This 15-day tailor-made Borneo honeymoon includes the dramatic scenery and wildlife of the Danum Valley; riverbank Proboscis Monkeys and orangutans to spot as you cruise down the Kinabatangan River and a visit to the wonderful Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned orangutans. Add on a luxurious stay on beauitful Gaya Island and you have all the ingredients for the perfect honeymoon.
Day 1: Arrive in Kuala Lumpur
Arrive into Kuala Lumpur airport and find a taxi to your hotel in the heart of the city.
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur – Day at leisure
A garden city with plenty to see and do. The frenetic Chinatown, the National Museum and National Mosque; the splendid Moorish architecture of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the railway station; the Petronas Twin Towers, the Lake Garden with its Butterfly Farm, Deer Park, Bird Park, Orchid Garden and Hibiscus Garden… and much more. Explore behind the modern, high rise, well-organised exterior and discover a charming, colourful melting pot of Indian, Chinese and Malay cultures. If you enjoy cities, this one won’t disappoint.
Day 3 & 4: Sepilok
Transfer to Kuala Lumpur airport for your flight to Borneo.
Sepilok Nature Resort provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and the Rainforest Discovery Centre, all within walking distance. Guests can enjoy a complimentary morning tour, explore jungle trails, canopy walkways, and plant gardens, or take a night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Day 5: Selingan Turtle Island Chalet
After breakfast, you’ll transfer by boat from Sandakan to Selingan Island, part of Turtle Island Park – a protected sanctuary for endangered green and hawksbill turtles. Selingan offers a rare chance to witness turtles nesting and hatchlings making their way to the sea.
Day 6: Abai
After breakfast, return to the mainland and take a scenic boat ride up the Lower Kinabatangan River to Abai Jungle Lodge, watching for wildlife along the way. After lunch, relax or explore the boardwalk before an afternoon cruise to spot proboscis monkeys, birds, and reptiles, followed by fireflies at dusk. After dinner, join a guided night walk to seek out nocturnal creatures.
Day 7: Kinabatangan
After a relaxed morning, cruise to Sukau and check into Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge, set along the riverbank and surrounded by vibrant jungle. The lodge offers comfortable chalet-style rooms with en-suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, and mosquito-netted windows, plus a refreshing pool for afternoon dips. At 4.30pm, set off on a wildlife cruise along the Menanggul River, with chances to spot proboscis monkeys, hornbills, pygmy elephants, and even wild orangutans. Return for dinner and a restful night in the heart of Borneo.
Day 8 & 9: Danum Valley
Depart Sukau early for an overland journey to Lahad Datu, followed by a scenic transfer deep into Danum Valley, arriving at Borneo Rainforest Lodge in time for lunch. This extraordinary conservation area, untouched by human settlement, is one of Borneo’s richest ecosystems, home to rare species including orangutans, gibbons, pygmy elephants, and the elusive clouded leopard. After lunch, venture into the rainforest for your first guided trek and walk the stunning 300-metre canopy walkway, suspended high in the treetops.
Day 10 – 14: Gaya Island
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in Danum Valley before transferring to Lahad Datu for your short flight to Kota Kinabalu. From there, travel to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and take a scenic 15-minute speedboat ride to Gaya Island. Your stay at Bungaraya Island Resort begins with five nights of tropical tranquillity, where you can unwind in the infinity pool, snorkel in clear waters, kayak, or explore jungle trails. The resort features timber villas nestled in rainforest, a hilltop spa, and two restaurants serving locally inspired cuisine.
Day 15: Departure
After checkout, transfer back to the mainland by speedboat and meet your driver to go the Kota Kinabalu airport for your flight home.
Our Price Includes:
- Accommodation based on twin/double room inclusive of tax & service charges
- Private round trip transfer airport/hotel/airport
- Tours as stated with shared transport and guides
- Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Malaysia departure taxes
- Services of Odyssey World’s local agents in Borneo
Our Price Excludes:
- Any meals other than those specified
- Return international flights from the UK & internal flight tickets &airport taxes
- Visas (if required)
- Anything not stated above
- Travel Insurance
- Early check-in/late check-out charges unless otherwise stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, tips etc.
NOTE:
Prices vary according to season. Prices shown are per person based on two adults travelling in low season, sharing a twin/double room. Please ask us for the full itinerary and add-ons.
All itineraries shown can be amended to suit your personal requirements. To find out more, give us a call or email sales@odyssey-world.co.uk
