Day 1: Arrival Kuching

Welcome to The Land of the Hornbills, Sarawak. Upon arrival at Kuching airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. You will stay centrally in Kuching close to the river.

Included: Airport Transport,  Accommodation Kuching

Day 2: Bako National Park

We depart to Kampung (village) Bako for our boat transfer to Bako National Park. From rainforest to mangrove swamp, from strange beautiful rock formations to the sandy beach, Bako has it all. Wildlife abounds, with many species of birds, monkeys, reptiles and insects easily seen. But the star attraction of the Park is Borneo’s icon – The Proboscis Monkeys. This tour will take visitors to hike along some of the most interesting jungle trails where wildlife can easily be spotted. Return to Kuching in the evening.

Bako National Park, Sarawak

Included: Land and Boat Transfers To/From Bako National Park, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees & Accommodation Kuching

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Kuching City Tour

n the morning depart from the hotel. Experience an up-close and personal encounter with nature at Semenggoh Orangutan Centre. Located about 40 minutes away from Kuching, the centre is home to semi-wild orangutans which you can observe in their natural habitat. A half-kilometre path will take you through the jungle to a viewing area where visitors can observe the feeding of the orangutans. You will be greeted by a spectacular view of the rainforest canopy while witnessing semi-wild and young orangutans as they come down from the jungle to have their meal from the feeding platform.

Return to the city and experience the best of Kuching. Take a walk on the Waterfront, with its outdoor cafes and watch sampans plying the Sarawak River. Stop by the Sarawak State Museum, to admire an exceptional ethnographic collection and good natural history displays. Pass by the Astana, which is the official residence of the governor of Sarawak. Visit the Tua Pek Kong Temple, the oldest temple in Kuching and an important part of the city’s heritage trail. Stop by The Old Courthouse, a historical courthouse in Kuching. Lastly, view at Fort Margherita from the opposite side of the river – an old fort constructed in 1879 by Charles Brooke which is now an important landmark and monument in Sarawak’s history.

Orangutan with Baby

Included: English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees, Transportation, Accommodation Kuching

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Kuching

The day is free to relax and explore Kuching on your own.

Included: Accommodation Kuching

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Kuching / Mulu National Park

Pick up from your hotel in Kuching and transfer to Kuching Airport to catch the flight to Mulu. Upon arrival at the Mulu Airport, we will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation at Mulu Marriott Resort. In the afternoon, trek for 3 km on a plank walk to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. At sunset, witness the exodus of millions of bats from the caves at the observatory platform.

Included: Airport Transfers, Accommodation In Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Entrance Fees & English Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Mulu National Park

After breakfast, proceed by longboat to Batu Bungan, a Penan Settlement for a visit. Continue the boat journey to Wind cave and Clearwater Cave. Enjoy picnic lunch and swimming at the Clearwater spring before returning to Mulu for overnight.

Sunset, River at Mulu National Park

Included: English Speaking Guide & Accommodation in Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Mulu National Park

The day is free and there is time to visit the park on your own.

Swimming Pool, Mulu Marriott Resort

Included: English Speaking Guide & Accommodation in Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8: Mulu / Kota Kinabalu

Depart your hotel for the transfer to Mulu airport. Today, your next destination is Kota Kinabalu. We will meet you at Kota Kinabalu Airport and transfer your hotel in the city centre.

Included: Airport Transfer & Accommodation Kota Kinabalu

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Tambunan – Crocker Range

Pick up from hotel in Kota Kinabalu. We proceed through the beautiful Crocker Range Mountains. Along the way, we will pass by rustic villages and paddy fields of Tambunan. When in Tambunan, stop by Kampung Sunsuron to visit the Watu Tinuridong, one of what used to be a series of huge rocks that were used as the fortress of the villagers during Mat Salleh’s attack on the village. Wrap up your tour with a visit to Mahua Waterfall. Located at Kampung Patau, Tambunan, the Mahua Waterfall is a plunge-waterfall, which is approximately 10-17 metres in height. We will stay for the night in Kundasang with a beautiful view to Mount Kinabalu.

Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan, Borneo

Included: Transportation, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation Kundasang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Kinabalu National Park and Poring Hot Springs

In the morning we take a short drive to Kinabalu Park. Visit the Natural History Gallery for a short introduction to the park. Take a walk with your guide to explore the rich diversity of plant species inhabiting the Montane forest. Kinabalu Park boasts more than 5,000 vascular plant species, an estimated 1,000 orchid species, 621 fern species, nine Nepenthes species, 29 Rhododendron species and two Rafflesia species.

Continue to Poring Hot spring. Upon arrival, trek up to the “Canopy Walk” built 41m above the ground. Free and easy or soak yourself in one of the open air sulphur spring bathtub. In the afternoon we drive to Kota Kinabalu where you will stay for the night.

Botanical Garden, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Borneo

Included: Transportation, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation Kota Kinabalu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11: Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / Kinabatangan River

Pick up early in the morning from your hotel to catch the early flight to Sandakan. Arrive Sandakan, transfer to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Watch a short video documentary of the rehabilitation activities before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at 1000hrs. Thereafter visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the conservation of the world’s smallest bear.

After lunch, proceed to the multi awards winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan with the opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangroves, wetland and rainforest habitats. After check-in and afternoon refreshment, we take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to Borneo pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbills in Borneo.

Return for a solar-heated hot shower, candlelight dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by a slide show and interpretation by a naturalist guide. Overnight in Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Included: Transfer To Sukau, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation at Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Sukau / Kinabatangan River

Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and hot Sabah tea. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, proceed for an educational tour on the in-house Hornbill Boardwalk located behind the lodge with our in-house naturalist. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Wildlife Cruise Kinabatangan River, Sabah

Included: English Speaking Guide, Accommodation At Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Sukau / Sandakan / Sepilok

After breakfast, return to Sandakan. Visit Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a bird view of the centre from the canopy walk and hanging bridge before exploring the botanical garden, home to various species of flora. Overnight at Sepilok area.

Observation Towers at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan

Included: Land Transfer To Sandakan, Entrance Fees, English Speaking Guide & Accommodation at Sepilok

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 14: Sandakan / Lankayan Island

From Sepilok, we will transfer you to Sandakan Jetty for an approximately 2-hour boat transfer to Lankayan Island. Check-in upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Included: Land & Boat Transfer To Lankayan Island & Accommodation at Lankayan Island Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Lankayan Island

Lankayan Island is a tropical jewel. The island has its own turtle conservation program and it’s possible to view turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. When there are new baby titles hatching they will be released on the beach by the rangers.

Turtles on the Beach at Sunset

Included: Accommodation at Lankayan Island Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: Lankayan Island

Lankayan Island is surrounded by coral reefs and offers amazing snorkelling and diving.

Included: Accommodation Lankayan Island Resort

Meals: Breakfast

Day 17: Lankayan Island / Departure Sandakan

Depart to the mainland after breakfast followed by transfer to Sandakan Airport to catch your departure flight home.

Beach Chalet, Lankayan Island Resort

Included: Boat Transfer to Sandakan Jetty & Airport Transfers

Meals: Breakfast