Borneo Malaysia Discovery Tour

On your arrival at Sandakan Airport, your local English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your flight arrival, the afternoon is at leisure.

Tonight after you and your fellow guests have a short briefing on the itinerary with your Tour Guide, enjoy a Welcome Dinner that celebrates the unique flavors of the region. Held at a charming local restaurant, this evening promises an unforgettable experience as we indulge in a menu featuring authentic regional dishes.

Overnight in Sandakan.

Important Information

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Pick up from the hotel this morning and depart on a drive to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. At this Centre, observe man's closest relative, "the Orangutan", being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. Witness the feeding of Orangutan at 10.00am at the feeding platform and proceed to the Orangutan Nursery.

Later, continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. The Centre has managed to improve the living condition of the rescued sun bears and encouraged their natural behaviours in the 2.5ha enclosed forest. After lunch, check in to the resort, located at one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.

Overnight in Sepilok.

Mid morning we will proceed to Sandakan jetty, to join your river boat for an hour boat ride cruising up to the Lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. This is a wonderful journey of discovery which starts from the waters of Sulu Sea of Sandakan Town through a magnificent scenery of the mangrove forest.

Enjoy your lunch at Abai Jungle Restaurant.

After lunch, cruise up river to Sukau village in search of primates especially the Endemic Proboscis Monkeys, birds and other wildlife.

Arrive Sukau, check in at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge.

Late afternoon, take a river cruise to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan.

Return to the lodge after dinner.

Overnight in Sukau.

Wake up this morning with the calls of gibbons and hornbills. In the early morning, take a river trip to the Ox Bow Lake to observe wildlife and experience the early morning river ambiance.

Return to the lodge for breakfast then be free at your leisure.

After lunch, walk around; relax at the sun deck while reading your favorite book from the mini library and enjoying the river view. In the late afternoon, proceed to another river cruise to search for more wildlife.

Overnight in Sukau.

After breakfast, transfer by boat back to Sandakan.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the local restaurant then proceed to the airport for your flight departure to Kota Kinabalu.

You will be met by our local guide and driver on arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport.

Transfer to and check-in to, the hotel. Rest and relax in the afternoon.

Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.

Breakfast served at resort then meet at hotel lobby and proceed for Kinabalu Park Discovery for the day.

The road leading to the Kinabalu Park is dotted with rustic villages and carefree people selling fresh farm produce, handmade products or home cooked delicacies.

Our first stop will give you an opportunity to mingle with the Dusun natives at Kg. Kiau Kundasang and experience a different way of life and perspective. Take a short village walk and then a short trek up to a viewing point.

Enjoy a local lunch and experience the coffee.

After lunch travel to a pineapple farm run by ladies. All 49 women are committed to the production process which is divided into four products: pineapple juice, pineapple jam, sweet chutney and anchovy chutney.

Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.

After breakfast, meet at the hotel lobby and proceed for Mari Mari Cultural Village for a tour. Enjoy a delectable fusion of cuisines for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will visit the landmarks and must-see sights of Kota Kinabalu.

Transfer back to hotel

Overnight in Kota Kinabalu.

Check-out from hotel and transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for departure flight to Kuching.

Upon arrival at Kuching Airport, meet and greet by local representative then enjoy a Kuching City Tour.

Overnight in Kuching.

After breakfast meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village for a tour.

Transfer back to hotel after tour.

The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

In the evening enjoy your Farewell Dinner.

Overnight in Kuching.

Check-out from hotel and transfer to Kuching Airport for departure flight home.