3 Days Danum Valley
This immersive rainforest adventure reveals one of Borneo’s most pristine ecosystems in the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Journey through dense jungle on guided treks and canopy walkways, encountering diverse wildlife such as orangutans and pygmy elephants. Discover ancient burial sites, unwind in natural jungle pools, and drift along the Danum River on a tubing experience.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Discover Borneo’s rich rainforest at the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah’s largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp forest that is preserved for conservation, research and education purposes. Leaving early, we fly to Lahad Datu on the east coast of Sabah. Upon arrival, we transfer overland two-and-half hours to the Borneo Rainforest Lodge located situated beside the Danum River. The Borneo Eden is home to a wealth of tree species, some of which are the oldest, tallest and most diverse in the world.
In the afternoon, we watch a slide presentation about the locality, ahead of setting out for an afternoon trek into the jungle that is home to a myriad of animal life including orangutans, silver and red leaf monkeys, Asian elephants, tarsiers and slow loris. Our route follows the Nature Trail, and the treetop Canopy Walk to get a different perspective of the rainforest. In the evening, we embark on a night drive in an open-air jeep in search of nocturnal animals. Lunch and dinner are at the lodge.
Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Our jungle exploration continues as we spend the day trekking, tubing and relaxing in a natural jacuzzi pool. After breakfast, we trek to Coffin Cliff to visit the ancient burial site where wooden coffins are wedged along the cliff side before proceeding to the viewpoint to get a bird’s-eye view of the area.
Next, we descend to the jacuzzi pool for a refreshing dip and then return to the lodge. In the afternoon, we embark on a jungle trek and then enjoy a relaxing tubing session down the Danum River as we cruise on large inflatable rubber ring. Weather permitting, in the evening we embark on a night walk in search of nocturnal animals. Lunch and dinner are at the lodge.
Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
The morning is free to spend at our leisure exploring the area after breakfast at the lodge.
After lunch at the lodge, we check-out around 12.30pm and transfer to Lahad Datu Airport for our domestic flight to Kota Kinabalu.
Route
- Kindly note that Unscheduled transfers are no longer available. If any request for transfer pick up time outside of scheduled transfer hours will be arranged on Private basis only;
- BRL rates are closed out from 01st December 2025 to 20th December 2025 for repair and maintenance work;
- Effective from 01st September 2017 onwards, a Tourism Tax of MYR10.00 per room per night will be levied directly to the non-Malaysian guests at the Hotel upon check-out;
- Kindly submit guests details before arrival (Name as per passport, Passport No, Gender, Date of Birth, Nationality) for Permit Application to Danum Valley and dietary requirement if any;
- A 50% deposit is required to secure confirm bookings. Full payment is required 32 days (peak and non-peak) before date of arrival in order to confirm booking;
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring PASSPORT, Air ticket, Camera with recommended High ASA film and Zoom lenses, Light Jacket, Good Walking Shoes, Leech Socks, Comfortable Cotton Shirt with Long and Short Pants and Extra clothing (in case you get caught in the rain), slippers, Raincoat, Insect Repellent, Toiletries, Binocular, Sun Block, Hat, Drinking Water, Torchlight, Small Towel, Swim wear, High Energy snacks, Plastic Bags, First Aid Kit, Tissue/Toilet Paper, Knapsack/Waist pouch and overnight bag;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Overnight stay at Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL);
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only);
- Guided jungle activities on sharing basis with English speaking nature guide;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- Night drive and night walk;
- Scheduled airport return transfer on sharing basis for LDU-BRL-LDU (ex – Lahad Datu);
- Entry permit fees;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Any surcharge for Private Transfer between Lahad Datu and BRL;
- Any surcharge for Private Nature Guide. Private Nature Guide is strictly subject to availability upon request with additional supplement charge apply;
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Eat locally – Meals are cooked using delicious locally-sourced ingredients;
- Stay eco-friendly – Stay overnight at an eco-lodge that immerses you in the Danum Valley;
- Transport alternatively – Most of the activities during this tour involve hiking and walking along forest trails, as well as river tubing.
