Day 1 Kota Kinabalu/ Keningau/ Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC) 0630hrs: Meet and pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Depart for 2 hours drive to the small town in Keningau, passing by the scenic mountainous view of Crocker Range. 0830hrs: Arrive at Keningau Town. Visit local coffee shop for a coffee break or do some last minute shopping. 0930hrs: Continue journey to Sabah’s Lost World, Maliau Basin Conservation Area. 1330hrs: Arrive at the Shell Maliau Reception (SMBRIB) for lunch.Visit the Information Gallery for an overall view and understanding of the Maliau Basin, Sabah’s Lost World. 1400hrs: Proceed to the Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC). Pygmy elephants and wild cattle (banteng) are frequently seen in this area. 1430hrs: Upon arrival, registration and check-in to the accommodation. Freshen up. Free and easy at your own leisure until dinner time. 1900hrs: Dinner at MBSC, followed by video presentation on introduction to Maliau Basin. 2000hrs: Tonight (if weather permits), enjoy a night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife; species most often encountered are wild boar sambar deer, civet etc. 2130hrs: Return back to MBSC for a good night rest. Lunch / Dinner Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC)
Day 2 MBSC/ Agathis Camp/ Ginseng Camp/ Ginseng Falls/ Ginseng Camp 0700hrs: Breakfast and pack up. Collect Packed lunch 0830hrs: Depart for Agathis Camp (1.5 hours drive) nestled in hill mixed dipterocarp forest. Agathis Camp is 8.82 KM away from Maliau Basin Studies Centre and located at the southern-most edge of Maliau Basin Conservation Area, about 20 KM to the north of the Security Gate and 500 Meters above sea level. Upon arrival, you may leave your main luggage at the store room of Agathis Camp and bring only the necessary. 1000hrs: Let the Adventure begins! From Agathis Camp, trek through the rainforest for 9 KM to reach Ginseng Camp. We will be stopping half-way to have our packed lunch 1500hrs: Arrival at Ginseng Camp. 1530hrs: Depart for Ginseng Falls which is 200 Meters away from Ginseng Camp 1600hrs: Arrive at Ginseng Falls 1700hrs: Head back to Ginseng Camp from Ginseng Falls 1900hrs: Dinner and overnight. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Ginseng Camp
Day 3 Ginseng Camp/ Maliau Falls/ Ginseng Camp 0700hrs: Breakfast. 0800hrs: Pack up your stuff and collect the packed lunch. Trek 5.5 KM along the lowland Dipterocarp Forests to Maliau Falls. 1200hrs: Expected to arrive at Maliau Waterfall. The awesome Maliau Waterfalls, the most famed and undisputed jewel in the crown of Maliau Basin. Maliau waterfall is a spectacular seven-tiered waterfall cascading over and over into Maliau River, the highest fall of which is a magnificent 28 Meters fall. Stop for lunch and rest. 1400hrs: Depart Maliau Waterfalls and return to Ginseng Camp via the same trails. 1700hrs: Expected arrival at Ginseng Camp. Constructed in 2005 near to the impressive 27 Meters high Ginseng Falls, this substantial camp can accommodate up to 20 visitors, and has hammock-style beds and toilets cum showers. 1900hrs: Dinner & overnight at Ginseng Camp. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Ginseng Camp
Day 4 Ginseng Map/ Agathis Camp/ Kota Kinabalu 0700hrs: Breakfast and pack up. 0830hrs: Depart Ginseng Camp and drop by the 4‐storeys Maliau Basin Observation Tower which offers a spectacular morning views of the rainforest. 1230hrs: Estimated arrival at Agates Camp for your own lunch and proceed to the main gate 1400hrs: Journey back to Kota Kinabalu. 1700hrs: Estimated arrival at Kota Kinabalu and onward transfer to your hotel. Breakfast / Packed-lunch End