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Best of Borneo

20 days
From Kuching to Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
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

    Kuching

    Optional Activities

    • Explore waterfront markets (vegetable, spice, fish markets)
    • Try local dishes like Sarawak laksa and kolok mee
  2. Day 2

    Bako National Park

    Bako National Park

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led wildlife trail trek through Bako National Park jungle trails
    • Wildlife spotting including proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, and Bornean bearded pigs
    Landmarks
    Bako National Park
  3. Day 3

    Kuching

    Kuching

    Included Activities

    • Semenggoh Wildlife Centre visit with orangutan viewing from platform

    Optional Activities

    • Watch tambang ferries at the riverbank
    • Explore Chinese-influenced hawker markets for dinner
    Landmarks
    Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
  4. Day 4

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Gunung Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by Berawan people featuring jungle dishes like Pansoh (fish or chicken cooked in bamboo) and Midin (sauteed wild fern))

    Included Activities

    • Berawan people family visit and home-cooked dinner with Pansoh (fish or chicken cooked in bamboo) and Midin (sauteed wild fern)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided trails around Gunung Mulu National Park
    • World's longest canopy walkway trek
    Landmarks
    Gunung Mulu National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon forest walkway stroll
    • Deer Cave sunset bat emergence viewing
    Landmarks
    Deer Cave
  6. Day 6

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Gunung Mulu National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch during cave exploration)

    Included Activities

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

    Limbang

    Limbang
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at ranger station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided trek along Headhunter's Trail
    • Longboat ride along Melinau and Terikan Rivers
    Landmarks
    Headhunter's Trail
    Tutoh River
    Limbang River
  8. Day 8

    Labuan Island

    Labuan Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

    • Group celebration meal at night market with fresh grilled seafood
    Landmarks
    Kota Kinabalu
  10. Day 10

    Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu

    Optional Activities

    • Sabah State Museum visit (entrance fee: MYR15)
    • Mari Mari Cultural Village visit
    • Island exploration with swimming and snorkelling nearby
    Landmarks
    Sabah State Museum
    Mari Mari Cultural Village
  11. Day 11

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local host family)

    Included Activities

    • Village walking tour with locals
    • Orchid farm visit
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
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  12. Day 12

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village

    Kg Lobong-Lobong Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked community meal prepared with local hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Village farming activities exploration (rubber farm, pineapple farm, rice paddy)
    • Community cooking experience with hosts
    • Cultural performance by villagers
  13. Day 13

    Mt Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park

    Mt Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu Climb first stage - Timpohon Gate to Laban Rata
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
    Timpohon Gate
    Laban Rata
  14. Day 14

    Mt Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park

    Mt Kinabalu - Kinabalu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Laban Rata)

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu Climb second stage - summit attempt and descent to park
    Landmarks
    Mt Kinabalu
  15. Day 15

    Kinabatangan River

    Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon Wildlife Cruise with safari wildlife viewing
    • Night jungle walk
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
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  16. Day 16

    Kinabatangan River

    Kinabatangan River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dawn Wildlife Cruise
    • Fish Trap Making & Story Telling with local community guide
    Landmarks
    Kinabatangan River
  17. Day 17

    Sepilok

    Sepilok
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre visit with feeding platform viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Sun Bear Conservation Centre visit (MYR50)
    • Rainforest Discovery Centre visit with canopy walkways (MYR20)
    Landmarks
    Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center
    Rainforest Discovery Centre
  18. Day 18

    Turtle Island

    Turtle Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Turtle Island Marine Park visit
    • Turtle Hatchery Visit and egg-laying observation at night

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and snorkelling
    • Beach relaxation
    • Snorkel equipment hire (MYR35)
    Landmarks
    Turtle Island Marine Park
  19. Day 19

    Sandakan

    Sandakan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • City market visit
    • Agnes Keith House visit (MYR15)
    • Sandakan War Memorial visit (MYR15)
    • St Michaels & All Angels Church visit (MYR10)
    • Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    Agnes Keith House
    Sandakan War Memorial
    St Michaels & All Angels Church
    Puu Jih Shih Chinese Temple
  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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    Laura

    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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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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