There are various tours and destination that we organize to
suite to different birders needs. Below is the major destination
that we organize for bird watcher. We are also able to tailor
make your itinerary to suit to you and your group.
Schedule birding tour link
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Some Day Bird Watching Tour
1) Kuala Selangor- Mix of Secondary forest + Mangrove +Wetland +
Paddy field (About 1.5hrs driving distance from KL)
You may see 30-50 species or more
Tour start: 6:15am
2) Krau Forest reserve + Genting Valley - Lowland rainforest
reserve + Secondary forest + Sub-montane forest (About 1.5-2hrs
driving distance from KL)
You may see 30-50 species or more
Tour start:6:15am
3) Fraser's hill - Montane rainforest bird species (About 2.5hrs
driving distance from KL) - You may see 30-50 species or more
Tour start from KL: 5:15am
Period: Usually from 6am - 7pm
Include: Park entrances fee, English Speaking Bird Guide, air
con Transport.
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3 Days 2 Nights Kuala Selangor, & The Gap & Fraser’s Hill
Bird Watching
Day 1 – Depart from Kuala Lumpur early morning, Kuala Selangor
Nature Park
6:15am :Drive to Kuala Selangor Nature park , spend the morning
on the mangrove and secondary forest trail.
12:00 -3:00pm Lunch (not Inclusive), Check-in to resort. (De
Palma Hotel, Chalet)
4:00 – 7:00pm Start bird watching around kuala Selangor,
Sekinchan rice field and Sungai Buloh jetty
8:30pm : *Optional Fireflies on the boat and owl searching if
possible
9:30pm back to Hotel and rest.
Day 2 - Start birding early morning , Kuala Selangor and
Fraser’s hill
8:00am – Depart from Kuala Selangor to Fraser’s hillam - Birding
along the forest especially the forest edge of Selangor forest
reserve.
9:00am-12 noon – Birding along the way (Kuala Kubu Bharu forest)
12-3 pm - Birding along way up in NEW ROAD Arrive Fraser’s Hill,
a superb
and cool former colonial hill-station surrounded by mature
montane forest.
The oak and laurel trees here are smaller than those of the
lowland forests, and the bird-life is a little more accessible.
The views from here over the forest-clad hills are magnificent
Check in hotel, and Lunch (ShahZan Hotel, Hotel room 3 star
rated)
3:30 -7pm - Bird watching around Fraser’s hill trail
Day 3 – Fraser’s hill bird watching
7:35 am – Birding along the Forest Trail, and take a walk in one
of the trail in Fraser’s hill forest for more birds
12-2 noon- Lunch and check-out
2:30 pm – Depart from Fraser’s to Kuala Lumpur
6-7pm – Kuala Lumpur , end
Package includes :
Land transportation (The aircon return transfer from Kuala
Lumpur – Fraser Hill – Kuala Lumpur), English speaking bird
guide, Meals as stated (Breakfast only- on Day 2, Day 3), All
permit and entrance fees, Accommodation.
Surcharge : Eve & Public Holidays, School Holiday.
What to bring :
Binocular, Camera, Raincoat, hat, insect repellent, sun lotion,
towel, torch & toiletries, good walking shoes, a pair of leech
socks or thick socks, comfortable cotton-T-shirt, long or short
pant.
3 days 2 nights Kuching - Kubah National Park - Borneo
highland birding tour
Day 01
Kubah National Park
0630hrs Pick up from City Hotel then proceed for birding at
Kubah National Park. The Park is situated on a sandstone
plateau, mostly covered by mixed dipterocarp forest which
interspersed with patches of scrub & unusually rich area of
Kerangas forest, is the home of mammals, birds & many species of
reptiles and amphibians.
0700hrs Upon arrival, target for endemic species like
Blue-banded pitta, Bornean blue-flycatcher, Yellow-rumped
flowerpecker, Bornean Black-magpie, Chestnut-crested yuhina,
Dusky Munia & etc. Meanwhile, try luck for resident birds like
Red-bearded bee-eater, Raffles’s malkoha, Red-naped trogan,
Diard’s trogon, Scarlet-rumped trogon, Rufous-backed kingfisher,
Rufous-collared kingfisher, White-crowned hornbill, Red-throated
barbet, Rufous piculet, Buff-necked woodpecker, Grey-&-buff
woodpecker, Maroon woodpecker, Black-&-yellow broadbill, Banded
broadbill, Green Broadbill, Grey-bellied bulbul, Chestnut-naped
forktail, White-rumped shama, Grey-headed babbler, Rufous-crowned
babbler, Scaly-crowned babbler, Brown fulvetta, Large-billed
blue-flycatcher, Spotted fantail, Asian paradise flycatcher,
Grey-breasted jungle-flycatcher, Mangrove whistle,
Scarlet-breasted flowerpecker, Crimson sunbird, Bronzed drongo,
Crested jay & etc.
