Validity: Every Thursday departure until March 25 th 2010

Day 1 Canada - departure
Depart for Kota Kinabalu via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific Airways. 

Day 2 Arrive Kota Kinabalu
Arrive Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Hyatt Regency or similar.

Day 3  Kinabalu National Park-Poring Hot Spring (B/L/D)
This sojourn into the heart of Sabah begins with a mountainous drive through the Crocker Range to Malaysia's 1st World Heritage Site, Kinabalu National Park, where a treat awaits nature enthusiasts with a guided jungle trek, visit to the mountain garden and slide show on the Park followed by lunch. Continue to Poring Hot Springs for a dip in its hot sulphur baths and the thrill of a lifetime, the 41m high canopy walk.

Day 4 Sandakan - Sepilok Orang Utan - Sukau-Proboscic Monkey Cruise (B/L/D)
Depart for Sandakan. Upon arrival, proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in time for the morning feed and a trek into pristine, protected jungles. Depart for Sukau and arrive in the late afternoon in time for your evening river cruise along the Kinabatangan River to catch the impish proboscis monkeys, orang utan, hornbills, and the rare Asian pygmy elephant and other wildlife. Return for dinner and prepare for a night safari back on the river. Overnight at Sri Menanggol Cabin in Sukau or similar.

Day 5 Sukau Ox-bow Lake Cruise (B/L/D)
Rise early for a cruise to the Ox-bow Lake and venture upon a short jungle trek to appreciate Borneo's fascinating wildlife, wildboar and an occasional orang utan, as the highlight this morning trek. Take the an evening cruise and try to spot the animals you did not see the previous day.

Day 6 Sandakan - Gomantang Cave - English Tea House (B/L/D)
Return to Sandakan town, stopping enroute at Gomantong Caves to glimpse amazing swiftlets and bats. Gomantong is renowned for its birds' nests harvest. Enjoy lunch at the quaint English Teahouse adjacent to the Agnes Keith House Museum before a tour of the historic town. Overnight at Sabah Hotel or similar  in Sandakan.

Day 7 Sandakan - Turtle Island (B/L/D)
A boat ride on the South China Sea takes you to Selingan Island or as it is more popularly known, Turtle Island. Catch huge turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs and help rangers release day-old hatchlings into the sea. Overnight at Turtle Island Chalet or similar in Turtle Island.

Day 8-9   Sandakan - Danum Valley (B/L/D)
Return to Sandakan via boat, board the coach that will take you overland to Lahad Datu, the gateway to the Danum Valley, and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. Created for nature enthusiasts who can appreciate the richness of Borneo's mega bio-diversity, the Danum Valley Tour offers an awesome opportunity to explore Sabah's largest protected area of lowland Dipterocarp forest. Activities for day 2 include guided nature walks, jungle trekking, birdwatching and night excursions into the rainforest. Chance sightings of elephants, deer, boar, orang utan and other fauna that are endemic to Sabah and Borneo make for an unforgettable experience. Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge or similar in Danum Valley.

Day 10   Lahad Datu - Kota Kinabalu (B/L/D)
An afternoon coach ride will bring you back to Lahad Datu, where you will catch you domestic flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Hyatt Regency or similar.

Day 11 Kota Kinabalu - Hong Kong - Canada (B)
Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight via Hong Kong.

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges

Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum two people traveling. Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied. Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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UpdatedNov19,2009