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Day 1 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, the bustling modern capital of
Malaysia, where you are met and privately transferred to
your luxurious hotel.
Day 2 - Kuala Lumpur
Start your exploration of the city from an incredible vantage
point: the soaring Petronas Twin Towers. Next, discover
another facet of Malaysia’s cultural mix with a visit to the
Islamic Arts Museum, the largest of its kind in southeast
Asia. Peruse the city’s Central Market, where local artists and craftsman sell their goods. After lunch at a local restaurant,
your afternoon is at leisure for relaxing or exploring on your
own. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner.
Day 3 - Sandakan
Fly to Sandakan, your gateway to the fabled island of Borneo.
The third largest island in the world, Borneo is shared by
three nations, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It straddles the
equator and is home to some of the world’s oldest rainforest
as well as amazing wildlife and diverse, friendly people. Begin
your discovery of Borneo with a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan
Rehabilitation Centre, the best place in Southeast Asia to see
these gentle giants outside of a zoo. Witness the afternoon
feeding, and meet with a center employee to learn how the
reserve takes orphaned orangutans and teaches them to be self-sufficient
in the forest. This evening, enjoy dinner along with
a talk by a palm oil expert to understand how the industry has
impacted the island.
Day 4 - Sandakan/Kinabatangan River
Start your day with a visit to the Bornean Sun Bear
Conservation Centre and enjoy a talk by the founder to learn more about the smallest species of bear. Then, you may opt to
continue observing the sun bears or return to the Orangutan
Rehabilitation Centre to observe a morning feeding. After
lunch at a local restaurant, board a speedboat for a ride up
the Kinabantangan River to your award-winning lodge. After
dinner on site, embark on a night cruise to spot nocturnal
wildlife.
Day 5 - Kinabatangan River
Rise early to explore this exotic wonderland inhabited by 10
species of primates, four of which are endemic to Borneo, on a cruise on the Kinabatangan River. Meander up the river,
spotting wildlife along the way, to an oxbow lake. Upon
arrival, keep an eye out for wildlife and simply enjoy the
serene setting with a coffee or tea before returning to your
lodge for breakfast. Afterward, set out on a nature walk along
the lodge’s boardwalk, with the forest alive with sights and
sounds. Enjoy lunch, followed by a talk by a naturalist about
Borneo’s most famous resident, the orangutan. Then, set out
on another cruise along the river, perhaps spotting colonies
of proboscis monkeys, keeping an eye out for the male’s
telltale nose. Also watch for orangutans, some of whom may be making nests for an afternoon nap. Look to the treetops
to spot some of Borneo’s eight species of hornbill, while
saltwater crocodiles patrol the riverbank. Lastly, with luck,
catch sight of pygmy elephants. Throughout your visit here,
also keep your camera at the ready for sightings of silvered
langurs, macaques, kingfishers, monitor lizards and reticulated
pythons. Stay vigilant for glimpses of otters and turtles. Return
to your lodge for dinner. Later, relax to the sounds of the
jungle or enjoy an optional guided nature walk to seek out
nocturnal species.
Day 6 - Danum Valley Conservation Area
Bid farewell to the Kinabatangan River, and travel
overland to Lahad Datu, the gateway to the Danum
Valley Conservation Area. Switch to 4x4 vehicles for an
adventurous ride overland to your lodge, nestled in one
of the last remaining preserves of primary rainforest in
Asia and the only accommodation found in the valley.
This sanctuary is home to over 110 mammals, including
orangutans, gibbons, pygmy elephants, and clouded
leopards. The valley is also home to countless reptiles,
amphibians, and insects. After check-in, enjoy an
introductory nature walk with the lodge’s expert guides. Following dinner, enjoy a jungle drive, unveiling creatures of
the night such as Malayan and palm civets and flying lemurs.
Day 7 - Danum Valley Conservation Area
Immerse yourself in the Borneo wilderness, starting with a
walkway through the rainforest canopy, looking out from
platforms and bridges built at treetop level to let you observe
the diverse flora and fauna. Return to your lodge for lunch.
This afternoon, enjoy our choice of two activities. Select
one of the lodge’s many trails, varying in difficulty, with an
expert guide. Alternatively, relax at the lodge, perhaps with
a treatment at the award-winning spa (at an additional cost).
Tonight, gather for dinner at your lodge.
Day 8 - Kota Kinabalu
Emerge from the forest as you are driven to Lahad Datu for
your short flight to Kota Kinabalu, the modern capital of
Sabah state. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodations,
and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the city or simply
relax after your long journey, looking out at the luminescent
emerald-green waters of the South China Sea.
Day 9 - Kota Kinabalu
Venture just outside the city to visit the Mari-Mari Cultural
Village, the perfect place to savor the soul of Sabah.
View homes built by the varying ethnicities found in this
state, each constructed by descendants of the tribes they
represent, for an authentic insight into the diverse local
culture. Discover the individual architectural style of these
distinctive dwellings and how their builders adapted to the environments they inhabited. Later, return to your resort,
where you have the rest of the day to relax or explore Kota
Kinabalu. Tonight, gather with your fellow guests for a
farewell dinner. If you have arranged to do so, transfer to the
airport for your departing flight.
Day 10 - Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing
flight.