River & Rainforest Explorer
Kota Kinabalu,Malaysia
Duration
5 Days 4 Nights TripTour Code
TP5278Description
Highlights
- Wildlife & Nature
Included
- Accommodation,Meals as specified,English speaking guide,This tour package rates include pick-up and drop-off from Sandakan Airport or hotels in Sandakan Town.
Not Included
- Domestic airfare (Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu),Camera fee and items not mentioned,Tourism Tax (TTx) flat rate of RM 10 per room per night.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Our adventure begins as we pick you up from Sandakan airport or hotel in Sandakan, then we’ll head to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre.
- There, you’ll get to learn about the rehabilitation effort done by the centre through a short video screening.
- Make your way to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of orang utan and other monkeys around.
- You can also spend time observing the cheeky little younglings in enclosed nursery area.
- After lunch, embark on a
- 5 hour journey by speedboat up the Kinabatangan River to Sukau Rainforest Lodge.
- Right after checking-in, go on board for a late afternoon cruise in search of Borneo’s wildlife and birds.
- Return to the lodge to savor a scrumptious dinner at Melapi restaurant, followed by a slide presentation and interpretation by a naturalist guide.
Day 2
- Rise and shine for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to Kelenanap oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife.
- After breakfast, join in the nature walk along the lodge’s Hornbill Boardwalk with the in-house naturalist.
- It will be free at leisure after lunch.
- In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise to check off your wildlife sightings.
Day 3
- Rise early and prepare for your trip to Danum valley.
- After breakfast, we embark on a 2 hour overland journey to Lahad Datu before our onward journey to the award winning nature lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
- Enjoy lunch upon arrival and check-in.
- In the evening a slide show and explore nature trail to canopy walkway.
- If weather permits, we go spotlighting to view some of the nocturnal animals.
Day 4
- Free at leisure until check out.
- Depart back to Lahad Datu.
- Take the late afternoon flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Day 5
- Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins.
- Trek to waterfall for a refreshing dip in rock pools.
- Return to lodge for lunch.
- In the afternoon, explore more trails.
Faq's
No, orangutans in Sukau Rainforest are not dangerous. They are gentle giants and pose no threat to humans. However, it's important to maintain a safe distance and follow guidelines provided by your guide to ensure their well-being and your own safety.
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