ITINERARY

DAY 1 - DEPART FROM LONDON

Depart from London.

DAY 2 - KUALA LUMPUR ARRIVAL (-/-/D)

Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest & unwind.
Later this evening, your local guide is waiting for you for a lovely visit to the Chinatown (Petaling Street) by Night.
This tour will bring you to visit the bustling night markets in Chinatown. Take a stroll through the open-air market where you can test your bargaining skills for a wide variety of merchandises spread across the street.
Visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple located in the heart of Chinatown. The smell of burning jasmine, incessant chanting of the Hindu priest, intricately carved deities and the mystical aura combines to give you a lasting impression of this religion. . Later, we will bring you to the famous Alor Food Street and let you experience and try different variety of local food before we call it a day.
Overnight at Stripes Hotel Kuala Lumpur or Similar,

DAY 3 - KUALA LUMPUR (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, we will have an orientation of Kuala Lumpur & countryside tours (approx 8 hrs) – an insight of old and new starting from where the city of Kuala Lumpur (KL) started, which is at the confluence of the two rivers, Gombak River and the Klang River, to the Petronas Twin Tower (photo stop), King's Palace (photo stop), the National Museum (Included entrance fee), National Mosque (drive pass), National Monument (photo stop) and to the buildings at the Independence Square, the newly renovated of the historical Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Head out of the metropolis and visit the spiritual Batu Caves, a limestone hill riddled with caves and cave temples. Climb the 272 steps to the shrine of Hindu Lord Murugan, visited by over a million pilgrims every year on the annual Thaipusam festival.
At the world-famous Royal Selangor pewter factory, learn about the production methods of this pioneering pewter maker and enjoy a guided tour of the foundry where you can watch how this alloy is turned into popular souvenirs.
You will also have an opportunity to visit a batik workshop and learn how local artists create this exquisite fabric.
***Note: When visiting sacred temples or places of worship, it is best to show respect in the dress code. Dress as modestly as possible (shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless tops are inappropriate and must be avoided). Batu Caves Tour is not available for 3 days on Thaipusam Festival (Eve of the festival, festival day and one day after the festival).
Overnight at Stripes Hotel Kuala Lumpur or Similar.

DAY 4 - KUALA LUMPUR - KUCHING (B/-/-)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Kuching. Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, you will be met by our representative. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to The Hotel. Check-in at hotel & free at leisure.
Overnight at The Waterfront Hotel or similar.

DAY 5 - KUCHING (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel.
Today, a walkabout tour commences at the Kuching waterfront, with a visit to the “Tua Tek Kong” Chinese temple and Chinese Historical Museum where the historical Fort Margherita can be viewed on the other side of the Sarawak River. From the temple, you will walk through Carpenter Street, consisting of old shophouses on both sides of the narrow street passage. At the end of the street junction, you pass by the General Post Office.
Also situated around this area are historical buildings and monuments built during the era of the Brooke dynasty which consists of the Round Tower, the Pavilion, the Brooke Memorial Monument, the Square Tower, and the Old Court House. Proceed to India Street, a pedestrians shopping mall specializing in local and imported textiles.
From India Street, walk through a narrow-covered passageway where you will find a Masjid India on your left with very low walls built sometime in the mid-19th century. Just as you reach the end of the passageway, your senses will detect the slight aroma of Indian spices which navigates you to Gambier Street.
Proceed to Brooke Dockyard and Dockyard Lane passing by the Old Fire Brigade Station (known now as the open-air market). Our last stop is a direct walk past Merdeka Square to St Thomas’s Cathedral for a short visit. The tour would then conclude at the Sarawak Natural History Museum, where you could take your time browsing around and returning to the hotel on your own.
***NOTE: Museum closes 1st day of Major Public Holidays.
Our experienced local guide takes you to walk around in the city centre to taste the local’s most famous street foods, from Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, to Rojak. Then cross the Sarawak River by the traditional river taxi or Penambang to look for the colourful Sarawak Layer Cake. Return to the city and continue with local dessert and sweets. You are invited to come in hungry and enjoy a half-day eat like locals!
Overnight at The Waterfront Hotel or similar.

