Day 1
Kuching
Fly into Kuching and find your arrival transfer to your hotel. Settle in and recuperate from your travels before meeting your CEO and fellow travellers. You will
overnight in Kuching for the next three nights.
Overnight: The Waterfront Hotel or similar
Day 2
Kuching
Embark on a full-day excursion from Kuching to a Bidayuh tribal village, where you’ll learn about the culture and lifestyle of this indigenous group. Visit a bamboo longhouse, stroll through rice fields and orchards, enjoy a traditional dance, and witness meal preparation with local ingredients. Stop at Serian's vibrant market en route.
Overnight: The Waterfront Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3
Kuching
Explore the lush Santubong Peninsula and cruise the Santubong River, spotting proboscis monkeys and Irrawaddy dolphins. After free time, join an amphibian expert for an evening walk in Kubah National Park, listening to the jungle orchestra and searching for rare frog species, including the tiny Kubah narrow-mouthed frog.
Overnight: The Waterfront Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4
Kuching – Gunung Mulu National Park via internal flight
Fly to Mulu and transfer to your hotel near Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its biodiversity, tropical forest, and karst features. Explore the Mulu Caves, home to world-record chambers and passages, including the Sarawak Chamber and Deer Cave. Enjoy a night walk with a local guide to spot nocturnal wildlife, including glowing fireflies and fungi. Overnight in Mulu for two nights.
Overnight: Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 5
Gunung Mulu National Park
Take a longboat along the Melinau River to visit a Penan settlement, a hunter-gatherer tribe threatened by deforestation. Explore Wind Cave’s calcite formations, then hike to Clearwater Cave, Asia’s longest passage. After a picnic, visit Lang and Deer Caves, witnessing stunning stalagmites and the bat exodus at dusk.
Overnight: Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 6
Gunung Mulu National Park – Kota Kinabalu via internal flight
Spend the morning exploring Gunung Mulu National Park at your own pace, with the option to experience the Mulu Skywalk, the world’s longest canopy walk. In the afternoon, fly to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight: Hotel Grandis or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7
Kota Kinabalu – Sepilok – Kampung Bilit
Take an early morning flight to Sandakan and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned or injured orangutans, with the aim of reintroducing them into the wild. These critically endangered creatures are native to Borneo and Sumatra. Next, visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to learn about the world’s smallest bear species and conservation efforts. Afterward, transfer to Kampung Bilit village for an evening river cruise along the Kinabatangan River to spot wildlife such as monkeys, elephants, and crocodiles. Overnight in Kampung Bilit for two nights.
Overnight: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8
Kampung Bilit
Nestled along a bend in the Kinabatangan River, the village of Kampung Bilit offers abundant wildlife-viewing opportunities. Explore the surrounding jungle on foot with local guides and naturalists, before embarking on a river cruise to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and the elusive pygmy elephant, among other fascinating species.
Overnight: Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9
Kampung Bilit – Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Drive to Tabin Wildlife Reserve and check in at our rainforest lodge. Home to diverse wildlife, including nine primate species, three cats, and hundreds of birds, the reserve offers exciting exploration. Hike to the Lipad mud volcano, climb the observation tower, then enjoy a night safari to spot nocturnal creatures like the tarsier, clouded leopard, and slow loris. Overnight here for the next two nights.
Overnight: Tabin Wildlife Reserve or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Spend the day exploring Tabin Wildlife Reserve with local guides. Begin with an early morning bird walk to spot the park's vibrant bird species. After breakfast, trek through the rainforest to Lipad Waterfall for a refreshing dip or relaxation by the pool. In the afternoon, enjoy a wildlife drive through the reserve. After dinner, take a night walk around the lodge to search for sleeping birds, frogs, and insects.
Overnight: Tabin Wildlife Reserve or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11
Tabin Wildlife Reserve – Kota Kinabalu via internal flight
Enjoy this morning at leisure, with options to watch a video about Tabin Wildlife Reserve or create a souvenir using mud from the Lipad volcano. In the afternoon, catch a flight back to Kota Kinabalu and enjoy free time to explore the vibrant coastal city, with its bustling markets, scenic waterfront, and lively atmosphere.
Overnight: Hotel Grandis or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 12
Kota Kinabalu
Your tour concludes today. Depart for the airport independently for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast
