Borneo to Langkawi: Wildlife with Luxury

Day 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Kuala Lumpur (flight options include direct flights from Heathrow with British Airways)

Day 2 & 3 Kuala Lumpur   food & culture

On arrival in “KL” your guide and driver will meet you for your private transfer to your hotel. Your accommodation is right at the heart of the city within a stone’s throw of the famous twin towers. Your first evening is free to relax and acclimatise and on your second day you’ll enjoy a tour of the city with your guide.

Day 4 – 6 sepilok and The kinabatangan  jungle adventures

Today your Borneo adventure begins. Your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your morning flight from KL to Sandakan, the gateway to the beautiful Bornean rainforest. On arrival you’ll transfer to your resort in the rainforest and there may be time to stop at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre on the way. As the journey into the rainforest progresses you’ll pass through the small town of Sukau before boarding a river boat upstream to your accommodation. Set on the Kinabatangan river bank, the lodge is a great base from which to get immersed in the true wilderness of Borneo. As you travel along the river there is chance to spot wildlife such as monkeys, orang-utan, and maybe even pygmy elephant. Your accommodation is a fantastic spot for wildlife spotting in general with boardwalk trails taking you into the jungle. 

If time permits then we highly recommend adding a couple of days in here to explore Danuam Valley, a nature enthusiasts dream. The journey from the Kinabatangan area to Danum Valley takes 4-5 hours and you can return to Kota Kinabalu by a short flight from Lahad Datu airport. 

DAY 7 Kota Kinabalu  

After spending the morning around the Kinabatangan you’ll leave the rainforest to head back to Sandakan for a very short (45 minute) afternoon flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival in “KK” your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel and the evening is free to relax at your hotel or to explore Sabah’s largest city. 

Day 8 & 9 Penang  heritage and street-food

Its a direct flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu where you'll stay for 2 nights.  Your stay will include a guided walking tour of Penang,  you'll explore UNESCO World Heritage sites and take in late 19^th century colonial and Chinese settler buildings and taste some of the fantastic regional street-food.

Day 10-13 Langkawi  relax at the beach

The last part of your holiday will be spent at the blissfully idyllic Datai resort in Langkawi (4 nights but can be extended). This part of the holiday is all about relaxing in one of Malaysia’s most beautiful natural locations at the edge of an ancient rainforest overlooking a sweeping white sand bay. Enjoy the service, indulge at the spa, sunbathe on the beach, swim in the sea or join one of the complimentary nature walks; the resident naturalist will show you rare wildlife and bring the 10-million-year-old rainforest to life.

Day 14 Fly Home

 Depart Langkawi for your flight back to the UK.

Your bespoke proposal with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Original Experience Travel Group "signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (ABTA and ATOL bonding.) 
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK