Borneo in Style

DAY 1 International Flight

Your adventure begins as you head to the airport and board a late morning international flight to Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital. The overnight flight takes roughly 13 hours.

DAY 2 Arrive and Settle In

You'll arrive into Kuala Lumpur in the morning and transfer across to the onward flight to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysian Borneo's Sabah State. Your bags will be checked through and the flight takes just under three hours. At the airport you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel. You'll be staying at the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Ria, which is set in 400 acres of lush rainforest on the edge of a soft sandy beach. The drive will take around 40 minutes.

After the long flights, spend the afternoon in the sun, breathing in the fresh sea air and sinking your toes into the sand as you settle into the holiday mood. Then perhaps opt for a rejuvenating spa treatment to really enter into the spirit, before settling down to watch the sun set with a cocktail as you wait for your fresh Malaysian dinner at Tepi Laut Makan Street restaurant. We'll ensure that a dinner reservation is made for you, and perhaps even a post-flight rejuvenating spa treatment.

DAY 3 To Sepilok

Take a private transfer back to the airport early this morning, in time for your short flight to Sandakan. Once landed there you'll be transferred to your hotel by the Sepilok Kabili Reserve. You'll have time to settle in, take in your new-found jungle surroundings and enjoy a spot of lunch. This afternoon it's time to spot some of the area's most famous residents - the orangutans. Visiting Sepilok's Orangutan Sanctuary you'll have your first experience of the wildlife Borneo is so famous for and can see for yourself how beautiful and intelligent these apes really are. This is the world's largest orangutan rehabilitation centre and gives visitors and researchers alike the opportunity to observe orangutan in their natural habitat.

As darkness falls, it's time to explore the jungle on a privately guided night walk. With many nocturnal species taking up residence in the rainforest this is one of the best times to spot wildlife.

DAY 4 To Danum Valley

This morning, say goodbye to the river as you depart upstream for an hour or so toward your next jungle adventure. Continue your journey by road for around two hours toward the ancient rainforest of the Danum Valley. You'll have to stop to register your entrance into the national park at the Danum Valley Park Headquarters in Lahad Datu, and from there you'll start to get deep into the forest on a further three and a half hour shared lodge transfer. Arriving at Borneo Rainforest Lodge the long journey will all seem worth it as you see the exceptionally beautiful surroundings and are met by your private nature guide, who will fill you in on what rainforest adventures you'll be having whilst you're here.

DAY 5 To The Beach

Rise early for your final morning in the rainforest, and perhaps head out for a trek with your guide just after dawn, alternatively you might like to return to the canopy walkway for one last panoramic tree top view. After breakfast you'll then make the bumpy transfer back to Lahad Datu, were you'll catch a short domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu. Once landed here you'll be collected and driven from the airport to the jetty, where the boats to Gaya Island depart from. After so many days in the dense rainforest enjoy the open sea views for half an hour or so, and then dock onto the sandy shores of your beachfront hotel for the next four nights. Once you've checked in, head straight to the beach for an afternoon drink in the sun and then a leisurely dinner.