Danum Valley Conservation Area 4D3N

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.

4 Days 3 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 at the Lodge

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)

5:00 a.m. Morning walk around the vicinity

7:00 a.m. Breakfast in Dining Hall

8:30 a.m. Trekking to Tembaling Waterfall 6 km 2 hours from Centre) - return trip 4 hours (Visitor may visit the Tongkat Ali on the way to Tembaling Waterfall) - Packed Lunch

12:30 p.m. Arrival at Centre and rest

3:30 p.m. Guided trekking to Nature Trail & Orchid Trail

7:00 p.m. Dinner in Dining Hall

8:00 p.m. Night Walk in search of nocturnal wildlife around the vicinity (Add on Optional/Subject to availability)

Goodnight! Lights off at 11.00 pm (Generator supply from 07:00am to 11:00pm only)

Day 3 Danum Valley (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

5:00 a.m. Morning sunrise sighting at the Observation Tower (About 30 mins drive from DVFC)

7:00 a.m. Breakfast in Dining Hall

8:30 a.m. Walk to Rhino Pool (Full Loop 4 hours trekking)

12:30 p.m. Lunch at Dining Hall

2:30 p.m. Visit to Old Burial Site/Coffin Trail (1.7KM @ 1 hour from Centre) (Return trip 2 hours)

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 4 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. Own leisure time

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 RM5,545 per person (RM5,920 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)

Twin Sharing RM4,485 per person (RM4,660 per person - weekend rate)

Additional Third person (Child 7-12) - Extra Mattress RM2,875 (weekend rate RM3,050)

Deluxe Resthouse

Single Occupancy RM5,210 per person (RM5,590 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)

Twin Sharing RM4,310 per person (RM4,485 per person - weekend rate)

Additional Third Person N/A

Standard Resthouse

Single Occupancy RM4,975 per person (RM5,355 per person if tour dates include Saturday and/or Sunday - weekend rate)

Twin Sharing RM4,200 per person (RM4,375 per person - weekend rate)

Additional Third person (Child 7-12) - Extra Mattress RM2,875 (weekend rate RM3,050)

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)

• 3 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 costings

• Add-on activity is arranged at the reception of Danum Valley Field Centre, and will be arranged based on weather conditions, and may be re-organised 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