1230hrs Lunch will be having at Matang Town by own expenses.
1500hrs After lunch, continue for birding in the National Park.
1830hrs Dinner will be having at Matang Town by own expenses.
1900hrs After dinner, transfer back to Kubah & proceed for night
walk. Try luck for Sunda scops-owl, Brown hawk-owl, Barred
eagle-owl & Blyth’s frogmouth.
2200hrs Overnight at Kubah National Park.
Day 02
Kubah National Park - Borneo Highland
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for birding in the National
Park, try luck for resident birds like Rusty breasted cuckoo,
Black-bellied malkoha, Checker-throated woodpecker, Green iora,
Grey-cheeked bulbul, Finsch’s bulbul, Yellow-bellied bulbul,
Moustached babbler, Rufous-tailed tailorbird, Rufous-winged
philentoma, Velvet-fronted nuthatch, Orange-bellied flowerpecker,
Ruby-cheeked sunbird, Long-billed spiderhunter, Dark-throated
oriole & etc. . ( Or ) transfer to Matang wildlife center & try
luck for Bornean Bristlehead, Bornean Ground Babbler & etc.
1300hrs Lunch will be having outside the National Park by own
expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, transfer to Borneo Highland & try luck for
some sub-montane birds. The highland is sitting on the Penrissen
Range, 1000 metres (3,300 feet) above sea level, offer a perfect
blend of luxurious comfort and existing virgin rainforest, it
spring like environment blessed with an astonishing varieties of
flora and fauna, from the rich vegetation & lush sub-montane
rainforest provides a great habitat for sub-montane species
which you will unlikely encounter elsewhere. Upon arrival,
target for endemic species like Blue-banded pitta, Bornean
barbet, Cinereous bulbul, Pygmy white-eye, Chestnut-crested
yuhina, Yellow-rumped flowerpecker, Dusky munia & etc.
1830hrs Dinner will be having at Annah Rais Restaurant by own
expenses. (The Resort only served organic food )
1930hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk & try luck for
Oriental Bay Owl, Sunda Scops-owl, Barred eagle-owl & frogmouth.
2200hrs Overnight at Jungle Cabin.
Day 03
Borneo Highland - City / Airport
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for birding & try luck for
more resident birds like Blyth’s hawk eagle, Crested serpent
eagle, Black-thighed Falconet, Rail Babbler, White-necked
babbler, Eye-browed wren-babbler, Thick-billed pigeon, Little
cuckoo dove, Red-billed malkoha, Chestnut-breasted malkoha,
Wreathed hornbill, Brown barbet, Gold-whiskered barbet,
Blue-eared barbet, Red-throated Barbet, Buff-rumped woodpecler,
Large wood-shrike, Asian fairy bluebird, Blue-winged leafbird,
Ochraceous Bulbul, Black-headed bulbul, Scaly-breasted bulbul,
Temminck’s babbler, Grey-throated babbler, Chestnut-backed
scimitar babbler, Hill blue-flycatcher, Rufous-chested
flycatcher, Verditer flycatcher, Maroon-breasted philentoma,
Temminck’s sunbird, Grey-breasted spiderhunter, Spectacled
spiderhunter, Everett’s white-eye, Ashy drongo & etc.
1230hrs Lunch will be having at Annah Rais Café by own expenses.
1430hrs After lunch, continue for birding at the highland till
late afternoon then check out & transfer back to Kuching or
directly to Kuching International Airport for your departure
flight.
Terms and Conditions
Includes
: 01 night accommodation at Kubah National Park with breakfast.
( Hostel )
: 01 night accommodation at Borneo Highland with breakfast. (
Jungle cabin )
: 3 days 2 nights birding at Kubah & Borneo Highland with night
walk & entrance fee.
: 03 days Van usage with petrol.
: Experience English or Mandarin Speaking bird guide.
