Fly to Kuala Lumpur and on to Kuching.
Arrive Kuching and stay at the first class Hilton Hotel for two nights.
Enjoy an excursion to the Bako National Park.
Set out early for Batang Ai Lake with stops en route at Seminggoh Orang-utan Sanctuary, a pepper farm, the local markets, and to observe wild orchid and pitcher plants. Check in to the first class Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, on the shores of a spectacular fresh water lake reservoir, for two nights.
Excursion to an Iban longhouse.
Return to Kuching today for a night relaxing at the Hilton.
Fly to Sandakan via Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the standard grade Sepilok Nature Resort for two nights. Enjoy a visit to the Sepilok Orang-utan Centre, where you can come close to these remarkable creatures, all part of a rehabilitation programme to return them to the wild.
Enjoy the sights of Sandakan and visit Labuk Proboscis sanctuary.
Take a boat ride to Abai Jungle Lodge where you have lunch. Continue to Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, a simple standard grade property, and stay for two nights. Optional cruise on the Menanggul River.
Enjoy cruises on the Ox Bow Lake and the Kinabatangan River to spot wildlife.
Take your boat back to Sandakan and fly to Kota Kinabalu. Stay at the first class Shangrila Rasa Ria Resort for three nights.
Enjoy an excursion to Kinabalu National Park.
Excursion to the Poring hot springs.
At leisure till the evening. Fly to Kuala Lumpur to take your return flight to the UK.
