On arrival in Sandakan, in the Sabah province of Malaysian Borneo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

This morning, after breakfast, board a boat for the short cruise to Selingan Island. Once you have checked in, there is time to swim and snorkel or simply soak up the sun. In the evening you’ll be called to witness the fascinating spectacle of turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. If they are ready, you may also be lucky enough to see some little ones released for their first journey into the sea.

Turtle Island Resthouse

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

It’s time to bid farewell to the island and its turtles and head back to Sandakan after breakfast. On arrival take a city tour showing you the Sim Sim Water Village, Central Market and Puh Jih Syh Buddhist temple. After lunch transfer to Sepilok Nature Lodge where you will spend the evening.

Sepilok Nature Lodge or similar

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast travel to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre where you will take a boardwalk tour through the forest to witness orphaned primates feeding. Then just over the road visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and learn about the caring, rehabilitating and releasing of the world’s smallest species of bear. Continue through traditional timeless countryside to your lodge for a late afternoon river cruise in search of wildlife.

Bilit Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Wake up early to the calls of nature this morning! Take an early morning cruise up to the Kinabatangan River to experience the wilderness of Borneo; marvel at the birds and primates on their early morning adventures. Return to the lodge for breakfast.

The afternoon you may like to explore further by booking one of the treks with the lodge or visiting the local village. In the late afternoon take a boat cruise along the river to see many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest. If you’re lucky you may see the famous Proboscis Monkey swinging from the trees! Return to the lodge for dinner.

After dinner, there is a night cruise for more opportunities to observe the wildlife.

Bilit Rainforest Lodge (or similar)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, head off towards the Mount Kinabalu area, where you’ll spend the night at the Sabah Tea Garden.  En-route stop at Kg Luanti for Fish Massaging and learn about the tagal fish conservation.

After lunch, check in to your room and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may participate blowpipe and batik painting at Sapaon Recreational Area or relax before dinner at Tea House.

Sabah Tea Cottage

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Wake up early today for a walk to see the sun rise over Mount Kinabalu and the surrounding tea plantations. After a tea factory tour, continue to on to Poring Hot Springs which is named after a species of giant bamboo that grows in the area. You will have the opportunity to relax aching muscles with a dip in one of the baths with their sulphurous hot water, before a canopy walk 40 metres above the forest floor offering a unique perspective of the jungle’s birdlife, insects, and flora.

Afterwards, proceed to Kinabalu Park for a guided nature trek along one of the trails, offering a fascinating insight into the fauna and flora of Borneo, before heading to the city of Kota Kinabalu for an overnight stay.

** the Canopy walkway is currently closed for maintenance so a hike to a waterfall can be arranged in its place. This is a relatively easy hike taking around 20 minutes each way**  

Horizon Hotel, Kota Kinabalu

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast and free time, take a city tour of Kota Kinabalu before transferring to the airport for your flight. Alternatively why not extend your stay on one of Borneo’s beautiful beaches?

Breakfast and lunch