An in-depth adventure to see Borneo’s unique wildlife, natural wonders, culture and endangered creatures before a deluxe beach finale on Langkawi Island

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  • Personalised journeys from start to finish

  • Every trip helps support Conservation

  • Every detail taken care of

What's included

  • Completely private tours of Penampang, Kinabatangan, Danum Valley and Kuala Lumpur
  • Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion
  • Private tour options in Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok Nature Resort and Langkawi
  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Meet and greet airport service
  • Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
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At a glance

Enjoy a complete and privileged tour of Borneo’s inimitable wildlife kingdom and prolific natural habitats, book-ended with time on both Borneo and Langkawi’s best shorelines.

Begin with a relaxing stay on the idyllic beaches or coral islands near Kinabalu to include a private cultural tour of Penampang. Then it’s onto Sandakan and Sepilok to see Orang-Utans, Sun Bears and other endangered wildlife up close in the town’s renowned Rehabilitation centre.  You will then journey into the wilderness of the Kinabatangan River to try and spot these animals in the wild along with other prolific fauna in your daily safari expeditions. Your next destination, to really round off your wildlife exploration of Borneo, is the largely uninhabited and pristine rainforest of the Danum Valley to try and spot wild pygmy elephants, the clouded leopard, gibbons, Orang-utans and if you’re really lucky perhaps a Malayan sun bear or Sumatran rhino. Overnight in Kuala Lumpur on your way to the Jewel of Kedah, otherwise known as Langkawi Island, to conclude your trip on these tropical shores.

Example trip itinerary

Days 1-4

Kota Kinabalu

Flights & transfers

Flight

Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Transfer

Private transfer from Kota Kinabalu to your chosen accommodation

Resorts in Kota Kinabalu

Three days enjoying the Kinabalu coastline or offshore islands Three days enjoying the Kinabalu coastline or offshore islands

Depending on your chosen accommodation around the town of Kota Kinabalu, be it an idyllic island offshore or one of the beachfront properties; spend your days relaxing on the beach, jetty or pool to exploring the underwater life, reefs, local towns and tropical coastline of this part of Borneo. You can do as much or as little as you like, just speak to your personal travel designer about how you wish to spend your time here.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Kota Kinabalu

 
Kota Kinabalu by Night Kota Kinabalu by Night

Spend a delightful evening watching the sunset from scenic Signal Hill, where you'll have the opportunity to pick up handicrafts and curio from a night market before enjoying a fresh seafood dinner and watch a cultural dance.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from to Kota Kinabalu

 
Full day Penampang cultural tour Full day Penampang cultural tour

A full day exploring Borneo’s culture and heritage. You will visit a vibrant, bustling market at Penampang, temples and churches before cruising down a river to visit the Monosopiad cultural village where you will learn about the Borneo history of headhunting.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport

Days 4-8

Sandakan

Flights & transfers

Flight

Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Transfer

Private transfer to Sepilok Nature Resort

 
Check in to Sepilok Nature Resort for two nights Check in to Sepilok Nature Resort for two nights

Check in to your comfortable guestroom at Sepilok Nature Resort.

Full day Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion Full day Sun Bear and Orangutan Excursion

Today you will come face to face with the incredible endangered animals of this area. The eight hour long excursion will include sights of man's closest relative, the Orangutan, and the Sun Bear.

Kinabatangan Tour Kinabatangan Tour

Cruise into the Mangrove Forest and Sakau Village for two nights at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge. Look out for proboscis monkey, orang-utan, gibbons, pygmy elephant and hornbills on the river cruises during your stay. You will also visit the atmospheric Sandakan Market.

Days 8-10

Danum Valley

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private Transfer from Kinabatangan to Danum Valley

 
Check in to Borneo Rainforest Lodge Check in to Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Check in to your delightful chalet at the award-winning Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Two days at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge and exploring the Danum Valley Two days at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge and exploring the Danum Valley

Spend two nights with an English speaking guide exploring the remote Danum Valley, home to the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, Orang Utans and 275 species of bird. During your stay you will enjoy a nature presentation, canopy treetop walks, dips in waterfall pools and tubing through the valley.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer from Danum Valley to Lahad Datu

Flight

Flight from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu

Days 10-11

Kuala Lumpur

Flights & transfers

Flight

Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Transfer

Private Transfer from Kuala Lumpur Airport to your chosen hotel

Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur Overnight in Kuala Lumpur

Explore this bustling metropolis, a potent blend of the old and new. For your time here, Jacada Travel will recommend and arrange privately guided excursions to see the best the city has to offer. For an overnight stay we can arrange many a fine dining experience, which this city and country as well renowned for.

Dinner Reservation and Cultural Show in Kuala Lumpur Dinner Reservation and Cultural Show in Kuala Lumpur

Spend an evening visiting an atmospheric temple and the open air bazaar of Chinatown before enjoying a traditional Malay buffet and cultural show.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private transfer to Kuala Lumpur Airport

Days 11-14

Langkawi

Flights & transfers

Flight

Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi

Transfer

Private transfer to The Datai

 
Check in to The Datai Check in to The Datai

Check in to your handsomely appointed guestroom at The Datai.

Three days at the Datai and enjoying Langkawi Island Three days at the Datai and enjoying Langkawi Island

Spend your time at The Datai taking advantage of its amenities which consist of a professional spa, tennis courts, swimming pools and an eighteen hole championship golf course. What's more, discover the surrounding area of Langkawi. Wander the pristine beaches, explore the rural localities and the tropical rainforests. Jacada Travel will recommend and arrange excursions that will keep you as busy or as relaxed as you wish.

Sunset Dinner Cruise Sunset Dinner Cruise

Watch the sun go down, with a cocktail in hand, on board a luxury yacht.

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Private Transfer to Langkawi Airport

Flight

Flight from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur

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