Itinerary
- Day 1
Sandakan
You'll arrive in Sandakan and get settled at the Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort. Later this afternoon there's a group briefing with your leader, and if time permits you can join an optional night walk before dinner.
Optional Activities
- Night walk this evening
- Day 2
Sandakan
This morning head to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary to watch orphaned and rescued orangutans during feeding time. Afterward, the Rainforest Discovery Centre has a canopy walkway where you'll spot hornbills and possibly orangutans if it's fruiting season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary headquarters at feeding time
- Rainforest Discovery Centre visit with canopy walkway
Optional Activities
- Return to orangutan sanctuary for second afternoon feeding session (return transfer costs not included)
- Sun Bear Conservation Centre visit
Landmarks/POIs Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Rainforest Discovery Centre - Day 3
Sepilok to Kinabatangan
After breakfast you'll drive two to three hours to the Kinabatangan River, Borneo's third-longest river. This afternoon and evening take a river cruise as it gets dark, looking for pygmy elephants, wild orangutans, gibbons, proboscis monkeys and various bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kinabatangan
- Dusk river wildlife cruise
Landmarks/POIs Kinabatangan River - Day 4
Kinabatangan
Start early with a dawn river cruise hunting for wildlife. Following breakfast, you can either walk nature trails or visit a nearby Orang Sungai village to learn about the indigenous community. Return to the river this afternoon for crocodiles and forest animals, with an optional night walk to spot owls or Western tarsiers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dawn wildlife cruise on Kinabatangan River
- Nature trail walk or village visit to Orang Sungai community
- Afternoon river cruise
Optional Activities
- Night walk to see owls or Western tarsiers
Landmarks/POIs Kinabatangan River - Day 5
Kinabatangan to Sandakan
After breakfast drive about two and a half hours back to Sandakan, stopping at the War Memorial along the way. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, try local food or walk through Sandakan's compact streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Sandakan with stop at Sandakan War Memorial
Optional Activities
- Explore Sandakan at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Sandakan War Memorial - Day 6
Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
Following breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to Kuala Lumpur on the Malaysian Peninsula. Your new leader meets you there and you'll take a two-hour drive to Malacca, arriving at your hotel in the afternoon with time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
- Transfer from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Malacca
Optional Activities
- Explore Malacca
- Day 7
Malacca
Spend the day exploring Malacca's well-preserved colonial architecture from Portuguese, British and Dutch periods. Walk through the Chinatown area with antique shops and temples, then try some colourful trishaws. That evening have Baba Nyonya cuisine, which blends Chinese, Malay and other influences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Baba Nyonya cuisine (blend of Chinese, Malay and other influences))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Malacca colonial town
- Trishaw tour of Chinatown
- Visit to Hindu temple, Taoist temple and mosque
- Visit to oldest functioning church in Malaysia
- Baba Nyonya dinner (Malacca cuisine)
Landmarks/POIs Malacca Chinatown - Day 8
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
Transfer about three hours to Batu Caves, limestone formations that form a holy Hindu site with a large statue of Lord Murugan. You'll climb 272 steps and see plenty of monkeys around the caves. Then continue to Kuala Lumpur where the afternoon is free to visit Petronas Towers, shop or relax. Later catch drinks at a rooftop bar with city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Batu Caves
- Visit to Batu Caves and climb 272 steps
- Transfer to Kuala Lumpur
Optional Activities
- Visit to Petronas Towers
- Shopping
- Visit to rooftop bars
Landmarks/POIs Batu Caves Petronas Towers - Day 9
Kuala Lumpur
Begin with an orientation walk of Kuala Lumpur followed by a food tour through Malay, Indian and Chinese culinary traditions. You'll start at Masjid Jamek and visit historic temples, try noodles in Chinatown, then head to Little India in Brickfields for Indian food and colourful streets. The afternoon is free to explore further, shop or visit KL Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Chinatown noodles)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Kuala Lumpur
- City food tour including visit to Masjid Jamek
- Visit to oldest Chinese temple
- Visit to oldest Indian temple
- Chinatown noodle experience
- Brickfields (Little India) exploration with Indian food sampling
Optional Activities
- Shopping in malls
- Museum visits
- KL Tower visit
Landmarks/POIs Masjid Jamek Chinatown Brickfields KL Tower - Day 10
Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Take a four-hour train ride north to Butterworth, then cross the bridge by transfer to Penang island and Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive, there's a late afternoon orientation tour to get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Butterworth
- Transfer across bridge to Penang
- Late afternoon orientation tour of Georgetown
Landmarks/POIs Georgetown - Day 11
Penang
Walk through Georgetown on a city tour seeing colonial structures, ornate temples and colourful street art, finishing at the Khoo Clan House and Museum. The afternoon is yours to explore further by climbing Penang Hill, visiting the Botanical Gardens or stopping at the restored Eastern and Oriental Hotel for tea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking city tour of Georgetown
- Visit to Khoo Clan House and Museum
Optional Activities
- Penang Hill climb
- Botanical Gardens visit
- Eastern & Oriental Hotel visit for afternoon tea or drinks
Landmarks/POIs Khoo Clan House and Museum Penang Hill Botanical Gardens Eastern & Oriental Hotel - Day 12
Penang to Langkawi
The morning is free for a final look around Georgetown before you head to the airport for a short flight to Langkawi, an archipelago of nearly 100 tropical islands in the turquoise Andaman Sea. After checking into your hotel, spend the rest of the day relaxing at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Penang to Langkawi
Optional Activities
- Explore Georgetown in the morning
Landmarks/POIs Langkawi - Day 13
Langkawi
This is a free day to relax on the beach or take advantage of optional activities like mangrove tours, kayaking or the cable car. That evening gather for a group farewell dinner on your final night in this tropical setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Group farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Mangrove tour
- Kayaking
- Cable car ride
- Day 14
Langkawi
Your trip finishes after breakfast. If you want to extend your stay, contact your sales representative about options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Langkawi further
