Take the family to Borneo

Transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok - Transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok - At leisure in My Nature Resort

Day 1: Sepilok

Transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok
Shared Car Transfer: Once you have arrived at Sandakan airport, we will meet you and drive you to Sepilok. Estimated travel time - 30 minutes.


At leisure in My Nature Resort
Excursion: During the day, you are free to walk around the resort. Behind the resort, there is a boardwalk of about 1,050 meters, running next to the Sepilok Protected Forest Reserve. The Night Walk is also available at the resort and will be conducted by an in-house guide (not included in the price).

My Nature - Labuk Bay and Rainforest Discovery Centre

Day 2: Sepilok

My Nature - Labuk Bay and Rainforest Discovery Centre
Shared Excursion: Your morning is free to enjoy at leisure, then after lunch, proceed to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey sanctuary and the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Walk to the orchid garden & plants and to the Canopy Walkway, one of the most unique canopy walks or sky walks, for a chance to catch a glimpse the wildlife that have made the virgin rainforest their home. At 17:30hrs return to the resort before night fall.

Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre - Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - Transfer from Sepilok to Sukau by land

Day 3: Sepilok - Kinabatangan River

Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre
Shared Excursion: The dedicated staff of the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre care for young, orphaned orangutans, as well as a number of other endangered species. With Malaysia as the world’s largest exporter of palm oil, deforestation has had a huge impact on the natural habitat of its wildlife - but particularly this orange-furred primate, the closest living relative to humans. However, the creation of the Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve, where the sanctuary is located, has largely helped mitigate the repercussions. Now, 60 to 80 orangutans roam freely in the reserve. At this centre, regarded as an important tool in educating both locals and tourists, you can observe man’s closest relative, the Orangutan, being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat. When you arrive, you will proceed to the free roaming area to watch the 10.00 a.m. feeding of the young primates. Then, experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo and absorb the sights, sounds and smell of the lush jungle. You can then visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and get close to the world’s smallest bear by observing it in its beautifully restored natural forest habitat.


Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Shared Excursion: Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and get close to the world’s smallest bear by observing it in its beautifully restored natural forest habitat.


Transfer from Sepilok to Sukau by land
Shared Other Transfer: Depart for an estimated 2 hours overland journey to Sukau.


The Kinabatangan River
Shared Excursion: The Kinabatangan River begins its life as the second longest river in Malaysia high in the hills of southwest Sabah, before wending its way east to its mouth in the Sulu Sea, nearly 600km away. While excessive logging has seriously affected the ecology of its upper reaches, the lower Kinabatangan has been left alone and has become a verdant oasis, providing sanctuary for some of the world’s most remarkable wildlife. As you cruise up river to Sukau village unique habitats begin to reveal their natural wonders. Saltwater crocodiles dwell in the muddy waters of the mangrove swamps while the river’s depths are home to the endemic Borneo river shark. In the surviving lowland forests, native Proboscis monkeys leap between branches while in the trees sits a more placid primate, the renowned Bornean orangutan. The river itself offers a refreshing bath for beautiful Asian elephants and the floodplain, a declared protected area, hosts a vibrant array of bird species. Look out for a flash of orange amidst the green canopy, alerting you to the presence of one of the largest and most beautiful birds in Asia, the Rhinoceros Hornbill, whose distinctive beak is a marvel of nature. Historically, the Kinabatangan river has been renowned for its rare treasures. For centuries the red and white nests constructed out of the saliva of swiftlets have been harvested from the intricate system of limestone caves hidden deep within Gomatong hill. The nests have been used in Chinese cuisine for over 400 hundred years, most famously in bird’s nest soup, and are valued for their exquisite flavour and health benefits. In the late afternoon you will once again take to the water to explore the Menanggul River, a small tributary of the Kinabatangan. There is a nearby oxbow lake which is also good for spotting wildlife. Following this final exploration you will return to the lodge for dinner.

