DAY 1 – ARRIVAL LAHAD DATU / DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTRE / EVENING WALK & NIGHT DRIVE

Recommended pick-up time: 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM

Pick-up from Lahad Datu Airport or hotel and proceed to the Danum Valley Field Centre office located at Fajar Centre for registration. After a short briefing, begin your 2½ hours overland journey into Danum Valley Conservation Area via gravel road.

Upon arrival at the centre, register and check in after a welcome briefing by DVFC staff. For guests arriving on the morning schedule, lunch will be served at the dining hall (optional add-on). Guests arriving in the afternoon may enjoy some free time with coffee or tea.

In the late afternoon, head out for a guided walk around the vicinity for approximately 1½ hours. The surrounding area is rich in wildlife and offers good opportunities to spot birds, monkeys, and other forest inhabitants.

Return to the centre before evening and enjoy some leisure time or tea break. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.

After dinner, proceed for an optional 4×4 night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife (Add-on –Optional/Subject to availability).

Lights off at 11:00 PM.

Meals: Lunch (optional), Dinner
Accommodation: Danum Valley Field Centre (Hostel)

DAY 2 – DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTRE / GUIDED TREKKING & NIGHT WALK

Begin your day with breakfast at the dining hall at 7:00 AM before setting off on a guided trekking activity at around 8:00 AM for approximately 4 hours. Your nature guide will select suitable trails based on conditions and fitness level, with opportunities to explore different parts of the rainforest.

Return to the centre for lunch at 12:00 PM and enjoy some rest during the afternoon.

At around 3:00 PM, continue with another guided walk or trek for about 2 to 3 hours. Trails may be adjusted to maximise wildlife sightings, especially around the centre area where activity is more frequent.

Return to the centre in the late afternoon for a short break. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.

After dinner at around 8:00 PM, proceed for a guided night walk around the vicinity (maximum 1 hour) to observe nocturnal wildlife such as insects, amphibians, and other forest creatures.

Lights off at 11:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Danum Valley Field Centre (Hostel)

DAY 3 – DANUM VALLEY / DEPARTURE LAHAD DATU

Start your morning with an early walk around the centre at approximately 6:00 AM to experience the rainforest at its most active time.

Return to the centre for breakfast at 7:00 AM before preparing for check-out.

Check out at approximately 9:30 AM and depart Danum Valley for your return journey to Lahad Datu. Estimated arrival in Lahad Datu town is around 12:00 PM.

End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Drop Off: Lahad Datu Town or Lahad Datu Airport

*Note: The itinerary provided should be taken as guideline only as much of your day-to-day program will be determined by weather, wildlife sightings and the utmost importance, your fitness ability. Please understand that flexibility is maintained to ensure the best possible experience.