimum numbers: A minimum of 2 guests from the tour is required for this extension. If only one passenger is taking the extension a higher single supplement may be applicable.
Visa information: N/A
Important information: Prices are subject to availability. The correct price will always be confirmed before you book, and once you have booked, our Price Promise will guarantee there will be no further increases. For full Booking Conditions see our Booking Conditions page.
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Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island
Nestled in the tranquil Malohom Bay within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Gaya Island Resort is surrounded by lush rainforest, mangroves and pristine coral reefs. The resort offers stunning views of Mount Kinabalu and an eco-experience that pairs perfectly… Find out more >-
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