Excludes
:Airfare, Airport Tax, Tipping, Optional Tour, Travel Insurance
& Personal MISC Expenses
: Air-con. Chalet is available in Kubah National Park,
additional charge will be RM 90.00 per person per night.
National Park Facilities : Equipped with bed sheets, pillow
cases, mattress, common toilet & showers and cooking facilities.
Items to bring : Camera, Binoculars, Flat shoes with good
gripping-soles, torch light ( Suggested head lamp ), Insect
repellent, raincoat, own drinking bottle & first aid kit.
Every person participates in any tour or holiday organized by
the company shall be regarded in every respect as carrying his /
her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or
property. The company does not accept responsibility for losses
or expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, war,
quarantine or other travelers.
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5 Days 4 Nights Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Selangor & The Gap &
Fraser’s Hill & Krau Forest Reserve Bird Watching
Day 1 – Depart from Kuala Lumpur early morning, Krau Forest
Reserve
6:15 am :Drive to Krau Forest Reserve , spend the morning on the
lowland forest bird
Afternoon - Drive to Fraser Hill and birding along the gap area
and check in the Shahzan Hotel More birding in the afternoon
Overnight in Shahzan Hotel
Day 2 - Start birding early morning , Fraser’s hill
7:30am -Fraser’s Hill, a superb and cool former colonial
hill-station surrounded by mature montane forest.
The oak and laurel trees here are smaller than those of the
lowland forests, and the bird-life is a little more accessible.
The views from here over the forest-cloud hills are magnificent.
Montane birds are very colourfull.
3:30 -7pm - Bird watching around Fraser’s hill trail
Overnight Shahzan Inn hotel
Day 3 – Fraser’s hill bird watching
7:40 -12 noon – Birding along the Forest Trail, and take a walk
in one of the trail in Fraser’s hill forest for more birds
3:00-7:00 pm – Check out more trail for different species.
Overnight Shahzan Hotel
Day 4 – Fraser’s hill to Kuala Selangor Nature Park
2:00 pm :Drive to Kuala Selangor Nature park , spend the
afternoon in the Kuala Sealngor area and surrounding forest
7:30 pm : Overnight in De palma Hotel in Kuala Selangor
8:30pm : *Optional Fireflies on the boat and owl searching if
possible
Day 5 – Kuala Selangor Nature Park
7:30am - Spend time on the Kuala Selangor Nature park for more
bird, if time permitted, visit the mangrove
and secondary forest trail. Probably Sekinchan rice field,
Sungai Buloh jetty, Jeram, Tanjung Karang.Oppotunity for the the
Lesser Adjutants.
Afternoon- Back to Kuala Lumpur.
Package includes :
Land transportation (The aircon return transfer from Kuala
Lumpur – Fraser’s Hill – Kuala Lumpur), English speaking bird
guide, Meals as stated (Breakfast only- on Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 &
Day 5), All permit and entrance fees, Accommodation.
Surcharge : Eve & Public Holidays, School Holiday
Ask for other location and availability-
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10 Days 9 Nights Kuala Selangor, Fraser's Hill, Krau Forest
Reserve and Taman Negara Birding Tour
(Combination of Wetland, Mangrove, Paddy Field, Lower Montane
Rainforest, Lowland Rainforest)
Day 1 – Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Mangrove –
Secondary forest - Paddy field)
6:30am :Drive to Kuala Selangor Nature Park , spend the morning
on the Mangrove and secondary lowland forest .
12:00 -3:00pm, Check-in to resort. (De Palma Inn,
Chalet-subjected to Availability)
4:00 – 7:00pm Spend time on the Kuala Selangor surounding area
for more bird, if time permitted, check out the mangrove
and secondary forest trail. Probably Sekinchan rice field,
Sungai Buloh jetty, Jeram, Tanjung Karang.
8:30pm : *Optional Fireflies on the boat and owl searching if
possible (Overnight De-palma inn Subjected to availability)
Day 2 - Kuala Selangor - Fraser’s hill (Montane rainforest)
7:30am – Breakfast, Depart from Kuala Selangor to Fraser’s Hill
,birding along the way to The Gap
10-12 noon – Birding along the way
12-3 pm - Arrive Fraser’s Hill, a superb and cool former
colonial hill-station surrounded by mature montane forest.
The oak and laurel trees here are smaller than those of the
lowland forests, and the bird-life is a little more accessible.
The views from here over the forest-cloud hills are magnificent.
Generally, most of the montane birds are very colorful.