DAY 6 - KUCHING - SEMENGGOH NATURE RESERVE – SRI AMAN (B/L/-)

After an early breakfast, check-out from your hotel.
This morning visit Semengok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre before going overland to Sri Aman.
Semenggoh is the best place in Sarawak to view semi-wild orangutans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest, and often return to the centre at feeding time. As the orang utans in Semenggoh are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed. After that, we continue with 4 hours overland journey takes you through lush green countryside dotted with paddy fields, pepper gardens and rubber plantations, and flanked by rugged jungle-clad mountains.
Along the way, stop off at the Serian farmer’s market, visit a pepper garden and view carnivorous pitcher plants. Stop for lunch at Lachau before arriving Sri Aman around 1500 hrs. If time permit visit Fort Alice, built in 1864, is the oldest heritage building in Sri Aman, constructed following of Rajah Charles Brooke, the second Rajah of Sarawak. The Fort was named after Charles Brooke’s wife, Margaret Alice Lili de Windt.
Overnight at Seri Simanggang hotel.

DAY 7 - SRI AMAN - KUCHING (B/L/-)

Breakfast served at the hotel, Today you will visit the Ukom Longhouse in Batang Ai. The journey will take you about 90-minutes by road and getting into a longboat for a 60-minute boat ride to reach Ukom Longhouse nestled on a hill beside the river. Enjoy a guided walk around the longhouse, short cultural dance performance by the inhabitant of the longhouse followed later on by a blow pipe demonstration. Lunch will be provided either at the Longhouse or by the Riverbank and if weather permits. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to Kuching city centre and drop off at your hotel. Free at leisure.
Overnight at The Waterfront Hotel or similar.

DAY 8 - KUCHING (B/L/-)

After breakfast today, BAKO NATIONAL PARK WITH SIMPLE LUNCH
This small peninsula, 1 ½ hours from Kuching by car and longboat, is home to seven distinct rainforest ecosystems, giving it a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. Bako’s most famous residents are the bizarre proboscis monkeys, and it is also home to silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches. A simple Lunch is served at the Packed Café.
***Note: On early 2024, due to strong waves, the iconic rock formation here had collapsed, but this tour is still worth it if you are into hiking and wildlife sightings activities.
Overnight at The Waterfront Hotel or similar.

DAY 9 - KUCHING - KOTA KINABALU (B/-/-)

After breakfast, Free at leisure until departure transfer to Kuching Airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest & unwind.
Overnight at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai 5* or similar.

DAY 10 - KOTA KINABALU (B/L/-)

After breakfast, Full Day Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Kinabalu Park which covers an area of 754 sq km was gazetted as a park in 1964.The basis for the establishment of a protected area in Kinabalu were formed after a report from the Royal Society Kinabalu Scientific expedition in 1962-1964 led by Prof. Corner. It is the first Park in the Malaysian Borneo’s state of Sabah. Its main feature is Mount Kinabalu (4,095.2 m), the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea. Its slope is home to a rich assemblage of plants and animal species. It is a hot spot of particularly the plant biodiversity with affinities to flora from the Himalayas, China, Australia, Malay Peninsula, as well as pan-tropical region. Poring is named after a species of giant bamboo that grows abundantly in the area. It lies in the eastern boundaries and situates some 40km (25miles) from the Kinabalu Park Headquarters. Poring is about 400m above sea level and is dominated by the lowland forest with huge dipterocarp trees easily seen on the trails. Poring is known for its hot sulphur spring bath which was first developed by the Japanese during World War II. The hot waters of the spring are piped into open-air baths. Indoor bathtub is also available for those who preferred privacy.
Take a scenic 2 hours’ private drive to Kinabalu Park passing by villages and paddy fields along mountainous roads that wind along the Crocker range. Along the way, make a brief stop at Nabalu Market. Nabalu is a place where the local natives gather to sell local produce, fruits, home grown vegetables, and handicraft souvenirs. It is also here where you can get lucky to capture unforgettable moments of Mount Kinabalu stunning views.
Proceed for about 1.5hr drive to Poring Hot Springs. Lunch will be served at Poring Hot Spring Restaurant. After lunch (Note: Canopy Walkway is currently is closed for maintenance until further notice), visit the next attraction, Butterfly Farm, where it features a garden, nursery and hatchery for education, research, and preservation purposes. After which, you may just take a dip in the open air Japanese styled bathtub (Note: Entrance fee @ MYR 10.00 per person) which the natural hot sulphuric minerals are believed to have therapeutic effects to soak away the sores and aches of your muscles.
***Note: As Poring Hot Spring is a public area, you may expect big crowd of visitors and locals during weekends & public holidays.
Overnight at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai 5* or similar.

