Try this 140km historical walking tour in Sabah on your next holiday


The Sandakan-Ranau Death March walking tour gives you an insight into the death marches that took place during World War II, involving Allied forces. — TYK Adventure Tours

Did you know that you can also go on a walking holiday in Malaysia? Head to Sabah to join The Sandakan-Ranau Death March tour, a 140km journey that follows part of the Sandakan Death Marches trail.

The Sandakan Death Marches occurred during World War II, between January and August 1945. It is regarded as one of the worst atrocities ever suffered by Australian and British Allied forces in Borneo. The march resulted in the deaths of 2,434 Allied prisoners-of-war, who were held captive by Japan at the Sandakan POW Camp in North Borneo (now Sabah).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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