MALAYSIA | BORNEO NATURE DELIGHTS - 8 DAYS

Evening arrival to Sandakan. Transfer to your hotel in Sepilok. 

Sepilok / Lankayan Island

Breakfast and early morning visit to Sepilok Orangutan rehabilitation centre.
Transfer to Sandakan pier to catch the 1.5 hour boat transfer to Lankayan Island. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.

Lankayan Island

Free and easy at Lankayan Island. The island is surrounded by amazing coral reefs and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving experiences in Borneo. The island also have turtle landings at nights where turtles will come ashore to lay eggs. The turtles are protected and there is a turtle hatchery on the island under supervision of Sabah Parks. On selected nights baby turtles are released on the beach. 

Sandakan / Sukau, Kinabatangan River

After breakfast and free time until your boat transfer back to Sandakan. Overland transfer to the small village Sukau at the mighty Kinabatangan River. Check-in to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge. After checking in and enjoying an afternoon refreshment, you will go on a river cruise in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to many of Borneo’s magnificent wildlife such as the famous Bornean pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and the big hornbill birds.

Return to lodge to savour a candle light dinner on the pier, followed by slide presentation and interpretation by the naturalist guide.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Early morning, wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and enjoy your soothing hot Sabah tea. At 6.00am, you will go on a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, you will have an educational tour at the in-house Hornbill Boardwalk, located behind the lodge with the house naturalist. 

In the afternoon, you will proceed to have another river cruise on the Kinabatangan River for more wildlife sighting and indulge yourself with the peaceful tropical nature. Overnight stay at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Sukau/ Danum Valley

Early morning transfer to  on gravel roads to Danum Valley. The area covers a sprawling 438 square kilometre undisturbed area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah. Have your first introduction of the forest in the afternoon through “Nature Trails” and the tree top “Canopy Walkway” for a close-up observation of the rainforest. Danum Valley is home to many species of Borneo’s unique lowland fauna such as the Clouded Leopards, Pygmy Elephants and Orangutans. After dinner, proceed for a night drive in an open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Danum Valley

Spend the whole day exploring the rainforest for more chances of spotting birds and mammals. Trek to the ancient Kadazandusun burial site aka “Coffin Cliff” before continue trekking to the “view point” for a bird’s eye view of the valley. Take your time to catch your breath and relax before descending the hill to the lodge for lunch. Another jungle trekking in the afternoon or you can opt to go ‘tubing’ down the Danum River. A night walk after dinner for more wildlife watching experience. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Early morning private transfer TBC (around 4:30-5:00) to Lahad Datu airport for your 8:25am departing flight.