Check in hotel, and Lunch (ShahZan Hotel)
3:30 -7pm - Bird watching around Fraser’s hill trail if time
permitted.
Overnight in Fraser’s hill hotel (Shahzan Inn-subjected to
availability)
Day 3– Day 5 Fraser’s hill bird watching (Montane rainforest)
7:15 -12 noon – Birding along the Forest Trail, and take a walk
in one of the trail in Fraser’s hill forest for more birds
2:30-7:00 pm – Explore more trail for different species.
Overnight in Shahzan Inn Hotel
Day 6- Fraser’s hill to Taman Negara via Bukit Renggit (Krau
Forest Reserve) (Lowland Forest)
6:00 am – Drive to Kuala Gandah, Bukit Renggit for lowland
forest bird before heading to Taman Negara.
8:00 am – Expecting arrive to Bukit Renggit, birding around Krau
forest reserve for more bird species.
Afternoon, heading to Taman Negara National Park. Hotel Check-in.(Mutiara
Resort, subject to availability.
Day 7 – Day 9 Taman Negara Bird Watching (Lowland Rainforest)
7:15 am Explore the bird surround the park Head Quarter
8:30 am Take a Long Boat for birding along Sg Tahan (Tahan
River), birding on the boat, walk a short distance to a
waterfall.
12:30 am Back to Pak HQ
3-7 pm Explore more forest trail in Taman Negara
Day 10 –Taman Negara – Old Gombak Road - Kuala Lumpur
7:15 am Explore more trail or hotel check out, if time
permitted, we will explore more bird on Old Gombak Road (Genting
Valley).
Expecting arrival of Kuala Lumpur at 5-6pm. End
Package includes :
Land transportation (The aircon return transfer from Kuala
Lumpur – Kuala Selangor - Fraser’s Hill - Taman Negara – Kuala
Lumpur), English speaking bird guide, Meals as stated (Breakfast
only), All permit and park entrance fees, Hotel Accommodation.
Surcharge : Eve & Public Holidays, School Holiday.
Additional Night in Kuala Lumpur before the birding trip or
before the departure cost additional of USD50-200 per room per
night at 3-4 star hotel.
The kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 1 hour driving
distance to Kuala Lumpur City/Major Hotel.
Not Inclusive
The price excludes, your flight, meal (lunch and dinner), travel
insurance, alcoholic drinks, tips, phone calls, and other
personal expenses. Meal*-Lunch/dinner can be range from RM10-30
per meal. Depend on what you order. Just for reference, one
plate of fried rice is about RM6, a small plat of lemon chicken
will cost about RM15. A can of beer is about RM7.some place sell
Rm10.A can of coke cost about RM2.
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10 days 9 Nights Birding Tours in the Heart Of Borneo,
Malaysia.
Itinerary
Pre Day 1 -On your own.
– Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, SabahOvernight Kota
Kinabalu Hotel.
Day 1
Early Morning -Pick up from Hotel in Kota Kinabalu and Biridng
around Kota kinabalu for lowland/ wetland species ! Transfer to
Kinabalu park and more birding around Kinabalu park.
Overnight Kinabalu park area (Montane species) (Rose cabin)
Day 2-3 Kinabalu Park Birding (Park HQ or Mersilau trail –
Montane species). Overnight Kinabalu Park area.(Rose cabin)
Day 4 Kinabalu park Birding (May check the Poring hot spring in
the morning) Afternoon Transfer to Sepilok, Sandakan (about 4
hrs by land )and birding around the forest Overnight at Sepilok
Jungle/nature Lodge
Day 5 Morning- Sepilok Orangutan Center and Birding around the
Sepilok forest. Transfer to Kinabatangan river for more bird
(2.5 hrs). Overnight along the Kinabatangan river lodge/ Bilit
Rainforest Lodge (Subjected to availability) Night owl
searching.
Day 6 Birding kinabatangan river (and also wildlife watching)
Overnight along the Kinabatangan river lodge / Bilit Rainforest
Lodge (Subjected to availability) . Opportunity to see the
Proboscis Monkey and other wildlife like Elephant and other
mammals.
Day 7 Morning - More bird at Kinabatangan river Afternoon-
transfer to Sandakan and journey to Lahad datu (3.5 hrs) and
continue to Danum Valley Conservation Area. If time permitted,
continue afternoon birding and overnight in Danum rainforest
lodge.
