An Orangutan Adventure Holiday - A Small Group Safari from £1,600 per person sharing - Sept 2008

15th September

Met upon arrival into Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the Hyatt Regency Hotel where you have a chance to relax and recuperate after your flight.

O/N Hyatt Regency Hotel – a comfortable western style hotel in deluxe seaview rooms

16th September

A short transfer to the airport where you catch your internal flight to Lahad Datu on the eastern coast of Borneo. Met upon arrival you transfer approximately 3hrs on a gravel road through a series of palm oil plantations and thick forest to the stunning Borneo Rainforest Lodge and Danum Valley. You should arrive in time for a relaxing lunch and then start exploring this unique eco-system in the afternoon.

O/N Borneo Rainforest Lodge - locally crafted bungalows connected by a walkway and perched along the bank of the river with views into the rainforest (B/L/D)

17th September

Danum Valley is one of the best remaining examples of how Borneo's forests used to be, with a thick tropical canopy and a variety of wildlife. Set up to protect the area from logging, Danum Valley encompasses 43 kilometres squared of pristine rainforest. Aside from this the conservation area has a variety of wildlife including, orang-utans, a variety of birdlife, clouded leopard, elephant and if one is very lucky the Sumatran rhino. With both a canopy walkway and a viewpoint which looks out over the jungle canopy and the dramatic mountains this conservation area is definitely worth dropping in on.
O/N Borneo Rainforest Lodge - locally crafted bungalows connected by a walkway and perched along the bank of the river with views into the rainforest (B/L/D)

18th September

Activities are as previous day. Danum Valley is renowned for its excellent birding and counts 275 species of birds and 109 species of mammals among its residents. Danum Valley is a world renowned birding destination.
O/N Borneo Rainforest Lodge - locally crafted bungalows connected by a walkway and perched along the bank of the river with views into the rainforest (B/L/D)

19th September

An early start for your transfer northwards to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Tabin has one of the highest densities of wild orangutans and is an excellent place to see a variety of fauna and flora including pygmy elephant, rhino (exceedingly rare) and much, much more.

O/N Tabin Wildlife Reserve – locally constructed comfortable log cabins located on the banks of the Lipad River (B/L/D)

20th September

A full day to explore the surrounds of Tabin Wildlife Reserve; a variety of walks are on offer exploring various corners of the forest that will maximise your chances of seeing as much wildlife as possible.

O/N Tabin Wildlife Reserve – locally constructed comfortable log cabins located on the banks of the Lipad River (B/L/D)

21st September

Land transfer to BILIT at Ulu Kinabatangan. BILIT offers you one of the best opportunities to see Orangutans in the wild! Similar to Sukau but not quite as developed BILIT rests on the banks of the Kinabatangan river and has the second highest density of wild Orangutans in Borneo. The next couple of days are spent exploring this area of mangrove and rainforest either on foot or by boat. The river safari visits a variety of fauna and flora along the banks of the Kinabatangan River including orangutans and proboscis monkeys! Guide, accommodation and meals are all included.
O/N Bilit Adventure Lodge - rustic but comfortable accommodation with ensuite bathrooms (B/L/D)

22nd and 23rd September

Today you can opt for the river safari which visits a variety of fauna and flora along the banks of the Kinabatangan River including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, tree snakes, crocodiles, civets, monitor lizards macaques and much much more! Sumatran Rhinos have been spotted here (although fairly rare) and herds of wild elephant often pass through the park...
O/N Bilit Adventure Lodge (B/L/D)

24th September

A final day to explore the wonders of Kinabatangan before departing back to Sepilok in the evening.
O/N Sepilok Nature Resort (B)

25th September

Early start to transfer by road to the jetty and then transfer by boat (approx 2hrs) to Lankayan Island. You will arrive in time for a delicious lunch on the island and then have the afternoon at your leisure and plan how you want to spend the next couple of days on this idyllic island.
Overnight at Lankayan in private chalets located on the beach (B/L/D)

26th-27th September

Spend your days relaxing on Lankayan. For those that wish to, Lankayan is excellent for diving. August is also the optimum time for seeing hatching turtles as they have been nesting since the end of June/beginning of July. Lankayan is now widely respected as the preferred location to watch this spectacle. Alternatively one can relax on the beach, go snorkelling, swimming, hire sea kayaks or go windsurfing. A perfect location to relax and soak up some sun after the adventures of the last few days!
Overnight at Lankayan in private chalets located on the beach (B/L/D)

28th September

Today you leave the idyllic island paradise and transfer by boat back to the mainland. With a short transfer to Sandakan you catch your return flight either directly to Kuala Lumpur and then home to the UK or via Kota Kinabalu (please note this internal flight is not included).