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. Pick-up from Lahad Datu Airport or hotel is at 08:00 Hrs, followed by a 2.5-hour overland journey to Danum Valley Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery as you pass from regenerating forests into Borneo’s untouched 130-million-year-old rainforest. Upon arrival, register at the DVCA Reception and Information Building, then check in after a short briefing by DVFC staff. Lunch will be served at the dining hall. After lunch, meet your nature guide to plan your stay. You may choose to rest or take a short nap before joining a mid-afternoon walk around the centre. This easy walk introduces you to the rainforest’s rich biodiversity, with chances to spot orangutans, red leaf monkeys, sambar deer, wild boars, hornbills, and more. Return to the centre before sunset and enjoy dinner at 19:00 Hrs. After dinner, head out on a 4x4 night drive to search for nocturnal wildlife, weather permitting. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre, Danum Valley. Lunch / Dinner Danum Valley Field Center (DVFC)
Day 2 Rainforest Trekking / Night Jungle Walk Begin your day with a 06:00 Hrs guided walk through the rainforest, a peaceful time to observe nature as it stirs to life. Return to the centre for a hearty breakfast, then take the option to explore a nearby trail at your own pace. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, head out for another trek. A variety of trails are available, and your guide will help choose one that suits your fitness level and interests. Return by late evening and catch the changing colours of the sky as daylight fades. After dinner, join your guide for a night walk to look for nocturnal wildlife (subject to weather conditions). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Danum Valley Field Center (DVFC)
Day 3 Danum Valley Exploration / Night Jungle Walk Enjoy a full day in the forest with your nature guide, offering another great opportunity to spot wildlife and observe birdlife in their natural habitat. Explore the network of trails near the centre or, if you're up for it, opt for a longer hike. Your guide will assess your fitness level before proceeding with any extended treks. Return to the centre in the late evening to freshen up before dinner. Afterwards, head out on another guided night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife (subject to weather conditions). Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Danum Valley Field Center (DVFC)
Day 4 Hike To Bukit Atur / Danum Valley / Lahad Datu Wake up as early as 04:30 Hrs for a 4x4 drive to Bukit Atur, where you may be among the first to witness the sun’s first light as it touches the valley, weather permitting. Afterwards, return to the centre for a hearty breakfast. You may choose to relax or explore a nearby trail. Pack your belongings and check out before departing DVFC for your onward journey to Lahad Datu. Breakfast