5D4N Borneo Wildlife Adventure at Sukau Rainforest Lodge & Utan Rainforest Lodge


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABLD-URL03
DESCRIPTION: 5D4N BORNEO WILDLIFE ADVENTURE AT SUKAU RAINFOREST LODGE & UTAN RAINFOREST LODGE
REGION: Sandakan / Kinabatangan / Lahad Datu
DURATION: 5 Days 4 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Sandakan / Sandakan Airport
PICK UP TIME: 08:00 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Lahad Datu / Lahad Datu Airport
DROP OFF TIME: 14:30 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, an award-winning eco-lodge along the Kinabatangan River, offering comfort and close-up wildlife experiences
  • Experience Utan Rainforest Lodge, a new eco-lodge set in the untouched Sungai Kapur Virgin Jungle Reserve with modern amenities and immersive nature access
  • Cruise the Kinabatangan River to observe proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and the elusive pygmy elephant
  • Visit Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see orangutans in a natural setting and learn about ongoing conservation work
  • Explore Gomantong Caves, known for their dramatic limestone formations and the evening bat exodus
  • Discover Borneo’s rich biodiversity through guided nature walks, birdwatching at Cuckoo Hide, and night safaris to spot nocturnal wildlife like civets and leopard cats

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Sandakan / Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre / Sukau Rainforest Lodge / Kinabatangan River Cruise

Begin your adventure with a pick-up from Sandakan Airport or your local hotel and head straight to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to learn about the rehabilitation efforts and witness a feeding session. 

After lunch, embark on a 2.5-hour speedboat journey up the Kinabatangan River to reach Sukau Rainforest Lodge. 

Once checked in, enjoy a late afternoon river cruise to observe the diverse wildlife and bird species in the area. 

Conclude the day with dinner at the lodge's Melapi Restaurant, followed by an educational slide presentation by a naturalist guide. 

Meals : Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 2 - Morning River Cruise / Nature Walk / Gomantong Caves

Kick off your day with a morning river cruise to Kelenanap Oxbow Lake for bird and wildlife spotting. 

After breakfast, take a guided nature walk along the lodge’s boardwalks. 

Spend the afternoon at your leisure – explore the lodge, relax by the pool, or attend an Ape Talk at the Ape Gallery. 

Later in the afternoon, visit Gomantong Caves to explore the limestone cave system, with the option to climb to Simud Putih and witness a bat exodus at dusk. 

Return to the lodge for dinner and rest. 

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

Day 3 - Lahad Datu / Utan Rainforest Lodge / Nature Walk / Sunset River Cruise / Night Safari Drive

After breakfast, check out and drive to Utan Rainforest Lodge in the Sungai Kapur Virgin Jungle Reserve near Tabin Wildlife Reserve. 

Upon arrival, check in, enjoy lunch, and explore the lodge’s facilities, including a dip pool and bar. 

Take part in an introductory nature walk near the lodge, where you’ll begin to familiarise yourself with the surrounding flora and fauna. 

Later, enjoy a sunset river cruise with chances to spot proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, hornbills, and more. 

If weather permits, you may be accompanied by fireflies on your return to the lodge. 

End the day with dinner and a night safari drive to observe nocturnal wildlife. 

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

Day 4 - Birdwatching / Morning River Cruise / Night Walk

Wake up early to the sounds of nature and set out on a morning hike to Cuckoo Hide, where you might spot endemic birds, including the resident Bornean Ground Cuckoo. 

After breakfast, if conditions allow, embark on a river cruise through the Segama River’s mangrove forests to spot wildlife such as flying foxes, eagles, and the rare Irrawaddy Dolphins. 

Spend the rest of the day at leisure – relax at the lodge, visit the information gallery, or unwind in the dip pool. 

After dinner, take a night walk around the lodge to observe nocturnal animals like civets, leopard cats, mouse deer, and moonrats. 

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

Day 5 - Check Out / Lahad Datu Airport

Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning before checking out. 

After lunch, transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for your flight – your tour ends here.

Meals : Breakfast / Lunch

Meals 04 Breakfasts, 05 Lunches, 04 Dinners
Includes 04 Nights Accommodation, Meals as Stated, Scheduled Return Transfer – LDU>URL>LDU (Seat-In-Coach), English Speaking Guide, Entry Permit & Taxes to Conservation Are
Accommodation 2-Night Stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge
2-Night Stay at Utan Rainforest Lodge
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 / Activities Not Mentioned 
  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts paired with outdoor pants (breathable, quick-dry material in earthy tones) 
  • Personal First Aid Kit, Toiletries, and Medications 
  • Binoculars 
  • Swimwear 
  • Dry bag / Waterproof bag / Plastic bag (to keep your belongings dry) 
  • Head Lamp / Flashlight 
  • Leech Socks  
  • Good Trekking Shoes  
  • Insect Repellent  
  • Cap/Hat 
  • Raincoat 
  • Sunscreen 

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

  • Please ensure you are holding 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 of your accommodation. 
  • Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing 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 is 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