Kuala Lumpur & Borneo
7 Nights
7 Nights
Experience the perfect blend of urban excitement and wildlife adventure with our highlights itinerary. Begin your journey with a three-night stay at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel, in the heart of the city, offering easy access to vibrant shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. From there, fly to Sandakan and immerse yourself in nature with a two night stay at My Nature Resort, a serene eco-lodge nestled within the rainforest, just minutes from the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Continue your adventure with two nights at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, where you’ll embark on unforgettable river safaris, spotting wildlife along Borneo’s longest river.
Itinerary
Day 1 London Heathrow
Check in at Terminal 4 for your flight to Kuala Lumpur
Day 2 Kuala Lumpur
Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport you will be met by our representative at the arrival hall paging area, transfer to check-in hotel, rest & relax.
Overnight at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
Day 3 Kuala Lumpur [Breakfast]
Breakfast at hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur [Breakfast]
Breakfast at hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur / Sandakan [Breakfast & Dinner]
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your departure flight to Sandakan
Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in, rest & relax.
By 1800hrs, be ready at “The Flying Squirrel” platform to witness these amazing creatures in action. After dinner, proceed for Guided Night Walk next to the Sepilok Protected Forest Reserve.
Overnight at MY Nature Resort
Day 6 SEPILOK [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, observe man’s closest relative “the Orang Utan” 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 Orang Utan at 1000hrs at the feeding platform and proceed to the Orang Utan Nursery.
Later, continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the Centre that managed to improve the living condition of the rescued sun bear and released their natural behaviours in the 2.5ha enclosed forest.
After lunch, proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. 1600hrs, proceed to Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Walk to the orchid garden & plants and to the Canopy Walkway, one of the most unique canopy walks or sky walks, a chance to catch a glimpse of the wildlife that have made the virgin rainforest their home.
1730hrs back to resort before night fall.
Overnight at MY Nature Resort
Day 7 Sandakan / Sukau [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Breakfast at hotel
1100hrs, depart by land to Sukau. Where you will take your lunch and check in Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Late in the afternoon, you will be expecting a cruise to Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan, to search for wildlife until the sunsets. Dinner is served at Restaurant “Orang Utan Corner”.
Overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Day 8 Sandakan / Sukau [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. Early morning, take a river cruise trip to the Ox Bow Lake to observe wildlife and experience the early morning river ambience. Return to the lodge for breakfast then free at own leisure.
After lunch at Sukau Villager’s house OR at Sukau Lodge, proceed for afternoon river cruise with electric motor to search for more wildlife.
Overnight at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Day 9 Sukau / Sandakan airport [Breakfast]
Check-out and transfer to Sandakan airport for your homeward flight
Flight Information
Depart London Heathrow at 21.35hrs arrive Kuala Lumpur 17.50hrs (next day)
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 10.25hrs arrive Sandakan 13.25hrs
Depart Sandakan between 14.10 - 18.30hrs arrive Kuala Lumpur between 17.10 - 21.20hrs
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 23.30hrs arrive London Heathrow at 05.55hrs (next day)
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