Borneo Luxury Eco-Resort Escape Package: Fireflies, Snorkeling, Orangutans, and Shangri-La Beachfront

Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and its rainforest is 140 million years old, making it one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The Borneo rainforest is one of the few remaining natural habitats for the endangered Bornean Orangutan. It is an important refuge for many endemic forest species, including the Proboscis Monkey, Asian Elephant, the Sumatran Rhinoceros, the Bornean Clouded Leopard, the Hose's Civet and the Dayak Fruit Bat.

Our Luxury Eco-Resort Borneo Escape tour is specifically crafted for you to immerse in the best of Borneo's nature in 5-star luxury style!

Day 1: Welcome to Paradise!

We will meet and greet you at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 (aka LCCT). We will transfer you to the 5-star Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort about 40 minutes drive away from the city center. The resort is home to an eco-friendly championship golf course, a nature reserve, and an Orangutan Education Center.

Once settled in, enjoy a sunset drink as you witness the skies being turned into a multi-color twilight zone as you transit into nightfall. You have arrived at paradise.

*Food and drinks not included

Day 2: Say Hi to Borneo's Icon - the Orangutan

Wake up to the enchanting view of the new sun rising over the majestic Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest mountain. After breakfast, head over to the Nature Interpretation Center and start your journey of getting to know the mysterious Orangutan, the most arboreal of the great apes and considered one of the most intelligent of primates. Learn about them, their habitat and related re-habitation efforts as they go about their activities right in front of your eyes. This journey concludes with a canopy walk as your ranger helps you skim the surface of Borneo's mysterious ancient rainforest.

In the afternoon, you can choose to unwind by the Pantai Dalit private beach, go para-sailing, horseback riding, embark on a river excursion, or even participate in a cooking demonstration! These are just some of the many activities that the resort offers.

Dinner is a myriad of mouthwatering dishes, both Asian and Western, served alongside lively local tribal dance performances and fire torches. If you still have energy after the festive dinner, you can choose to join the Nocturnal Animal Watch activity and get an opportunity to encounter rare species of Borneo's nocturnal wildlife, such as the Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Civet Cat, Slow Loris, Common Porcupine and many others.

*Inclusive of breakfast and dinner
*Inclusive of Orangutan watching and canopy walk. All other resort activities are not included

Day 3: River Cruise and Borneo's Very Own Natural Christmas

After breakfast, we will transfer you to another one of Kota Kinabalu's 5-star location - the Pacific Sutera Hotel nestled within the magnificent Sutera Harbour Resort. This resort boasts a 27-hole golf course, many swimming pools and F&B outlets, and one of the best views of the ocean in Kota Kinabalu city center.

After lunch, head to the Klias Wetlands and Mangrove Forest which is about 2 hours ride away from the city center. Once you arrive at the Klias jetty, you will be greeted with tea and coffee served with local snacks and pastries at the main lounge area. After tea time, you will be escorted to your boat and ride along the tranquil Klias River as you try to spot for all the different wildlife that live there - different species of birds, monkeys (including the endangered Proboscis Monkeys) and water buffaloes. As dusk approaches, you will be taken back to the main lounge area for a dinner consisting of local cuisine while you enjoy another one of Sabah's famous sunsets.

After nightfall, it is back to the boat again and this time, the Klias River is transformed into a breathtaking display of Christmas lights come alive, with fireflies lighting up trees along both sides of the river. This once in a lifetime sight will keep you in awe as you witness one of the most unique views that nature has to offer.

After the river cruise, you will be transferred back to the Pacific Sutera Hotel for a good night's rest.

*Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: Double Tropical Island and Snorkeling Experience

After breakfast, take a boat ride to one of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park's exotic islands - Pulau Manukan. You will be given a 10-minute photo opportunity on the boat and you will want to take pictures. The view is that gorgeous! After that, you will be taken to another one of the marine park's islands - Pulau Mamutik, which is about 20 minute boat ride away.

Pulau Mamutik is home to a stretch of white sandy beach, crystal clear waters, and the Clown Fish (sometimes also known as "Nemo") habitat. Swim with these brilliantly colored fish among other marine life with snorkeling gears prepared just for you. Lunch is a delicious Island Seafood BBQ for you to dig in as you take in the serenity and beauty of the island. You can sunbathe, walk along the beach, or take part in one of the more exciting water activities like scuba diving, jet skiing, banana boat riding and many more.

In the evening, you will be transferred back to your hotel for dinner.

*Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
*Island activities are not included

Day 5: Return to the Real World

After breakfast and check-out, we will transfer you to the airport where you will take your next flight. Say goodbye to one of the most unforgettably exotic holidays you have ever had!

*Inclusive of breakfast