Draft 15 day itinerary including Lankayan Island
Day 1
Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the Jesselton Hotel, a tastefully preserved boutique hotel.
Day 2
Guided exploration of Gaya and Manukan Islands in the Tunku Abdul Marine Park. Overnight at the Jesselton (B,L)
Day 3
Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Speedboat journey to Sabah's Turtle Island National Park. Explore, swim and snorkel during the day then witness egg-laying and release of baby turtles in the evening. Overnight is spent in a chalet on the island (B,L,D)
Day 4
Transfer back to Sandakan before taking a speedboat ride to Lankayan Island for diving, snorkelling and relaxing (B,L,D)
Days 5-6
Diving, snorkelling and relaxing on Lankayan Island (B,L,D)
Day 7
After departing Lankayan early morning and returning to Sandakan, you will be met by your guide for a short trek into the rainforest to the orang utan rehabilitation centre. Continue by boat journey along the Kinabatangan River for exploration of the mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Overnight is spent in a rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 8
Continue exploration and safari through the Kinabatangan Delta viewing primates, birds and wildlife. Overnight in rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 9
Proceed overland to the limestone outcrop of Gomantong Caves and later continue to the Tabin Wildlife Reserve or Danum Valley Conservation Area. Overnight in a rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 10
Continue exploration for birds and mammals and other wildlife in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve or Danum Valley. Overnight in a rainforest lodge(B,L,D)
Day 11
Fly back to Kota Kinabalu after a morning rainforest trek. Spend overnight in the Jesselton Hotel (B,L)
*Days 12-13
Exploring the outstanding array of flora and fauna in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. Overnight spent at a lodge in Kinabalu National Park on day 12 & the Jesselton Hotel day 13 (B,L,D day 12 and B,L day 13)
Day 14
Private transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for departure flight home (B)
*Alternative 15 day itinerary for days 12-15 including Mount Kinabalu Climb from Mesilau Trail
Day 12
Exploring the outstanding array of flora and fauna in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. Overnight spent at lodge within Kinabalu National Park (B,L,D)
Day 13-14
Ascending to the summit of Mount Kinabalu from the Mesilau Trail amidst pitcher plants and orchids. Overnight day 13 in mountain resthouse. Return to Kota Kinabalu day 14 for overnight stay at the Hotel Jesselton (B,L,D day 13 and B,L day 14)
Day 15
Private transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for flight home (B)
Draft 15 day intinerary including Sipadan from Mabul or Kapalai
Day 1
Arrive Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the Jesselton Hotel, a tastefully preserved boutique hotel.
Day 2
Guided exploration of Gaya and Manukan Islands in the Tunku Abdul Marine Park. Overnight at the Jesselton (B,L)
Day 3
Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Speedboat journey to Sabah's Turtle Island National Park. Explore, swim and snorkel during the day then witness egg-laying and release of baby turtles in the evening. Overnight is spent in a chalet on the island (B,L,D)
Day 4
After departing Turtle Island early morning and returning to Sandakan, you will be met by your guide for a short trek into the rainforest to the orang utan rehabilitation centre. Continue by boat journey along the Kinabatangan River for exploration of the mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Overnight is spent in a rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 5
Continue exploration and safari through the Kinabatangan Delta viewing primates, birds and wildlife. Overnight in rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 6
Proceed overland to the limestone outcrop of Gomantong Caves and later continue to the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Overnight in a rainforest lodge (B,L,D)
Day 7
Continue exploration for birds and mammals and other wildlife in the Danum Valley. Overnight in a rainforest lodge(B,L,D)
Day 8
Overland transfer from Lahad Datu to Semporna. Overnight in a hotel Semporna (B,L)
Day 9
Transfer via speedboat to the islands of Mabul or Kapalai for diving and snorkelling on Sipadan (B,L,D)
Days 10 - 11
Diving snorkelling and relaxing around the islands of Sipadan, Kapalai and Mabul (B,L,D)
Day 12
Depart Kapalai or Mabul by speedboat ride and overland transfer to Tawau airport. Fly to Kota Kinabalu mid-afternoon and on arrival private transfer to hotel (B)
*Days 13-14
Exploring the outstanding array of flora and fauna in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. Overnight spent at a lodge in Kinabalu National Park on day 13 & the Jesselton Hotel day 14 (B,L,D day 13 and B,L day 14)
Day 15
Transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport for departure flight home (B)
*Alternative 16 day itinerary for days 13-16 including Mount Kinabalu Climb from Mesilau Trail
Day 13
Exploring the outstanding array of flora and fauna in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. Overnight spent at lodge within Kinabalu National Park (B,L,D)
Day 14-15
Ascending to the summit of Mount Kinabalu from the Mesilau Trail amidst pitcher plants and orchids. Overnight day 14 in mountain resthouse. Return to Kota Kinabalu day 15 for overnight stay at the Hotel Jesselton (B,L,D day 14 and B,L day 15)
Day 16
Private transfer to Kota Kinabalu Aiport for flight home (B)
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