Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Malaysia
- Day 2
Kuala Lumpur
- Meals
- Dinner (Street food tour through Kuala Lumpur with traditional dishes at various cookshops)
Included Activities
- Street food tour through Kuala Lumpur with traditional dishes at local cookshops
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Kuala Lumpur
- Day 3
Kuala Lumpur
Included Activities
- City tour of Kuala Lumpur including central market, Jamek Mosque, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
- Visit to Little India and Chinatown
- Visit to Batu Caves (Hindu temple in cave, reached via approximately 272 steps)
Landmarks Jamek Mosque Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Sin Sze Si Ya Temple Batu Caves - Day 4
Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Optional Activities
- Afternoon stroll through Kota Kinabalu city center
- Day 5
Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang
Included Activities
- Visit to small village in Tambunan surrounded by rice fields
- Visit to Mahua waterfall with swimming in natural pools
- Journey through rainforest to Kundasang in Kinabalu National Park with views of Mt. Kinabalu
Landmarks Mt. Kinabalu Kinabalu National Park - Day 6
Kinabalu National Park to Longhouse
Included Activities
- Visit to hot springs near Mt. Kinabalu with suspension bridge walks
- Hike through Mt. Kinabalu National Park and botanical garden
- View of Rafflesia (world's largest flower)
- Tour of Sabah tea plantation
Landmarks Mt. Kinabalu National Park - Day 7
Longhouse to Sandakan
Included Activities
- Stop at village along route
- Visit to proboscis monkey center in Labuk Bay with observation of endemic species and rehabilitation program
Optional Activities
- Spot silver crested langurs
Landmarks Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Center 
- Day 8
Sandakan
Included Activities
- City tour of Sandakan including St. Michael's Church, central market, and temples
- Visit to Sim-Sim village built on stilts over the sea
Landmarks St. Michael's Church Sim-Sim Village 
- Day 9
Sandakan to Kinabatangan River
Included Activities
- Visit to Sepilok Orangutan Center
- Visit to Malayan Bear Center
- River safari on Kinabatangan River with wildlife spotting
Landmarks Sepilok Orangutan Center Malayan Bear Center Kinabatangan River 
- Day 10
Kinabatangan River
Included Activities
- Dawn boat tour to Kelanap Oxbow Lake
- Rainforest hike with guide showcasing flora and fauna
- Afternoon river boat tour with wildlife observation
Optional Activities
- Spot Borneo pygmy elephants
Landmarks Kelanap Oxbow Lake 
- Day 11
Kinabatangan to Tabin Rainforest
Included Activities
- Afternoon hike through rainforest to mud volcano with daytime wildlife observation
- Evening lecture on Tabin protected area
- Night hike for nocturnal animal observation
Landmarks Tabin Rainforest - Day 12
Tabin to Ara Dinawan Island
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Ara Dinawan Island eco-resort
Landmarks Ara Dinawan Island - Days 13 - 14
Ara Dinawan Island
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Snorkel in the coral reef
- Kayaking
- Explore the island on foot
Landmarks Ara Dinawan Island - Day 15
Ara Dinawan Island to Kota Kinabalu
Optional Activities
- Optional extension: stay in Danum Valley instead of returning home
- Day 16
Arrival in Germany
