Malaysia Jungles, Beach and Wildlife

Visit Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring
Enjoy a canopy walk among thre tree tops to see wildlife from a close up perspective.
Trek through the jungle on morning and evening safaris
Go ‘tubing’ down the Danu River
Enjoy 5 days at the luxury Gaya Island Resort and Spa
Walk through Kuala Lumpur, following its Heritage Trail

Discover the very best of Malaysia’s wildlife, jungle and beaches on this ultimate itinerary.

This 13 night journey through Malaysia sees you travel from Kota Kinabalu to the Danum Valley, spending time on an island resort, before ending in the country’s capital. Float in natural hot springs, hand feed orangutans, trek through the jungle spotting proboscis monkeys and go ‘tubing’ down the Danum River. Spend three nights relaxing at Gaya Island Resort and explore Kuala Lumpur on a Heritage Trail walking tour.

Day 1: Arrive Kota Kinabalu

Arrive Kota Kinabalu

Fly into Kota Kinabalu and check into Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, your base for the next two nights. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the resort’s facilities.

Accommodation: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort

Day 2: Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

Kota Kinabalu

Today you will explore Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring on a full day excursion. Travel through villages, paddy fields and stop at Nabalu Market for local produce and handicrafts before arriving at Kinabalu Park. Go on nature walks through the Botanic Garden home to a wide variety of plants, birds and butterflies. Sit down to lunch at a local restaurant then drive to Poring Hot Spring. Let the natural waters soothe tired limbs.

Accommodation: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 2: Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring

Day 3: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Breakfast early before catching your flight to Lahad Datu Airport and upon arrival proceed to Borneo Nature Tours office for registration and briefing. It's a 2 1/2 hour transfer through the 43800 hectares of rainforest to reach the resort. This afternoon you'll be introduced to your new environment through “Nature Trails” and the tree top “Canopy Walkway” which is 300m in length and 26m at the highest point, for a close-up observation of the rainforest canopy. After dinner at the resort you'll have a Night Drive in an open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animal.

Accommodation: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

You'll be greeted by the call of the surrounding wildlife at breakfast before heading off on a trek to the Kadazandusun burial site – “Coffin Cliff”. It's then onto“View Point” for a bird’s eye view of the area. Back to the resort for lunch and this afternoon's activity is a relaxing session of “tubing” down the Danum River (subject to weather and water level condition). After dinner, head off in search of nocturnal animals in the rainforest.

Accommodation: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

It's your last full day in the remote and naturally stunning part of the world! After an early breakfast trek to Fairy Falls and Serpent Falls looking out for local wildlife on the way. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon optional activities : Guided trekking along Segama River or guest’s own leisure

Accommodation: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 6: Transfer to Gaya Island

Danum Valley / Lahad Datu / Kota Kinabalu / Gaya Island Resort

After check out depart for your flight from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu, transfer to the jetty for a scheduled 45 minute boat journey to Gaya Island Resort, your tranquil base for the next three nights.

Accommodation: Gaya Island Resort

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7-9: Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Set between mangroves, coral reefs and pristine beaches, Gaya Island Resort is the ideal place to sit back and relax or head out and explore. Indulge in treatments at Spa Village Gaya Island or try your hand at deep sea fishing.

Accommodation: Gaya Island Resort

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 10: Transfer to Kuala Lumpur

Gaya Island Resort / Kota Kinabau / Kuala Lumpur

The morning is free to spend as you wish before checking out and taking your return boat journey and land transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Fly to Kuala Lumpur, transferring and checking into your hotel, before spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 11-12: Kuala Lumpur sightseeing

Kuala Lumpur

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as you are led through the city on a Heritage Trail walking tour. Visit clan houses, pre-war buildings, temples and squares. Accommodation: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 13: Depart

Kuala Lumpur / UK

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight home.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

Low Season from: 10th January 2025 - 31st March 2025

from £2,659pp

Important Info

Important info

Surcharges apply over peak seasons

Surcharges apply for transfers between 10PM – 8AM

Single room surcharges apply

Accommodation is subject to availability and minimum night’s stay apply at certain times

Recommended to bring insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, binoculars, raincoat, hat, torch and to wear light coloured clothing (not bright)

Inclusions

Accommodation

All airport (shared), overland (private), scheduled boat/ferry and unscheduled transfers

All tours (shared, as stated in the itinerary)

Some meals (as stated in the itinerary)

Entrance fees to sightseeing places

Exclusions

Conservation fee on first night of itinerary

International and domestic flights

Additional meals (not stated in itinerary)

Travel insurance and items of a personal nature

Early check in or late check out

Tips

Drinks

Personal expenses or entrance fees to additional sightseeing/optional activities

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