Morning and afternoon wildlife-spotting river cruise

Day 4: Kinabatangan River

Morning and afternoon wildlife-spotting river cruise
Shared Excursion: Be up early this morning for a 6.30am river cruise to the Oxbow lakes. The trip will take you to see the riverine forest and the wildlife in the area as well as experience the magnificent morning mist floating on the waters of Kinabatangan. The Oriental darter, Storm’s stork and various species of hornbills and kingfishers make up the possible sightings. After a wonderful morning of wildlife spotting, head back to the lodge for breakfast. You will embark on another cruise at around 4.30pm. In the afternoon it's possible you'll spot different species of wildlife and absorb the early evening stillness of the water. Return to the lodge before sunset.

Transfer from Sukau to Sandakan Airport by land - Transfer from Sukau to Sandakan Airport by land - Domestic flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Day 5: Kota Kinabalu

Transfer from Sukau to Sandakan Airport by land
Shared Car Transfer: Depart for the overland journey to back to Sandakan Airport. Estimated travel time - approximately 2 hours.


Domestic flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Scheduled flight Transfer: Short flight from Sandakan airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu airport (BKI) . Estimated travel time: 45 minutes


Transfer from Kota Kinabalu airport to your hotel
Other Transfer: We will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Estimated travel time: approximately 20 minutes

Visit Nabalu Town (en route to Kinabalu Park) - Visit Kinabalu National Park - Visit Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden and Nature Trail Walks

Day 6: Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park

Visit Nabalu Town (en route to Kinabalu Park)
Excursion: Nabalu is a small town on the roadside, just 12km from Kinabalu National Park. The 15-Meter watch tower of Nabalu is so prominent that every motorist passing by will notice it. Nabalu town is one of the best spots to see Mt. Kinabalu and its adjacent landscape.


Visit Kinabalu National Park
Excursion: Nominated by UNESCO as Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site, Kinabalu National Park is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Owing to the extensive range of habitats from tropical lowland and lush jungle to sub-alpine forest, Borneo’s most popular national park is teeming with life. With over 4,500 identified species, the region’s sheer variety of flora and fauna is simply astounding and is home to some of the most fascinating creatures in the world. Such as those endemic to the country like the majestic Kinabalu Serpent Eagle and Borneo’s largest insectivore, the Moonrat. Kinabalu’s plant species are just as weird and wonderful as its animal inhabitants, many of which are carefully cultivated in the Mountain Garden, allowing you to get a close look at some of nature’s most beautiful plants. But don’t get too close, species include the infamous Nepenthes Rajah, the pitcher plant, renowned for being the largest carnivorous plant in the world - it's a threat to all insects and even small mammals. You’ll also find the enigmatic Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, the Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, which has delicate green petals that appear to be painted with maroon red spots and stripes, rendering it worthy of such a title. The park’s centrepiece is a 4,095m mountain towering above the dense tropical forest. Mount Kinabalu located in the north of Borneo, attracts thousands of ambitious climbers every year, all hoping to conquer the rocky terrain of Malaysia’s highest mountain. For a novel perspective of the mountain’s striking exterior, experience the Mountain Torq, Asia’s first Via Feratta or ‘iron road’. This alternative climb is designed for the adventurous, with a route following tightrope walks and swinging planks that bring an extra adrenaline rush to the trek and reveal the immense beauty of the mountain plateau. What to bring: Raincoat, insect repellent, water bottle.


Visit Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden and Nature Trail Walks
Excursion: From the montane oak-chestnut forest proceed to the lowland dipterocarp forest at Poring. Cross a Canopy Walkway (built across the rainforest canopy 100 feet above ground level) to view the epiphytes growing on the tree tops.


Take a dip in Kinabalu's hot springs
Excursion: Take a dip at the hot springs where the sulphuric content of the natural springs are said to have therapeutic value. Bring swimwear, a towel and toiletries.

At leisure on the beach near Kota Kinabalu

Day 7: Kota Kinabalu

At leisure on the beach near Kota Kinabalu
Excursion: Relax on the beach and unwind. Have some time to spend at leisure on the resplendent coastline of Kota Kinabalu.

Transfer from Kota Kinabalu to the airport - Transfer from Kota Kinabalu to the airport

Day 8:

Transfer from Kota Kinabalu to the airport
Other Transfer: We will pick you up from your hotel and ensure you make your flight in good time. Estimated travel time: approximately 30 minutes.