Day 1: Lahad Datu / Danum Valley Field Centre / Night Safari Drive

Please note that the following itinerary serves as a general guideline. Activities can be adjusted based on your interests and other on-ground conditions, in coordination with your nature guide upon arrival at DVFC.

• 08:00 Hrs: Start your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your hotel lobby or Lahad Datu Airport for a 2½ hour journey to Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA), passing by diverse and ancient forest landscapes.
• Register and check in at the DVCA Reception & Information Building, followed by a quick briefing from your guide.
• Enjoy lunch at the dining hall while you discuss with your guide on your activities for the next few days.
• Please take note that this itinerary only serves as a sample. You are encouraged to consult with your guide on tailoring your itinerary according to your interests.
• Relax or take a power nap before embarking on a mid-afternoon walk around the centre where you may have the opportunity to spot wildlife like orangutan, red leaf monkeys, sambar deer, hornbills, and more.
• 19:00 Hrs: Dinner at the Dining Hall.
• After dinner, head out for a 4x4 night safari drive as the nocturnal world comes alive in the dark. Here, you can sit back and relax while your guide scans the dark for flickering eyes.

Day 2: Nature & Wildlife Observation / Guided Trek / Night Jungle Walk

• 06:00 Hrs: Early morning nature and wildlife observation walk to experience the rainforest’s ancient ecosystem.
• Return to the centre for breakfast.
• After breakfast, you have the option to venture out on a nature trail or spend the morning free and easy.
• Spend the late morning unwinding before lunch.
• After lunch, head off on another trek through the forest. There are various trails around the centre that you can explore – your nature guide will discuss this with you.
• Return to the centre in the evening, just in time to watch the sunset!
• After dinner, venture out on a night walk with your guide in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Day 3: Danum Valley Exploration / Night Jungle Walk

• Immerse yourself in the 130-million-year-old rainforest with a full day of nature exploration, wildlife spotting, and bird watching.
• Explore different trails around the centre or challenge yourself to a longer trail depending on your fitness level, as assessed by your guide.
• Return to the centre in the late evening to freshen up and have dinner.
• After dinner, embark on another night walk with your guide.

Day 4: Nature & Wildlife Observation / Night Jungle Walk

• Another full day dedicated to exploring the forest with your guide, with continuous opportunities to encounter wildlife and enjoy bird watching.
• Some of the trails may take you to a riverside beach along Segama River – did you know there were beaches in the rainforest?
• In the evening, return to the centre to prepare for dinner.
• After dinner, you may head out on your last night walk for a last chance to spot nocturnal wildlife.

Day 5: Bukit Atur Sunrise Drive / Early Morning Trek / Departure

• Rise early for a 4x4 drive at dusk to catch the sunrise atop Bukit Atur.
• Alternatively, you have the option to embark on a final morning jungle walk instead.
• Return to the center for your hearty breakfast.
• Pack your belongings and check out before departing DVFC for your onward journey to Lahad Datu.