Malaysian Orangutans & Borneo Islands

Met on arrival & transfer to your Hotel for overnight – Bed & Breakfast.

Collection & transfer to KUL Airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu – depart 0805hrs – arrive 1045hrs. Arrive Kota Kinabalu International Airport, meet & greet at arrival hall and proceed with transfer to Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort for check in and enjoy rest of evening at leisure. Overnight at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort– Half-Board

After breakfast meet driver for a guided tour of the jagged granite peaks of Mt. Kinabalu (4095m) towers above one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Kinabalu Park is a natural wonder that offers day visitors a glimpse into the fascinating and often unique world of flora within the park. The montane oak-chestnut forest at Park headquarters gives way to lowland dipterocarp forest at Poring on the eastern boundary. Trek through the rainforest and witness life in the treetops as you walk along the 100ft high Canopy Walkway (If Canopy walkway is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to the Poring Garden). After tour, return to hotel and evening at own leisure. Overnight at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort – Half-Board

Breakfast, and whole day free at own leisure, you may enjoy the resort facilities. Overnight at Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort

Breakfast. collection and transfer to airport for your onward departure flight to Sandakan. 0940hrs – arrive 1025hrs Arriving Sandakan airport, you will be met & transfer from Sandakan airport and proceed to the world famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre situated in the Kabili- Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, a short brief by your guide. Then, watch a video show documentary on rehabilitation of orphaned Orang Utan before taking a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest to have a look for the Orang Utan feeding on the feeding platform. Witness the feeding of Orang Utan at 1000hrs. Next visit to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of the adult sun bear is approximately 120cm to 150cm while standing, weight with 27kg to 65kg. The size of male sun bear will be bigger than female sun bear about 10% to 45%. Its common name comes from the white or yellowish crescent marking on its chest, which many people think looks like the rising or settingsun. Each bear’s crest is individual—like fingerprints. After tour, proceed to hotel for check in and enjoy the day at own leisure. Overnight at Sabah Hotel Sandakan Important Remarks: • Orang Utan feeding at 1000Hrs and 1500Hrs daily, Orang Utan sightings are not guaranteed as they roam freely in their natural Habitat. • No food drinks and bags bigger than 6-inch size bag allowed inside the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. • Please do not wear bright coloured attire as it attracts curiosity of the Orang Utan.

Breakfast, check-out and meet driver for transfer to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary located in the centre of the mangrove forest of Semawang. You can observe up close Borneo’s indigenous Proboscis monkey’s natural habitat and witness the feeding of Proboscis monkeys at 1130 hours at platform B. Other animals often seen at Labuk Bay include silver-leaf monkeys and hornbills. Lunch and continues the journey to Gomantong Cave to explore the largest limestone and bird nests cave in Sabah where millions of swiftlets make the cave their home. Thereafter, proceed to Bilit Rainforest Lodge which located beside the Lower Kinabatangan River in the village of Bilit, a base for easy exploration of the incredible diversity of plant, mammal and birds at the Kinabatangan region. Upon arrival at Bilit Jetty, take a boat transfer to the lodge. Enjoy the welcome drink, short briefing and proceed to check-in. Lunch will be prepared at Bilit Restaurant. At 1530hrs, enjoy afternoon tea break and short brief by the tour guide. At 1600hrs, proceed to Kinabatangan River Cruise to discover the Proboscis Monkeys, rarest birds and other wildlife animals. After tour, free leisure time until dinner at 1900hrs. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge

Proceed with an early Morning Cruise to Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching. After your morning exploration return to lodge, freshen up and enjoy your late breakfast at Bilit Restaurant. Free at leisure. Lunch at Bilit Restaurant. At 1600hrs join a river cruise in search of more species primates and wildlife along the Kinabatangan Riverbank. Overnight at Bilit Rainforest Lodge

Breakfast and check-out. Take a short boat depart Bilit Rainforest Lodge and proceed estimated 3-4 hours overland transfer to Danum Valley Conservation Area and experience the changing landscapes of the regenerating forests to virgin rainforests of 130-million-year-old Borneo’s tropical rainforest! Upon arrival, register at Reception and Information Building and check-in after briefing and enjoy lunch provided at dining hall. After lunch, have a discussion with your nature guide to plan your days at Danum Valley. Relax or enjoy your power nap before going on a mid-afternoon walk around the centre as an introduction to the tropical rainforest. The area surrounding the center teems with wildlife and it is not uncommon for you to spot resident orang utan, red leaf monkey, sambar deer, wild boar, hornbills etc. After tour, return to center before sundown and enjoy your dinner at 1900hrs. After dinner, enjoy the rest of the day at own leisure. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Center

Proceed for an early morning nature and wildlife observation with your nature guide at 0600hrs to experience the pristine ambience of the rainforest as it has been for millions of years. Alternatively, you can also pre-arrange a 4x4 drive to Bukit Atur and be one of the first to greet the first ray of the sun as it touches the valley – please advise your nature guide in advance if you are keen on this so he may assist with the booking on your behalf (Alternative morning tour at own expenses). After tour, return to center for your hearty breakfast and afterwards, embark on a trail in the area if you wish. Enjoy your late morning at own leisure before having lunch. After lunch, head off for another trek – there are various trails available for you to explore and your nature guide shall discuss this with you. Return to center in late evening, just in time to watch the sky changes colour as the daylight fades. After dinner, enjoy the rest of the day at own leisure. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre

Wake up as early as 0600hrs for your morning for a nature walk and take the opportunity for wildlife sighting. After tour, return to center for your hearty breakfast and then rest or otherwise you may proceed on a trail nearby the centre if you wish. Proceed to check out on afternoon and proceed with transfer to Lahad Datu airport for your onward flight. Depart 1105 – arrive 1150hrs. Arriving Kota Kinabalu, meet & greet, pick-up from KKIA and transfer to Jesselton Pier for boat transfer to Gaya Island. Overnight at Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu

Breakfast, and whole day free at own leisure. Overnight at Gaya Island Resort

Breakfast, check-out and proceed to take boat return to Jesselton Pier. Meet with driver and transfer to airport for your onward departure flight. 1230hrs – arrive 1355hrs. Arriving Kuching, meet & greet, pick-up from Kuching airport and proceed to hotel for check in and enjoy the evening at own leisure. Overnight at Waterfront Hotel Kuching

Breakfast, meet with driver at hotel lobby and proceed to the small peninsula, estimated 1.5 hours from Kuching by car and longboat, is home to seven distinct rainforest ecosystems, giving it a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. Bako’s most famous residents are the bizarre proboscis monkeys, and it is also home to silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches. Lunch at the Packed Café. Overnight at Waterfront Hotel Kuching.

Visit places of interest including passing through China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Malay Kampong, Kuching Mosque and Kuching Waterfront to view Darul Hana Bridge, the Astana, New Legislative State Assembly of Sarawak, Fort Margherita (across river) and other buildings from the past surrounding the Waterfront; namely the old Courthouse (now Sarawak Tourism Complex), General Post Office and the Square Tower. A brief stop will be made at a local souvenir’s outlet - Main Bazaar. Highlights of Kuching City Tour: China Town, Cat Monument, Old Gambir spice streets, Oldest Chinese Temple in Sarawak, Kuching Waterfront with a recorded history, Malay Village, Kuching Mosque Overnight at Waterfront Hotel Kuching

Breakfast, check-out and meet with driver and transfer to airport for your onward departure flight to Kuala Lampur – Depart 1635hrs – arrive KUL at 1835hrs. Met on arrival & transfer to your Hotel for overnight on Bed & Breakfast.

Breakfast – collected & transfer to KUL Airport for your departure flight home.