Mountain bike through the jungles of the remote south; trek to 4100m, the
spectacular peak of Mt Kinabalu; visit the famous Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation
Centre to view these amazing animals and boat down the Kinabatangan River in
search of wildlife. You'll be amazed how much you'll experience and learn.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Kota Kinabalu
On Day 1 people will be arriving throughout the day so the day is free to explore
the sights of this outpost city. We'll meet in the evening for a trip meeting and
head out for our first dinner together.
Day 2 - Kinabalu Rose Cabins
Transferring out of Kota Kinabalu, we hit the bikes for a 54km uphill ride towards Mt
Kinabalu. The journey takes us past traditional Kadazandusan villages and farming
land. The Kadazandusan are the traditional people of the mountain and many earn
their living guiding and portering up and down the mountain tracks. On clear days
we will have great views of the majestic mountain in the distance. From your cabin
you'll be able to sit back and enjoy the fantastic view
Day 3 & 4 - Mount Kinabalu Climb
Climbing Mt Kinabalu is something you'll never forget. We set out in tropical forest
and as we ascend the vegetation changes and the view become more and more
spectacular. Following the summit trail we hike an unrelenting 6km up to Laban
Rata which sits at 3200m on the upper slopes of the mountain. We set out before
sunrise and ascend by torch light; the final 2km to the summit are steep. This last
section can be tough because of the altitude and cold but on arrival you'll have the
chance to witness an amazing sunrise. The vast landscape of Sabah sits below
with the mountain's shadow slowly edging across the ocean. The ride down the
mountain is quicker than the climb up so by early afternoon we transfer to Poring
Hot Springs. At Poring you'll have the opportunity to soak your tired muscles in the
hot springs and celebrate the successful completion of the Mt Kinabalu challenge.
Day 5 - Sepilok
Getting on the bike might be a little difficult after the mountain climb but you'll find it
a great way to loosen up your muscles. We ride 90km along an undulating highway
on the way to Telupid passing through forests and villages. After the ride we'll
transfer to Sepilok.
Day 6 - Orang Utans and Sukau
A short walk from our lodge is the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre where
orphaned and injured orang-utans are brought to be reintroduced to forest life. We
will witness one of the daily feedings from a platform in the forest and learn about
the program at Sepilok. In the late morning we transfer to Sandakan and take a
boat cruise up into the lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. Lunch will be eaten in
an Abai village and then we will continue cruising upriver to Sukau village in search
of primates, such as the unique proboscis monkey, birds and other wildlife.in the
late afternoon we take another cruise, this time up a small tributary in search of
more wildlife.
Days 7 & 8 - Danum Valley
After transferring to Lahad Datu it's back on the bikes, cycling through primary rain
forest and a few villages.This 66km ride is largely on unsealed forestry roads. The
Danum Valley Field Centre is a world-renowned scientific facility located on the
edge of the Danum Valley Conservation Area - the largest sanctuary for wild
orang-utans and home to more than 275 species of birds. The evening wildlife
spotting safari is not to be missed.
Day 8
We ride 35km off road to Borneo Rainforest Lodge which sits in the heart of
magnificent jungle by the Danum River. Some trekking will be required on this day
to get deep into the jungle and access some of the local sites. In the evening we
transfer back to Danum Valley Field Centre.
Day 9 - Kota Kinabalu
After an early morning jungle walk we transfer to Lahad Datu for the short flight
back to the (relatively) big smoke of Kota Kinabalu. In the evening we have the
final group dinner.
Day 10 Today is departure day. You are free to leave at any time.
spectacular peak of Mt Kinabalu; visit the famous Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation
Centre to view these amazing animals and boat down the Kinabatangan River in
search of wildlife. You'll be amazed how much you'll experience and learn.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Kota Kinabalu
On Day 1 people will be arriving throughout the day so the day is free to explore
the sights of this outpost city. We'll meet in the evening for a trip meeting and
head out for our first dinner together.
Day 2 - Kinabalu Rose Cabins
Transferring out of Kota Kinabalu, we hit the bikes for a 54km uphill ride towards Mt
Kinabalu. The journey takes us past traditional Kadazandusan villages and farming
land. The Kadazandusan are the traditional people of the mountain and many earn
their living guiding and portering up and down the mountain tracks. On clear days
we will have great views of the majestic mountain in the distance. From your cabin
you'll be able to sit back and enjoy the fantastic view
Day 3 & 4 - Mount Kinabalu Climb
Climbing Mt Kinabalu is something you'll never forget. We set out in tropical forest
and as we ascend the vegetation changes and the view become more and more
spectacular. Following the summit trail we hike an unrelenting 6km up to Laban
Rata which sits at 3200m on the upper slopes of the mountain. We set out before
sunrise and ascend by torch light; the final 2km to the summit are steep. This last
section can be tough because of the altitude and cold but on arrival you'll have the
chance to witness an amazing sunrise. The vast landscape of Sabah sits below
with the mountain's shadow slowly edging across the ocean. The ride down the
mountain is quicker than the climb up so by early afternoon we transfer to Poring
Hot Springs. At Poring you'll have the opportunity to soak your tired muscles in the
hot springs and celebrate the successful completion of the Mt Kinabalu challenge.
Day 5 - Sepilok
Getting on the bike might be a little difficult after the mountain climb but you'll find it
a great way to loosen up your muscles. We ride 90km along an undulating highway
on the way to Telupid passing through forests and villages. After the ride we'll
transfer to Sepilok.
Day 6 - Orang Utans and Sukau
A short walk from our lodge is the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre where
orphaned and injured orang-utans are brought to be reintroduced to forest life. We
will witness one of the daily feedings from a platform in the forest and learn about
the program at Sepilok. In the late morning we transfer to Sandakan and take a
boat cruise up into the lower Kinabatangan River Sanctuary. Lunch will be eaten in
an Abai village and then we will continue cruising upriver to Sukau village in search
of primates, such as the unique proboscis monkey, birds and other wildlife.in the
late afternoon we take another cruise, this time up a small tributary in search of
more wildlife.
Days 7 & 8 - Danum Valley
After transferring to Lahad Datu it's back on the bikes, cycling through primary rain
forest and a few villages.This 66km ride is largely on unsealed forestry roads. The
Danum Valley Field Centre is a world-renowned scientific facility located on the
edge of the Danum Valley Conservation Area - the largest sanctuary for wild
orang-utans and home to more than 275 species of birds. The evening wildlife
spotting safari is not to be missed.
Day 8
We ride 35km off road to Borneo Rainforest Lodge which sits in the heart of
magnificent jungle by the Danum River. Some trekking will be required on this day
to get deep into the jungle and access some of the local sites. In the evening we
transfer back to Danum Valley Field Centre.
Day 9 - Kota Kinabalu
After an early morning jungle walk we transfer to Lahad Datu for the short flight
back to the (relatively) big smoke of Kota Kinabalu. In the evening we have the
final group dinner.
Day 10 Today is departure day. You are free to leave at any time.
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