Sabah Eco West to East Trail

Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
Sightings of orang utans in the wild are rare, due to their gentle and shy nature. Over the years, they have become an endangered species due to hunting and logging activities. It is with this realisation that the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary was erected, where young, orphaned and captured orang utans are rehabilitated before being released back into the wilds.  Set in 43 square metres of protected rainforest at the edge of Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve, it is the world’s largest orang utan centre, giving visitors the opportunity to watch these adorable creatures up close in their natural habitat and a chance to interact with them. Administered by the Wildlife Department of Sabah, this centre also focuses on educating the public on matters concerning other endangered species.

Gomantong Bird’s Nest Cave
Described by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as ‘the best-managed edible bird’s nest cave in the world’, Gomantong Caves are a group of limestone caves situated at Gomantong Hill. Well-known for its highly-prized birds’ nests, the caves mainly consists of major two caves – Simud Hitam (Black Cave), where the less expensive ‘black’ nests can be found, which soars up to 90 metres high, and Simud Putih (White Cave), where the more expensive ‘white’ nests can be found. Some 27 species of bats can be found in these caves, and outside, exotic birds such as Kingfishers, Crested Serpent Eagles and Asian Fairy Bluebirds can easily be seen.

Kinabatangan River
Stretching 560km from the Crocker Range in the southwest of Sabah to the Sulu Sea in the east, the Kinabatangan River sustains one of the world's richest ecosystems.Home to Borneo’s indigenous species, the orang utan and the proboscis monkey, the lower basin of the river has the largest concentration of wildlife in South-East Asia, including some endangered and endemic species. A trip up the river is the best way to catch a glimpse of some wildlife – if you’re lucky, you might even get to see an Asian elephant or a Sumatran rhinoceros wandering among the trees.

Poring Hot Spring
A prime attraction at the Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs is located at the foothill of Mount Kinabalu. Hot enough to boil an egg, the waters of Poring Springs are believed to have medicinal properties able to cure all types of skin diseases. There are also graded paths around the area, which lead through rich lowland forest to the mountain rivers, waterfalls and tumbled bat caves, filled with sightings of amazing mountain flora and fauna along the way, such as the Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower. There is also an orchid garden housing some exotic native species, as well as a butterfly farm.

Includes:
- Land and sea arrangements
- Meals as specified
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Entrance fees

Excludes:
- Flight
- Camera & video fees where applicable
- Tips & other personal expenses

Duration:
- 6 days 5 night