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Best of Borneo

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From Kuching to Mount Kinabalu National Park
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuching

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kuching waterfront and local markets
    • Try local dishes like Sarawak laksa and kolok mee
  2. Day 2

    Kuching to Bako National Park

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife Trail Trek in Bako National Park
    Landmarks
    Bako National Park
  3. Day 3

    Kuching

    Included Activities

    • Semenggoh Wildlife Centre visit

    Optional Activities

    • Watch tambang ferries on the riverbank
    • Dine at Chinese-influenced hawker markets
    Landmarks
    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
  4. Day 4

    Kuching to Gunung Mulu National Park

    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by Berawan people - jungle dishes including Pansoh (fish or chicken cooked in bamboo) and 'Midin' (sautéed wild fern))

    Included Activities

    • Mulu National Park - Berawan people family visit and home-cooked dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided trail around the park
    • Canopy walkway (world's longest)
    Landmarks
    Gunung Mulu National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Included Activities

    • Mulu National Park - Deer & Lang Caves
    Landmarks
    Deer Cave
  6. Day 6

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Mulu National Park - Wind & Clearwater Caves
    • Mulu National Park - Guided trek along Headhunters' Trails
    • Mulu National Park - Longboat ride along the Melinau & Terikan Rivers
    Landmarks
    Clearwater Cave
    Wind Cave
  7. Day 7

    Gunung Mulu National Park to Limbang

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at ranger station)

    Included Activities

    • Mulu National Park - Guided trek along Headhunters' Trails
    Landmarks
    Headhunter's Trail
  8. Day 8

    Limbang to Labuan Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Relax at beach resort
    Landmarks
    Labuan Island
  9. Day 9

    Labuan Island to Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at night market with fresh grilled seafood
    Landmarks
    Kota Kinabalu
  10. Day 10

    Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sabah State Museum
    • Visit Mari Mari Cultural Village
    • Explore islands off Kota Kinabalu for swimming and snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Sabah State Museum
    Mari Mari Cultural Village
    Tunku Abdul National Marine Park
  11. Day 11

    Kota Kinabalu to Dusun Village

    Meals
    Lunch (Welcome lunch at homestay), Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner with fresh vegetables from local farm)

    Included Activities

    • Dusun Village - Guided village walk
    • Dusun Village – Local Vegetable Farm Visit
    • Dusun Village - Cultural performance
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
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  12. Day 12

    Dusun Village

    Included Activities

    • Kundasang - Market Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Poring Hot Springs and relax in open-air baths
    • Visit Poring Hot Springs - Butterfly Farm
    • Visit Poring Hot Springs - Canopy Walk
    • Visit Poring Hot Springs - Orchid Conservation Centre
    • Visit Poring Hot Springs - Rafflesia Blooming Observation
    • Visit Kundasang - War Memorial
    Landmarks
    Kundasang Market
    Poring Hot Springs
  13. Day 13

    Dusun Village to Mt Kinabalu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu National Park - Mt Kinabalu Climb
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
    Laban Rata
    Timpohon Gate
  14. Day 14

    Mt Kinabalu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Laban Rata after summit)

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu National Park - Mt Kinabalu Climb
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
    Laban Rata
  15. Day 15

    Mt Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River

    Included Activities

    • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
    • Kinabatangan River - Night jungle walk
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  16. Day 16

    Kinabatangan River

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kinabatangan River - Dawn Wildlife Cruise
    • Kinabatangan River - Fish Trap Making & Story Telling
    • Kinabatangan River - Afternoon Wildlife Cruise
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  17. Day 17

    Kinabatangan River to Sepilok

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok - Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Sepilok - Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
    • Sepilok - Sun Bear Conservation Centre
    • Sepilok - Rainforest Discovery Centre
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
  18. Day 18

    Sepilok to Turtle Island

    Included Activities

    • Turtle Island - Turtle Island Marine Park
    • Turtle Island - Turtle Hatchery Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Turtle Island Marine Park
  19. Day 19

    Turtle Island to Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Agnes Keith House
    • Visit Sandakan War Memorial and learn about Sandakan Death Marches
    • Visit St Michael's & All Angels Church
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    Sandakan War Memorial
    St Michael's & All Angels Church
    Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple
  20. Day 20

    Sandakan

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Best of Borneo reviewer 1
    October 7th, 2023
    5.0
    It was everything I imagine it will be and more. Our guide for the first part of the tour in Sarawak was amazing. The...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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    Hi Andrea, Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope you had a wonderful time with us. Hope to see you on our trips again :)
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    August 28th, 2010
    5.0
    We could not have seen so much without being on a tour group. Everything was well organised.
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    September 22nd, 2010
    5.0
    This was a fantasic trip with a great mix of content, overall heaps of time to cruise and relax.
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  • A
    July 27th, 2010
    4.0
    My overall experience was most enjoyable, but i feel personally i would enjoy a smaller group. I was also pleased...
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    February 28th, 2010
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    I have travelled with Intrpid a number of times and have always had experiences that I would not have had without the...
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    July 23rd, 2010
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    An excellent itinerary. I would change nothing.
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    July 22nd, 2010
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    An excellent itinerary, only one thing I would change.
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    Asked on May 16th, 2023

    What is the maximum number of people on theses tours? I am looking for a tour with small amounts of people. Also, if I didn't do the Mount Kinabalu climb, as im 57 years old, or though reasonably fit, what other options are there to do for those days?, when the rest of the tour are climbing the Mountain

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      In terms of the group size, the Min would be 1 & Max would be 16. For those that do not wish to climb Mt Kinabalu you are not obliged to, it is an option to have accommodation arranged and stay at the base of Kinabalu at Park Headquarters. The local leader can assist you in recommending some activities that you can engage while you wait for the group to return from the hike.

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    Mary

    Asked on May 13th, 2023

    Is it possible to skip some difficult ones?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      You have the option to skip trip activities during the trip by informing your tour leader. You also have the option to skip the Mt Kinabalu climb but if you decide to skip this hike, you will have to inform us prior to the trip departure, so that our local team can make the necessary arrangements for you.

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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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