Ultimate 10-Day Birdwatching Tour in Sabah and Sarawak Itinerary

Start your day with a birdwatching session at the Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, known for its diverse bird species. Have a light breakfast at Yummy Chicken Rice before your exploration.

For lunch, savor the local flavors at Restoran Sari Ria. In the afternoon, continue birdwatching at the Signal Hill Observatory Platform, offering panoramic views and birdwatching opportunities.

Dine at Tanjung Aru Beach Food Court and enjoy the sunset after a fulfilling day of birdwatching.

Take a boat to Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya) for a unique birdwatching experience in a different habitat. Have a packed breakfast from your hotel.

Explore the avian diversity of Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan) and Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi). Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the islands.

Return to the city and dine at Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner.

Immerse yourself in the local culture at the Mari Mari Cultural Village. Observe the birdlife in the surrounding area during your cultural tour.

Have a traditional lunch at the village. Afterward, visit the Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum) for a mix of history and birdwatching in the museum's gardens.

Enjoy a relaxed dinner at Little Italy Restaurant in the city.

Depart early for Kinabalu National Park for a full day of birdwatching in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a packed breakfast on the way.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Continue your birdwatching expedition in the diverse montane habitats.

Return to Kota Kinabalu and dine at Kedai Kopi Yee Fung for a taste of local cuisine.

Fly to Sandakan and visit the Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for the morning feeding session. Grab a quick breakfast at the airport or on the way.

Head to the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary for a unique experience with these endemic primates. Have lunch at a local eatery.

Return to Sandakan and enjoy dinner at a recommended restaurant in the city.

Explore the Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve (Poring Hot Springs) for its birdwatching opportunities and relaxing hot springs. Have a packed breakfast.

Enjoy a birdwatching cruise along the Kinabatangan River, known for its diverse wildlife. Have a packed lunch on the boat.

Return to Sandakan and dine at a local seafood restaurant.

Embark on a full-day birdwatching excursion to search for the elusive Bornean Bristlehead and other endemic species in the rainforests around Sandakan. Have a packed breakfast.

Continue your birdwatching adventure with a packed lunch in the field.

Relax and enjoy a well-deserved dinner at a recommended restaurant in Sandakan.

Fly back to Kota Kinabalu and then take a connecting flight to Lahad Datu. From there, transfer to the Danum Valley Conservation Area for an immersive rainforest birdwatching experience. Have a packed breakfast and lunch.

Arrive at Danum Valley and start your birdwatching activities in this pristine wilderness.

Enjoy dinner at the Danum Valley Field Centre.

Spend your last day in Borneo exploring the incredible biodiversity of Danum Valley, with a focus on birdwatching. Have an early breakfast at the Field Centre.

Take in the final moments of birdwatching in the rainforest before preparing for your departure. Enjoy a packed lunch in the field.

After a fulfilling day, have a farewell dinner at the Danum Valley Field Centre.