BORNEO WILDLIFE Adventure World 7 Days / 6 Nights Day 1: Arrive – Kota Kinabalu Day 5: Sandakan – Kinabatangan River Day 2: Kinabalu Park, Poring & Sabah Tea Day 6: Kinabatangan River Day 3: Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan Day 7: Kinabatangan River – Departure Day 4: Sepilok – Sun Bear & Labuk Bay DAY 1: ARRIVE – KOTA KINABALU (-/-/D) ARRIVAL FLIGHT TBA Upon arrival guests will be met by their driver and transferred to the hotel for check-in. This evening, you will meet your local guide in the hotel foyer for a brief walking tour of Kota Kinabalu, finishing with dinner at the Filipino Night Market for a local dinner, a bustling and colorful market located by the South China Sea (1 drinks included) Overnight in Kota Kinabalu DAY 2: KINABALU PARK, PORING HOT SPRINGS & SABAH TEA (B/L/-) Depart early at 07:30 in the morning for a scenic journey into Borneo’s rugged island interior. Travel along winding roads, passing paddy fields and local villages en route to the Poring Hot Springs. Take a walk around this beautiful compound which takes its name from the giant bamboo that surrounds it. See Japanese-style outdoor hot tubs which are filled from natural hot springs believed to possess therapeutic effects. Continue to nearby Kipungit Waterfall to admire this spectacular natural wonder. Alternatively, opt for a trek to the canopy walk, a suspension bridge that soars 40-metres above the forest floor. For thrill seekers, this swaying, man-made bridge is an ideal place to enjoy views of the rainforest, tree canopies and distant rolling hills. At midday break for lunch then continue to Sabah Tea Plantation, one of the last certified organic plantations in Malaysia. Tour this vast farmland, learning about the process of growing and harvesting tea then stop at the plantation’s restaurant to enjoy sweeping views across the valley. Resume the drive back to Kota Kinabalu, stopping at Mount Kinabalu National Park. Take a guided walk and learn from a local naturalist about the vast array of flora found in this lush park. Admire views of Mt Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s highest peak, in the distance before returning to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu DAY 3: KOTA KINBALU – SANDAKAN (B/-/-) After breakfast, day at leisure until your departure transfer to the airport for your onwards flight to Sandakan Suggested flight: AK6494 BKISDK 1320 1405 (Airfares NOT included) Arrive at Sandakan Airport, followed by stop by at Sandakan Memorial Park. Adjacent to the site of the original Sandakan Prisoner of War (POW) Camp, the park commemorates the sacrifice and suffering endured by both Australian and British soldiers who were held as prisoners by the Japanese between 1942 and 1945 before transfer to your resort and check-in Added Value – Sepilok Night Walk Orangutan Bedtime (Join-in) In the evening, an hour guided night walk to the Sepilok Forest Trails to experience walking the dark to spot animals or insects Overnight in Sepilok DAY 4: FD SANDAKAN WILDLIFE (B/L/-) After breakfast, at 0845hrs visit the world’s largest orangutan rehabilitation center at Sepilok. At the center, guests can witness the orangutans being fed by the rangers. Please note the feeding times are very popular, so expect crowds at the platforms. Stroll the jungle-flanked wooden walkways to the central platform; orangutans can sometimes be seen from these platforms, so guests should have their cameras ready! Continue visit to the outstanding Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, where guests have the opportunity to observe these stunning animals. There are currently 36 bears housed at the center, which have been rescued from poachers. Guests also have the opportunity to adopt a bear to ensure the programs- and the animals - survival (at guests’ own expense) After the tour, drive to Sandakan and drop off at English Tea House for your lunch before heading to Labuk Bay Sanctuary, one of the best place to encounter Borneo’s one and only Proboscis monkey. As we wait for the proboscis monkeys, other animals will also approach the feeding platform such as squirrels, silver leaf monkeys, and as well oriental pied hornbills. After feeding time, return to your hotel for rest of the day leisure. Feeding time: (Platform A) 0930 / 1430 (Platform B) 1130 / 1630 Overnight in Sepilok DAY 5: SEPILOK – KINABATANGAN RIVER (B/L/D) After breakfast, day at leisure until your pick-up time at 1045hrs and transfer to Sandakan Yacht Club Jetty for a boat transfer to the Kinabatangan River. This two-hour boat journey passes by local villages and lush rainforest. 1300 Arrive at the lodge, check in and enjoy lunch. The Local guide will conduct a briefing on the upcoming activities and advice on recommended gear. Time in the afternoon to relax. 1630 Late in the afternoon, hop on a riverboat for a cruise up the Kinabatangan River in search for wildlife - most notably, the proboscis monkeys which is endemic to Borneo. Other fauna is likely to be spotted in the Lower Kinabatangan Reserve includes elephants, hornbills, gibbons, and many birds. Return to the lodge for dinner before mid-evening take a stroll along the boardwalk on a lookout for nocturnal animals and interesting insects. Please Note: All boat cruises within the Kinabatangan are on a Join in Basis. Private basis can be requested at a supplement, however subject to availability. Overnight in Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort DAY 6: KINABATANGAN RIVER (B/L/D) 0600 Rise early in the morning along with the birds and other animals of the river for a cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake, a crescent shaped lake that formed when the river’s meander became so wide that it cut itself off. The stillness of the lake and relative protection provides a haven for animals and plants making for an ecosystem that’s completely distinct from that of the river. 0830 Continue to visit the local fishing village, Kampung Abai. Interact with local Orang Sungai, river people and observe daily activities in the fishing village. 1000 Return to the resort for breakfast and the rest of the day is at leisure before heading out in the late afternoon to watch the river activities of many primate species that become active during this time. The afternoon is a particularly advantageous time to spot wildlife and the light is perfect for photography. 1630 Set off for another afternoon cruise in search of the mangrove specials, river sceneries, village landscapes and more wildlife. In good weather, there is a possibility to see firefly colonies which are found at certain parts of the river. Cruise back to KWR for dinner at the common area. 2030 After dinner, take a night river safari on a look out for target species. Overnight at Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort DAY 7: KINABATANGAN RIVER – SANDAKAN – DEPARTURE (B/-/-) 0700 After breakfast a chance to explore the nature board walk around the lodge area. 1000 Check-out from hotel and return to Sandakan by boat. 1130 Arrival at Sandakan Jetty for onward journey. PLEASE NOTE: Onward flights to be booked from 1400hrs ***END OF SERVICES*** ACCOMMODATION: City Hotel Room Category Kota Kinabalu Grandis Hotels & Resorts Superior Sandakan Sepilok Nature Resort Chalet Kinabatangan Wetlands Kinabatangan River Deluxe Chalet Resort ADDITIONAL AIRFARES (MYR) ROUTE AIRLINES CLASS Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan Air Asia (AK) Economy Class Note: Inclusive 20kg baggage allowance, fuel surcharge, tax and handling fee All airfares, taxes and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. Upon confirmation full payment for the total amount of ticket will required in order to secure the seat. Once issue any cancellations will be subject to full cancellation fees. Kindly send us a copy of passport details for ticketing issuing Airfares offered based on non-refundable or non-transferable conditions Includes: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) (Food only unless differently quoted and stated) Transportation with driver in A/C vehicle Service of English speaking guide Entrance fees and activities where mentioned All airport and point to point transfer with English speaking driver only Tour in Kinabatangan River based on sharing basis Drinking water during the tour. Not included: Other services/ meals than mentioned International flights Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks, and other items Tourism tax a charge of 10 MYR per room per night Travel insurance .