Welcome to Borneo! Upon arrival, the representative will meet and assist you with a transfer to the city hotel to settle in for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a private transfer for 2 hours overland to Kinabalu National Park. Mt. Kinabalu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the astounding biodiversity on the mountain. Mt. Kinabalu is one of the most diverse habitats on the planet. The drive goes through different vegetation with beautiful views of the valley below. Stop at various lookout points along the way for a chance to photograph the majestic Mt. Kinabalu from afar. Upon arrival, check in at Kinabalu Park’s lodge and enjoy lunch. After lunch, explore the trails and mountain gardens around the park. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at the park.

Wake up early to see Mt. Kinabalu at dawn. The mountain is typically clear in the early hours of the day. After breakfast, continue your overland journey to the east coast of Sabah. The drive takes 4 hours, and you can opt to stop along the way for sightseeing. If there is a rafflesia in bloom, you can make a brief stop to see the largest flower in the world. Arrive in Sepilok for check-in to your accommodation. If time permits, you can explore the resort grounds that have beautiful gardens stretching through the property. Orangutans, hornbills, and more can be seen around the lodge.

Today’s activity is a full-day exploration of the Sepilok-Kabili Forest Reserve area. Visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for a morning feeding, followed by a visit to the Sunbear Center next door. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, take a rest before going out again in the afternoon to the Rainforest Discovery Center. Here, explore some of the trails and visit the excellent canopy walkway for wildlife and bird watching. At dusk, giant red flying squirrels emerge from their tree dens and can be seen gliding between the trees. Bring a torchlight because you will be walking back in the dark. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Enjoy a free morning. Revisit the orangutan sanctuary and rainforest discovery center, or spend the morning relaxing at the lodge. Check out and proceed on a 2-hour journey to the Kinabatangan River. The Kinabatangan River is the largest river and important habitat for fauna in Sabah. At dawn and dusk, the riversides are teeming with probosci's monkeys, orangutans, silver leaf langurs, macaques, hornbills, pygmy elephants, crocodiles, and more. Upon arrival at the Sukau Jetty, take a short boat transfer to the lodge. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy lunch. You will have some free time before embarking on a river cruise in search of wildlife along the river. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, relax or go on an optional night walk or cruise (add-on activities at your own expense).

Wake up to the melodic rainforest noises. At 6:00 in the morning, cruise up the Kinabatangan River and onto Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake. Take a short jungle walk before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Spend some time exploring the lodge grounds. It is always important to bring your camera and binoculars ready, as wildlife can be seen on the lodge property. In the afternoon is followed by another river cruise to search for wildlife. After dinner, relax or take an optional night walk or cruise (add-on activities at your own expense).

After an early breakfast, check out and take a boat back to Sukau Jetty, then continue for another 4 hours overland transfer to Danum Valley. The last 1.5 hours are on a dirt road, and wildlife can be spotted along this drive. Register at the welcome center upon arrival and receive a briefing from DVFC staff. Meet your guide and enjoy lunch. After lunch, chat with your guide to plan your days at DVFC. Relax before going on an afternoon walk in the area as an introduction to the Danum Valley. The area surrounding the center teems with wildlife, and it is not unusual for you to spot resident orangutans, hornbills, etc. Return to the center before sundown and enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense).

Wake up early for an early morning trek with your guide at 6:00 AM to see the forest come to life. Return to the center for breakfast and embark on a trail in the area if you wish. Spend the late morning resting before lunch. After lunch, take a dip at the Ulu Segama river before heading off for another trek – there are various types of trails, and your guide can discuss this with you. Return to the center in the late afternoon in time to watch the sky change color as the sun sets. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense).

After breakfast, check out and proceed for a 4 hours overland journey to Semporna to catch the 12:30 pm boat departure to Kapalai Island. The Semporna Archipelago is known for pristine reefs, a plethora of marine life, and nomadic seafaring ethnic groups. From the jetty, take a one-hour boat ride journey to beautiful Kapalai. Upon arrival, get ready for the orientation by the resort staff. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort or snorkeling at the house reef.

Note: Scheduled Boat Transfer-in: Semporna Private Jetty to Kapalai Resort 10:00am & 12:30pm

Spend the day at the resort relaxing, snorkeling, and watching turtles from your balcony. Diving can be arranged at the resort.
 

Morning free and easy at the lodge. Depart from the resort at 1:30 pm for a 1-hour boat ride and a 1.5-hour overland transfer to Tawau (TWU) airport for your onward journey.