Lahad Datu: 3D2N Danum Valley Expedition

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 8 guests
  • Tour Type:Group tour, Package tour
  • Language:English, Malay
  • Start from:Lahad datu
  • End at:Lahad datu
  • Payments:Pay Advance
  • Cancellation:Non-refundable
The Danum Valley shines through its breathtaking beauty as one of the last untouched lowland forests on Earth, Class 1 (Protection) Forest Reserve, making it a priceless relic of a world before humans. With its wonderful variety of plants and animals and scientific research center, hence basic infrastructures, it is a whispers of ancient worlds and wild things, this sanctuary in the heart of Borneo feels like stepping into a living, breathing story that started over 130 million years ago, an adventure into the planet's deepest memories. All you can see is a vast, green sea of trees that goes on and on, with no roads or settlements in sight. This amazing quality creates a setting for a wildlife show that's truly one-of-a-kind. It’s one of those special spots where hope really comes to life. Every trek is like a delightful treasure hunt, where the rewards are those amazing, heart-stopping moments spent with creatures that seem to leap right out of a storybook.

Highlights

  • Embarking on a Maliau Basin expedition is more than just a trip but journey into a lost world where nature reigns supreme
  • Features the best lodging within the Lost World of Maliau Basin
  • More than 58,000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness make up the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, which serves as the gateway to the wild
  • Home to a staggering variety of flora and fauna, including well-known animals such as clouded leopard
  • Includes all fees, refreshments, transfer, and government ranger, authorised government permit, meal etc

Includes/Excludes

  • Transfer pickup and drop-off round trip
  • Breakfast x 2
  • Dinner x 2
  • Lunch x 1
  • Accommodation x 2 Night
  • All national park admission fees, round trip transportation, and guide.
  • Maliau Basin forest ranger and guide with VHF radio
  • Coffee, tea, and drinking water
  • Extra night unless selected

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at frontier

Your adventure kicks off with a fun ride after a quick registration and check-in at the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVSC/DVFC) reception office, which is right next to Lahad Datu Airport at Fajar Centre. Then start riding through some road and enjoy some awesome views for around 2 and a half hours. Upon arrival at DVSC, received a warm welcome during the briefing at the reception desk. Before long, you will arrive at your jungle base!  Following a pleasant lunch at your own expense, the tour guide will lead you on an initial leisurely walk, allowing you to see potential wildlife for an hour and a half, after which you may return and enjoy tea at your own pace. As the sun sets, the evening begins with an exquisite dinner. Embark on a nocturnal safari contingent upon meteorological conditions.   This is when the forest's most elusive creatures emerge to engage in playful activities, including adorable wide-eyed slow lorises, inquisitive civets, and a vibrant array of frogs and insects.Return when the clock strikes 11 PM and the lights extinguish. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre

Day 2 : Where the wild things are

Begin your day with wake-up call by incredible chorus of hundreds of jungle birds! After a lovely breakfast, embark on the main excursion with 4-hour guided hike , includes a breathtaking panorama of limitless green treetops that extend on forever. The adventure continues as you explore nature and see creatures! The afternoon includes a return with lunch and some time for personal activities. At 3 p.m, head on another evening journey that will last approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. then return and unwind with a cup of coffee or tea in the dining hall! Dinner will be provided in the dining hall and as night falls, have another fascinating opportunity to explore the fascinating darkness with your professional guide, revealing the secrets of the area's nocturnal fauna for an hour. After that, return to Danum Valley Studies Field for the night, turning off the lights at 11 p.m. Overnight at Danum Valley Field Centre.

Day 3 : Savouring last moments

Catch the last call to wake up and soak in a gorgeous sunrise at Mount Batuk right in the heart of Danum Valley.  Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, perhaps spotting one last monkey from the deck or taking a deep breath of the deliciously fresh jungle breeze. Take one last stroll around the area to say goodbye to the forest before heading back to Lahad Datu, camera packed with memories and heart full of joy, the thrill of hearing a wild trumpet in the distance, and the tranquilly of drifting off to the soft sounds of the jungle. Heading back to Lahad Datu at noon to end the expedition.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the stay located?

You stay in the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC), a research-focused facility.

How big is the tour size?

The usual tour size is between 2 to 8 travellers per guide, but in the low season, it could be just you and the guide at no extra charge.

Will the tour itinerary change due to weather or management's discretion?

That is how things are, although it rarely. The management of Danum Valley reserves the right to adjust the route if necessary, such as in the event of bad weather or a risk of encountering wild animals.

Are the pick-up time flexible?

The pickup starts at 9 a.m. at the Danum Valley Field Centre office in Lahad Datu, so it's advantageous to arrive early since it takes about half a day to get to Maliau Basin.

Does the tour come with pickup and drop-off?

Pickup and dropoff are available exclusively at the Danum Valley office centre at Lahad Datu.

Can you arrange for a vegan or vegetarian option?

Yep, it's totally free and there are no extra charges. Just give us quickly reminder up when you make your reservation or the day before you check in, so our staff can get everything ready for you.

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