Borneo Eco Trail Tour Malaysia | Inspiring Travel Company

Itinerary Highlights

Visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning orang utan feeding
Look for Borneo's iconic Proboscis monkey, orangutans or pygmy elephants
Take a dip in the hot sulphur baths
Best time to travel May - Sep

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout
English Speaking Guide
International Flights

7 nights from £2,332 per person

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Explore the unique flora and fauna of Borneo: from the famous Orangutans to proboscis monkeys and the rare pygmy elephants as you cruise along the Kinabatangan River and soak up the jungle atmosphere from a memorable canopy walk.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Kota Kinabalu

On arrival in Kota Kinabalu you will be met and transferred to Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa . Check in and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Staying at

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu

Day 2 Kota Kinabalu

Day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the resort and relax on the beach or explore Kota Kinabalu city.

Staying at

Day 3 Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu Park

You will be picked up from your Kota Kinabalu hotel for the mountainous drive to Kinabalu Park. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted with a jungle trek, visit to the mountain garden to explore the exceptionally rich flora with examples of Himalaya, China, Australia, Malaysia and pan-tropical flora. On return, enjoy an informative presentation organized in the Park.

Day 4 Kinabalu Park – Poring Hot Springs – Sukau

This morning drive towards Sandakan, one of the oldest settlements on the East Coast of Borneo. Stop en route at Poring Hot Springs for a dip in its hot sulphur baths deemed to have healing properties and the breathtaking 41 metre canopy walk. Arrive at Sukau in time for dinner.

Day 5 Sukau

An early morning cruise up the Kinabatangan River and on to Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake for bird watching and wildlife spotting for Borneo's iconic Proboscis monkey, orangutans or pygmy elephants. Take a short jungle walk and experience the wilderness of Borneo before returning for breakfast. The rest of the day is free to explore. This evening take a boat trip along the river to see many species of flora and fauna of the rainforest.

Day 6 Sukau – Gomantong – Sandakan

Depart the lodge early morning and explore the Gomantong Cave, famous for its edible birds nests. Follow a boardwalk through the cave systems. Enjoy lunch in Sandakan, before a city tour, visit water village, central market, Buddhist temple.

Day 7 Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu

Head to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning orangutan feeding and a trek into pristine, protected jungles. Enjoy lunch before departing to Sandakan airport for your onward flight back to Kota Kinabalu.