Day 8-9 Birding Morning and also in the afternoon birding along
forest trial Overnight at Borneo Rainforest Lodge* Opportunity
to see the wild Orangutan and other wildlife.
Day 10 Morning birding in Danum Valley. Check-out 1:00pm and
transfer to Lahad Datu airport Flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Arrive Kota kinabalu at about 6:10pm.
End.
Day 11 th (on your own) Free and easy. Or back to Kuala Lumpur
Include:
Accommodation: Chalet as state above
English Speaking bird guide (We will possible arrange the local
guide that know the place the best), Air-con land transfer,
Meal- 9 days Breakfast, 10 lunch and 9 dinner, All Parks
entrances fees, Land Transfer, Boat transfer and birding,
One way flight from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu only at economic
class.
What to bring :
Binocular, Camera, Raincoat, hat, insect repellent, sun lotion,
towel, torch & toiletries, good walking shoes, a pair of leech
proof socks or thick socks, comfortable cotton-T-shirt, long or
short pant.
Ask for other location and availability-
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9 days 8 nights sarawak National Parks and kuching forest
reserve bird watching tour
Itinerary
Day 01
Kubah National Park
Pick up from City Hotel or Kuching International Airport and
transfer to Kubah National Park for check in. The Park is
situated on a sandstone plateau, mostly covered by mixed
dipterocarp forest which interspersed with patches of scrub &
unusually rich area of Kerangas forest, is the home of mammals,
birds & many species of reptiles and amphibians. Upon arrival,
check in to the rest house.
1830hrs Dinner will be having at Matang Town by own expenses.
1900hrs After dinner, transfer back to Kubah & proceed for night
walk. Try luck for Reddish scops-owl, Brown hawk-owl & Barred
eagle-owl. Meanwhile, walk along the main trail to nature frog
pond, If we are lucky, we might encounter mammals like Western
tarsier, Giant flying squirrel, Common palm civit, slow loris or
some other nocturnal animals. Kubah National Park also is a home
to variety species of frogs, more than 54 species of frogs has
been recorded in the Park, which is 1/3 of the total species of
frog in Borneo Island. Frog species like Lowland litter frog,
Bornean horned frog, Kuhl’s creek frog, Giant river frog, Peat
swamp frog, Mahogany frog, Spotted stream frog, File-eared tree
frog, Dark-eared tree frog, Harlequin tree frog & etc are
commonly found in the frog pond.
Day 02
Kubah National Park
After breakfast, continue for bird watching in the National
Park, try luck for more species like Emerald dove, Rusty
breasted cuckoo, Banded bay cuckoo, Black-bellied malkoha,
Rufous-collared kingfisher, Red-crowned barbet, checker-throated
woodpecker, Grey-& Buff woodpecker, Green broadbill, Green iora,
Grey-cheeked bulbul, Hairy-backed bulbul, Yellow-bellied bulbul,
Black-capped babbler, Moustached babbler, Fluffy-backed
tit-babbler, Black-throated babbler, Rufous-tailed tailorbird,
Pale blue-flycatcher, Grey-headed flycatcher, Rufous-winged
philentoma, Velvet-fronted nuthatch, Orange-bellied flowerpecker,
Ruby-cheeked sunbird, Long-billed spiderhunter, Dark-throated
oriole & etc.
Squirrels and treeshrews are commonly spotted in the park.
Species like giant squirrel, prevost’s squirrel, low’s squirrel,
black-eared pigmy squirrel, common treeshrew are frequently
jumping from tree to tree.
1100hrs Check out then transfer to Bako National Park.
1200hrs Lunch will be serve en route.
1300hrs After lunch, transfer to Bako National Park. Upon
arrival at Bako Jetty, take a 20 minutes boat ride to the Park,
It’s the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in
Sarawak, offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak’s forest and
wildlife. It contains a wide range of vegetation – peat swamp
forest, scrub-like padang vegetation, mangrove forest,
dipterocarp forest, delicate cliff vegetation, beach vegetation
& Kerangas forest , and also full of jungle streams, waterfalls,
interesting plant life, trekking trails and coastlines covered
with small bays, coves and beaches. Visitors can see wildlife
such as proboscis monkeys – an endemic monkey to Borneo, the
silver langur - totally protected species, long-tailed macaques,
bearded pigs, monitor lizards, wagler’s pit viper & etc.
1800hrs Dinner will be served in the park canteen.
1900hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk & try luck for
mammals like flying-lemur, slow loris & etc, and also insects,
reptiles and amphibians.
