Private Custom Sabah Birding Itinerary with Jason Bugay Reyes
A flexible private Sabah birding and photography service with Jason Bugay Reyes, shaped around available time, target species and current access to montane or lowland sites.
About this tour
This private format is for birders who want a Sabah route built around their available time, target species and photography priorities. Jason Bugay Reyes explicitly offers custom-made birding itineraries, and his recent field reports document both short outings and multi-day journeys across the region.
Kota Kinabalu is the practical starting point rather than a fixed daily route. Depending on trip length and current access, a plan may draw on coastal and wetland sites near the city, the montane forests of Kinabalu Park and Mount Alab, lowland birding at Sepilok and the Rainforest Discovery Centre, river cruises on the Kinabatangan, or longer extensions toward Tabin and other eastern Sabah forests.
Target selection is equally flexible. A montane programme can emphasize Whitehead's specialties and other highland endemics, while a lowland route can focus on pittas, hornbills, kingfishers, Bornean Bristlehead and White-fronted Falconet. This is a customizable guiding service rather than a guaranteed fixed circuit: the number of days, exact sites, transport, accommodation, target list and price are agreed after enquiry according to weather, access and recent bird activity.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Malaysia.
Birds you can spot
Alcedo meninting
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Lophura bulweri
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Buceros rhinoceros
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Pelargopsis capensis
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Microhierax latifrons
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Calyptomena whiteheadi
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Harpactes whiteheadi
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Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Custom Sabah birding day or itinerary start
Meet Jason at the agreed starting point and begin the route developed for the group's target birds, available time and photography priorities. The service can be a single private field day or the opening of a longer itinerary, with sites adjusted to weather, current access and recent bird activity.
Locations & map
- Kota Kinabalu - Sabah Malaysia (Flexible starting point for custom Sabah birding.)
- Kinabalu Park - Sabah Malaysia (Potential montane birding option.)
- Sepilok Forest Reserve / Rainforest Discovery Centre - Sabah Malaysia (Potential lowland forest birding option.)
- Kinabatangan River / Sukau - Sabah Malaysia (Potential river and lowland birding option.)
4 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Flexible private departures; best timing and availability will be confirmed after enquiry.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Private bird guiding by Jason Bugay Reyes - Exact guiding scope is confirmed after inquiry.
- Birding route planning - Route is adjusted to target birds, weather and current site access.
Not included
- International airfares and travel insurance - Not included in the published listed price.
- Unspecified meals, drinks and personal expenses - Confirmed in the final quotation.
- Camera/video fees where required - Confirmed according to current site rules.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle, domestic flight, river cruise or Transport details are confirmed after inquiry. | Meet: Kota Kinabalu | Pickup: Pickup details confirmed after inquiry through BirdWatch.info.
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
Are dates and prices fixed?
No. Dates, current price, currency, lodging standard and site access are confirmed by Jason after inquiry.
Can the itinerary be adjusted for target birds or photography?
Yes. Jason's tour information states that custom-made birding itineraries are available upon request.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.