Overview

Itinerary

Additional Notes

16 Days of Birding Extravaganza! Borneo is home to 688 resident and migratory species of birds, 59 of them endemic to Borneo. We pride ourselves in being the Birding Specialist of Borneo with our own in-house specialist Bird Guides. Come with us as we take you through the best of Borneo in search of Borneo's birds including to Kinabalu Park, Poring, Sepilok, Sukau, Tabin and Danum Valley, staying in top-notch locations along the way such as Borneo Rainforest Lodge and Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Tour Highlights

Birding at Sepilok Nature Reserve

02 Nights stay at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, National Geographic unique lodges of the world, Superior Room. Travel to SRL by speedboat.

02 afternoon river cruises and 01 early morning river cruise in search of Borneo’s birdlife

Experience the uniqueness of Gomantong Cave and its surrounding to witness the amazing bat exodus at dusk and see the bat hawks in action

At Sukau Rainforest Lodge, enjoy a night safari river cruise through Kinabatangan River to spot nocturnal wildlife (Optional Tour)

Bird watching in Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Exploring Kinabatangan River

Stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge, award winning nature lodge

Explore Danum Valley Conservation Area

Day 01: Kota Kinabalu - Tambunan - Kundasang

Our adventure begins as we pick you up from Kota Kinabalu Airport or the hotel you’re staying in Kota Kinabalu town, and then we will depart to the Tambunan area for your first birding journey in Borneo. Later in the afternoon we will make our way to the foothills of the majestic Mt. Kinabalu. It will take a 1-hour drive from Tambunan to Kundasang. Upon arrival, we will proceed with check-in and stay the night in the Kundasang area.

Lunch & Dinner

Kundasang area

Day 02: Kinabalu Park

Gear up early in the morning as we will spend a full day of exciting bird watching around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu Park which are home to unique species of birds in Borneo. Experienced guides will bring you to explore the various trails and avoid the crowds. After a fun long day of birding, we will head back to the hotel to rest.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Kundasang area

Day 03: Kinabalu Park

Another full day to spend around Kinabalu Park for your birding adventure. Experienced guides will bring you to explore different trails in hopes for more species of birds sightings and avoid the crowds. Spend another night at the Kundasang area after a full exciting day of birding.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Kundasang area

Day 04: Kinabalu Park

Last day and last chance to explore the birds and wildlife at the Kinabalu Park! Spend your final night here at Kundasang before moving on to our next location tomorrow.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Kundasang area

Day 05: Poring - Sepilok

Rise and shine as we begin our journey early to Poring for bird watching in that area. Then we will start our drive to Sepilok that will approximately take 4 hours to the east coast. After settling in at Sepilok, there will be a night walk in the evening at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in hoping to witness nocturnal wildlife.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sepilok Nature Resort

Day 06: Rainforest Discovery Centre

A new day to enjoy a full day with bird watching in the Rainforest Discovery Centre as our experienced guide will help you along the way. Relax and be at ease as we will spend the night at Sepilok Nature Resort.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sepilok Nature Resort

Day 07: Sukau Rainforest Lodge

An early bird watching in the morning. Then, we will have our lunch before transferring to Sandakan jetty for 2.5 hours boat journey to the multi-award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah’s longest river, the Kinabatangan river which is coined as the Amazon of Malaysia. Along this river journey, you will have the opportunity to have your first view of birds and wildlife there. After settling in at the lodge, there will be an afternoon cruise for your first bird-watching adventure at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. After dinner, proceed for a night river cruise to get up close and observe sleeping birds nesting on the lower branches for a great photo opportunity.

Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 08: Sukau Rainforest Lodge

A new day at Sukau Rainforest lodge and there’s so much to explore! Gear up for morning and afternoon river cruises for your bird-watching adventure. Take this chance to witness the Borneo Big 5, the Proboscis Monkey, the Pygmy Elephant, Orang Utan, Crocodiles and the stunning Rhinoceros Hornbill. After dinner, proceed for another night cruise to witness the wildlife in the dark.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 09： Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Get ready for another morning river cruise for bird watching. Later, we will proceed with a late afternoon river cruise in hopes to witness various species of birds or wildlife that Borneo could offer. Grab this chance to explore more as this is your last day at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Day 10: Sukau - Lahad Datu - Utan Rainforest Lodge

After breakfast, proceed 2 hours overland to Lahad Datu before travelling another 2.5 hours drive on a gravel road to Utan Rainforest Lodge another haven for bird watching enthusiasts.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Utan Rainforest Lodge

Day 11: Utan Rainforest Lodge

Another exciting full day of bird watching in Sungai Kapur Virgin Forest Reserve. Overnight at Utan Rainforest Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Utan Rainforest Lodge

Day 12: Utan Rainforest Lodge - Lahad Datu - Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Check out early and proceed 2.5 hours drive back to Lahad Datu where we'll stopover for registration. Then continue to drive 83km to Borneo Rainforest Lodge which is surrounded by pristine virgin rainforests. Continue your bird-watching escapade. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Danum Valley.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 13: Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Gear up and be ready for a full day of birding adventure at the area of Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Be prepared as you will be in awe of the abundance of wildlife in this area. After a fun day with the wildlife kick back and relax in Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Day 14: Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Last chance to enjoy your full day of bird watching in the area in Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Final night to explore the facilities in Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Borneo Rainforest Lodge