2130hrs Overnight at Bako National Park.
Day 03
Kubah National Park - Matang Wildlife Center
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for bird watching in the
National Park, try luck for some more species like Emerald dove,
Rusty breasted cuckoo, Banded bay cuckoo, Black-bellied malkoha,
Rufous-collared kingfisher, Red-crowned barbet, checker-throated
woodpecker, olive-backed woodpecker, Green broadbill, Green iora,
Grey-cheeked bulbul, Hairy-backed bulbul, Yellow-bellied bulbul,
Black-capped babbler, Moustached babbler, Fluffy-backed
tit-babbler, Black-throated babbler, Rufous-tailed tailorbird,
Pale blue-flycatcher, Grey-headed flycatcher, Rufous-winged
philentoma, Velvet-fronted nuthatch, Orange-bellied flowerpecker,
Ruby-cheeked sunbird, Long-billed spiderhunter, Dark-throated
oriole & etc.
1300hrs Lunch will be having outside the National Park by own
expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, transfer to Matang wildlife center for
check in & rest.
1530hrs Proceed for bird watching & try luck for Bornean
Bristlehead & etc. It is house of endangered wildlife in large
enclosed areas of rainforest or spacious cages. The main
attraction is the orang utan training programme, where the young
orang utans who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity,
are taught how to survive in the wild.
1830hrs Dinner en route by own expenses.
1930hrs After dinner, transfer back to Matang Wildlife Center &
proceed for night walk. Try luck for nocturnal birds, mammals &
frogs. Overnight at Matang Wildlife center.
Day 04
Matang Wildlife Center - Gunung Gading National Park
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for bird watching in the
wildlife center, try luck for some more species like crested
goshawk, changeable hawk-eagle, long-tailed parakeet,
blue-crowned hanging parrot, violet cuckoo, Chestnut-breasted
malkoha, blue-throated bee-eater, black-&-red broadbill, black
hornbill, black-&-white bulbul, grey-bellied bulbul, hill myna,
blue-winged leafbird, ruby-cheeked sunbird & red-throated
sunbird, yellow-breasted flowerpecker, yellow-vented
flowerpecker, spectacle spiderhunter & etc.
1100hrs Check out and proceed for lunch by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, transfer to Gunung Gading National Park.
1500hrs Upon arrival, check in to Gunung Gading National Park.
The park sprawls across four jungle-clad mountain peaks and its
dense primary rainforest is criss-crossed by crystal clear
streams & waterfall, it is the home to numerous rare plants
including the world's largest flower, the spectacular Rafflesia
tuan-mudae (bunga pakma) , which at full bloom this giant flower
stretches nearly one meter in width. The flowers can be found on
specific vines like the Tetrastigma. The spores settle on the
host plant and develop into a bud, which then becomes a gigantic
flower, brownish red in colour. It stays in full bloom for about
a week only. When in bloom the flower gives off a nasty smell
which attracts the carrion fly for pollination.
1830hrs Dinner will be having outside the Park by own expenses.
1930hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk, try luck for
collared scops-owl & etc, meanwhile, also try luck for nocturnal
mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
2200hrs Overnight at Gunung National Park.
Day 05
Gunung Gading National Park - Bako National Park
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for bird watching in the
National Park, try luck for some lowland species like Crested
serpant eagle, black-thighed falconet, Diard’s trogon, whiskered
treeswift, checker-throated woodpecker, rufous woodpecker,
grey-&-buff woodpecker, white-crested hornbill, scaly-crowned
babbler, moustached babbler, grey-headed babbler, pale blue
flycatcher, rufous-winged philentoma, purple-naped sunbird,
plain sunbird, thick-billed spiderhunter & etc.
1100hrs Check out and proceed for lunch by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, transfer to Bako National Park.
1600hrs Upon arrival at Bako Jetty, take a 20 minutes boat ride
the Park - Bako National Park, the oldest and one of the most
popular national parks in Sarawak, offers the perfect
introduction to Sarawak’s forest and wildlife. It contains a
wide range of vegetation – peat swamp forest, scrub-like padang
vegetation, mangrove forest, dipterocarp forest, delicate cliff
vegetation, beach vegetation & Kerangas forest , and also full
of jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, trekking
trails and coastlines covered with small bays, coves and
beaches. Visitors can see wildlife such as proboscis monkeys –
an endemic species to Borneo, the silver langur - totally
protected species, long-tailed macaques, bearded pigs, monitor
lizards & etc.
