Highlights of Borneo

Tour Type:
Private Escorted Tours
Start:
Kuching
Duration:
10 Days
End:
Lahad Datu
Departs:
Daily

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Borneo is full of natural wonders and fascinating wildlife; on this tour, we've picked some of the very best accommodation, locations and experiences for you to discover this magical island at its best. Travelling through the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, experience the Bornean jungle, serene rivers and bustling cityscapes as you experience an unforgettable trip to one of the world's most diverse wildlife destinations.

Itinerary

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DAY 1

On arrival, meet your Tour Executive who will assist and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is for your to explore the old colonial city centre of Kuching or just be at leisure. Stay two nights in Kuching.

DAY 2

After an early breakfast proceed to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to view orphaned or rescued semi-wild orangutans in a natural setting. Later continue to Bengoh, the starting point of your kayak adventure. Float down a river that meanders through spectacular limestone hills clad with tropical rainforest and punctuated with Class 1 to Class 2 rapids providing a thrilling water ride. Visit a friendly Bidayuh Village, have a swim in the cool refreshing mountain water and enjoy a light picnic lunch on the sandy riverbank.

DAY 3

Today after an early breakfast drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Along the way stop for lunch and stroll around the shops at Lachau Bazaar. Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Iban village. After free to explore and evening visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community; learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Stay overnight at Nanga Sumpa lodge.

DAY 4

Following breakfast hike, the jungle trails along the river to another community then continue upriver by longboat. On the way relax, swim, enjoy the Enseluai waterfall and rainforest surroundings. After BBQ lunch trek for 1-2 hours along a rainforest trail through the orangutan habitat and arrive at the jungle camp. After dinner spends a quiet evening or go for a night walk near the lodge and enjoy the tranquillity of the forest. Stay two nights at Lubok Kasai jungle camp. 

DAY 5

After breakfast depart 0830-0900 hours and go trekking on one of the rainforest trails to look for orangutans and other wildlife like pig-tailed macaques, hornbills and a variety of birds. Return for the lunch at the camp, relax at the lodge or go for a swim in the river. Around 1600 hours depart on a 1-2 hour walk along a trail that follows the Lalang River and search of orang-utans.

DAY 6

After breakfast travel downriver to the Batang Ai Lake jetty followed by overland back to Kuching with lunch en-route. Evening free to relax or explore the town and stay overnight in Kuching.

DAY 7

After breakfast transfer to board flight to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 8

Transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport to board flight to Lahad Datu.  On arrival transfer to Tabin Wildlife Reserve and afternoon take a short trek through the jungle to the Lipad mud volcano. After dinner, enjoy a slide presentation on Tabin’s uniqueness, followed by a Night Safari to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds. Stay two nights in Tabin Wildlife Resort.

DAY 9

You may opt to join the early morning bird walk to discover some of Tabin’s rich collection of almost 300 bird species. After breakfast, embark on a trek through the lush green rainforest known for its rich diversity of plants and animal species to visit the Lipad Waterfall.  In the evening, go on a dusk drive to look for nocturnal wildlife.

DAY 10

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast and tour finishes with the direct transfer to Lahad Datu where you board your flight to Kota Kinabalu.

Inclusion


09 nights accommodation in hotel

Jungle lodges and Camp

Assistance and transfers by car and boats

Rainforest Kayaking and Semenggoh Orang Utan Center tour

Meals as specified

English speaking local guide

Sightseeing as specified

Meals as specified

Entrance fees

Airfare Kuching - Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu in economy class

Bottled water while travelling and current collectable taxes

Exclusion


Any international or domestic airfares other than the specified in the Inclusions

Train fares other than specified in the what's included a section 

Airport taxes, visa & passport fees

Extra baggage charges

Early check-in or late checkout

Meals other than specified in the what's included a section

Tips & gratuities

Travel & medical insurance

Camera & video permits

Expenses incurred due to flight/train cancellation or delay

Any expense of a personal nature, like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mini bar, postage etc

Any optional excursion or tour

Any other expense not mentioned in the what's included sections

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