On the Trail of the Last Dwarf Elephants

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Flight to Malaysia

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3. Day 2

   Kuala Lumpur

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   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
4. Day 3

   Kuala Lumpur

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   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

5. Day 4

   Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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   Optional Activities

   • Afternoon stroll through Kota Kinabalu city center
6. Day 5

   Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang

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   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

7. Day 6

   Kinabalu National Park to Longhouse

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   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

8. Day 7

   Longhouse to Sandakan

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   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

9. Day 8

   Sandakan

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   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

10. Day 9

    Sandakan to Kinabatangan River

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    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

11. Day 10

    Kinabatangan River

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    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

12. Day 11

    Kinabatangan to Tabin Rainforest

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    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

13. Day 12

    Tabin to Ara Dinawan Island

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    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Ara Dinawan Island eco-resort

    Landmarks
    Ara Dinawan Island

14. Days 13 - 14

    Ara Dinawan Island

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    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    • Snorkel in the coral reef
    • Kayaking
    • Explore the island on foot

    Landmarks
    Ara Dinawan Island

15. Day 15

    Ara Dinawan Island to Kota Kinabalu

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    Optional Activities

    • Optional extension: stay in Danum Valley instead of returning home
16. Day 16

    Arrival in Germany

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