Itinerary

• Day 1
  Arrival in Kota Kinabalu, known as "KK" to the locals and the capital city of the state of Sabah, Malaysia, your gateway to Borneo. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. (Overnight Kota Kinabalu - Pacific Sutera )
• Day 2
  Depart early morning for your 2-hour drive overland through padi-fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu at 5,000 feet (1,525 meters), to arrive at the park headquarters at Kundasang. Visit the Visitor Centre and Mountain Garden; home to some of the 24 species of flowering rhododendrons, 10 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, estimated 1,400 species of orchids, over 600 species of ferns, more than 40 species of oak trees and over 300 species of birds. Enjoy guided walks in the cool surrounding of the montane forest with a close-up incredible view of Mt. Kinabalu, highest peak in Southeast Asia. Afterwards visit Poring Hot Springs for a relaxing dip in hot water. Evening return to Kota Kinabalu. (Overnight Kota Kinabalu - Pacific Sutera Includes: Breakfast and Lunch)
• Day 3
  Early morning flight to Sandakan and a visit to the world famous Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and close contact with the remarkable "man of the forest." Afternoon boat trip across Sandakan Bay through the saltwater swamp forest into the mouth of the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife, including the wild orangutan, macaques, red and silver leaf monkeys, dozens of beautiful birds, including egrets, several species of kingfisher, the Oriental darter and the most famous and entertaining creature of all - the bizarre proboscis monkey found only in Borneo. (Overnight Kota Kinabalu - Pacific Sutera Includes: Breakfast and Lunch)
• Day 4
  After breakfast, pack your island bag with your swimwear, suntan lotion and camera. You will board a boat for a 20-minute ride across the South China Sea to beautiful Sapi Island. On this small island you can swim in the warm water, snorkel to view the colorful fish and coral life, take a short nature walk or just relax on the beach. Boat returns in late afternoon. (Overnight Kota Kinabalu - Pacific Sutera Includes: Breakfast and Lunch)
• Day 5
  Transfer to airport.
  (Includes Breakfast)

Highlights

• Island jungle walk
• Abai River in search of Proboscis Monkey families
• Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary

Rates (per person)

*   Single: One person per room
** Double: Two persons in one room - twin share
***Triple: Three persons in one room with 1 extra bed

Tour Includes

• Airport transfers
• Accommodations - Pacific Sutera - 4 nights
• Sightseeing as described above
• Economy airfare to Sandakan
• Transportation as described
• Meals as listed in itinerary
• Guide services

Not Included

• Travel Insurance - Highly recommended
• Meals not stated
• Tips to guides and drivers