1830hrs Dinner will be having in the Park by own expenses.
1930hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk, try luck for
nocturnal birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
2200hrs Overnight at Gunung National Park.
Day 06
Bako National Park - Kuching Wetland National Park - Kuching
0630hrs After breakfast, proceed for bird watching. With a bit
of luck, we may encounter some raptors like Brahminy kite,
White-bellied sea-eagle, Osprey & etc. Species like Pink-necked
pigeon, Emerald dove, Stork-billed kingfisher, White-collared
kingfisher, Brown barbet, Common goldenback, Grey-capped
woodpecker, Black-& Red broadbill, Lesser cuckoo-shrike, Scarlet
minivet, Common iora, Asian fairy bluebird, White-rumped shama,
White-chested babbler, Striped tit-babbler, Ashy tailorbird,
Mangrove blue flycatcher, Black-naped monarch, Mangrove
whistler, pied-fantail, Scarlet-backed flowerpecker,
Copper-throated sunbird, Oriental white-eye & etc are resident
birds in the Park.
1230hrs Lunch in the Park by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, check out and transfer to Kuching Wetland
National Park for wildlife cruise in the late afternoon, this
tour takes you around the rivers of the Santubong Peninsular,
offering you the chance of seeing some of Sarawak’s fascinating
wildlife. The cruise starts at the Sarawak Boat Club. From there
your boat cruises to the mouth of the Santubong River, where
Irrawaddy dolphins are often spotted. Your boat then roams the
mangrove lined rivers looking for wildlife. As the light starts
to fade we go in search of the proboscis monkey. Small groups
are often seen in the treetops at the waters edge, settling down
for the night. The cruise will also criss-crosses the Kuching
wetland National Park, with a bit of luck, we may encounter the
globally vulnerable species lesser adjutant, or some species
which inhabit in mangrove forest like ruddy kingfisher, purple
throated sunbird, pied triller,, little heron, oriental
white-eye & etc.
1900hrs As dusk arrives we search for fireflies and crocodiles.
Crocodiles are often seen on the mud banks and brightly shining
crocodile eves can be spotted when a torch light is passed over
the river. After searching for crocodiles your boat proceeds
further up river where fireflies gather at night. Watch the
fireflies move around the branches of the mangroves, momentarily
lighting up the night sky. After enjoying a firefly light show,
you will return to the boat club.
2000hrs Transfer back to Kuching & stay overnight at Pullman
Hotel.
Day 07
Kuching – Semenggoh Nature Reserve – Borneo Highland Resort
0630hrs After breakfast, proceed to Semenggoh for bird watching
& also the orang utan. Unlike in a zoo, the Orang Utans are free
to roam in this 653 hectare forest reserve. Here, young and
adolescent Orang Utans are trained to survive in the wild. Spot
their delicate nests, watch their skillful movements in the tree
tops and their interesting behaviour during feeding time. The
guide will also narrate to you the behaviour and characteristics
of this special primate called Orang Utan or ‘Man of the Forest’
in the Malay language. Try luck for cinnamon-headed pigeon,
jambu fruit dove, hooded pitta, maroon woodpecker, fiery minivet,
greater green leafbird, green iora, cream-vented bulbul,
puff-backed bulbul, fluffy-backed tit-babbler, crimson sunbird,
dark-throated oriole, Bornean black magpie, greater
racket-tailed drongo, velvet-fronted nuthatch & etc.
1030hrs Continue journey to Borneo Highland Resort & check in.
1230hrs Lunch will be served at Annah Rais café by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, proceed for bird watching at Borneo
Highland. The Highland is sitting on the Penrissen Range, 1000
metres (3,300 feet) above sea level, offer a perfect blend of
luxurious comfort and existing virgin rainforest, it spring like
environment blessed with an astonishing varieties of flora and
fauna, from the rich vegetation & lush sub-montane rainforest
provides a great habitat for sub-montane species which you will
unlikely encounter elsewhere. Try luck for some endemic species
like Blue banded-pitta, Bornean barbet, Cinereous bulbul, Pygmy
white-eye, Chestnut-crested yuhina, Yellow-rumped flowerpecker ,
Dusky munia & etc.
1830hrs Dinner will be served at Annah Rais café by own
expenses.
