Best of Sabah

Arrive at Sandakan Airport and be greeted by their friendly guide. Transfer to your accommodation, and then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

In the morning, go to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Following a brief introduction to the center's significant projects, take a 10-minute stroll into the rainforest to see the orangutans being fed before seeing them at the outdoor nursery. You then proceed to the Sun Bear Conservation Center, which is quite nearby, to learn more about the world's tiniest bears.

Afterward, explore the adjoining elevated canopy walkway, which is suspended 25 meters above the ground, at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC). After dusk, take a supervised night walk to look for nocturnal animals. Go back to the hotel.

After lunch, head to the dock to board a speedboat for the 2.5-hour trip to the multiple-award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge, where you'll get the chance to see wildlife and birds. Take a riverboat to look for animals and birds. Enjoy a romantic supper by candlelight while watching the river, followed by a slide presentation and explanation from a naturalist guide. A night is spent at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. After breakfast, join in the nature walk along the lodge's Hornbill Boardwalk with the in-house naturalist. After lunch, it will be free at leisure. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. Overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Spend the day at your leisure or select from a large range of extra tours that are offered. Check out their add-on tours. Sukau Rainforest Lodge is a great place to spend the night.

Depart early from Sukau Rainforest Lodge and travel overland to Lahad Datu. This drive takes approximately 2 hours. From the town, take a scenic drive up Mount Silam to Menara Kayangan. From this panoramic lookout, sweeping views of Darvel Bay and its scattering of emerald islands stretch out below. Continuing to Tumunong Hallu Jetty, step aboard a boat bound for the Blue Rings Reef, Malaysia's only known double marine blue hole. Here, you have the opportunity to snorkel over coral gardens alongside abundant marine life in a rare underwater environment. The coastal exploration goes further to Pulau Baik, where a sunken 1980s Japanese cargo vessel now serves as a thriving marine sanctuary for a second snorkeling session. A relaxed seaside lunch follows, providing time to swim or lounge on the beach with a tropical drink. As the late afternoon approaches, travel inland toward the pristine Danum Valley Conservation Area. Upon arrival, settle into the Borneo Rainforest Lodge to rest before the evening activities. As dusk falls, step into the heart of the jungle on a guided night walk or drive, offering a first glimpse of the nocturnal wildlife dwelling within this ancient forest

Start the morning by exploring the dense forest for native birds and mammals. As you hike deeper into the jungle, the trail leads up to a natural escarpment holding ancient burial coffins. From this historical site, continue trekking toward a nearby waterfall, taking time for a refreshing dip in the clear rock pools. Afterward, make your way back to Borneo Rainforest Lodge for lunch. The afternoon offers the chance to head back outside and investigate even more trails winding through the reserve before settling in for a peaceful evening.

Take an optional early morning walk through the forest. After breakfast, enjoy some free time before checking out from Borneo Rainforest Lodge. A return transfer brings you to Lahad Datu for a late-afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.