Day 1: Arrival to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Upon arrival at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the beautiful Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort for your stay.

It will be free and easy for the rest of the day and can take the time to discover Kota Kinabalu. Popular attractions are the Night Market and the KK Waterfront with a vibrant nightlife.

Included: Accommodation Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa – Kinabalu Sea View & Transportation from Airport to Hotel.

Day 3: Kota Kinabalu / Lankayan Island

After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to Kota Kinabalu Airport for your flight to Sandakan.

Upon arrival at the Sandakan Airport, you will then be transferred to the Sandakan Jetty and take a 1 ½ hour boat transfer to Lankayan Island. Check-in upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Included: Accommodation Lankayan Island Resort, Transportation to and from airports & Boat transfer to Lankayan Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Lankayan Island

Sunbathe, snorkelling or just spend the day at leisure at Lankayan Island. Enjoy a warm dip in the water and drink in the serenity of the island.

Beach Chalet, Lankayan Island Resort

Included: Accommodation Lankayan Island Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lankayan Island

Relax and enjoy the small tropical paradise island. The island is surrendered with turquoise coloured waters and beautiful coral reefs. The island is often visited by sea turtles. If you are lucky you can see the turtles laying eggs on the island during nighttime (monitored by rangers).

Included: Accommodation Lankayan Island Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Lankayan / Sepilok / Sukau

After breakfast, you will return to Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Watch a short video documentary of the rehabilitation activities before taking a stroll on the boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to witness the feeding of the Orang Utan at 10.00 am. You will be transferred back to the Sandakan Jetty and go on a 2 ½ hours boat ride to the multi-award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge, along Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan River. This gives you the opportunity to go bird watching and wildlife spotting in the virgin mangrove area, wetland and rainforest habitats.

After checking in and enjoying your afternoon refreshment, you will go on a river cruise in search of some of the 10 primate species. Sukau is home to the famous Bornean pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and all eight species of hornbills in Borneo. Return for a solar-heated hot shower, candle-lit dinner overlooking the riverbanks, followed by slideshow presentation and nature interpretation by a naturalist guide.

Included: Boat Transfer to Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre, Accommodation at Sukau Rainforest Lodge – Deluxe Villa, River Cruise & English-speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Kinabatangan River

Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills and hot Sabah tea!

At 6.00 am before breakfast, you will go on a morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife.

After breakfast, proceed to have an educational tour at the in-house Hornbill Boardwalk, located behind the lodge with the naturalist.

In the afternoon, you will proceed to have another river cruise for more wildlife sightings. Overnight stay at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Pygmy Elephants, Kinabatangan River

Included: English-speaking Guide, Accommodation Sukau Rainforest Lodge – Deluxe Villa & River Cruises

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Sukau Rainforest Lodge / Borneo Rainforst Lodge

Today, your journey begins with an overland transfer to Lahad Datu.

After lunch, you will go on a 70 kilometre journey on gravelled road 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 the Nature Trails and explore the 300-meter treetop 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 to have a night drive in an open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animals. Overnight stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Canopy Walk, Hanging Bridge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley

Included: English-speaking Guide, Accommodation Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Deluxe & Transportation to Danum Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: 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 the Coffin Cliff, before continue trekking to the viewing point, for a bird’s eye view of the valley.

Take your time to catch your breath and relax before descending to the Jacuzzi Pool for a refreshing dip in the rock pools, before returning to the lodge for lunch.

You can go for another jungle trekking session in the afternoon or you can opt to go tubing down the Danum River.

After dinner, enjoy a night walk for more wildlife watching experience. Overnight stay at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Leaf Monkey, Danum Valley

Included: English-speaking guide & Accommodation at Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Deluxe

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Danum Valley / Kota Kinabalu / Bunga Raya Island Resort

After lunch, you will embark on a two-hour journey to the Lahad Datu Airport to catch your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Upon reaching Kota Kinabalu, you will take a 20-minute boat ride from the Jesselton Point Jetty to the Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa.

From today onward, it’s going to be free and easy for you. Spend the last leg of your vacation lazing by the pool and soaking up the sun, while sipping delicious cocktail!

Included: Accommodation Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa – Plunge Pool Villa & Transportation to Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 11: Bunga Raya Island Resort

Enjoy a leisurely stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa while splitting your time between snorkelling, lounging by the pool, walking on the beach, indulging in scrumptious food and enjoying a luxurious spa treatment.

Infinity Pool, Bunga Raya Island Resort

Included: Accommodation at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa – Plunge Pool Villa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Bunga Raya Island Resort

Get active with activities such as kayaking, motor boating and jet skiing while you’re on holiday! The more active you get, the more you can indulge in the yummy food that the resort has got to offer.

Kayaking, Bunga Raya Island Resort

Included: Accommodation at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa – Plunge Pool Villa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Bunga Raya Island Resort

Explore the jungle area of Bunga Raya by going jungle trekking! You can also opt to go diving or visit the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park if you wish to do so.

Private Beach, Bunga Raya Island Resort

Included: Accommodation at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa – Plunge Pool Villa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Departure Kota Kinabalu

Upon checking out from your hotel, you will take a boat ride to Kota Kinabalu City and take another land transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Jetty, Bunga Raya Island Resort

Included: Transportation to Kota Kinabalu Airport

Meals: Breakfast