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Overview of Tour
Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, Malaysia, is a 438-square-kilometer region of largely unspoilt lowland dipterocarp forest. The enchanted forest is home to an incredible variety of vegetation and wildlife species, including banteng, clouded leopard, orang utan, slow loris, proboscis monkey, and the endangered Bornean pygmy elephant.
Pricing
Tour Highlight
- Explore the nature trails through the dense forest, waterfalls, canopies, and to places with the best view in the valley.
- Discover over 100 species of mammals, 300 types of birds and thousands of insects in the jungle.
- You are able to spot rare species of birds that only live in the island of Borneo.
Itinerary
9:30am
Pick up from your hotel lobby or airport and register at Danum Valley Studies/Field Center (DVSC/DVFC) reception office.
Transfer from DVSC office to Danum Valley about 2 hours and 30 minutes on a gravel road.
12:00pm
Arrived at DVSC and welcoming briefing at the reception counter. Lunch will be served.
3:30pm
Guided evening walk around the vicinity in search of wildlife.
5:00pm
Tea break at dining hall or own leisure time.
7:00pm
Dinner will be serve at the dining hall.
8:00pm
Night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife (Add-on - Optional/Subject of availability).
11:00pm
Goodnight! Light off at 11 pm.
7:30am
Breakfast at Dining Hall.
8:30am
Walk to Rhino Pool. (Full loop - 4 hours trekking).
12:00pm
Lunch along the pit stops. (Packed lunch).
12:30pm
Arrive at the centre and rest.
3:00pm
Visit to Old Burial Site/Coffin Trail (1.7km @ 1hour from centre), will take 2hours for a return trip.
5:00pm
Free and easy/coffee and tea break at the dining hall.
7:00pm
Dinner will be serve at the dining hall.
8:30am
Night walk in search of noctural wildlife around the vicinity (max. 1hour).
11:00pm
Goodnight! Light off at 11pm.
7:00am
Breakfast at the dining hall.
8:00am
Guided morning walk around the vicinity.
10:30am
Check out from the Danum Valley Studies/Field centre.
1:00pm
Estimate time to arrive at Lahad Datu.
Package Details
Includes:
Airport Transfer
Conservation Fee
Non-DSLR Camera Fee
Accommodation
Meals
Guided Jungle Trekking
One night walk
Return scheduled transfer (LDU-DVSC-LDU)
Excludes:
- Personal Expenses and Any items not mentioned
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Tour
- Peak Season Surcharge
- Tipping
Suggested Item to Bring
1. Refillable water bottle
2. Torchlight (with extra batteries and spare bulbs)
3. Personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
4. Raincoat
5. Personal first aid kit
6. Leech socks
7. Proper trekking shoes
8. Socks, caps, long pants, long sleeve shirts and t-shirts
9. Insect repellent
Important Things to Note
1. Shuttle Bus (8-seater) is available everyday :-
Departure time from Lahad Datu office to Danum Valley: 3:00 pm (MYT)
Departure time from Danum Valley to Lahad Datu : 10:30 am (MYT)
2. This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.
3. Add –on activity is arranged at the reception of Danum Valley Field Centre, and will be arranged based on weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
4. Danum Valley does not guarantee wildlife sightings.
5. Our guide/ranger will have to determine your fitness level before engaging you on a long hike.
6. Cell phone coverage is available. However, it can sometimes be disrupted due to rain downpour and satellite malfunction.
7. Electricity is only available from 7 am – 11pm
8. You are advised to purchase travelling insurance before entering the Conservation Area
