Overview
Wildlife! Wildlife! Wildlife! We’ve put together the best of Sabah Wildlife. Sandakan, Sukau and Danum Valley to bring you this extravaganza of Borneo’s best wildlife. You will not find this combination anywhere else but with us. Highly Recommended!
Tour Highlights
- Observe Orangutans at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
- Learn and get a glimpse of Sun Bears at Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- 03 Nights stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Superior Room. Travel to SRL by speedboat
- 02 afternoon river cruises and 01 early morning river cruise in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birdlife
- 02 Nights stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, award winning nature lodge
- Exploring Danum Valley, most ancient rainforest in the world
Includes
- Tours and transfers, accommodations and meals as specified, and English speaking guide.
Excludes
- Domestic airfare, camera fee and items not mentioned, Tourism Tax (TTx) flat rate of RM10 per room per night.
Day 1 – Sandakan
Be greeted by our friendly guide upon arrival at Sandakan airport. Transfer to your hotel before spending the day free at leisure.
- Stay at a hotel in Sandakan
Days 2 – Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery Center
Head over to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in the morning. Watch a short introductory video about the centre’s significant efforts, then on with a 10 minute walk through the rainforest to witness the feeding of the Orangutans before observing them over at the outdoor nursery. After, we head to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre just next door after to learn more about the smallest bears in the world.
Thereafter, visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) and explore the nearby elevated canopy walkway, which is suspended 25 metres above ground. After sunset, go on a guided night walk in search of nocturnal animals after sunset. Return to your hotel.
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Stay at a hotel in Sandakan
Days 3 – Sandakan – Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Morning at own leisure. After lunch, depart to the jetty and embark by speedboat for a 2.5 hours journey to the multi award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge with the opportunity to view wildlife and birds. Take a river cruise in search of wildlife and birds. Enjoy candle light dinner overlooking the riverbank followed by slide show and interpretation by naturalist guide. Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Days 4 – 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.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Days 5 – Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Spend the day free at leisure or if you like, why not choose from a wide variety of optional tours available. See our add-on tours. Stay overnight at the Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Days 6 – Sukau Rainforest Lodge – Lahad Datu – Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Rise early and prepare for your trip to Danum Valley. After breakfast, we journey 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu before our onward journey to the award winning nature lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and check-in. In the evening a slide show and explore nature trail leading to canopy walkway. If weather permits we go spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals. Stay overnight at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (Standard Room).
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Days 7 – Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall for a refreshing dip in rock pools. Return to lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, explore more trails. Stay overnight at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Days 8 – Borneo Rainforest Lodge – Transfer Out
Free at leisure until check-out. Depart back to Lahad Datu. Take the late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
- Breakfast and Lunch
| Rooms | Rates Per Person | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
|
Superior at Sukau rainforest Lodge, Standard Chalet at Borneo Rainforest Lodge |
MYR 10,375.00 | MYR 1,508.00 |
Notes
- Validity
- Rates are valid for travel by 31 March 2024
- Availability
- This tour runs everyday. Prior booking required.
- High Season Surcharge
- MYR 106.00 at Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Mar, Apr, 15 July – 15 Oct)
- MYR 300.00 at Borneo Rainforest Lodge (July – August)
- Children Discount
- This is a kid friendly tour, discount is applicable to children based on their birth year and following room sharing policy in certain property. Contact our consultant to know more.
- Transfer Inclusion
- This tour package rates include pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan Airport or city hotel in Sandakan. Additional charge per person applies for pick-up and drop-off outside this area and pick up time may vary.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- SDK flight
- Please ensure you are holding air ticket to Sandakan.
- Camera Fee at SOURC
- Note on Camera Use at Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre: For any camera with zoom lens from 100 to 400mm, video camera or other video recording equipment for personal use are chargeable at RM10.00 per unit. For any camera (fixed-lens – 400mm and above ) or any film-making equipment are chargeable at RM1,000.00 per unit. Mode of payment is cash only.
- Travel light to Sukau Rainforest Lodge
- For the comfort and convenience of our guests, it is recommended to travel light by preparing an overnight bag for your stay in Sukau Rainforest Lodge. Complimentary storage in Sandakan will be provided for any extra luggage. (For guests departing & returning to Sandakan Only).
- Night Cruise
- Optional River Night Cruise tour at Sukau Rainforest Lodge is highly recommended to all our guests (available with a small fee)
- LD – KK flight
- Please ensure that you are holding an afternoon Malaysian Airlines air ticket from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu on your final day.
- Things to Bring
- Please bring along swim wear, sun block lotion, personal toiletries, drinking water bottle, insect repellent, torchlight, hat, binoculars, leech sock, walking shoes & raincoat.
- Bring Your Own Bottle
- Borneo Eco Tours is moving towards a single-use plastic free environment! So, please join our movement by bringing your own refillable water bottle during your time with us. Our vans and coaches are prepared with water containers so that you can refill your bottle anytime throughout the tour.
- Double or Twin Bed
- Double or twin bed cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check in.
DURATION
- 8D7N
TOUR CODE
- BB10B
PHYSICAL
- Medium
MIN. TO BOOK
- 2
- MYR 9,235.00 per person
- MYR 10,375.00 per person