SABAH ENDEMIC BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

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Explore Sabah’s rich birdlife on our 16-day, 15-night Endemic Bird Photography tour, taking you through both highland and lowland regions to discover rare species like the Bornean bristlehead, black-and-yellow broadbill, Bornean peacock pheasant, and more. Led by expert guides, you’ll explore Sabah’s diverse ecosystems, from dense rainforests to cool montane forests, visiting top birdwatching spots such as Danum Valley, Kinabalu Park, and the Crocker Range. This tour offers incredible bird photography opportunities for all skill levels, with guides ready to ensure everyone enjoys a rewarding experience. Join us for an unforgettable bird photography and birdwatching adventure, discovering Sabah’s beauty through its rare endemic species.

16D15N
Kota Kinabalu
3-Star
Min. 2 Pax
Full Board
Pre-Book needed
Tour Details

What's Included in the Package?

  • Bird Specialized Tour Guide
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Conservation Fee
  • Hide Entrance fee
  • Bird List booklet
  • Snack and refreshment
  • Leech Socks
  • Refillable Water Bottle

What's Excluded in the Package?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Camera Fee
  • Tourism Tax
  • Gratuity and Tips for Tour Guide
  • Flight TicketAvailable upon request with 15% off

What Should I Bring?

  • Enough Clothes for change
  • Basic Toiletries
  • Insect Repellent
  • Water Bottle
  • Personal Belongings
  • Cash
  • Trekking attires
  • Trekking Shoe
  • Torch Light
  • Leech Socks
  • Hat
Itinerary

DAY 1KKIA TO KOTA KINABALU CITY (D)

We will pick you up from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu city. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in to your room and settle in for the day.

Around 7:30 pm, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for dinner, then return to your room to rest.

Accommodation: Kingpark Hotel
Meals: Dinner

DAY 2KOTA KINABALU TO TAMBUNAN TOWN (B,L,D)

Pick up from your hotel around 6:00 am and transfer you to Mt. Alab, a 1.5-hour drive away.

Upon arrival, set out on a short trek for your morning bird-watching activity. Afterward, return to the car and head to a local restaurant for lunch.

Following lunch, return to Mt. Alab for an afternoon bird-watching session. Afterward, drive to Tambunan town and check in to your accommodation.

Around 7:00 pm, take a short drive to a local restaurant in town for dinner.

Rest and relax for the evening.

Accommodation: Paddyview Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3TAMBUNAN TO KUNDASANG TOWN (B,L,D)

Check out and enjoy breakfast. Afterward, depart for Trus Madi Hide for a bird photography session.

Enjoy your packed lunch around noon, then continue with bird photography until around 4:30 pm. Afterward, depart for Kundasang town, which is about a 2.5-hour drive.

Upon arrival, enjoy dinner, then check in to your accommodation and rest for the day.

Accommodation: Cottage Kundasang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4KINABALU NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)

Have breakfast and proceed to Kinabalu National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a short trek and enjoy a morning bird-watching activity.

Afterward, have lunch at a local restaurant near the park, then continue your bird photography session until around 4:00 pm, depending on the weather, as the area can get foggy during the rainy season.

Return to your accommodation and relax.

Dinner will be served around 7:00 pm.

Accommodation: Cottage Kundasang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5KINABALU NATIONAL PARK OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Enjoy breakfast at 6:30 am, and depart for Kinabalu National Park at 7:30 am.

Upon arrival, take a short trek along the trail and enjoy a morning of bird watching until 11:00 am, followed by lunch.

After lunch, continue bird watching in Kinabalu National Park until around 4:00 pm, then return to your accommodation.

Dinner will be served around 7:00 pm.

Accommodation: Cottage Kundasang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6KINABALU NATIONAL PARK TO TELUPID TOWN (B,L,D)

Have an early breakfast and prepare your packed lunch before proceeding with checkout. Depart for Telupid BPP Hide, which is a 3-hour drive.

Upon arrival, switch to a 4×4 vehicle and take a short drive to the trekking starting point. The trek is approximately 1 km, or a 30-minute walk, to the hide.

Once there, settle in for bird watching, with the highlight being the Bornean Peacock-Pheasant.

Enjoy your packed lunch around noon, and continue bird watching until 4:30 pm.

Afterward, return to the registration counter and drive back to Telupid town for check-in.

Dinner will be around 7pm

Accommodation: IPS Hotel Telupid
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7TELUPID TOWN OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Enjoy your breakfast and collect your packed lunch before transferring to Telupid Pitta Hide.

Upon arrival, register at the counter and switch to a 4×4 vehicle for a short drive. Then, take an easy 1 km trek to the hide.

Settle in and enjoy bird watching, with the Blue-banded Pitta as the highlight.

Have lunch around noon and continue bird watching until 4:30 pm.

Afterward, return to the registration center and drive back to your accommodation.

Get your dinner then rest for the day.

Accommodation: IPS Hotel Telupid
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8TELUPID TOWN TO SEPILOK (B,L,D)

Enjoy breakfast before proceeding to checkout.

Depart for Sepilok, a 2.5-hour drive away. Upon arrival, register at the Rainforest Discovery Centre for a morning bird-watching activity.

Around noon, head to Sepilok Jungle Resort for lunch, followed by check-in. Take some leisure time around the lake area, where you might spot kingfishers.

At 3:30 pm, return to RDC for an afternoon bird-watching session. Afterward, relax by the lake for an hour before embarking on a night walk at 6:00 pm, focusing on nocturnal birds.

