Day 1 Sepilok Nature Resort Pick up from Sandakan airport/hotel and transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort. Check in to the rustic lodge, and you are free on your own for the rest of the day. Overnight Sepilok Nature Resort. Dinner Sepilok Nature Resort
Day 2 Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre / Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre / Bilit Rainforest Lodge / Kinabatangan River Cruise Meet and pick up at your hotel lobby. Journey to the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre at the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a short briefing session before entering the Centre and be brought to watch a short video documentary providing you with information on the rehabilitation of an orphaned Orang Utan. Enjoy and explore as you get to encounter Bornean-endemic Orang Utans up close as they frolic in their natural habitat. You will proceed to a boardwalk through the lowland rainforest where you can witness the Orang Utan feeding from a feeding platform. After enjoying some time with the Orang Utans, you will proceed to Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Sun Bear is the smallest bear in the world where their height of adult is around 120cm to 150cm (while standing); weight around 27kg to 65kg. You can easily spot white or yellowish crescent marking on its chests. Then you will be taken on a 2-hour journey to the Bilit Jetty. Upon arrival at the jetty, you will take a boat ride to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located at the Bilit Village. A welcome drink is served upon your arrival at the Bilit Rainforest Lodge as you check-in. Lunch is served for you to refuel and recharge! Hop onto a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in the evening to discover wildlife situated along the river where you will have the chance to see the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants! Dinner will be ready for you in the evening after your river cruise. After dinner, you can go for a complimentary night safari cruise where you can spot nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds, or to have some leisure time to yourself before spending the night at Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Day 3 Morning River Cruise or Jungle Trek / Afternoon River Cruise Rise and shine! Opt to either go for an early morning river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of more Bornean-endemic wildlife or to go for a jungle trek at the Oxbow Lake to encounter an array of bird species. After a morning of encountering wildlife, it’s time to refuel and recharge with at breakfast. Have so free and easy leisure time to yourself until it’s time for lunch in the afternoon. You can opt to add on a jungle walk (guided tour) at a reasonable fee. It’s time to head out on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of a variety of wildlife. After your river cruise, dinner is served in the dining hall. Have some leisure time to yourself and spend the night at Bilit Rainforest Lodge. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Bilit Rainforest Lodge
Day 4 Gomantong Cave / Sandakan Airport / (Flight) Kota Kinabalu A hearty breakfast will be served to kick start the day! It’s time for some cave exploring. You will be taken on a 30-minute drive to the famous Gomantong Caves! Explore the Gomantong Caves – home to millions of bats and swiftlets. You may get to witness the birds’ nest harvesting in action! After your cave exploration, you will be taken to lunch in local restaurant. Transfer to Sandakan Airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu (ETD 1810hrs / 1900hrs). Upon arrival in Kota Kinabalu, transfer to Sutera Harbour Resort - Magellan Sutera for check in. Free & Easy for the rest of the evening. Overnight at Sutera Harbour Resort - The Magellan Sutera Resort. Breakfast / Lunch Sutera Harbour Resort - The Magellan Sutera Resort
Day 5 Free and Easy / North Borneo Cruises - Sunset Dinner Cruise Free and Easy to discover charms of KK city on your own during the day. Alternatively, you can opt to spend the day snorkeling or diving off the islands of Tunkul Abdul Rahman Park! Enquire with your Travel Consultant to add this tour to your itinerary. Your tropical evening on the North Borneo Cruise begins at Sutera Marina Jetty. Get ready to become acquainted with the charms of Kota Kinabalu on a whole new level. All aboard! Your evening unfolds along the sultry sun-tinged South China Sea, cruising pass the islands and water villages that dot Sabah’s west coast. You are free to wander around the vessel. Panoramic ocean views, warmth of the setting sun and gentle sea breeze grace the upper-deck while a live band serenades the ethnic themed air-conditioned restaurant below with acoustic favorites. Dinner will be served buffet style. Time to sink your teeth into Sabah’s most sought after culinary experience. As the sun sets and the stars come out, Kota Kinabalu’s coastline now comes alive with dazzling city night lights. The North Borneo Cruise will glide across the Waterfront as you indulge in dessert or your next glass of wine. Your rendezvous at sea comes to an end. You will disembark from the cruise at the Sutera Marina Jetty. Breakfast / Dinner Sutera Harbour Resort - The Magellan Sutera Resort
Day 6 Departs Kota Kinabalu (Or Extend Tour) Time to say goodbye to the wild side of the world! Upon check out, transfer to the airport and take your flight out from Sabah. Breakfast End