Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to hotel
Landmarks Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Day 2
Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park - Ranau
Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu National Park - Ranau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Dusun/Kadazan meal featuring Hinava (marinated raw mackerel with lime juice, red chilli, ginger, shallots, prawns, and Bambangan fruit seeds), shared with local Dusun tribe guides and porters)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sabah Tea Resort)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Crocker Mountain Range
- Meet and lunch with local Dusun tribe at Tanak Nabalu village
- Traditional meal featuring Hinava (Kadazan-Dusun raw fish dish)
- Walk through Botanical Gardens with exotic flora viewing
- Observation of slipper orchids, pitcher plants, and yellow rhododendrons
Landmarks Mount Kinabalu Kinabalu National Park - Day 3
Ranau to Sepilok
Ranau to Sepilok- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Sepilok with rest stops
- Video presentation on orangutan rehabilitation efforts at Sepilok Centre
- Guided walk on wooden boardwalks through rainforest to feeding platform
- Observation of orangutans being fed at platform
- Visit to nursery area to observe younger orangutans
Landmarks Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - Day 4
Sepilok
Sepilok- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sepilok Jungle Resort)
Included Activities
- Second visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
- Visit to Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre with presentation on sun bear threats and rehabilitation
- Observation of over 30 rescued sun bears at the Centre
- Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- Observation of proboscis monkeys (males and females with distinct characteristics)
- Wildlife viewing including silver leaf monkeys, squirrels, and oriental pied hornbills
Landmarks Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary - Day 5
Sepilok to Kinabatangan River
Sepilok to Kinabatangan River- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bilit Adventure Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre by lake at edge of Sepilok Forest Reserve
- Plant Discovery Walk highlighting traditional and medicinal uses of herbs and leaves
- Walk on canopy walkway (347 metres long, 87 metres high)
- Birdwatching from canopy walkway with up to 250-300 bird species in area
- Scenic overland drive to Bilit Jetty (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Short boat ride across Kinabatangan River to riverside lodge
- Welcome drink and briefing at lodge
- Late afternoon/early evening wildlife cruise on Kinabatangan River
- Wildlife viewing for proboscis monkeys, rare birds, hornbills, gibbons, pygmy elephants
Optional Activities
- Night walk after dinner (must be arranged with tour leader)
Landmarks Rainforest Discovery Centre Sepilok Forest Reserve Kinabatangan River Kelenanap Oxbow Lake - Day 6
Kinabatangan River
Kinabatangan River- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bilit Adventure Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sunrise river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake
- Morning wildlife viewing along riverbanks
- Nature jungle walk through riverine forest with tour leader and lodge guide
- Final afternoon wildlife cruise on Kinabatangan River
Optional Activities
- Tree canopy activity (options to be arranged with tour leader)
Landmarks Kinabatangan River Kelenanap Oxbow Lake - Day 7
Kinabatangan River to Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Kinabatangan River to Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu)
Included Activities
- Short boat ride across river to Bilit Jetty
- Scenic overland drive to Sandakan (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit to Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple with panoramic views over Sandakan Bay
- Visit to Agnes Keith House colonial heritage home with museum gallery
- Exploration of period-style furnishings and antiques at Agnes Keith House
- Gallery exhibition about Agnes Newton Keith, author of Land Below the Wind
Optional Activities
- Lunch at English Tea House on grounds of Agnes Keith House (not included in tour price)
Landmarks Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple Agnes Keith House English Tea House Sandakan Airport - Day 8
Kota Kinabalu to Ara Dinawan Island
Kota Kinabalu to Ara Dinawan Island- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Sunset dinner on the island with views of the setting sun over the water)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Ara Dinawan Island Resort)
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Beringgis Jetty
- Scenic 20-minute boat crossing to Ara Dinawan Island
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Educational introduction to marine ecosystem and coral reef biodiversity
- Guided snorkelling excursion with marine biologist
- Exploration of vibrant coral species and marine creatures
- Observation of reef damage and recovery signs
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on the island
- Beach relaxation on private white-sand beaches
Landmarks Ara Dinawan Island Beringgis Jetty - Day 9
Ara Dinawan Island
Ara Dinawan Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional nights accommodation on Ara Dinawan Island for beach relaxation
Landmarks Ara Dinawan Island Kota Kinabalu International Airport 