Return to your accommodation by 8:00 pm for dinner and rest.

Accommodation: Sepilok Jungle Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9SEPILOK OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Have breakfast before departing for a short drive to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

Upon arrival, register and take a walk to the canopy walkway for a morning bird-watching session, where you can observe birds at eye level.

Return to your accommodation around noon for lunch, followed by some free and leisure time.

At 3:30 pm, head back to RDC for an afternoon bird-watching activity. Afterward, take a short rest before embarking on a night walk at 6:00 pm, focusing on nocturnal birds.

Return to your accommodation by 8:00 pm for dinner.

Rest for the night.

Accommodation: Sepilok Jungle Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10SEPILOK TO KINABATANGAN RIVER (B,L,D)

After breakfast, prepare for checkout.

At around 10:30 am, depart for Bilit Jetty and transfer to a boat for a short ride across the Kinabatangan River to Bilit Adventure Lodge.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch with scenic views of the Kinabatangan River, then check in to your accommodation.

Around 3:00 pm, enjoy an afternoon snack before heading out on a river cruise, focusing on bird watching.

Spend about two hours on the river, then return to the lodge.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm.

Accommodation: Bilit Adventure Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11KINABATANGAN RIVER OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Start your day with a light breakfast before embarking on a morning river cruise. Enjoy bird watching as birds fly over the river and perch on tree trunks along the riverside.

After the cruise, return to your accommodation for a late breakfast. The rest of the morning is free for leisure.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm, followed by relaxation until 3:00 pm.

Enjoy an afternoon snack before setting off on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River, with a focus on bird watching.

After the cruise, return to your accommodation to unwind.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by a night bird-watching activity.

End the day with a peaceful night of rest.

Accommodation: Bilit Adventure Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12KINABATANGAN RIVER OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Start your day with a light breakfast before embarking on a morning river cruise. Enjoy bird watching as birds fly over the river and perch on tree trunks along the riverside.

After the cruise, return to your accommodation for a late breakfast. The rest of the morning is free for leisure.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm, followed by relaxation until 3:00 pm.

Enjoy an afternoon snack before setting off on another river cruise along the Kinabatangan River, with a focus on bird watching.

After the cruise, return to your accommodation to unwind.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by a night bird-watching activity.

End the day with a peaceful night of rest.

Accommodation: Bilit Adventure Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13KINABATANGAN RIVER TO DANUM VALLEY (B,L,D)

Proceed with checkout and enjoy breakfast.

Depart on a 2.5-hour drive to Lahad Datu town, where you will complete registration at the Danum Valley front office.

Continue your journey on a bumpy gravel road for another 2 hours. Along the way, admire the scenic views of villages, tree plantations, and the ancient rainforest.

Upon arrival at Danum Valley, check in at the reception counter for a briefing, then transfer to your accommodation.

Settle into your room and prepare for lunch. Afterward, relax during your leisure time before heading out for bird-watching at 3:30 pm around the vicinity.

Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm, followed by a bird list review with your guide.

Accommodation: Danum Valley Field Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you wish to upgrade your package to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, please fill out an enquiry form.

DAY 14DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTRE (B,L,D)

Wake up early for a morning bird-watching activity around the vicinity, returning to the dining area for breakfast at 8:00 am.

Afterward, continue bird watching along the nature trail.

Return to your accommodation for lunch at 12:00 pm, followed by some leisure time until 3:30 pm.

Meet your guide for another bird-watching session along the trail, finishing around 5:00 pm before heading back to your accommodation.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by a night bird-watching activity.

Rest and unwind.

Accommodation: Danum Valley Field Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you wish to upgrade your package to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, please fill out an enquiry form.

DAY 15DANUM VALLEY OVERNIGHT (B,L,D)

Wake up early for a morning bird-watching activity around the vicinity, returning to the dining area for breakfast at 8:00 am.

Afterward, continue bird watching along the nature trail.

Return to your accommodation for lunch at 12:00 pm, followed by some leisure time until 3:30 pm.

Meet your guide for another bird-watching session along the trail, finishing around 5:00 pm before heading back to your accommodation.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm, followed by a night bird-watching activity.

Rest and unwind.

Accommodation: Danum Valley Field Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you wish to upgrade your package to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, please fill out an enquiry form.

DAY 16DANUM VALLEY TO LAHAD DATU TOWN (B)

Wake up early for morning bird watching around the Segama Bridge, then return to the dining hall for breakfast.

After breakfast, pack your belongings and prepare for checkout.

Check out and transfer back to Lahad Datu town.

Meals: Breakfast.

End of Tour.

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TOUR RATES
TOUR HIGHLIGHT

 

GROUP SIZES ( Twin-Sharing room) TOUR RATES
Single Supplement MYR 2304.00
group of 2 to 3 pax MYR 24,331.00
group of 4 to 5 pax MYR 18,982.00
Group of 6 to 8 pax MYR 16,307.00
Group of 9 pax and above Contact us to Get Quote

 

Bornean Banded Pitta, Bulwer pheasant, Great Argus, Bornean Banded Pitta, Bornean Peacock Pheasant, Blue Banded Pitta, Bornean Bristlehead, Whitehead Trogon, Whitehead broadbills, Whitehead spiderhunter, Black and yellow broadbills, Rhinoceros hornbills, Helmeted hornbills, Black and white hornbills, and many others bird species

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