After all the planning and preparation the wait is finally over! On arrival our team will be waiting and transfer you to your hotel for check in. We have a full safety and trip briefing. Tonight we will enjoy our first Malaysian meal at a welcome dinner. Overnight hotel

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We will be greeted by our guide and driver on arrival at Sandakan Airport. We will make our way to the Sepilok Jungle Resort and check in. After getting settled, we will have lunch and take some time to recover from our flight. In the afternoon, we will get our legs moving and go for a walk to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC). The RDC is a centre of environmental education and one of the most accessible outdoor classrooms to learn the rich biodiversity of the rain forest's ecosystem. It sits by a lake at the edge of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve in Sandakan and has been in operation since 1996 for environmental education purposes. Overnight: Sepilok Jungle Resort

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After breakfast, we make our way to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). Founded in Sabah, Malaysia in 2008, it is a two-stage effort to provide care, rehabilitation and eventually the release of orphaned and captive sun bears, as well as address the lack of knowledge and awareness of this little-known bear, both in Malaysia and internationally. We will spend the morning learning about the world's smallest bear species and assisting the staff at the centre. After lunch, we will visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, which is surrounded by virgin tropical lowland Dipterocarp forest. A short nature walk through the forest will lead us to the viewing platform where we will be able to witness wild Orangutans swinging from branch to branch for their morning feedings. We will have the chance to watch a short documentary about the orphaned Orangutans brought in for rehabilitation until they are ready to be return to the wild. Tonight we have dinner at the resort. Overnight: Sepilok Jungle Resort

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we head into the jungle to Kinabatangan River, one of the very best places in South East Asia to view wildlife in the wild. We will have the opportunity to stop at a local village along the way and help make a traditional lunch that we can enjoy with the local community. After saying goodbye to our lunch friends we continue to check in at Bilit Adventure Lodge. This afternoon we will experience a river safari to search for wildlife and birdlife along Sabah’s longest river- pygmy elephants, orangutans, crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, macaques, hornbills and myriad of birds live in the region. After dinner, immerse yourself in the lodge's surroundings and relax while listening to the forest’s sounds as they come alive at night. Overnight: Bilit Adventure Lodg

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we rise early to the calls of gibbons and hornbills to catch an early cruise down the river in search of waking wildlife and birds which are most active in the mornings. We return to the lodge for breakfast and get ready to visit the local community and school and spend the morning assisting with a new tree planting initiative. Our work will directly contribute to the reforestation efforts along the Kinabatangan River by planting trees reconnecting fragmented forest of the Lower Kinabatangan area. This provides continuous corridors for the diverse flora and fauna of this unique rainforest. After lunch and a break, we will spend some time with the local village and play a game of football with the local students. Football is a worldwide loved sport that helps people connect with each other so in the evening, put on your football shoes and have a serious but friendly match with the locals. Return to the lodge for dinner followed by lessons in local traditional dance and party like a local! Overnight: Bilit Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

After a morning river safari and hearty breakfast, we will depart Kinabatangan River and travel overland to Sandakan. En-route, we will visit the Australian Memorial Park, Put Jih Shi Temple and Central Market before checking-in at Sepilok Jungle Resort. The rest of the day is free for you to take a dip at the swimming pool within the resort to cool off and relax. Overnight: Sepilok Jungle Resort

Meals:  B,L,D

Last day to wake up to the sounds of the jungle! After breakfast, we make our way to the Sandakan Airport for our flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, we will check in our lodge for the night and have some time to relax before visiting the local handicraft market and explore the city's streets and landmarks with a mix of old and modern buildings. We will have lunch in the city and dinner back at the lodge. Overnight: Downbelow Eco Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast, we will transfer to Gaya Island were we will be participating in the Coral for Life Conservation Service Program. It is an initiative created to form appreciation & awareness for life under the sea and understand the benefits and importance of coral conservation. During the next three days, the students will learn about coral mapping and the important role coral reefs play within the environment, as well as learning about marine life and fish sizing techniques. Students will experience coral in its natural environment while snorkeling. Participants that can not swim can join this program as buoyancy devices are used. Our qualified and trained guide will show the differences between healthy & damaged coral and collect broken coral for re-planting! The students will learn how to re-plant broken coral that would otherwise perish. The treated corals are then placed in their new homes on our artificial house reef located in the bay just out front in the dive center when environmental conditions are most suitable. We compliment this three day educational program with a beach clean up program, AWARE - discussing and analyzing plastic use and its damaging effects on our marine ecosystems and environment and what we can do to help keep our planets & oceans clean, every single action counts! Overnight: Downbelow Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

This full day program is a fun and exciting day exploring in and around the beautiful city of Kota Kinabalu. Affectionately known as KK, we explore the main landmarks including gaining a bird’s eye view of the city at Signal Hill, the local markets and Sabah Foundation Building. After our exploring the city, we make our way to Mari Mari Cultural village, located in the countryside about 25 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre. The Mari Mari Cultural Village aims to share the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of 5 different main ethnic tribes: the Kadazan-Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau and Murut. The students will have the chance to interact with each village tribe and get an insight on their rich culture and daily life through various perspectives including living off the land. Highlights include a chance to see blowpipe-making, fire-starting and bamboo cooking. Tonight we return to our lodge and prepare for our departure flight early tomorrow morning. Overnight: Downbelow Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

After a fun filled trip, say goodbye to newfound friends and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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