Danum Valley Conservation Area 3D2N
Danum Valley - An Introduction:
Danum Valley is one of Borneo’s most precious jewels. Located in the east of Sabah, around 80km from the town of Lahad Datu, the area comprises 438 square kilometres of pristine rainforest and is also the base of Danum Valley Field Centre that’s home to a number of scientists undertaking research and conservation activities.
What makes Danum Valley so special?
Oldest rainforest in the world
Home to the highest recorded rainforest tree (over 100 metres tall)
Home to amazing array of wildlife including orangutans and 270 species of birds
The area has never been inhabited by humans so no hunting or logging etc.
3 Days 2 Nights Package / Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) Full Tour: Sample Itinerary
Note: The tour starts / ends at either Lahad Datu City Hotel or Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
Day 1 – Arrival Lahad Datu / Danum Valley (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)
(Guests are recommended to take flight MH3012 BKI STD: 0720HRS / LDU STA: 0815HRS)
9:00 a.m. Pick-Up from airport or hotel upon arrival.
9:30 a.m. Registration & Check-In at Danum Valley Studies/Field Centre (DVFC) Reception n.b. Office adjacent to Lahad Datu Airport at Fajar Centre
Transfer from DVFC Office to Danum Valley will take approximately 3 hours per way on a gravel road
12:30 p.m. Arrival at DVCA and welcoming briefing at the Reception counter
1:00 p.m. Lunch
3:30 p.m. Guided evening walk around the vicinity in search of wildlife
5:00 p.m. Tea break at Dining Hall or own leisure time
7:00 p.m. Dinner in Dining Hall
8:00 p.m. Night Drive in search of nocturnal wildlife
Goodnight! Lights off at 11.00 pm (Generator supply from 07:00am to 11:00pm only)
Day 2 Danum Valley (Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner)
7:30 a.m. Breakfast in Dining Hall
8:30 a.m. Walk to Rhino Pool (Full Loop 4 hours trekking)
12:00 p.m. Lunch along the pit stops (Packed Lunch)
12:30 p.m. Arrival at Centre and rest
3:00 p.m. Visit to Old Burial Site/Coffin Trail (1.7KM @ 1 hour from Centre) (Return trip 2 hours)
5:00 p.m. Free & Easy/Coffee or Tea Break at Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. Dinner in Dining Hall
8:00 p.m. Night Walk in search of nocturnal wildlife around the vicinity (max. 1 hour)
Goodnight! Lights off at 11.00 pm (Generator supply from 07:00am to 11:00pm only)
Day 3 Danum Valley / Departure Lahad Datu (Meal: Breakfast)
(Guests are recommended to take flight MH3019 LDU STD: 1615HRS / BKI STA: 1710HRS)
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Guided morning walk
10:30 a.m. Check out
1:00 p.m. Estimated time arrival at Lahad Datu town
Important Note:
The above itinerary should be taken as guideline only as much of your day-to-day program will be determined by weather, wildlife sightings and most importantly your fitness ability.
Types of accommodation offered in DVCA (note rates are different according to accommodation category)
Superior Deluxe (2 Units)
Twin-sharing bed, Attached bathroom, Air-conditioned, Attached veranda, Basic room facilities, Mini fridge, Coffee & Tea
Deluxe Resthouse (7 Units) - New
Twin-sharing bed, Air-conditioned, Attached bathroom, Water Heater Shower, Coffee & Tea
Standard Resthouse (11 units)
Twin-sharing bed, Attached bathroom, Ceiling Fan, Attached Veranda, Basic room facilities, Coffee & Tea
Tour Cost (based on accommodation type)
Superior Deluxe
Single Occupancy RM4,025 per person (RM4,440 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)
Twin Sharing RM3,260 per person (RM3,470 per person - weekend rate)
Additional Third person (Child 7-12) - Extra Mattress RM2,035 (weekend rate RM2,250)
Deluxe Resthouse
Single Occupancy RM3,780 (RM4,190 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)
Twin Sharing RM3,135 per person (RM3,350 per person - weekend rate)
Additional Third Person N/A
Standard Resthouse
Single Occupancy RM3,620 (RM4,030 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)
Twin Sharing RM3,050 per person (RM3,260 per person - weekend rate)
Additional Third person (Child 7-12) - Extra Mattress RM2,035 (weekend rate RM2,250)
SOLD AS ‘SEAT-IN-COACH’ - PLEASE CONTACT BLUE KINABALU TO REQUEST YOUR OWN PRIVATE TOUR
To book, email operations@bluekinabalu.com or WhatsApp +60 13 979 6782
Tour Includes:
Conservation Fee
Non-DSLR Camera Fee
Scheduled Return Land Transfer (0930 HRS & 1500 HRS LDU-DVCA on Arrival Day & 1030 HRS DVCA-LDU on Departure Day)
2 Nights Accommodation
Meals as stated
Guided Jungle Trekking
Night Walk
Night Drive
Tour Excludes:
AIR FLIGHT/TICKET & Items not mentioned
Important Items to bring
Refillable water bottle
Torchlight (with extra batteries and spare bulbs)
Head light
Portable emergency light (small)
Personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
Raincoat
Personal medication
First-Aid kit
Leech socks (can be purchased at DVFC office in Lahad Datu)
Proper trekking shoes (recommended extra pairs)
Socks
Caps
Long pants
Long-sleeve shirts and t- shirts
Insect repellent or Insect repellent patch
Important Points to Note
This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at additional cost - please contact Blue Kinabalu Travel Agency for cost
Add-on activity is arranged at the reception of Danum Valley Field Centre, and will be arranged based on weather conditions, and may be rearranged to best meet operational situations
Danum Valley does not guarantee wildlife sightings
The Danum Valley guide/ranger will have to determine your fitness level before engaging you on a long hike
Cell phone coverage is available. However, it can sometimes be disrupted due to rain downpour and satellite malfunction
Electricity is only available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
We strongly advise that you have travel insurance prior to entering the Danum Valley Conservation Area
The registration and pick up point is at the DVFC office in Lahad Datu Town located at the following address (near to Lahad Datu Airport): Danum Valley Field Centre, Block 3, MDLD 3286 Ground Floor, Fajar Centre Lahad Datu, Sabah