5D4N Danum Valley Birdwatching with INFAPRO Conservation Stay
5D4N Danum Valley Birdwatching with INFAPRO Conservation Stay
| Price From: | RM5,720.00 / per person |
| Tour Code: | ABLD-DVIP07 |
| Region: | Danum Valley |
| Duration: | 5 Days 4 Nights |
| Minimum: | 2 Pax |
| Pick Up Point: | |
| Pick Up Time: | 08:00 - 08:15 Hrs |
| Drop Off Point: | |
| Drop Off Time: | 13:30 - 13:45 Hrs |
| * All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure. | |
🚧 TEMPORARY ROADWORKS AT BUKIT ATUR 🚧
Please be informed that the Sunrise Drive to Bukit Atur is temporarily unavailable until further notice due to road upgrading and maintenance works.
During this period, the activity will be replaced with a guided Morning Drive.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET
Travel Period: 01 January 2025 till 31 December 2026
| Room Type | Categories | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Resthouse |
Adult I have a group of 2 - 3 pax |
MYR 11,290 8,465 |
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Adult I have a group of 4 pax and above |
MYR 9,950 7,460 |
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Adult Traveller I am traveling alone |
MYR 16,935 12,700 |
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| Deluxe Resthouse |
Adult I have a group of 2 - 3 pax |
MYR 11,500 8,625 |
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Adult I have a group of 4 pax and above |
MYR 10,160 7,620 |
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Adult Traveller I am traveling alone |
MYR 17,360 13,020 |
MALAYSIAN MARKET
Travel Period: 01 January 2025 till 31 December 2026
| Room Type | Categories | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Resthouse |
Adult I have a group of 2 - 3 pax |
MYR 9,070 6,800 |
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Adult I have a group of 4 pax and above |
MYR 7,630 5,720 |
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Adult Traveller I am traveling alone |
MYR 14,050 10,535 |
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| Deluxe Resthouse |
Adult I have a group of 2 - 3 pax |
MYR 9,150 6,860 |
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Adult I have a group of 4 pax and above |
MYR 7,700 5,775 |
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Adult Traveller I am traveling alone |
MYR 14,220 10,665 |
- Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour Basis (shared guide & vehicle).
- All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
- All rates are inclusive of 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
CHILD POLICY
- Child rate applies for children between 7 - 11 years old, sharing room with parent.
- Children below 7 years old (based on year of birth) without using extra mattress stay free-of-charge (FOC).
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- The following single supplement charges apply (minimum 2 paying adults required):
- Standard Resthouse: MYR 1,095 per person
- Deluxe Resthouse: MYR 1,265 per person
SCHEDULED TRANSFER (SEAT-IN-COACH, DAILY DEPARTURE)
- Lahad Datu - INFAPRO: 08:30 Hrs
- INFAPRO - Lahad Datu: 10:30 Hrs
SUPPLEMENTAL CHARGES
- Unscheduled/Private Transfer LDU – INFAPRO or vice versa: MYR 450 per 4WD per way (1-3 pax)
- Outstation Transfers Bilit/Sukau – LDU or vice versa: MYR 550 per 4WD per way (1-3 pax)
- Outstation Transfers Sandakan – LDU or vice versa: MYR 650 per 4WD per way (1-3 pax)
- Outstation Transfers Tawau/Semporna – LDU or vice versa: MYR 550 per 4WD per way (1-3 pax)
- Private Tour Guide: MYR 350 per day
- Private Bird Guide/Specialist: MYR 550 per day
- Special Interest Drive (Min 2 Hrs): MYR 250 per vehicle per hour (Max 4 pax)
PRIVATE TOUR SERVICE
- Request for Private Tour at a reasonable fee (private guide & vehicle).
5D4N Danum Valley Birdwatching with INFAPRO Conservation Stay
Overview of Location
Embark on a 5D4N birdwatching expedition in Danum Valley, designed for passionate birders, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Your base is INFAPRO, a reforestation hub in the Ulu Segama Forest Reserve, adjacent to the Danum Valley Conservation Area. With private, fan-cooled resthouses and 24-hour electricity, INFAPRO offers a peaceful, comfortable stay, a step up from DVFC’s field-station facilities and a more affordable choice compared to luxury lodges like Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Each day begins at dawn with 4x4 safari drives into the rainforest, timed to coincide with the morning chorus of hornbills, pittas, and broadbills. Guided treks through primary and regenerating forests bring you close to rare species such as the Great Argus, Helmeted Hornbill, and Rhinoceros Hornbill, alongside many of Borneo’s colourful endemics. At night, walks and drives reveal a different cast of wildlife, from owls and nightjars to civets and flying squirrels.
