ABOUT THE TOUR
Flying into Sandakan, we begin in Sepilok where orphaned and injured orang-utans and sun bears are brought to be rehabilitated before returning to forest life.
We then travel by boat to the Kinabatangan Floodplain, an exceptional part of Sabah, and an area recognised for its natural beauty and role in supporting diverse life. Expect to see proboscis monkeys, langur, gibbon, crocodile, kingfisher, hornbill and many other species of bird, as well as Borneo pygmy elephant and orangutan in the wild.
We continue to the ancient rainforest of the Danum Valley to enjoy the immense beauty of untouched nature and explore the forest in the hope of seeing Sumatran rhino, pygmy elephant, sun bear, orang-utan, Wallace’s flying frog, Bornean gibbon, rhinoceros hornbill or the elusive clouded leopard.
Our final stop is Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak which we reach by air from and back to Kota Kinabalu. Overlooked by the imposing Mount Mulu, this vast, World Heritage-listed rainforest is famed for its enormous limestone caves and dramatic karst formations.
TOUR LEADER
Nick Van Gruisen
15 days from £9,295 per person
TOUR DATE: 31 JANUARY– 15 FEBRUARY 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,495
Price Includes
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 12 lunches; 13 dinners
- Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees, visits, excursions
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- The services of your tour leader throughout
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals ‘under own arrangements’
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 25/02/25
Day-by-Day Overview
31 January: London / Kuala Lumpur
Depart London on a flight via Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (flights not included).
1 February: Kuala Lumpur / Sandakan / Sepilok
On arrival in Sandakan, take group transfer to Sepilok for 2 nights at the Sepilok Nature Lodge. Remainder the afternoon at leisure and dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sepilok Nature Lodge
2 February: Sepilok
Optional early morning walk before breakfast. Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre followed by the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Lunch at the lodge. Time at leisure before a night walk at Rainforest Discovery Centre. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sepilok Nature Lodge
3 February: Sepilok / Kinabatangan
Morning at leisure and lunch at the lodge. Transfer by boat along the Kinabatangan River to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge for a 3-night stay. River cruise to spot wildlife along the Kinabatangan River and dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sukau Rainforest Lodge
4 February: Kinabatangan
River cruise up the Kinabatangan to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake before breakfast, followed by a walk along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk. Lunch at the lodge followed by an in-house orangutan talk. Sunset river cruise and dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sukau Rainforest Lodge
5 February: Kinabatangan
Early morning river cruise along the Menanggol River before breakfast and time at leisure. Lunch at the lodge. Excursion to Gomantong Cave, walk along forest trail in search of orangutans and witness the evening exodus of bats from the cave. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sukau Rainforest Lodge
6 February: Kinabatangan / Danum Valley
Transfer to the Danum Valley and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge for a 3-night stay.
Lunch at the lodge. Explore the trails surrounding the lodge before dinner at the lodge and a night safari.
Overnight: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
7 February: Danum Valley
Trek to Kadazandusun view and ‘Coffin Cliff’ burial site before descending to ‘Jacuzzi Pool’ for a refreshing dip. Lunch at the lodge. Optional activities such as guided jungle trekking, or, weather permitting, a water rafting session down the Danum River. Dinner at the lodge followed by a night walk.
Overnight: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
8 February: Danum Valley
Optional walk before breakfast. Optional trek to Fairy Falls and Serpent Falls.
Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure or a guided hike along the Segama River. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
9 February: Danum Valley / Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu and overnight at the Hyatt Centric Hotel. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hyatt Centric, Kota Kinabalu
10 February: Kota Kinabalu / Mulu
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for flight to Mulu. Transfer to the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa for a 3-night stay. Lunch at the hotel. Visit Deer and Lang Caves and see the Bat Exodus at dusk. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Mulu
11 February: Mulu
Take a longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its ‘King’s Chamber’ and climb to Clearwater Cave followed by the option swim in nearby shaded pool. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Mulu
12 February: Mulu
Canopy walk and lunch at the hotel. Scenic boat trip to Long Iman to visit a Penan Tribe traditional longhouse. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Mulu
13 February: Mulu / Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to Mulu Airport for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to the Hyatt Centric Hotel where a further night is spent. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Hyatt Centric, Kota Kinabalu
14 February: Kota Kinabalu / Kula Lumpur
Group transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for a departure flight via Kuala Lumpur to London (flights not included).
15 February: Kuala Lumpur / London
Arrive London.
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