Minimum No of Persons

Rates per Person (RM)

minimum 2 persons

RM 3,000 nett

single occupancy

RM 3,625 nett

peak period surcharge (july & august)

RM 300 nett per person

Itinerary:

Ex-Sandakan

Day 01 - Sandakan/Sepilok/Sukau Rainforest Lodge
On arrival at Sandakan Airport by morning flight, transfer to Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre for video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plankwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Continue to Sandakan jetty for boat journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah's longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise using electric motor in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (Lunch / Dinner)

Sukau Rainforest Lodge,
The 20 rooms, multi international award winners, is managed by Borneo Eco Tours. It was built in 1995 in traditional Malaysian architecture using several Borneo hardwood species. It is built on stilts with a lounge, gift shop, education centre, Hornbill Boardwalk with two elephant passes, three open deck for wildlife viewing, an enclosed garden, a riverside Melapi restaurant, open sun-deck, river jetty. Electricity is supplied by acoustic generator, and hot water by solar heaters. All rooms are twin bedded, with ceiling fan, mosquito netting, attached bathroom, hot shower and toilets. River tours are conducted by boats powered by electric motors and four stoke outboard engines.

Birdlife is especially rich here including eight species of hornbills, kingfishers, egrets, darters, owls, kites, eagles, broadbills, doves, storm storks, herons, hawks, ospreys, falcon, pheasants, parakeets, bee eaters, woodpeckers, pittas, bulbuls, forktails, babblers, warblers, flycatchers, orioles, flowerpeckers, spiderhunters, among others.

Day 02 - Sukau
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills. A 0600hrs morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits). Experience the wilderness of Borneo. You have the option to visit our 64 acres Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Program (KWICORP) site to learn about reforestation of degraded riverine reserve. In the afternoon, we proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional (at a surcharge) night safari cruise spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 03 - Sukau/Gomantong/Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Proceed 27 km overland to Gomantong Caves. Trek 20 minutes through the rainforest to the cave entrance. Your guide will brief you on the cave faunas including bats, swiftlets and crabs among others and their contribution to maintaining a balanced ecology and significance to the local economy. When in season, witness the collecting of birds' nests by the local people using bamboo ladders and poles.

Proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu for lunch. Drive 83km through selectively logged forest, cocoa and soft-wood plantations before arriving at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge beside Danum River on the edge of 438 sq. km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The Lodge is home to the full range of Sabah's lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, and Orang Utans. So far some 275 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Explore nature trail and nearby river. In the evening a slide show and if weather permits one can go spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 04 - Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Standard)
Early morning birdwalk before breakfast. Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall and dip in refreshing rock pools. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, jungle walk through trails leading to canopy walkway. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 05 - Transfer out
Morning Trek in search of mammals and birds. Return to the Centre before departing for Lahad Datu. Take the late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu. (Breakfast / Lunch)

Please bring along swim wear, towels, sun block lotion, personal toiletries, insect repellent, torchlight, hat, binoculars, leech sock, walking shoes & raincoat.

Please ensure you are holding air ticket.

Destination Sabah ~ Sandakan ~ Sukau Rainforest Lodge in Sukau + Borneo Rainforest Lodge in Danum Valley Minimum no. of Persons 2 persons Tour Commences from Sandakan town Room Type 20 rooms at Sukau Rainforest Lodge & 23 bungalows at Borneo Rainforest Lodge Room Description Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ rooms are twin bedded with ceiling fan, mosquito netting, dressing table, attached bathroom and toilet with hot water, shampoo/soap dispenser with wall to wall ceramic tiles Selingan Island Rooms ~ rooms with air conditioning, towels and bathroom either attached or common bathroom. Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ 28 twin-bedded rooms in 23 bungalows accommodate a total of 60 people. Each chalet includes a bathroom and balcony Facility and Activity Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ Borneo Open lounge area with ceiling fan, Melapi restaurant serving soft drinks, beer and wine, open deck, library, gift shop, covered varendah, enclosed hanging garden and solar water heaters. Borneo Rainforest Lodge ~ The central lodge is a large, airy building standing on columns and features a spacious verandah, dining area and well-stocked bar OPTIONAL   River cruise, jungle walk, night cruise, boardwalk, birdwatching, abseiling, fishing, slide show, local home visitation, wilderness camping, cultural presentation Things to Bring bottle of water, insect repellant, sun block, hat, raincoat or poncho, comfortable walking shoes, slippers, own medication, anti histamine cream(if needed) , personal toiletries, torch light , binoculars (a very good idea to bring a good quality pair)

Accommodation and Packages to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomantong Cave, Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sukau Area

Package Tours | Sukau Rainforest Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 3days 2nights Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Selingan Turtle Island , Sepilok OrangUtan & Kinabatangan River Safari (Sukau Rainforest Lodge) | 5 days 4 Nights Kinabatangan Safari, Gomantong Cave & Daum Valley Rainforest Package (Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Borneo Rainforest Lodge) |

Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge ~ | 2 Days 1 Night Sandakan Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Sandakan Safari Extravaganza (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 3days 2Nights Sukau Wildlife Safari (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 4 Days 3 Nights Sandakan Safari Adventure (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & ABai (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) | 5 Days 4 Nights Sandakan Borneo's Wildlife Package (Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge) |

Abai Jungle Lodge ~ | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai & Sukau Trip (Kinabatangan Riverside & Abai Jungle Lodge) | 3 Days 2 Nights Abai with a Local Touch Package ( Abai Jungle Lodge) |

Day Tours | 1/2 Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Tour | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Sandakan City Tour | Full Day to Guomantong Cave & Sukau Kinabatangan River | Full Day Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Safari River Cruise Trip |

Special Interest Tours | 14 days 13 nights Birding in Borneo | 5 Days / 4 Nights Bird Watching at Sukau & Abai |

Overnight Tours | 1 Day 1 Night Selingan Island Tour | 2 Days 1 Night Selingan Island And Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Tour |

Accommodation | Sepilok Nature Resort | Sepilok Forest Edge Resort |