With its location along a natural wildlife corridor linking INFAPRO and DVFC, your stay maximises opportunities to observe both rare and nocturnal species. Ending with a sunrise over Bukit Atur’s mist-cloaked canopy, this itinerary combines world-class birding with the chance to directly support rainforest restoration in one of Southeast Asia’s richest ecosystems.
LOCATION / HOW TO GET HERE
Just 11 kilometres from Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC), INFAPRO offers a quieter, more spacious alternative to staying inside the main research hub. Originally established as a reforestation project, this site now doubles as a comfortable base for exploring one of Borneo’s most iconic rainforests. With larger rooms, ensuite bathrooms, and 24-hour electricity, INFAPRO caters to travellers seeking a more relaxed, mid-range experience without compromising access to Danum Valley’s incredible biodiversity.
While accommodation is based at INFAPRO, most guided activities take place inside DVFC. Trek along established jungle trails, where rare bird species, orangutans, and towering dipterocarp trees await at every turn. After dark, the roads around INFAPRO become a hotspot for nocturnal wildlife. Night drives may reveal secretive species like marbled cats, flat-headed cats, leopard cats, and even the elusive Bornean clouded leopard, along with sightings of Western tarsiers, slow lorises, and binturongs.
INFAPRO features two resthouse options that include attached bathrooms with hot showers. Meals are served buffet-style at the nearby dining hall, with special dietary needs accommodated upon request. Whether you’re here for photography, wildlife, or simply to slow down in nature, INFAPRO delivers a rewarding Danum experience with space to breathe.
INFORMATION
Check-in time - 10:30 HRS
Check-out time - 09:30 HRS
ACCOMMODATION
INFAPRO offers a variety of accommodation options to suit the needs of different travellers. Visitors can choose from:
Agathis Standard Resthouse
- 3 beds
- Fan-cooled room with attached bathroom (hot shower)
- Total units: 3
- Ideal for 3 guests
Gagil Deluxe Resthouse
- 2 beds
- Air-conditioned room with attached bathroom (hot shower)
- Total units: 4
- Ideal for 2 guests
MEALS SUPPLY
Meals are served buffet-style at the nearby dining hall. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice.
- Breakfast: 0700 hrs – 0830 hrs
- Lunch: 1200 hrs – 1330 hrs
- Dinner: 1900 hrs - 2130 hrs
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Lahad Datu / INFAPRO / Afternoon Safari Drive / Danum Valley Field Centre / Birdwatching & Nature Observation / INFAPRO / Night Safari Drive
(Note: Activities may vary depending on weather, wildlife movements, and guest fitness levels. Your guide will adjust plans to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience.)
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0815hrs: Meet your guide in Lahad Datu and transfer 2.5 hours by road to INFAPRO, a working reforestation project and eco-base.
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After check-in and lunch, set off at 1500hrs for your first 4x4 safari drive into the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC). Explore rainforest trails with your guide, spotting hornbills, broadbills, and other early highlights.
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Return to INFAPRO for dinner, then head out on a night drive, with chances to see civets, slow lorises, or owls.
Day 2: Morning Safari Drive / Danum Valley Field Centre / Birdwatching & Nature Observation / Guided Night Walk
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Rise before dawn and drive into DVFC to experience the rainforest chorus, an unforgettable mix of birdcalls echoing through the canopy. Spend the morning along forest trails searching for Great Argus, Bornean Spiderhunter, and more.
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Return to INFAPRO for lunch and rest. After dinner, join a guided night walk, scanning for flying lemurs, nightjars, and tree frogs under torchlight.
Day 3: Morning Safari Drive / Danum Valley Field Centre / Birdwatching & Nature Observation / Guided Night Walk
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Start with another morning safari drive into DVFC to cover new areas and expand your birding list. Your guide may lead you along riverbanks, ridgelines, or dense understorey habitats depending on sightings.
