Day 1 London /Kota Kinabalu
Depart London Heathrow by scheduled airline.

Day 2 Kota Kinabalu
After changing at Kuala Lumpur, fly to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to the Likas Square Business Suites for overnight (No meals).

Day 3 Kota Kinabalu/Sipadan-Mabul Resort
Early morning transfer to the airport for the 45-minute flight to Tawau and overland journey (60 minutes) to Semporna Jetty, where a 40-minute speedboat crossing brings you to the little 27-room Sipadan-Mabul Resort, overlooking the beautiful waters of the Celebes Sea and with traditionally-styled beach chalet accommodation, complete with private shower and air-conditioning! After lunch, transfer to Sipadan, Mabul or Kapalai Island (approx. 15 minutes) for your first orientation dive amid a matchless setting of crystal seas, pristine beaches, coral-rich underwater overhangs, caverns, funnels and ledges alive with brilliantly-hued fish. 4 nights Sipadan-Mabul Resort (Full Board).

Days 4/6 Sipadan-Mabul Resort
Three days (longer stays can be arranged) to enjoy this wonderful natural environment, with three boat dives daily included in your arrangements in this idyllic location.

Day 7 Sipadan-Mabul Resort/Sandakan
After lunch transfer by speedboat to Semporna Jetty, continuing by road to Tawau airport for the 40-minute flight to Sandakan for an overnight at the Sabah Hotel (deluxe room with breakfast).

Day 8 Sandakan/Sukau
Morning visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary to see the feeding of the orangutans being prepared for return to the wild. A visit is also made to the Rainforest Interpretation Centre with its fascinating plant exhibits and garden of endemic trees. Continue to Sukau (80 miles), arriving for lunch at Sukau Rainforest Lodge on the banks of the great Kinabatangan river. In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour river cruise in search of the extraordinary Proboscis monkeys, as well as orang-utan and many beautiful bird species. Overnight Sukau Rainforest Lodge (Full Board).

Day 9 Kinabatangan River
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills! After an early breakfast take a morning cruise to the Kelenanap oxbow lake for a short lakeside jungle walk in quest of wildlife in this beautiful wilderness setting. After lunch there's a further river tour, downstream this time, to seek out more wildlife. Come nightfall you can also enjoy an optional night walk or river cruise to look for nocturnal animals. Overnight Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Day 10 Kinabatangan River/ Kota Kinabalu
After breakfast take a 20-minute trek through the rainforest to the entrance of the famous Gomantong Caves. Explore the vast chambers in search of their rich fauna that includes bats, swiftlets and crabs. Continue to Sandakan for lunch and a brief city tour before your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer on arrival to the Likas Square Business Suites for overnight.

Day 11 Kota Kinabalu/London or Manchester
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur and connecting overnight flight.

Day 12 London
Morning arrival London Heathrow.


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