1930hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk, try luck for
Bar-eagle owl, Reddish scops-owl & etc. Meanwhile, walk in the
forest & try luck for Slow loris, Thomas’s flying squirrel, Bear
cat or some other nocturnal animals. Frogs species like Sarawak
slender litter frog, Marbled tree toad, Variable sticky frog,
Montane torrent frog, Green-eyed tree-frog, White-eared
tree-frog, Wallace’s flying frog & Red-legged tree frog are also
recorded at the highland.
2200hrs Overnight at Borneo Highland Jungle cabin.
Day 08
Borneo Highland
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for bird watching at the
Highland, try luck for more species like Blyth’s hawk eagle,
Thick-billed pigeon, little cuckoo dove, Blue-crowned hanging
parrot, Red-billed malkoha, Chestnut-breasted malkoha, Scarlet-rumped
trogon, Wreathed hornbill, Brown barbet, Gold-whiskered barbet,
Blue-eared barbet, Buff-rumped woodpecler, Rufous woodpecker,
Large wood-shrike, Asian fairy bluebird, Blue-winged leafbird,
Black-headed bulbul, Scaly-breasted bulbul, Puff-backed bulbul,
Ashy bulbul, Temminck’s babbler, Grey-throated babbler,
Chestnut-backed scimitar babbler, eye-browed wren-babbler, Hill
blue-flycatcher, Verditer flycatcher, Maroon-breasted philentoma,
Temminck’s sunbird, Grey-breasted spiderhunter, Spectacled
spiderhunter, Everett’s white-eye, Ashy drongo & etc
1200hrs Lunch will be served at Annah Rais café by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, continue for bird watching at the Highland.
With a bit of luck, we may encounter Black-thighed falconet,
Emerald dove, Rusty breasted cuckoo, Violet cuckoo, Grey-rumped
treeswift, Banded woodpecker, Maroon woodpecker, Banded
broadbill, Bar-winged flycatcher-shrike, Green iora,
Grey-cheeked bulbul, Red-eyed bulbul, Brown fulvetta, Rufous-fronted
babbler, White-necked babbler, Chestnut-winged babbler,
Grey-headed flycatcher, Rufous-winged philentoma, Velvet-fronted
nuthatch, Yellow-breasted flowerpecker, Ruby-cheeked sunbird,
Thick-billed spiderhunter, Dark-throated oriole, Crested jay,
Hill myna & etc.
1830hrs Dinner will be served at Annah Rais café by own
expenses.
1930hrs After dinner, proceed for night walk & try luck for more
nocturnal animals & frogs.
Day 09
Borneo Highland - Kuching City / Kuching International Airport
0630hrs After breakfast, continue for bird watching at the
Highland, in search for more species of birds.
1200hrs Lunch will be served at Annah Rais café by own expenses.
1400hrs After lunch, continue for bird watching at the Highland.
Late afternoon, transfer back to Kuching or directly to Kuching
International Airport for your departure flight.
Includes
: 02 nights accommodation at Kubah National Park with breakfast.
( Hostel )
: 01 night accommodation at Matang Wildlife Center with
breakfast. ( Hostel )
: 01 night accommodation at Gunung Gading National Park with
breakfast. ( Hostel )
: 01 night accommodation at Bako National Park with breakfast. (
Hostel )
: 01 night accommodation at Pullman Hotel with breakfast. ( 5
star Hotel Superior Room )
: 02 nights accommodation at Borneo Highland with breakfast. (
Jungle cabin )
: 9 days 8 nights bird watching at Kubah, Gunung Gading, Bako,
Kuching wetland National Park, Matang wildlife center, Semenggoh
Nature Reserve & Borneo Highland with night walk, entrance fee &
boat fee.
: 09 days 8 nights Van usage with petrol.
: Experience English Speaking bird guide & Tipping.
Excludes
: Airfare, Airport Tax, Meals not stated, Optional Tour, Travel
Insurance & Personal MISC Expenses.
: Rates subject to change without prior notice.
National Park Facilities : Equipped with bed sheets, pillow
cases, mattress, common toilet & showers and cooking facilities.
Items to bring : Camera, Binoculars, Flat shoes with good
gripping-soles, torch light ( Suggested head lamp ), Insect
repellent, raincoat, own drinking bottle & first aid kit.
: Every person participates in any tour or holiday organized by
the company shall be regarded in every respect as
carrying his / her own risk with respect to loss or injury to
person or property. The company does not accept responsibility
for losses or expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes,
war, quarantine or other travelers.
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