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After a day of immersive birdwatching, return to INFAPRO for dinner, followed by a second night walk to seek out different nocturnal species.
Day 4: Morning Safari Drive / Danum Valley Field Centre / Birdwatching & Nature Observation / Guided Night Walk
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Head out on your last full day of birding with a dawn safari drive. Trails may be chosen to target species not yet sighted, or to revisit favourite spots for better photographic opportunities.
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After dinner, join a final night walk, a last chance to enjoy the forest’s nocturnal soundtrack and creatures.
Day 5: Bukit Atur Sunrise / INFAPRO / Lahad Datu
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0430hrs: Drive to Bukit Atur viewpoint for sunrise. As light spreads across the misty canopy, gibbons call and hornbills glide past, a fitting finale to your birdwatching journey.
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Return to INFAPRO for breakfast, then enjoy free time to relax before check-out at 0930hrs. Transfer to Lahad Datu for your outbound flight.
Tour Inclusions
| Meals | 04 Breakfast, 04 Lunch, and 04 Dinner |
| Include | 03 Nights Accommodation, Meals as Stated, Scheduled Return Land Transfer (09:30 Hrs LDU-DVFC on arrival day & 09:30 Hrs/11:30 Hrs DVFC-LDU on departure day), Conservation Fees, Entrance Fees, English-Speaking Guide, Guided Jungle Trekking, Daily Guided 4x4 Safari Drives, 02 Guided Night Walks, 01 Sunrise Drive, Access to INFAPRO Project Area, Travel Pack (Linen Bag, Leech Socks, 750ml Reusable Water Bottle) |
| Accommodation | 04-Night Stay at INFAPRO |
| Exclude | Optional Activities, Domestic Airfares, Camera and Video Fees, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Peak Season Surcharge (If Any), Tourism Tax (TTx), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned |
Recommended Attire
- Long-sleeved breathable shirts (preferably moisture-wicking or quick-dry)
- Long outdoor pants in earth tones (lightweight, durable, and insect-resistant)
- Comfortable trekking shoes / rubber-soled shoes (e.g., “Adidas Kampung”)
- Hat / cap
- Windbreaker or lightweight jacket
- Leech socks (also provided upon arrival)
Things to Bring
- Extra change of clothes (enough for 4 days)
- Good trekking shoes
- Slippers / flip-flops
- Sun protection (sunscreen / cap / hat / umbrella)
- Insect repellent
- Raincoat
- MYR currency note
- Camera (for non-commercial use only)
- Dry bag / waterproof bag / plastic bag (for protecting your personal items)
- Headlamp or torch light (with extra batteries)
- Binoculars (especially for birdwatchers)
- Travel documents (passport, flight itinerary, etc.)
- Power bank or solar charger
- Personal first aid kit / toiletries / medications
(Note: Before departing from Lahad Datu, you may ask your driver to bring you to a local shop to buy "adidas kampung" (rubber trekking shoes) – the recommended shoes for trekking through Borneo tropical rainforest.)
- This package is exclusively for budget travellers who love nature. Please expect all facilities in INFAPRO to be very basic in comparison to Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
- INFAPRO is part of a live restoration initiative, helping to restore logged areas in the Danum Valley Conservation Area. By staying here, guests support environmental regeneration efforts and contribute to long-term ecological recovery.
- The accommodation at INFAPRO offers larger and more comfortable rooms compared to Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC). Amenities are basic and practical, suitable for eco-travellers who value space, privacy, and uninterrupted access to power.
- The itinerary provided is a sample and may vary depending on weather conditions, wildlife activity, and guest fitness levels. Night drives and hikes are weather-permitting and subject to guide discretion.
- Transfer between Lahad Datu and INFAPRO is approximately 2 hours by 4x4 vehicle.
- Recommended flights from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu:
- Malaysia Airlines MH3012 (ETD 07:20 Hrs / ETA 08:15 Hrs)
- Recommended flights from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu:
- Malaysia Airlines MH3017 (ETD 14:55 Hrs / ETA 15:50 Hrs)
- Malaysia Airlines MH3019 (ETD 16:05 Hrs / ETA 17:00 Hrs)
- Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTx). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.
- This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings.
- Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
- Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings.
- Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
- Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
- Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.