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Best of Borneo

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From Kuching to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kuching

    Kuching

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfront exploration including vegetable, spice and fish markets
    • Dinner with travel group trying local dishes like Sarawak laksa and kolok mee
  2. Day 2

    Bako National Park

    Bako National Park

    Included Activities

    • Private van transfer to Kampung Bako
    • Local boat journey to Bako National Park
    • Leader-led wildlife trail trek through jungle looking for proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys and Bornean bearded pigs
    • Exploration of rainforest, jungle streams, waterfalls and secluded beaches
    Landmarks
    Bako National Park
  3. Day 3

    Kuching

    Kuching

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
    • Jungle viewing platform experience to watch orangutans

    Optional Activities

    • Riverbank walk watching tambang ferries
    • Dinner at Chinese-influenced hawker markets
    Landmarks
    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
  4. Day 4

    Kuching to Gunung Mulu National Park

    Kuching to Gunung Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by indigenous Berawan people with signature jungle dishes including Pansoh (fish or chicken cooked in bamboo) and Midin (sautéed wild fern), with cultural insights)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from airport to Mulu HQ
    • Home-cooked dinner with Berawan people with signature jungle dishes including Pansoh and Midin

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided trail exploration around the park
    • Canopy walkway - world's longest canopy walk
    Landmarks
    Gunung Mulu National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest walkway strolls in 180-million-year-old forest
    • Sunset bat flight viewing at Deer Cave
    Landmarks
    Deer Cave
  6. Day 6

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Gunung Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Boat upriver to Clearwater and Wind Caves
    • Exploration of Clearwater Cave system
    • Exploration of Wind Cave
    • Longboat ride downriver
    • Jungle hike to Camp 5 at Melinau Gorge
    Landmarks
    Clearwater Cave
    Wind Cave
    Melinau Gorge
  7. Day 7

    Gunung Mulu National Park to Limbang

    Gunung Mulu National Park to Limbang
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at ranger station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek along Headhunter's Trail through jungle
    • Stream crossings via rope bridges, wooden walkways and logs
    • Longboat ride along Terikan and Melinau Rivers
    • Private vehicle transfer to Limbang
    Landmarks
    Headhunter's Trail
  8. Day 8

    Limbang to Labuan Island

    Limbang to Labuan Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Labuan Island

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Beach relaxation activities
    Landmarks
    Labuan Island
  9. Day 9

    Labuan Island to Kota Kinabalu

    Labuan Island to Kota Kinabalu

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Labuan Island
    • Express bus to Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

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

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

    • Sabah State Museum
    • Mari Mari Cultural Village
    • Island exploration off Kota Kinabalu for swimming and snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Sabah State Museum
  11. Day 11

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)

    Included Activities

    • Minivan transfer to Kg Lobong-Lobong
    • Village walking tour with local guides
    • Orchid farm visit
    • Home-cooked meal with host family
    Landmarks
    Mount Kinabalu
  12. Day 12

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cooked with host family in village community hall)

    Included Activities

    • Rubber farm, pineapple farm and rice paddy exploration
    • Participation in village farming activities including rice husking, fish fermentation and making tapai
    • Community cooking experience in village community hall
    • Cultural performance by villagers
  13. Day 13

    Kinabalu National Park

    Kinabalu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu climb from Timpohon Gate
    • Trek covering 6 km through varied plant life including orchids and pitcher plants
    Landmarks
    Laban Rata
    Timpohon Gate
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  14. Day 14

    Kinabalu National Park

    Kinabalu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pre-dawn trek to Mt Kinabalu summit
    • Sunrise viewing from summit
    • Descent from summit to Laban Rata
    Landmarks
    Mount Kinabalu Summit
  15. Day 15

    Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River

    Kinabalu National Park to Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private bus transfer to Bilit village
    • Boat ride to jungle lodge
    • Afternoon wildlife cruise
    • Night jungle walk for nocturnal wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
    Bilit
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Kinabatangan River

    Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dawn wildlife cruise
    • Cultural visit to Kinabatangan community
    • Fish trap making and storytelling with local guides
    • Afternoon wildlife cruise
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  17. Day 17

    Kinabatangan River to Sepilok

    Kinabatangan River to Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private minivan transfer to Sepilok
    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre viewing platform experience
    • Observation of orangutans at feeding platform and young orangutans at nursery jungle gym

    Optional Activities

    • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre - Learn about rescued sun bears and rehabilitation process - MYR50
    • Rainforest Discovery Centre - Treetop walkway exploration and flora/birdlife learning - MYR20
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
  18. Day 18

    Sepilok to Turtle Island

    Sepilok to Turtle Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Turtle Island Marine Park
    • Turtle hatchery visit and turtle nesting observation
    • Turtle hatchling release experience

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Snorkelling - snorkel hire available for MYR35
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Turtle Island Marine Park
  19. Day 19

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Local market visit during city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Agnes Keith House - restored home of American writer - MYR15
    • Sandakan War Memorial - site of Japanese POW camp with Sandakan Death March history - MYR15
    • St Michaels & All Angels Church - rare stone building in Sabah
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    Sandakan War Memorial
    St Michaels & All Angels Church
  20. Day 20

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Andrea
    Andrea5.0October 2023
    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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    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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  • Anonymous5.0August 2010
    We could not have seen so much without being on a tour group. Everything was well organised.
    Traveled in August 2010
  • Anonymous5.0September 2010
    This was a fantasic trip with a great mix of content, overall heaps of time to cruise and relax.
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  • Anonymous4.0July 2010
    My overall experience was most enjoyable, but i feel personally i would enjoy a smaller group. I was also pleased...
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  • Anonymous4.0February 2010
    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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  • Anonymous5.0July 2010
    An excellent itinerary. I would change nothing.
    Traveled in June 2010
  • Anonymous5.0July 2010
    An excellent itinerary, only one thing I would change.
    Traveled in June 2010

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    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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      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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      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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