Borneo is one of the last of the world’s wild places, with its dense rainforests, tropical coastal islands and mysterious jungle valleys. As such, it has become a rare place on this planet today – somewhere where you can still encounter a rich variety of colourful and endangered wildlife, amidst amazing natural scenery. This trip to the Malaysian state of Sabah takes you face to face with many unique species, including orang-utans, proboscis monkeys and hornbills. An added special highlight is a couple of nights spent at the first-class Borneo Rainforest Lodge in pristine Danum Valley, where you can go in search of the many nocturnal creatures of the jungle.
You can also start or end your Borneo experience with a relaxing four days in a tropical beach resort at Pulau Tiga. See 'Itinerary Variation' in the Detailed Itinerary for further information.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sat) Arrive in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Day trip to Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Jungle walk and mangrove forests. |
| Day 3 |
Fly to Sandakan. Sepilok orang-utan sanctuary and city tour. |
| Day 4 |
Boat to ecotourism rainforest lodge. Afternoon boat ride on Menanggul and Kinabatangan Rivers. |
| Day 5 |
Wildlife river cruise on Kinabatangan River to oxbow lake. Jungle walk. |
| Day 6 |
Drive to Gomantong Caves, then on to Danum Valley. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. |
| Day 7 |
Morning bird walk. Trek to Coffin Cliff and riverside trail in search of wildlife. Canopy walk. |
| Day 8 |
Morning walk, then fly to Kota Kinabalu. |
| Day 9 |
Trip ends Kota Kinabalu this morning (Sun). |