DAY 11 - KOTA KINABALU- SANDAKAN – SEPILOK - ABAI (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel.
This early morning, transfer to the airport for your short domestic flight to Sandakan. Upon arrival at Sandakan Airport (preferably on MH 2042 ETA: 0745hrs), you will be met and transfer for approximately 30 minutes to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. At this Centre, observe man’s closest relative “the Orangutan” being rehabilitated to become wild in their natural habitat and experience a walk in the Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest of Borneo. Witness the feeding of Orangutan at 1000hrs at the feeding platform and proceed to the Orangutan Nursery.
Later, continue to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the Centre that managed to improve the living condition of the rescued sun bear and released their natural behaviours in the 2.5ha enclosed forest.
Safety reminders at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
1. To prevent Orangutans from snatching your personal belongings, please ensure that you do not leave these items unattended.
2. Keep all valuables away from view. Bring only your camera, video cam and a raincoat while visiting the Center.
3. Fees for camera and video equipment are chargeable by the Park. These must be paid for directly by visitors at the Park.
4. For the safety of the Orangutans, insect repellents are not allowed to be brought to the feeding areas of these animals (to prevent accidental poisoning of these animals if they get their hands on them).
5. For health reasons, visitors are not allowed to feed or touch any of the animals at the Centre or feeding area.
1100hrs, depart to Sim Sim Jetty for schedule boat depart at 1200hrs to Abai Jungle Lodge, where you will take your lunch and check in Abai Jungle Lodge. Late in the afternoon, you will be expecting a cruise to search for wildlife until the sunsets while enjoying a cup of coffee and by night falls continue the night cruise to witness the fireflies as Christmas tree.
After dinner, again experience the “Jungle at night” at our nature boardwalk to search for birds, snakes, insects and other wildlife with the nature guide.
***Note: Please bring along torch light, insect repellent, raincoat (umbrella is not recommended), hat, binocular and sunscreen (sweat proof). Use good walking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants.
Overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge.

DAY 12 - ABAI (B/L/D)

Wake up by the calls of nature. Early morning @ 0630hrs, take a river trip to Pitas lake to observe wildlife and experience the unique of Pitas lake. Enjoy breakfast at Abai Jungle Platform. After breakfast, 1100hrs, proceed for Abai Village walk with the locals and enjoy a simple lunch arranged by the villagers at Abai Village OR Abai Jungle Restaurant. After lunch, free at leisure until another continue river cruise for searching wildlife @ 1630hrs.
Dinner and overnight at Abai Jungle Lodge..

DAY 13 - ABAI - SANDAKAN –– KOTA KINABALU – GAYA ISLAND (B/L/-)

After breakfast, , depart by a scheduled boat to Sandakan at 0900hrs and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Note: Local lunch is served at The Airport Garden restaurant nearby the Sandakan Airport for flight departure after 1400hrs onwards only. If your flight departs BEFORE 1400hrs, there will be no lunch provided, direct transfer to Sandakan Airport only.
Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), meet and transfer to Jesselton Point Terminal to board your speed boat to Gaya Island. Free at leisure.
Overnight at Bunga Raya Island Resort or similar.

DAY 14 – 16 GAYA ISLAND (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure.
Overnight at Bunga Raya Island Resort or similar.

DAY 17 – GAYA ISLAND - KOTA KINABALU- KUALA LUMPUR- London (B/-/-) (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure.
Check-out and transfer to airport for your flight to onwards journey.

TOUR PRICE: Prices are based on two sharing in Pound Sterling (£) From (Fr.) Per Person
Valid from 01 APRIL 2026 to 31 DECEMBER 2026

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• Return International and Internal flights inclusive of taxes
• Accommodation in shared twin room with air-conditioning (AC) and private bathroom
• 1-night accommodation in the communal room of a longhouse with shared sanitary facilities
• Meals as stated in the programme: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner, LS= Light snack
• Transfers and tours with local English-speaking driver guides in air-conditioned vehicles
• SIC boat transfer from Sukau to Sukau Rainforest Lodge (no private boat). (Private tour is not available in Sukau during peak season – July & August)
• Entrance fees and/or boat fees as stated in the programme
• Drinking water available on the vehicles
• Package includes GST 6% (Good and Service Tax)

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Optional tours
• Surcharges for other language guides
• Surcharges for peak seasons such as Chrismas, New Year and school holidays
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
• Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
• Drinks with meals
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
• Gifts for the longhouse
• Newly implementation of Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTx) @ MYR10.00 net per room per night and this will be collected by the respective hotels upon check out.
Sabah Park Tourism Fee (MYR 25.00 per person) to be paid to the hotel upon check-in.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Backpack
• Loose-fitting summer clothing
• Swimwear
• Sun hat/ cap
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries
• Flat walking shoes with good grip
• Raincoat