DAY 1: ARRIVE KUALA LUMPUR

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur! You will be met and transferred by private car to your hotel. Overnight: Kuala Lumpur, JW Marriott for 2 nights.

DAY 2: HALF DAY KUALA LUMPUR TOUR

Visit Chinatown, where busy street vendors sell an array of merchandise. Continue to Sze Ya Temple, the oldest shrine in the city, Sri Mahamariamman the oldest Indian temple and Masjid Jamek one of the city's oldest mosques. Visit the vibrant Central Market and some of the colonial side of Kuala Lumpur before enjoying a Teh Tarik demonstration, a traditional Malaysian way of making tea. (B)

DAY 3: KUALA LUMPUR - KUCHING

Transfer by private car to the airport for your flight to Kuching (flight not included). On arrival in Kuching, transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Kuching, Hilton Kuching for 1 night. (B)

DAY 4: KUCHING - BATANG AI

Journey through lush green countryside surrounded by rugged mountains to visit the Serian farmer's market, before enjoying lunch at a roadside bazaar. Board a longboat and travel up the Lemanak River to Serubah Longhouse. Here you will visit the entire village under one roof and enjoy a demonstration of blowpipe shooting. Return to the river and cross the Hydro Lake to arrive at your resort. This evening, enjoy dinner and a cultural performance. Overnight: Batang Ai, Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort for 1 night. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: BANTANG AI - KUCHING

After breakfast, embark on a short nature walk with the resort's resident naturalist to explore the surrounding jungle and its abundant wildlife. Depart for Kuching this afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Kuching, Hilton Kuching for 1 night. (B,L)

DAY 6: KUCHING - KOTA KINABALU

Today is at leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight to Kota Kinabalu (flight not included). On arrival, you will be transferred by private car to your hotel. Overnight: Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu for 1 night. (B)

DAY 7: KOTA KINABALU - SANDAKAN

This morning, board a short flight to Sandakan. On arrival, journey to the Gomantong Caves and see the largest bird's nest caves in Sabah. Travel along the Kinabatangan River and watch the Proboscis Monkeys gather by the water. This evening, enjoy dinner and a slide show and if weather permits, a walk to search for native wildlife. Overnight: Sandakan, Sukau River Lodge for 1 night. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: SANDAKAN - KOTA KINABALU

After breakfast, travel to Sepilok Orangutan Center to see orphan Orangutans, and the jungle trail through the rainforest with a vast array of wildlife and tropical plants. Travel to Kota Kinabalu and on arrival, transfer north to your resort. Overnight: Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort for 2 nights. (B,L)

DAY 9: KOTA KINABALU AT LEISURE
Enjoy a day at leisure in this beautiful coastal resort, set on spectacular Pantai Dalit beach surrounded by acres of lush tropical vegetation and a nature reserve.

DAY 10: DEPART KOTA KINABALU

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight (flight not included). (B)

Departs: Daily