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3D2N Danum Valley Field Centre

3D2N Danum Valley Field Centre

From: RM2,390.00

At over 130 million years old, the rainforest of Danum Valley Conservation Area is one of the few places on Earth where visitors can experience nature in its original, unspoiled state. Renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, Danum Valley offers a rare opportunity to embark on a true Borneo rainforest adventure while staying at the Danum Valley Field Centre on our 3 Day / 2 Night program.

This protected lowland rainforest is home to an impressive range of wildlife. Sightings over the years have included the Bornean pygmy elephant, Bornean gibbons, leaf monkeys, and the elusive Sunda clouded leopard. Orangutans and the distinctive Proboscis monkey are also known to inhabit the area. While wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, Danum Valley remains one of the best locations in Sabah for observing rainforest species in their natural habitat.

Package Includes

  • Return land transfers between Lahad Datu and Danum Valley Field Centre
  • Two nights’ accommodation at the Field Centre
  • Conservation permit and entrance fees
  • Guided jungle trekking activities, including morning, afternoon and night walks
  • Full board meals with coffee, tea and drinking water

 

Our 3 Day / 2 Night package offers excellent value for travellers seeking an authentic rainforest experience. If you would prefer a longer stay or require a customised Sabah itinerary, contact us  our team will be pleased to assist.

Select your preferred start date below to secure your Danum Valley experience.

Require Additional Night? (Optional)

Please select your preferred option below based on your chosen room type. Prices are quoted per person and based on a minimum of 2 guests.

Optional Add-On: Arrival Day Lunch

Lunch on Day 1 is not included in the package. If you would like us to arrange lunch at the Centre upon arrival, please select this add-on during booking. Advance reservation is required.

3D2N Danum Valley Field Centre

Ex Lahad Datu: Covering 43,800 hectares (438 km²), the Danum Valley Conservation Area is one of the largest and best-protected expanses of pristine lowland rainforest remaining in Southeast Asia. Located in south-eastern Sabah, approximately 70 km inland from Lahad Datu, the Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC) sits on the eastern edge of this remarkable conservation area.

Established in 1986 as a rainforest research facility, DVFC is recognised as one of the leading tropical rainforest research centres in the Old World tropics. Staying here offers a rare opportunity to experience a 130-million-year-old forest ecosystem in its natural, undisturbed state.

Danum Valley Field Centre

The lowland tropical rainforest of Danum Valley supports extraordinary biodiversity. It is the only location where the enigmatic spectacled flowerpecker has been recorded.

Wildlife in the area includes Bornean orangutans, Müller’s Bornean gibbons, and other primates such as Horsfield’s tarsier. Deer species, wild cats, and the rare Bornean pygmy elephant may also be encountered.

The rich insect fauna has long been a focus of research at the Field Centre. Even the land snail population is considered among the richest in the world, with at least 61 species recorded within a single one-kilometre research plot.

Flora is dominated by dipterocarp forest typical of Borneo’s lowland rainforest habitat. In some areas, the canopy exceeds 90 metres in height, and the valley is home to one of the tallest recorded tropical trees at 94.1 metres. More than 15,000 plant species occur here, with dipterocarps making up the majority. Pitcher plants can also be found within the forest.

The valley itself is bowl-shaped, rising to a maximum elevation of 1,093 metres.

Its location near the boundary of secondary forest creates an interesting transition zone, allowing visitors to experience both primary and regenerating jungle. Guided walks  including night walks, brings you closer to the sights and sounds of the rainforest.

Don’t be fooled into thinking the jungle is quiet, it can be as noisy as a busy city with the different critters trying to outdo each other for attention. For more information on Danum Valley Field centre, contact us and we will provide full details on our programs.

Facilities at Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)

DVFC was established to accommodate field scientists studying the area. As a result the accommodation, food, facilities & customer service level of the centre is not what tourists might expect. Its one of the reasons we love it! You must be prepared for basic rooms, cold showers and simple food. The main dining area provides unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee. Beer is available to purchase, if you like a glass of wine after a hard day of trekking, bring your own, you can store your wine or any extra food you want to bring in the communal fridge. We always take a large bag of muesli for breakfast becuase breakfast consists of fried noodles, bread and jam. 

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