14D13N BORNEO SERIES

Tentative Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVAL

Arrive in Kota Kinabalu International Airport, greet and transfer to your accommodation and explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Kota Kinabalu.

DAY 2 CITY TOUR / LOK KAWI WILDLIFE PARK / TAMBUNAN (B/-/D)

After breakfast, briefing on the overall programs. Check-out and transfer to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.
Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Sumatran rhinoceros, Orang Utan, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer. Thereafter continue driving to Tambunan District. Check-in accommodation and begin to explore the surrounding. Overnight stay in Tambunan.

DAY 3 TAMBUNAN (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to Mahua Waterfall begin to explore the tropical rainforest. If you are lucky, you may even spot a blooming rafflesia, the largest flower in the world. Rest of the afternoon spend your time at the waterfall for cool and refreshing swims. Continue to visit native villages and mingle with the natives as you walk around their village. Return to your accommodation and rest of the activities will be advised by Tour Guide. Overnight stay in Tambunan.

DAY 4 TAMBUNAN/ MT. TRUSMADI (B/-/D)

After breakfast, check out and transfer Sinua Village for the Mt. Trusmadi climb activity. Start trekking to Base Camp 2 (8 km). Rest and overnight at Trusmadi Resthouse.

DAY 5 SUMMIT / MT. TRUSMADI (B/L/D)

Midnight supper. Start ascending at 1.30am to reach summit. Watch sunrise at the peak of Mount Trusmadi (2642 a.s.l). Return to Base Camp 1, rest and overnight at Trusmadi Resthouse.

DAY 6 TAMBUNAN/ SANDAKAN (B/-/-)

Check-out and begin overland drive to Sandakan. Visit Luanti Fish Spa en route. Arrive Sandakan, free at own arrangement. Overnight at Sandakan.

DAY 7 SEPILOK / BILIT, KINABATANGAN (B/-/D)

After breakfast, visit Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utan at 1000hrs. Overland transfer to Kg. Bilit, Kinabatangan. Take a river cruise along Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife and birds. Overnight at KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE LODGE.

DAY 8 SANDAKAN / BILIT, KINABATANGAN (B/L/D)

Take morning river cruise up the to view more birds and wildlife. More activities will be arranged at the village. Stay another night at KINABATANGAN WILDLIFE LODGE.

DAY 9 SANDAKAN/ KOTA MARUDU (B/-/D)

After breakfast, overland transfer to Kota Marudu. Arrive Kota Marudu, Check in and proceed with river bathing and short trail to Makam Sigunting. Overnight at Walai Tobilung.

DAY 10 KOTA MARUDU (B/L/D)

After breakfast, depart to Sg. Baliajong Geosite for a short visit. After lunch, proceed to Community Craft making centre. Overnight at Walai Tobilung.

DAY 11 KOTA MARUDU/ KOTA KINABALU (B/L/-)

After breakfast, visit Gong making centre. After lunch, proceed journey back to Kota Kinabalu. Free at own arrangement. Overnight at Kota Kinabalu.

DAY 12 KOTA KINABALU (B/-/-)

Free at own arrangement. Overnight at Kota Kinabalu.

DAY 13 KOTA KINABALU / ISLAND TRIP (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to Jesselton Point jetty for your Island trip. Snorkelling / diving activity, other water activities available on the island. Return to Jesselton Point jetty late afternoon. Farewell dinner. Overnight at Kota Kinabalu.

DAY 14 DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, free at own arrangement before check out and transfer to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for flight departure.