5D4N Borneo Rainforest Lodge - Danum Valley Rainforest Jungle Serenity


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABLD-BRL03
DESCRIPTION: 5D4N BORNEO RAINFOREST LODGE - DANUM VALLEY RAINFOREST JUNGLE SERENITY
REGION: Danum Valley
DURATION: 5 Days 4 Nights
MINIMUM: 1 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Pre-Book Required
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Lahad Datu City / Lahad Datu Airport
PICK UP TIME: 09:30 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Lahad Datu City / Lahad Datu Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 15:00 Hrs - 16:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Bask in the comforts of Borneo Rainforest Lodge, a luxurious eco-lodge offering an elevated Danum Valley experience 
  • Embark on guided nature trails through ancient rainforests with opportunities to spot orangutan, pygmy elephants, hornbills, gibbons, and other species of rare Bornean wildlife 
  • Venture out onto the Canopy Walkway for panoramic views of the surrounding rainforest 
  • Chase waterfalls and take a dip in refreshing natural jacuzzi pools 
  • Experience the thrill of water tubing down the Danum Valley river 
  • Witness the nocturnal world come to life on night safari drives and walks 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Danum Valley Conservation Area / Borneo Rainforest Lodge / Nature Trail / Canopy Walkway / Night Safari Drive

Your exciting adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel lobby or Lahad Datu Airport. You will then travel 2½ hours by car to the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Be prepared for a bumpy ride on some parts of the journey. 

Check-in at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, followed by an introduction and safety briefing from your guide. 

Embark on a nature trail with your guide to explore the 130-million-year-old rainforest of Danum Valley and spot wildlife along the way. 

Venture out onto the Canopy Walkway to see the rainforest from a different perspective. The Canopy Walkway is 360 metres in length and 27 metres high at its highest point. 

After dinner, your guide will take you on a Night Safari Drive where you can sit back, relax, and watch as your guide scans the dark for flickering eyes. 

Return to your lodge for well-deserved rest. 

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 2 - View Point / Coffin Cliff / Natural Jacuzzi / Water Tubing / Night Walk

Rise to the songs of Bornean Gibbons – nature’s alarm clock – gently alerting you to another exciting day in Danum Valley! Start your day with a guided trek to see the View Point and Coffin Cliff, an ancient indigenous Kadazandusun burial site. 

Along the way, you will come across the Natural Jacuzzi pool, a luxury amidst the dense primary rainforest of Danum Valley.  Take a short break while you have a refreshing dip in the pool! 

Upon return, it’s time for lunch! 

In the afternoon, you have the option to take another guided trek or a water tubing session down the Danum Valley river (weather permitting).  The afternoon is free for your leisure. 

After dinner, embark on a guided night walk along one of the surrounding nature trails before retreating to bed for the night. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 3 - Fairy Falls / Serpent Falls / Segama River / Night Safari Drive or Walk

Kick off your third day with a trek up to Fairy Falls and Serpent Falls, scenic waterfalls that welcome you with their streams of cool, cascading water. Take a break with a refreshing dip before returning to the lodge. 

After lunch, the afternoon is yours at your leisure. You have the option of embarking on a guided trek along the Segama River or enjoying some free time in nature. 

After dinner, you may opt for a Night Safari Drive or Walk with your guide, or retreat to your room to rest. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 4 - Morning Walk / Afternoon Trek / Night Walk

The day is yours to decide!  You can choose to sleep in or take an early morning walk through the rainforest. 

After lunch, you may venture out onto another trail with your guide or indulge in your own leisure time. 

After dinner, you have the option of taking another night walk with your guide or taking it easy, enjoying the lodge’s amenities before bed. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 5 - Morning Walk / Lahad Datu

On your final day, you may choose to sleep in or embark on a final walk in the rainforest. 

After lunch, it is time to check out and transfer to Lahad Datu, taking all your unforgettable memories along with you. 

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch

Meals 04 Breakfasts, 05 Lunches, 04 Dinners
Includes Scheduled Transfers (09:30 Hrs - Depart Lahad Datu to BRL, 12:30 Hrs - Depart BRL to Lahad Datu (Seat-In-Coach)), Meals as Stated, Entry Permit & Taxes to Conservation Area, English Speaking Guide, 04 Nights Accommodation, Guided Jungle Walks, Safari Drives & English Speaking Support Team
Accommodation 04 Nights Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Run-of-house)
Excludes Domestic Airfares (BKI>LDU>BKI), Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), Any Items Not Mentioned
  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts paired with outdoor pants (breathable, quick-dry material in earthy tones) 
  • Raincoat 
  • Cap/Hat 
  • Insect Repellent  
  • Good Trekking Shoes  
  • Leech Socks  
  • Head Torch or Torch Light 
  • Selection of Dry Bags (to keep trek bag content dry) 
  • Swimwear 
  • Binoculars 
  • Personal First Aid Kit, Toiletries, and Medications 

Before departing from Lahad Datu, you may ask your driver to take you to a local shop to buy "adidas kampung" (rubber trekking shoes) – the recommended shoes for trekking through Borneo's tropical rainforest. 

  • Please ensure you are holding an air ticket to Lahad Datu. 
  • Standard check-in and check-out times for most hotels & resorts are 1400 hrs & 1200 hrs. However, check-in & check-out times may vary depending on each accommodation. So kindly check with us to get accurate check-in & check-out times for your accommodation. 
  • Effective 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will implement a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and are required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption. 
  • Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu: Malaysia Airlines MH3012 (ETD 0720hrs / ETA 0815hrs)  
  • Recommended flights from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia Airlines MH3017 (ETD 1455hrs / ETA 1550hrs) 
  • The above flight timings are suggestions and subject to changes. Please always verify these timings with the airline schedules to ensure they align with your specific needs. 
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.