Day 1 Lahad Datu / Danum Valley Field Centre / Night Drive Please note that the itinerary below is a suggested sample. Activities may be tailored to your interests and current conditions, in consultation with your nature guide upon arrival at DVFC. Begin your adventure with an 08:00 Hrs pick-up from your hotel or Lahad Datu Airport, followed by a scenic 2.5-hour overland journey into the heart of Borneo’s ancient wilderness, the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Along the way, observe the gradual transformation of the landscape from regenerating forests to the untouched beauty of a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest. Upon arrival, proceed to the DVCA Reception and Information Building for registration. After a short briefing by the DVFC staff, check into your accommodation and enjoy a hearty lunch at the dining hall. In the afternoon, consult with your nature guide to discuss and personalise your activity plans for the days ahead. You may choose to relax or take a short nap before heading out on a mid-afternoon walk around the field centre. This introductory walk offers a chance to encounter resident wildlife such as orangutans, red leaf monkeys, sambar deer, wild boars, and hornbills. By 19:00 Hrs, return to the centre before sunset and enjoy your dinner. After dinner, join a 4x4 night drive to search for nocturnal wildlife (subject to weather conditions). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley. Lunch / Dinner Danum Valley Field Center (DVFC)
Day 2 Nature & Wildlife Observation / Night Jungle Walk Rise early for a 06:00 Hrs nature and wildlife walk with your guide to experience the peaceful morning ambience of the rainforest, just as it has been for millions of years. Return to the centre for a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, you may choose to explore a nearby trail at your own pace. Spend the late morning relaxing before lunch. In the afternoon, head out for another guided trek. There are various trails in the area, including longer and more challenging ones. Your guide will assess your fitness level before selecting a suitable route. Return to the centre in the late evening, just in time to watch the sky change colours as the day winds down. After dinner, join your guide on a night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife (subject to weather conditions). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Danum Valley Field Center (DVFC)
Day 3 Bukit Atur / Danum Valley / Overland to Lahad Datu Wake up as early as 04:30 Hrs for a 4x4 drive to Bukit Atur, where you may catch the breathtaking sight of the first light breaking over the valley (subject to weather conditions). Return to the centre for a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, you may choose to relax or take a final stroll along one of the nearby trails. Pack your belongings and check out before departing DVFC for your onward journey to Lahad Datu. Breakfast