Gaya Island Overview Trip ideas Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Accommodation Back to all places With coral reefs, dense mangroves, sandy beaches and thick jungle, all just fifteen minutes by speedboat from Sabah’s capital, Gaya Island is a microcosm of the Borneo wilderness and a true tropical paradise. Gaya Island from above The approach to Gaya Island Connects with Borneo Kota KinabaluBeyond its colonial clock towers, lakeside mosques and ocean-fresh seafood, Sabah’s up-and-coming capital is the gateway to the tallest peak in Southeast Asia and one of the most important areas of biodiversity in the world.